As a plus size lady, I am constantly frustrated by the size of SLEEVES on dresses and tops – even if they’re the right size body for me, sometimes I despair that the seamstress must be a T-Rex fan (little arms)
EEK! a monster!
But you get the point – right?? You find a FAB dress, (or top) in your size!!! in the right colour!!! and for the right price!!!
You go to try it on – and can’t get your bloody arms all the way in….
now some of you want to show your arms off, as you have amazing tatts – which I don’t – but.. I do understand the wanting to show them off..
But for those of us who would like 3/4 length or even (GASP) long sleeves… there’s 2 hopes
and one of them is Bob! 
So, if you have experienced this phenomenon… Or even if you have had little sleeves ! Let me know …
To be fair, it’s mainly the high street that is the culprit here. The vintage style apparel is more atuned to no sleeves or shorter sleeves, with a cardi on top – so the actual problem doesn’t come up that often..
But this brings me onto another issue… do you show your bingo wings??? It’s a little bit akin to the Knobbly Knees issue.. ewwwwwwwwwyuk.
and how many of the fashion pics have been airbrushed?? surely this is a part of getting older?? there are some parts of the body that you just can’t save.. and your bingo wings are a prime example.
I am very conscious of this – and tend to use a bolero style wrap, or little cardigan when out singing.. here’s my page just to prove it!
Or a jacket with full length sleeves… and famous song-stress Dolly Parton (who is teeny tiny by the way) NEVER goes on-stage without long sleeves.. I challenge you to find a picture of her with short or no sleeves where she is showing her upper arms! So in a way it’s comforting to know, that no matter how famous you are, there maybe still part of your body that you don’t like, or aren’t comfortable showing off!
Anyway – back to me!!!
I have found some absolutely gorgeous dresses with longer sleeves, shown on a plus size model that are bucking the trend, and maybe one day, I can actually afford one of these.
House of Foxy does a beautiful 50’s style wrap dress with 3/4 length sleeves up to a size 24 for £125 http://www.thehouseoffoxy.com/1950s-swing-dresses/1950s-wrap-circle-dress-red
Also available in blue polka dots for £135 http://www.thehouseoffoxy.com/1950s-swing-dresses/1950s-wrap-circle-dress-navy-polka
I am going to put those on my Christmas list!
This is from Starlet Vintage, and in the sale!! up to size 26 they are very reasonably priced.. http://www.starletvintage.co.uk/hr-6839-flwht-hearts-and-roses-london-white-floral-1950s-dress.html
Failing that.. it’s hitting the gym 4 times a week and the dreaded tricep dips!! YUK
Actually to be fair, they don’t look too bad… it’s the remembering to do them that’s the rub!
Let me know your thoughts!
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TTFN!!
Anna xxx
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