Hello Brenda, to respond to your question..where to purchase the new LIFT your tush jeans, they are available at Macy’s. Very resonable, very tight on lower leg, and lift your tush. You will love them! They also have new leggings that are more like tight jeans, and not the previoius cotton leggings. These are great with the longer tops–if you want to cover up your tush!
Enjoy your shopping!
Denae
Hello Brenda- It is great to hear, from you. Yes, for the TG woman…trying different things is important, as long as you always check the “return” policy. Remember, the “Return Rule”. When ordering clothing, and you’re not sure of size….(and if it doesn’t fit) you put it back in the box/bag at that moment, have tape, and put it in the trunk of your car to drop off at the PO the next time you’re out. To many keep clothing, that doesn’t fit and you then have a large credit card to pay! So, always….prepare it to be returned, on the spot! Catalog shopping can be a wonderful way to shop, IF you return everything. Sometimes, I will have ONE item out of 4–that I actually like enough to keep. This is helpful is you feel you can’t go into a store, to try on clothing.
Denae
Thanks to Jane, for the fabulous tip. Where to find the older thigh highs from the 50′s…which are so beautiful. Remember, they do not stretch (hosiery today has spandex stretch) so order 1 or 2 sizes up. This is a great place to find them, new and in original carton. They also duplicate them. Check it out!
Denae
Okay Miss Christina-I need you to email me, the fabulous way…you learned to shop…so I may share it with the other girls? How do you begin, looking through catalogs or actually shopping and trying on things?
One tip I have for catalog shopping…don’t look at the outfit on a model. She is not you and she is not me! I look at the (photo) of the dress and objectively visualize if that would look good on my body type. For new TG women don’t be tricked by sensual photos, pulled half off the shoulder…only to arrive at your home…looks like a box dress! Instead, simply study the style, which of your body features do you want to show and what is best to covers– by knowing your body type and what is best on your body type. Also, know your size! Each store, such as Macys.com or Nordstroms.com etc will have a Misses and a Womens (larger than size 18) dresss chart. Once on the store’s web site, do a search in their search box, for sizing chart.
First, always measure your waist, and on your size chart find the dress or skirt size–that fits YOUR current wasit. You can add in breast forms and butt pads, to match with the waistline being your most important starting point. Avoid bulky fabrics, wools, sweaters will make one look larger, as will light colors. Keep the top darker with interesting jewelry. Your bottom can hava a flair skirt, pleated skirt, and the A-Line skirts gives balance to your shoulders. If you have any interesting wardrobe tips, send us comments!!
Denae
For Wide Feet ~Try These Feminine Shoes On for Size!
One size fits all doesn’t work when your feet aren’t average, which is why shoes used to come in several widths. These days womens shoe sizes seem to run average (B), so you must be guided mostly by brand: Certain lines are better for broader feet, others for slim ones (and there are a few considerate makers that continue to produce shoes in a range of widths. Whatever your feet need, here’s how to hit your stride.
What to look for:
Where to find:
Alejandro Ingelmo (www.bergdorfgoodman.com); Anyi Lu (www.piperlime.com); Ara (www.tiptopshoes.com); Birkenstock (www.zappos.com); Dansko (www.zappos.com); Ecco (www.zappos.com); Finn Comfort (www.zappos.com); Gucci (www.bergdorfgoodman.com); Guillaume Hinfray (Bergdorf Goodman, NYC; 212-753-7300); Helle Comfort (www.zappos.com); Henry Beguelin (Jeffrey New York, NYC; 212-206-1272); Henry Cuir (Jeffrey New York, NYC; 212-206-1272); Hush Puppies (www.piperlime.com); Jimmy Choo (www.bergdorfgoodman.com); KORS Michael Kors (www.bergdorfgoodman.com); Manolo Blahnik Classics (www.bergdorfgoodman.com); Marina Rinaldi (Marina Rinaldi, NYC; 212-734-4333); Mephisto (www.tiptopshoes.com); Merrell (www.tiptopshoes.com); Nina (www.nordstrom.com); Pedro Garcia (Bergdorf Goodman, NYC; 212-753-7300); Robert Clergerie (Jeffrey New York, NYC; 212-206-1272); Rockport (www.piperlime.com); Thierry Rabotin (www.tiptopshoes.com); Think! (www.zappos.com); Tod’s (Bergdorf Goodman, NYC; 212-753-7300); Tory Burch (www.bergdorfgoodman.com) For TG Women who need larger sizes, there are many speciality shoe sites, you can search. If you have found a site or store you like, please email and share. I will post for others.
For Narrow Feet Feet
What to look for:
Where to find:
Azzedine Alaia (Jeffrey New York, NYC; 212-206-1272); BCBGirls (www.nordstrom.com);
BCBGirls (www.nordstrom.com);
Bottega Veneta (Jeffrey New York, NYC; 212-206-1272); Chanel (Bergdorf Goodman, NYC; 212-753-7300); Christian Louboutin (www.bergdorfgoodman.com); Delman (www.piperlime.com); Fendi (Bergdorf Goodman, NYC; 212-753-7300); Franco Sarto (www.nordstrom.com); Isaac Mizrahi (www.piperlime.com); Jean Michel Cazabat (Bergdorf Goodman, NYC; 212-753-7300); Kate Spade (www.neimanmarcus.com); Lanvin (Jeffrey New York, NYC; 212-206-1272); Manolo Blahnik Collection (Jeffrey New York, NYC; 212-206-1272); Marc by Marc Jacobs (www.bergdorfgoodman.com); Marc Jacobs (Jeffrey New York, NYC; 212-206-1272); Michael Kors Collection (www.bergdorfgoodman.com); Miu Miu (Jeffrey New York, NYC; 212-206-1272); Pierre Hardy (Jeffrey New York, NYC; 212-753-7300); Rene Caovilla (Bergdorf Goodman, NYC; 212-753-7300); Yves Saint Laurent (www.bergdorfgoodman.com)
O Magazine on line, thank you for this wonderful information! Denae Doyle
