Conference turris::womannotes-v2

236.0. "Resources for womens' clothing" by LEZAH::BOBBITT (got to crack this ice and fly...) Fri Oct 07 1988 11:32

This topic has sprung from the "Resources" topic (11.0).  It focuses on
recommendations for where to purchase womens' clothing and underclothing.

							-Jody

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PNEUMA::BLANCHARD "Some days you eat the bear"       12 lines  30-SEP-1988 07:58
                            -< Bra Refferal Needed >-
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    I need to find a long-line backless bra.  I have looked in the major
    chains in the malls, but can't find my size (36-38 c). I am getting
    pretty desparate, as I need it to wear with my wedding dress, and
    the wedding is next Saturday. If any one knows of a place to get
    one in the greater Boston area,please try to send me mail 
    (Psyche::Blanchard), as I don't know if I will have much time to
    note in the next few days. 
    
    Thanks, very, very, much,
    
    Dee 
                               
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OURVAX::JEFFRIES "the best is better"                 4 lines  30-SEP-1988 15:45
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    I suggest that you look for a corsett shop and not in a major
    department store.  Department stores only stock things that are
    quick turnover items, small shops are more apt to have the slow
    moving items.

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BSS::VANFLEET "6 Impossible Things Before Breakfast"  6 lines  30-SEP-1988 17:01
                             -< More suggestions >-
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    Try lingerie specialty shops too.  I'm roughly the same size
    and I found nothing in the department stores.  Also try
    Frederick's of Hollywood.  (I know it's tacky but they
    might have something you could use.)
    
    Nanci

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MEMORY::FRECHETTE "Use your imagination..."           5 lines   4-OCT-1988 12:20
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    Also Victoria's Secret.  They have a store in the Burlington Mall
    I think.  I have seen them in the catalogs and you can Federal Express
    stuff from there.
    
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NAC::BENCE "Shetland Pony School of Problem Solving"  5 lines   4-OCT-1988 12:41
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    I've had good luck at "Lady Grace".  They have stores in Lowell,
    Boston (Back Bay), and Braintree (South Shore Plaza).  They carry
    a variety of strapless longline bras.
    
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LDP::SCHNEIDER                                       22 lines   7-OCT-1988 08:26
                   -< "Natural Fibers for Women from Women" >-
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    Holy Hosiery, Batwoman! Apparently the Ladyslipper (music) mailing
    list gets around, for what should appear in my mailbox yesterday
    but another catalog from a North Carolina women-owned/oriented mail
    order retailer.
    
    This one is called Travis Place (Carol Place, Pres.) They deal in
    natural-fiber clothing; the lion's share being underwear, but lots
    of other items as well. I have no basis for commenting on the
    selection, but the catalog seems notable to me for two things:
    models who look like real people, and dreadful or wonderful puns
    depending on your inclination (the pages that have socks and gloves
    are headlined "Digital Equipment" !!)
    
    Travis Place, Inc.
    P.O. Box 2915
    Durham, NC 27705
    (919) 286-1379
    
    I'd be happy to interoffice mail the catalog to the first person
    to send me their mailstop.
    
    Chuck

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MEWVAX::AUGUSTINE "Purple power!"                     5 lines   7-OCT-1988 10:12
                              -< I like them too >-
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    Another vote for Travis Place (I think the other partner is named
    Ms. Travis). The catalogs are great, and I like their products too.
    
    Thanks, Chuck.
    Liz

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    I agree with going with the specialized lingerie stores.  I have
    found the Lady Grace chain to be great -- if they don't have
    something you need in stock, the rep pulls from another store,
    and you have it in a couple of days.
    
    Jordan's or Filene's on Washington Street in Boston also have much
    larger stock than Mall stores.
    
    My daughter got a bra similar to the one you describe in a local
    (Nashua) store called Miller's.  There are a couple of different
    kinds; a corselette pinches your waist, has garters, and requires
    that you wear stockings.  The long-line bra stops at the waist.
    
    Good Luck!

    TRY MEDERICS BOUTIQUE IN DRACUT, MA  THEY SELL ALL SIZES OF THAT
    STYLE BRA.

where in dracut is medrics? 

    The Corset Shop on Mainstreet in Worceser has all sizes/styles (but
    they don't have TOO much of the really spicy stuff).  Also, they're
    very helpful in making sure you get the right fit/style.  Filenes
    has always been a fave of mine, too.
    
    -Jody
    

    I need a recommendation for a sport bra that does NOT work by
    compressing the breasts -- one that has full cups.  I've used the
    Jogbra for a couple of years, and if I wear it for more than a few
    minutes, my breasts become painful from the squeezing. 
    
    --bonnie

< Note 236.5 by DOODAH::RANDALL "Bonnie Randall Schutzman" >

Hi Bonnie,

Formfit Rogers has a great sport bra. It gives lots of support and is 
wicked comfortable (no squashing). I bought mine several years ago, 
but unfortunately haven't been able to find them recently. (Though I 
admit to not having looked very hard.) 

Does anyone know of stores that carry this brand? 

Bonnie, if you're successful, please post information here. 

Jenny

    Bonnie,
    
    I just bought a sport bra in Sears Roebuck, and it's great.  It comes
    in all the usual bra sizes.  And it has adjustable straps, not the
    stretchy ones...I like this one and NO squashing or squeezing.  The
    cost was $10.50.
    
    If you're interested, I'll check the style number.
    
    -Dotti. 

    LILYETTE (SP) sold at Jordan Marsh makes a pertty good sports bra.
    I have never worn one but my daughter, who is a horse woman and
    very well endowed, finds them very comfortable and supportive.
    

I'm posting this for a friend


REALLY!!  :-)

Having perused the stock of Victoria's Secret, my friend has 
decided that she wants something racier.  Does anyone know an
Undercoverwear seller.  (Undercoverwear, for those of you who 
don't know, is sold at parties a la Tupperware).
  
Please E-mail me, so we don't violate any DIGITAL policies about 
advertizing.

Thanks,

Bobbi "I can't believe I actually made the deadline" Fox

    I don't beleive I'm answering this....
    
    Undercoverwear is out of Wilingtom Mass, call ma Bell for the number.
    I'm sure by calling they will be able to give you a person in your 
    area.
    
                      REK
    
    PS Don't ask why I know......... 

    re: -1
    
    The town is "Wilmington, MA" not "Wilingtom, MA".  They are located
    on 331 New Boston St.  Telephone is (617) 938-0007.
    
    Roberta
    (a Wilmington, MA resident and living not too far from the plant)

RE: .9-.11


Thanks to all who sent me referrals.  I've sent them on to my 
friend -- what she does with them after that is her business.

Sorry it took so long for me to respond -- it must have been too 
much eggnog (I make it from scratch with *real* everything :-)

Bobbi "lack of planning by you does not constitute a deadline for me" Fox