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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2018 17:15:07 GMT
How odd! If I see someone who's looking lost, I'll usually say "if it helps, I'm [seat number]" to give them a grounding point or let them know I'm open to helping, but it sounds like even that wouldn't have helped her much!
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Post by ensembleswings on Jan 19, 2018 17:54:07 GMT
Made the mistake of trying to organise all my theatre programmes and tickets. Why I've started I do not know, they're everywhere and I'm still none the wiser as to where I want them to actually 'live' currently
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Post by longinthetooth on Jan 19, 2018 21:40:14 GMT
How odd! If I see someone who's looking lost, I'll usually say "if it helps, I'm [seat number]" to give them a grounding point or let them know I'm open to helping, but it sounds like even that wouldn't have helped her much! Oh, don't get me started! It totally baffles me why people have no idea where they are sitting, and can't even find the row, never mind the actual seat. Most people book on line or at the box office, so therefore would see a seating plan, so surely would have some idea of where they are meant to be (ok, I concede phone bookings may be a problem here). I get so wound up watching them, even though it's no business of mine whatsoever!
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Post by sophizoey on Jan 19, 2018 23:47:10 GMT
I live in student accomodation and someone in my block decided to cook garlic bread in the microwave (Which you shouldnt do because its not microwavable) but more importantly my room is above the kitchen ans my entire room stinks and no matter how long the window is open or how much room spray I use the smell won't go away
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Post by dippy on Jan 19, 2018 23:56:39 GMT
Oh, don't get me started! It totally baffles me why people have no idea where they are sitting, and can't even find the row, never mind the actual seat. Most people book on line or at the box office, so therefore would see a seating plan, so surely would have some idea of where they are meant to be What annoys me even more is when ushers don't seem to have a clue as to what the middle seat number is. I've gone to the theatre before and been told to go to the right even though I am sure my seat's nearer the left only to discover that yes, I did actually know where my seat was and I should have just gone the other way to start with. It's really annoying when a person's seat is about three from the aisle but they've been sent in the other way. As to how my day was, it wasn't not long enough and I didn't get my taxes finished (too lazy/tired to concentrate). Very tired after being at work for 70 hours in the last 6 days and only having today off before being back early tomorrow morning. Can't wait for this job to finally finish! So glad it's a 5 day week starting tomorrow.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Jan 21, 2018 13:18:55 GMT
Last night I had my hair cut very short (I said goodbye to the tuft you can see on the left), and now I regret it terribly. It was a stupid post break-up decision, and now I'm mourning for two things rather than one. Luckily the one I really care about is growing back.
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Post by lynette on Jan 21, 2018 14:16:21 GMT
Short, very short is ok. Wear a beanie hat!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2018 15:59:45 GMT
Well for the first time Mum and I are admitting defeat and sending a dog back to it's owners...after only 4 hours. It was here on an overnight 'trail' while they owners went out pre-empting sending it for a longer holiday.
It's chewed or tried to chew half the house in that time. Jumps on furniture (including kitchen worktops) and has barked constantly. In the four hours it's been here, we've been out for a long walk as well in an attempt to calm him...it was previously sent home from another dog sitter for similar behaviour so we're accepting defeat on this one.
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Post by Tibidabo on Jan 22, 2018 16:05:35 GMT
A question for little people. Am I going nuts? Or should a petite size be simply shorter than the regular size? (With maybe shorter sleeves if it's a top.) I have just been told by a company who manufactures Very Expensive Jeans (that do not belong to my offspring ) that petite means smaller all round. No, it doesn't. If I want smaller all round then surely I'd buy a smaller size? I have just had to send back a pair of jeans I'd ordered in 'petite' having tried on the 'regular' size and absolutely loving them. Trouble was, they were cleaning the floor in my wake. The 'petite' ones in the same size are clinging and restrictive and horrid. I am trying to explain to this company that I haven't recently shrunk and have been buying 'petite' since it was invented, so am somewhat qualified to know what it means. Edit: Maybe I should have signed this Ranty McRantface! Sorry.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 16:17:11 GMT
Yeah, I buy a lot of dresses from one particular retailer, and when I've bought petite fit by mistake, it's still gone on my body just fine, it's just not as long.
Though that said, manufacturers often don't even manage consistency of sizing within one single company, let alone across all clothing, so I wouldn't be at all surprised if one company decided that - to them - "petite" does mean "smaller all round", even though a decision like that makes a mockery of the idea of 10, 12, 14, etc.
Also, who's selling jeans by dress size? Let's just standardise "first choose your waist size, then choose your length" already!
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Post by michalnowicki on Jan 22, 2018 16:36:42 GMT
I had the weirdest dream tonight. I went to see Hamilton with my boyfriend and some friends. We found them in the circle, but instead of seats, there were prie-dieux, so we had to kneel to watch it. Also, my boyfriend was making sarcastic comments and was scoffing all the time whilst watching the show. We then, magically, appeared in the stalls, Royal Family was present and they played Polish National Anthem before/after/during the show. Even then, the sarcastic comments and scoffs didn't stop. And then a man walked on stage and said they can't continue with the show tonight, because they can't find Peggy. And then I woke up.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 16:50:03 GMT
Also, who's selling jeans by dress size? Let's just standardise "first choose your waist size, then choose your length" already! I've always bought by waist size and leg length because men's trousers are rarely sold by dress size. However... a) "Long", "medium" and "short" seem to be added to labels as decoration, because they never seem to have any relationship to a particular size. b) Most lengths are in inches, but an inch can be anything from 24 to 27 mm.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 17:26:57 GMT
I sometimes buy petite sizes because despite being taller than 'petite' I have ridiculously short legs (thanks Dad...couldn't have got Mum's 5'9" long legged frame nooooo) And yes, I have always found this means 'Just a bit shorter' rather than 'Hey you're short let's make everything smaller'
Also I loved the nod to the jeans maker haha
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Post by Elle on Jan 22, 2018 18:33:15 GMT
A question for little people. Am I going nuts? Or should a petite size be simply shorter than the regular size? (With maybe shorter sleeves if it's a top.) I have just been told by a company who manufactures Very Expensive Jeans (that do not belong to my offspring ) that petite means smaller all round. No, it doesn't. If I want smaller all round then surely I'd buy a smaller size? I have just had to send back a pair of jeans I'd ordered in 'petite' having tried on the 'regular' size and absolutely loving them. Trouble was, they were cleaning the floor in my wake. The 'petite' ones in the same size are clinging and restrictive and horrid. I am trying to explain to this company that I haven't recently shrunk and have been buying 'petite' since it was invented, so am somewhat qualified to know what it means. Edit: Maybe I should have signed this Ranty McRantface! Sorry. I don't buy petite but know a lot about fashion. You are absolutely right, petite is regarding height. However the general proportion of a garment will indeed be smaller simply because your proportions are smaller than a person who is taller. I think this is what the brand meant but did not properly explain. Since it's all about getting the right fit and proportion, you can't just cut the bottom of a standard size garment and expect it to suddenly fit a person who is 5 inches shorter. It would still be too big for them in other places. In tops, jackets and dresses besides the length of the sleeves it also affects the placement of the waist as the torso will be shorter for a petite. Also the shoulders and neck line are cut narrower. In pants not only is the length shorter, the waist is smaller and the rise is lower. Imagine Petite as shrinking the entire scale of a standard size garment and Tall enlarging it. Hope this helped. 😊 Save
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 18:54:23 GMT
OK this isn’t really a how was your day thing but I watched La vie en rose the other day and loved it. It is such a brilliant film with a great performance from Marion Cotillatd and I loved it so much, would highly recommend. I also had a thought while watching it that if Piaf or another show based on Edith Piaf were to come to London soon that Audrey Brisson would be bloody brilliant as Piaf and I just really want to see her do it.
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Post by kathryn on Jan 22, 2018 18:55:20 GMT
Yes, this is why - although being a genuine short arse - I rarely buy petite clothes. I have short legs but wide hips, broad shoulders, and a high waist.
In trousers I am generally better off just with a ‘short’ length than with the ‘petite’ range.
Though I do find that shoulder straps and tops are often too long for me between shoulder and bust in normal clothes, which is very annoying, because the petite version of the same top will be too short in overall length.
If I ever win the lottery and get stinking rich, I’m getting my clothes tailor-made!
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Post by kathryn on Jan 22, 2018 18:58:33 GMT
br]Also, who's selling jeans by dress size? Let's just standardise "first choose your waist size, then choose your length" already! Some of us have hips that stick out more than our waist.
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Post by Dawnstar on Jan 22, 2018 19:28:21 GMT
Some of us have hips that stick out more than our waist. With you on that one. I find buying trousers difficult because if they fit on the hips they're too big on the waist & if they fit on the waist they're too small on the hips. Manufacturers seem to think everyone is tubular. No, some of us still have proper waists.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2018 19:47:36 GMT
Waist size in trousers =/= your actual waist though. No idea why, but if there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that clothing sizes make no sense!
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Post by Tibidabo on Jan 22, 2018 21:48:20 GMT
Since it's all about getting the right fit and proportion, you can't just cut the bottom of a standard size garment and expect it to suddenly fit a person who is 5 inches shorter. It would still be too big for them in other places. In tops, jackets and dresses besides the length of the sleeves it also affects the placement of the waist as the torso will be shorter for a petite. Thank you Elle for explaining so eloquently. I knew that something as complicated as a coat would need to be adjusted all round, but was unaware that trousers needed so much rigmarole in order to adjust the sizing. But the way you explain it, it all makes sense. Oh well. Maybe I'll just stick to Primarni leggings and baggy jumpers. Let's face it, they're cheaper and more comfy after all.
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Post by Elle on Jan 22, 2018 22:31:45 GMT
You're welcome Tibidabo. About the petite jeans that you bought it sounds like going up one size could work. As that would equal to about the same size of the regular jeans that you tried. I get the frustration though, jeans are notoriously difficult to buy for most women. That's why I usually get ones with some stretch in the fabric so they fit better. Encountered a new problem recently, black jeans that gave off dye and turned my nails blue... 😯 Not having that and sent it right back!
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Post by showgirl on Jan 23, 2018 4:31:59 GMT
M and S are so annoying in respect of trouser sizing: all their clothes are massive for the size they claim to be, so though I'm not an 8, I can wear an 8 in M and S. However, though they do a range of lengths in size 10 upwards, hard luck if you want an 8 but in the longer length as they simply don't do it. What weird logic dictates that size 8 women never have longer legs?!
And of course all their tops/jackets are too short in the body, especially anything belted, which is another mystery, as if they acknowledge varying leg lengths - except for the poor size 8 customer - why not accept that upper bodies can also be shorter/longer?
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Post by stefy69 on Jan 23, 2018 6:58:56 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2018 8:29:12 GMT
Ladies- while we're talking about it Sainsburys do an unexpectedly good fit in Jeans. I have, as others have mentioned large hips (and short legs!) and thighs that would not know a gap if it bit them (I'm making this sound like some strange hippo aren't I). Anyway long story short jeans are a nightmare. But Sainsburys fit really well. As do Simply Be (don't let the former 'plus size' label put you off they do size 12 and up and if a size 12 is plus size I'll eat my hat...which might make me plus size)
Also M&S are decent in their fittings- and do various lengths that actually make sense.
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Post by kathryn on Jan 23, 2018 11:08:22 GMT
Some of us have hips that stick out more than our waist. With you on that one. I find buying trousers difficult because if they fit on the hips they're too big on the waist & if they fit on the waist they're too small on the hips. Manufacturers seem to think everyone is tubular. No, some of us still have proper waists. And don't even get me started on the abomination that is 'hipsters'!
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