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Posted by Kate Dicey on September 1, 2006, 5:48 pm
Betty Vereen Hill wrote:
>
>>Hi!
>>
>>I usually lurk here and frequent the quilting group but I got a
>>question that fits more into the sewing side of things
>>
>>I have a top (purchased, ready to wear) that I recently wore to a job
>>interview. I was just barely this side of comfortable with where the
>>buttons began and it has been nicely suggested to me that the top would
>>look more professional and appropriate for work if it buttoned higher.
>>Being "blessed" in that area, I'm not totally surprised at the
>>suggestion. I'm sure you have already heard many times over how
>>finding RTW that fits appropriately for one with my body type is
>>difficult so I won't go into that. I just want to know how to fix it!
>>
>>A picture of the top (actually the whole interview outfit) can be seen
>>at
>>http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/chirparrooo/detail?.dir=5d57re2&.dnm=5f9dre2.jpg
>>
>>Is it difficult to add buttons and such to ready to wear tops like
>>this? What process would you suggest I use to do so (or shouldn't I)?
>>
>>Oh, and someone else has suggested to me that shoulder pads would help
>>take up slack created by my sloping shoulders -- I haven't a clue how
>>to put them in but wondered if pinning them to my undergarment straps
>>would have the same improvement effect. Any ideas?
>>
>>TIA,
>>Tricia
>>
>
>
> I'm not a sewing guru like so many of the regulars in this group are, but I
> do have a "generous" bust. Once I saw the photo of your interview clothing,
> I felt compelled to share my opinion with you. There is nothing, absolutely
> nothing, about your blouse that even hints that more buttons would be
> advisable. The blouse appears to fit you quite well, and since there is no
> cleavage showing, I can't imagine why anyone would advise you that the
> blouse should be buttoned higher. To conceal what, for heavens sake, maybe
> your throat? Aside from the fact that the blouse fits you nicely, it would
> be a total waste of effort and expense to attempt to add buttons and
> buttonholes to the blouse, as to do so would very likely distort the
> appearance and fit of the blouse to the extent that you would no longer wear
> it. The old saying, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it", most certainly
> applies here.
>
> Betty in Georgia
>
>
I have to agree with Betty. However, a front on view doesn't reveal
'gaposis' between the buttons - which can happen if there are an
inadequate number of buttons or they are wrongly placed, even if the top
fits well.
Rather than adding buttons, you might like to consider adding an
invisible (as in light weight clear plastic) snap in between any
offending buttons to hold the gap closed. Don't try to close up the
neck any more: you'll just drag the fabric across your upper chest,
distorting the hang of the garment and you'll end up looking like a bag
lady!
Just *who* suggested it needed to be higher at the neck? Were they
trying to protect you from vampires, or just jealous of your great skin
and neat attire?
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
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