Women my size don't exist

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Registered: 05-01-2003
Women my size don't exist
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Sun, 08-17-2003 - 1:26pm
I'm fighting a huge battle (need to lose almost 260 lbs.). I've discovered something -- I don't exist. Ask any clothing manufacturer. There was one store in the ENTIRE FREAKIN' COUNTRY that carries panties in my size. They've just informed me that they're going to stop because "there's no market." Hello? I've been badgering Lane Bryant for years because they carry pantyhose up to size 85" hips, but panties only up to 68". I've called, written and emailed more often than I can count to tell them that women my size need panties far more than pantyhose. That they carry the larger size should tell these idiots that there's a market (or they wouldn't carry it), but they've ignored me cold. People tell me to make my own clothes, but patterns stop far short of what I need, and I'm not talented enough to sew without one. Besides, I'm radically disproportionate (pyramid shape), and the adjustments necessary to make a dress fit would totally ruin the lines. Fashion is whatever burlap sack will go over my bloated posterior. It's enough to torpedo my self-esteem, and it makes me ANGRY! My money is as green as anybody else's -- why doesn't any manufacturer want it?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 08-17-2003 - 9:09pm
That is very frustrating, I'm sure! Mary, have you searched the internet for manufacturers? I hope you find a solution to this soon.

Lots of hugs & am keeping you in my prayers,

Kat

Katherine (Kat)
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Sun, 08-17-2003 - 10:13pm
I was looking through the internet earlier thinking I might find something that would be helpful, then realized I don't know what size you need. I did notice that some sites that had pantihose didn't have panties. How weird! Good luck in your search.

Rhonda

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