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Fab loungewear - quick if you can!

Scarlet

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My mom broke her ankle and is really bummed. The doctor said it will heal okay but it will be months before she can even put any weight on her foot. I thought maybe sending her some cute loungewear would cheer her up since she can't get around or do much for herself at the moment. Has anyone seen anything fun/cute/comfy anywhere that I can order online and ship to the U.S.?

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To add some modifiers, she is youthfully over 60, busty, hour-glassy, and colors make her happy. I am thinking something comfy but cute because she is fortunately receiving lots of well-wishers. But not her daughter yet

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Angie

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Oh, no! How awful. Poor Mum. Wishing her a speedy recovery.

What US size does Mum wear and what is her height?

Scarlet

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She is 5 feet 4 inches, around 150 pounds, but muscular. I think she wears an 8 - 10.

tarzy

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Scarlet - so sorry to hear about your mom's accident. Hope she mends soon. I'm sure you'll find some fab loungewear for her. What a great gift!

Angie

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Try Lucy. Have you heard of them?

Sveta

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Scarlet, so sorry to hear about your mom accident. I wish her a speedy recovery. I cannot help you with the longewear but I also think it is a great gift and it should cheer her up!

Scarlet

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Thanks for the good wishes, Angie, Tarzy, Sveta! I am off to check out Lucy... (I hadn't heard of them.)

AJ

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Sorry, I don't know anything about fab loungewear. I'm glad that your mom's accident wasn't more than a broken ankle.

As alternate gift ideas, how about a movie basket of gourmet popcorn and similar snacks and a couple of fun DVDs? Or a book basket or music basket, etc.

Scarlet

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Those are great ideas, AJ. Thanks a lot.

AJ

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OK, don't kill me but would your mom think "Misery" a horrible movie selection or ironically funny?

Scarlet

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Oooh, she is not into horror for sure. You have got me thinking, though, perhaps something with Brad Pitt...

AJ

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One of my all-time favorite romantic comedies is "Return To Me" :
http://www.amazon.com/Return-M.....6306012419

It's very cute and has older and younger generations in it and you'll cry a bit. Just a small amount of foul language.

Scarlet

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Oh, great rec! I hadn't heard of that one, but that sounds up her alley!

Lisa

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(I'm lounge-wear clueless but...)Sorry to hear about your mom. Hopefully she makes a speedy recovery.

Scarlet

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Thanks, Lisa, I appreciate the good wishes

Laura

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Did you find anything at Lucy? I can second Angie's recommendation - I own their cropped lounge pants (at the perfect knee length for summer, in black) and a couple of t-shirts to match. They are perfect for summer lounging!

Scarlet

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Laura,
thanks for chiming in. I am terrible at picking things out online, but I am thinking of getting a pair of long, boot-cut pants and a tank in a pretty color. She is always too hot no matter the weather, which would make cropped good, but is having shaving issues and is very self-concious about that. I was thinking to size up to a large in the top because of her large bust, but stick to a medium-short for the pants.

http://www.lucy.com/lucy%20Pow.....lt,pd.html

http://www.lucy.com/lucy%20Hat.....lt,pd.html

Actually the stuff at Lucy looks really nice. I wouldn't mind getting some myself, but that's not on the program

Reneeb

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Soma Intimates might have something she might like. I get PJs & lounge wear there and I have a coupon code if you like the site.

Scarlet

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Reneeb, I hadn't heard of that site before but they have nice things. I like some of their tops. Can you PM me the code?

Isabel

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I also just want to wish your mom well !

morethanbeige

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Scarlet, so sorry to hear about your Mom's ankle. How nice to send her something comfy and uplifting.

Angie

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Scarlet- Rosie, the bottoms look fab, but try another top - something sans the cut line for the fuller bust. How about a nice T:

http://www.lucy.com/Boyfriend%.....%20HEATHER

And how about a cozy cover-up (excuse the poor use of describing word):

http://www.lucy.com/Sexy%20Hoo.....or=EMERALD

Scarlet

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Thanks for the tips, Angie. I was worried about that seaming on the bust line, so I hadn't ordered anything yet. I had originally skipped the cover-up because of the name But I think you are right about it. So I ordered up a load. Usually she goes to the gym regularly, so these picks will also be good later on when she is mobile again.

Thanks for the kind words everyone. It sounds like she is doing well. When it first happened she was really down because unfortunately in the last few years there have been various things going on limiting her mobility and normal gardening program, but her friends are rallying around her with casseroles and what not, and word has it my stepfather is *gasp* doing the laundry. In fact my mom reported he is changing the bed sheets every two days! I guess all those times he said to me, what, you are doing laundry again? was his way of saying, gee, that looks like fun.