tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post1046322430964353975..comments2023-10-14T05:01:26.397-05:00Comments on Fort Smith Stylista: Will Wonders Never Cease?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12630135395645059302noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-62767864902982870112014-07-06T23:20:59.173-05:002014-07-06T23:20:59.173-05:00You look amazing in this outfit!You look amazing in this outfit!Darlene Fademnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-8232014231142524282014-07-05T10:06:33.738-05:002014-07-05T10:06:33.738-05:00Want to know something funny? I'm super long ...Want to know something funny? I'm super long waisted and high-waisted bottoms are VERY flattering for me, along with shorter tops!! Maybe it's one of those universally flattering shapes. Your skirt and top looks great!!! Btw I finished the book and loved it so much! I just need to find out who is next on the list to send it to :)PinkCheetahVintagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-35523601792575051482014-07-01T13:37:56.661-05:002014-07-01T13:37:56.661-05:00I get why fit and flare doesn't please you. W...I get why fit and flare doesn't please you. When I was a very young woman in the 60s and early 70s, we all thought they were dowdy and mumsey, like shirtwaist dresses ... and you look so sleek and long in your preferences, no need to drift into fit and flare territory. I find them a nice change and enjoy the fifties feel with a heel ... I look short and squared off no matter what I wear, and there's some freedom in that! They look sort of contrarian here, as any dressy-dress does, and that appeals to me, too!<br />So glad you got to Glastonbury. I know your presence classed up the event considerably!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-90530772390271329072014-07-01T13:29:19.128-05:002014-07-01T13:29:19.128-05:00I didn't know about Wendy before reading this ...I didn't know about Wendy before reading this article ... apparently she's very well known. Pretty talented lady!<br />Glad you had fun with this silly post. I entirely missed the crop top trend of recent decades ... I just like the current layers that are shown ... pretty look, sometimes. I can't imagine that you have trouble wearing them! <br />So happy you stopped by, Karen! Thank you for all.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-39156066396054503522014-07-01T13:25:04.767-05:002014-07-01T13:25:04.767-05:00Anja! Thank you! I've decided to keep this c...Anja! Thank you! I've decided to keep this camera and my photographer-huz ... between them, a sharp photo that really shows my age is not possible. I just hope it stays that way! Glad you like my outfit and my little story.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-30589006164737480272014-07-01T13:22:30.224-05:002014-07-01T13:22:30.224-05:00That's just what I want, Sara. Thank you so m...That's just what I want, Sara. Thank you so much. So glad to see you expanding your creative life ... you go!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-30260425391260618662014-07-01T13:21:24.738-05:002014-07-01T13:21:24.738-05:00Darling girl! Thank you, Sacramento. You are the...Darling girl! Thank you, Sacramento. You are the most glorious creature, and I'm glad that you're in my life as well. So happy you dropped by!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-10582913998918942512014-07-01T13:19:33.295-05:002014-07-01T13:19:33.295-05:00Hey, Carmen! Thrilled that you get a chuckle. Th...Hey, Carmen! Thrilled that you get a chuckle. That's my goal. My problem is that I love a good shaggy dog story, and can go on and on to make less than a cogent point!<br />The other thing about the right cami underneath is that the right one can skim over bulgy bits, giving a tad better look. Not that you have any bulgy bits, but I do!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-11056424961989552072014-07-01T11:11:48.263-05:002014-07-01T11:11:48.263-05:00That's a fab and really clever makeover, you l...That's a fab and really clever makeover, you look great! <br />My Mum always complained of being "short waisted" and to this day I still haven't got a clue what she was talking about. I know that I hate dresses that fit to my waist and flare out, I feel matronly, short and dumpy. i much prefer a skirt three sizes too big with a tight fitting cropped top or an Empire line - not sure whether it does anything for my figure but I feel a million times happier! xxxVix Brearleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-13707931872564627382014-06-30T18:53:13.738-05:002014-06-30T18:53:13.738-05:00Haha this is such a fun read! Isn't Wendy also...Haha this is such a fun read! Isn't Wendy also the one who made a youtube video about 100 ways to wear a scarf? She has some great tips! <br /><br /><br />I'm short waisted too and I know that pants/dress/shorts or any bottomwear would look better on me if it's high waist or at least medium rise. I try hard to rock some low waist anything and I end up looking like a pole with a skirt or shorts. Since I don't have hips and short waisted, I know the a-line and high waist are my saviour. Yet like the prodigal daughter that I am, I constantly deviate and challenge the rules. I never win though. <br /><br /><br />You inspire me to check out or try cropped tops. I haven't worn that type since high school but it might work with one of my high waisted skirts! You look great Jan and the alterations you made, fit you so much better.Karen of MrsLookinggoodhttp://www.mrslookinggood.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-71723475016859097472014-06-30T12:17:05.963-05:002014-06-30T12:17:05.963-05:00Hey, Curtise! Thank you ... it's a successful...Hey, Curtise! Thank you ... it's a successful alteration, and I'm glad I could make it work as well as it does. My sewing skill-set is geared toward remaking pieces to work for me. One of the things I want to do this year is get better a creation from scratch. Like you and Sue and Vix do. You guys are always inspirational. Glad you had a minute to stop by ... hope you are still celebrating!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-69132458947394774492014-06-30T12:13:31.595-05:002014-06-30T12:13:31.595-05:00Thanks, Kezzie! I'm pretty pleased with my ef...Thanks, Kezzie! I'm pretty pleased with my efforts ... more successful than usual, I think! It's lovely in this heat, even with the cami. So happy you like it and stopped by to say so!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-24723788297232621232014-06-30T12:11:45.121-05:002014-06-30T12:11:45.121-05:00Glad you like it Oksana ... in real life, it looks...Glad you like it Oksana ... in real life, it looks more like separates, but works like a dress. I like it quite a lot in this very hot weather, and will wear it to work often. I'm seeing them everywhere, and they vary a lot in how successful they are for me ... but the ones I have I like! So happy you got to spend some time with your sister, and it looks like you had a fabulous time.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-37585937897339621712014-06-30T12:05:30.980-05:002014-06-30T12:05:30.980-05:00Wow! Thank you, Neti! At some point we all rock ...Wow! Thank you, Neti! At some point we all rock our older boobage in the best way we can, and you are doing a grand job!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-34832577856355399172014-06-30T12:00:46.982-05:002014-06-30T12:00:46.982-05:00Thank you, darling Greetje! Glad you liked it .....Thank you, darling Greetje! Glad you liked it ... that always means a lot to me. I don't know if my skills are getting any better, but I'm less lazy about alterations. Blogging has taught me that I really can't get away with sloppy fit like I thought I could. <br />I don't really know Wendy's blog well, but I sure appreciate the specific advice. I was reminded that while all petites are not alike, we have some issues and solutions in common, no matter our age. Beyond that, she's such a tiny thing, and young, and with an amazing wardrobe. Not much in common there, but I'll take the inspiration from whence it comes and be happy to get it!<br />Can't tell you how good it is to hear that you get a laugh. So important for me these days!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-88764843132930688582014-06-30T11:54:23.539-05:002014-06-30T11:54:23.539-05:00Thanks, Wendy, so much.
And I just can't let...Thanks, Wendy, so much. <br />And I just can't let an opportunity pass to tell you once more how well I think you're rocking your hair cut!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-17394344001734262642014-06-30T11:53:14.987-05:002014-06-30T11:53:14.987-05:00Thank you Tiina! I'm really liking this outfi...Thank you Tiina! I'm really liking this outfit and will wear it a lot this summer. So happy you stopped by!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-20652785514350748502014-06-30T11:51:25.251-05:002014-06-30T11:51:25.251-05:00Love it that you had a laugh ... not sure it was a...Love it that you had a laugh ... not sure it was as amusing as I meant it to be! Yes ... what a cultural turn-around for big-bottomed girls! And that sure is relative for all of us ... we all think our backsides are ample. Another reason I wear heels ... I'm not nearly so concerned with size as I am that it's gone awfully flat. Heels help a lot. Yikes. Did I just say that?<br />Thanks, kid, for stopping by and having some fun with it all.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-89452165505198022472014-06-30T11:46:57.493-05:002014-06-30T11:46:57.493-05:00Thank you, Lana! The construction of these two pi...Thank you, Lana! The construction of these two pieces really made as easy as it could have been. the neoprene is easy to fashion, and there were seams on the front panel that made it very easy to take in ... just copy the curve. And the top was a simple pin up, sew and cut. It's not bad for a beginner fabric at all. I'm enjoying the results ... I need easy to wear summer clothes, 'cause it's in the high humidity 90s now. Yikes.Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-6691112781020150012014-06-30T11:42:06.733-05:002014-06-30T11:42:06.733-05:00Thank you, Judith! I'm sure my alterations wo...Thank you, Judith! I'm sure my alterations wouldn't pass muster with a tailor of even basic skills, but I'm pleased with the results. I may be pushing my envelope with this one, but it's very comfortable in the heat and looks polished to a degree ... two important elements for me this time of year. It's in the 90's now, and so humid. I'm not quite ready to stop whining about it, but will try to contain myself!<br />Love to hear from you, Judith ... thank you for your advice about the cuff, too! Very good stuff, and will try it both ways!Jan Graham-McMillenhttp://www.fortsmithstylista.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-74857493288495955612014-06-30T08:35:08.354-05:002014-06-30T08:35:08.354-05:00wow, you look awesome in this high waisted skirt a...wow, you look awesome in this high waisted skirt and crop top! It suits you so well. Definitely great to do some little adjustments here and there sometimes to make clothes fit our body shape. You look amazing, so young, fresh and right on trend. I actually wouldn't have noticed the crop top, it looks so much like a pretty dress or normal top! Very smart changes done here!AHeartandSoulStoryhttp://www.aheartandsoulstory.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-21859564103428870142014-06-29T04:53:05.191-05:002014-06-29T04:53:05.191-05:00Your wit just makes me laugh Jan. The ensemble loo...Your wit just makes me laugh Jan. The ensemble looks great on you, great find"Sara (hello the mushroom)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-43799630762170603972014-06-29T04:03:05.649-05:002014-06-29T04:03:05.649-05:00To me you are perfect just the way you are.
I ador...To me you are perfect just the way you are.<br />I adore you in that fantastic dress.<br />I am richer to have you in my life for sure<br />XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMISPAPELICOSnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-17673730978760983932014-06-28T16:47:00.440-05:002014-06-28T16:47:00.440-05:00I suppose it all goes to support the saying "...I suppose it all goes to support the saying "never say never"! That is a really clever bit of alteration, and the short top and skirt work so smoothly together that they seem to be a dress. Gorgeous print, and those black panels down the sides make the whole look extra sleek and streamlined. Beautiful, Jan! xxxxCurtisenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6864029619879531761.post-22376630844556710852014-06-28T12:51:46.939-05:002014-06-28T12:51:46.939-05:00Thing is, I remember wearing high-waisted things i...Thing is, I remember wearing high-waisted things in high school and that's been over twenty years ago and way before I was into fashion. I just knew that my five-inch torso (yes, I actually measured the other day!) looked longer and slimmer when I wore my pants almost right under my boobs. Lol. Guess I was ahead of the trend?<br /><br />P.S. Pop on over to my blog today when you get the chance. I nominated you as one of the bloggers who inspire me. 🎉😁👍Maricel Edwardshttp://myclosetcatalogue.com/noreply@blogger.com