tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post1872808939912699465..comments2024-03-28T13:27:46.447-06:00Comments on Mysteries and More from Saskatchewan: Shopping PerfectionBill Selneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-50912196326958060202017-05-02T23:20:56.747-06:002017-05-02T23:20:56.747-06:00Kathy D.: Thanks for the comment. Sharon has educa...Kathy D.: Thanks for the comment. Sharon has educated me on the vagaries of sizing. I do not know who manufacturers think they are fooling with their inconsistent sizing.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-79947223380642051752017-05-01T03:39:16.092-06:002017-05-01T03:39:16.092-06:00I have news for you: Sizing in women's clothin...I have news for you: Sizing in women's clothing is a mystery to women, too. First of all, sizes are very different globally. I bought some cotton long t-shirts that come in sizes 1, 2, 3. Then there are other clothes which are made without chemicals and come xs, s, m, l, xl, xxl. Then there are women's sizes, petite sizes, then sizes 2-28, let's say.<br /><br />In other words, one has to try on clothes to see if they fit, can't go by sizes unless a size chart is provided. It's maddening.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-59754235803404104082017-04-30T13:13:25.016-06:002017-04-30T13:13:25.016-06:00Moira: I am glad you enjoyed the post. I am really...Moira: I am glad you enjoyed the post. I am really looking forward to your thoughts on the book in due course. It would have been a real letdown if she had not gotten the middy. I found myself caught up in the shopping.<br /><br />The historical / vintage sailor / middy blouses are lovely and the stories interesting. At the end they spoke of Japanese school uniforms adopting the middy look. I found several examples as I searched images. Thank you for taking the time to find and include the link.<br /><br />Now sizing would be a perilous venture for a male writer. <br /><br />I have learned over the years that "size" on women's clothing is but a guideline. That part of life has been simpler for a guy buying clothing though I am finding the sizing of men's clothing less predictable.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-12028627928871501552017-04-30T13:03:57.763-06:002017-04-30T13:03:57.763-06:00Kathy D.: Thanks for the comment and story. Sharon...Kathy D.: Thanks for the comment and story. Sharon finds a sense of satisfaction in finding good clothing at a bargain price that is special to her.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-50469475013501816602017-04-30T07:44:14.761-06:002017-04-30T07:44:14.761-06:00Oh this is fabulous, I couldn't agree with you...Oh this is fabulous, I couldn't agree with you more Bill: this is a book for me. As a matter of fact, I already have Another Margaret on my shelf (bought on your recommendation) so I have to rush through that and move on to this one. Those descriptions are wonderful, and talk about tension - I'm so glad she did get the top in the end!<br />I found a lovely page with some historical/retro/vintage sailor blouses which would be earlier versions of this kind of top:<br />http://blog.tuppencehapenny.co.uk/2011/06/sailor-style-evolution-part-2-rise-of.html<br /><br />The point about the sizing - that's the kind of detail I think (probably) only a woman writer would know about.Clothes In Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680610242823846662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-81805873033439866442017-04-30T02:45:33.350-06:002017-04-30T02:45:33.350-06:00You've really caught the "clothes in book...You've really caught the "clothes in books" bug. I admit that I pay more attention to clothing descriptions in books, too, since reading Moira's website.<br /><br />However, one thing universal to all but the wealthiest women is the feeling of triumph upon finding a bargain in a clothing store. <br /><br />I remember meeting a woman for the first time at her daughter's wedding. The first thing she told me is that she found the groom's suit which normally sold for $400 for a mere $100. She loved the deal.<br /><br />Most women can relate to that except those with limitless financial means.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-81911375491228930852017-04-28T23:38:25.725-06:002017-04-28T23:38:25.725-06:00Margot: Thanks for the further comment. Now you an...Margot: Thanks for the further comment. Now you and Moira can head to Edmonton for shopping and the folk festival and make a side trip to Saskatchewan!Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-91667549318362504452017-04-28T23:37:22.676-06:002017-04-28T23:37:22.676-06:00Margot: Thanks for the comment. I am glad that you...Margot: Thanks for the comment. I am glad that you saw MacDonald's shopping experiences as true to life.Bill Selneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17268006369157307593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-66131924138701435392017-04-28T17:59:31.298-06:002017-04-28T17:59:31.298-06:00I meant to add, Bill, that this is so interesting ...I meant to add, Bill, that this is so interesting because it's a book that's not only perfect for Moira, but perfect for me, too with the folk music. Now that's impressive!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1644690488802388716.post-75500177587853914572017-04-28T17:54:29.447-06:002017-04-28T17:54:29.447-06:00Oh, this does really describe what shopping is lik...Oh, this does really describe what shopping is like for women, Bill. It really does. I like the wit in the little snippets you've shared, too. And I couldn't agree more: Moira will probably love this one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com