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..is what I am in desperate need of 
I have NOTHING to wear for warmer weather (and don't ask what I have been wearing all winter) - how to develop a style that is modest and not frumpy, classic and stylish?
Anyone out there with advice? I am looking for skirts (failed to find dresses) - for someone who is 5ft2. I checked out the old Navy tshirts - and now they are made out of a flimsy and cheap material. So I guess the longer t-shirts from Lands End. I like soft knits and elasticated waist. I will do cropped pants/capris rather than shorts.
I went to the mall (as I had a mall gift voucher) - first time in a year - and I ran out again - I cannot handle malls - really really dislike them - came out with a migraine. I went so that the kids could try out the Lands End sizes in Sears before we order online.
I am an ignorant shopper - I do not know where to get nice petite clothes from.
Any tips would be appreciated - I have given myself the goal of smartening up by Easter.
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what size clothes are you looking for other than petite? that will change where you should shop.
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JodieLyn wrote:
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Size 2 and Size 4
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I recently read the book It's So You and really enjoyed it. I haven't bought much new stuff (yet ) but it gives a lot of good tips on what to wear based on your body size/shape and your personal style.
If you're a Faith & Family reader the book was featured along with some makeovers a few months ago.
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Motherhood has some simple, inexpensive nursing tops that I am hoping to get one or two of with a Christmas gift card. As for skirts, J Jill has some beautiful ones, and usually plenty on clearance especially in smaller sizes. I am 5'5", so I find I am stuck in-between lengths. But I have never been close to a size 4, not even in my skinny high school days!
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I second "It's So You". I recently read it and found it to be very helpful. Now when I shop, I know exactly what to look for.
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I like Bedford Fair for my basic twill and denim skirts. I just ordered two in khaki and two in the denim. Cargo pockets, all elastic waist...
I won't tell you my size.  Its embarrassing to me. I wasn't a 4 after I was in about 7-8th grade, though....
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I also read It's So You!a few months ago.I heard an interview with the author on the radio and decided to read the book.The chapter on dressing for your body type was very good.
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Marilyn,
I really like Land's End, but I'm a sort of plain and practical kind of girl. I mean, I love flowers and lace, but when it comes to my wardrobe, I tend to grab the same solid color shirt and nice skirt.
I'd really like to take a look at the book recommended above.
Maybe if you got the book and decided on a few basics, you could purchase a few capris and skirts in basic colors, and then add some nicer quality shirts in colors that complement you. I'm not sure of a petite shop to send you to - I'm in between at 5'5" - and I tend to gravitate toward misses so the length of the skirt will be a little longer. Plus, I'm completely out of touch with what's out there right now!!! But, I do understand the need/desire to overhaul the wardrobe so that it is practical, pared down, and a little more up to date.
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I really like Sundance Catalog for skirts. They do have some in petite, too, but the smallest size is a 4.
The prices are high, but I have found some excellent deals in the outlet section of the site (skirt regularly $100-150 for $30). While not everything on the site is modest, a lot of it is, and I find it to be very stylish, almost hip in a slightly western way, but not so hip as to not be classic. A nicer selection of long skirts and dresses than I've seen anywhere--rarely is anything above the knee. Its not frumpy at all, either.
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