tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post6745653689340437585..comments2024-03-24T00:01:00.698-05:00Comments on The New Sixty: SUCH A WAISTArkansas Pattihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-47976170999943914002012-03-14T16:47:37.261-05:002012-03-14T16:47:37.261-05:00LC
So glad I gave you a chuckle. Hadn't though...LC<br />So glad I gave you a chuckle. Hadn't thought about it from that view point. Such a blessing and glad it was invented.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-14495438845991999272012-03-14T08:01:43.877-05:002012-03-14T08:01:43.877-05:00Whooeee! Thanks for my hoot for the a.m. Post-stro...Whooeee! Thanks for my hoot for the a.m. Post-stroke it is elastic for me! Comfort, movement and speed. Those darn buttons, hooks, zippers and other instruments of torture make a visit to the restroom scary and loaded with the threat of disaster while I am still without much cooperation from my left hand. <br /><br />I would rather not have had a stroke, but it is a convenient excuse for rectangle shape, elastic and no high heels. Miss sandals, though!LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369350929348290480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-21899002651209261942012-03-14T05:18:06.439-05:002012-03-14T05:18:06.439-05:00Nezzy,
Of course I hated you for having a waist, t...Nezzy,<br />Of course I hated you for having a waist, till you said that it took work:)) Enjoy.<br /><br />Kay,<br />Gravity has an evil sense of humor doesn't it:))<br /><br />Amber Star,<br />Wow, with a back that bad, I would give it all the room it needs. I guess as long as we don't bend over in public, we are good.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-73616684383025806972012-03-13T22:53:52.881-05:002012-03-13T22:53:52.881-05:00Oh yeah...forgot the part about the jeans that are...Oh yeah...forgot the part about the jeans that are stretchy all over...legs and all. :)Amber Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084517063365211835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-81306028622333984512012-03-13T22:53:05.960-05:002012-03-13T22:53:05.960-05:00After the 7 fractured vertabrae I totally got into...After the 7 fractured vertabrae I totally got into the very loose clothing thing. I was not a skinny person before that ordeal (still going on) and am sure not now.<br /><br />I got out one of the very loose house dresses yesterday to do some tidying outside. Later after a shower and getting ready to go to my knitting group meeting I put on some capris. They have elastic in the waist and they sort of ride down when I bend over. The good part is I can still wear them and don't have to buy all new wardrobe. *grin* <br /><br />I did notice the other day when I put on a pair of static waistband slacks that my back was hurting by the time I got back home. Musta been too tight.Amber Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04084517063365211835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-7015315606881266752012-03-13T02:40:48.594-05:002012-03-13T02:40:48.594-05:00I'm afraid I'm the pear. Sigh... Gravity...I'm afraid I'm the pear. Sigh... Gravity has pushed everything down on my body.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-82960299977703994142012-03-12T19:30:43.641-05:002012-03-12T19:30:43.641-05:00Please don't hate me...I still have a waist an...Please don't hate me...I still have a waist and I'd have to classify myself as the hourglass. Sorry. It don't come easy though!<br /><br />I gotta work hard to hang on to my waistbands through blood sweat and chasin' wild~eyed bovine! Heehehehee!<br /><br />God bless ya sweetie and have yourself a sunshiny kinda day! :o)Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-13052349181624476652012-03-12T18:06:01.775-05:002012-03-12T18:06:01.775-05:00Betsy,
I am so sorry the both of you are sick. A c...Betsy,<br />I am so sorry the both of you are sick. A cold wasn't too nice a Birthday present. Take care of each other, rest up and be well soon. <br /><br />Rockymountain woman,<br /> Yikes. I just bought a pair for gardening. Sure hope they don't make me look like a cute little old man.<br /><br />Linda Myers,<br />I looked those up and they aren't in any store within 2 hours of me. Rats. Pretty sure they need to be tried on. <br /><br />Dee,<br />Maybe pear shape keeps the pants from falling down. Enjoy your comfort. <br /><br />NCMountain woman.<br />Thanks. It seemed to fit my exposure problem.<br /><br />Nitwit,<br />I also get mad that sizes are no longer what they used to be. It means you have to try on everything before buying. <br /> Most of mine are the 1/2 elastic ones.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-20555636111324439822012-03-12T15:57:00.877-05:002012-03-12T15:57:00.877-05:00I give up. However, as I have lost a small amount ...I give up. However, as I have lost a small amount of weight the last 4 years, compared to what is still left to lose, I am getting into the deep recesses of my closet and finding some outfits.<br /><br />Interestingly, I have 16s that are truly 2 different sizes. Some years back size 16 became 18s, 14s became 16s, etc. and this not entirely limited to women's sizes as I was told.<br /><br />So some 16s fit which elate me. However, some don't. Further I found some slacks that were all elastic, and some with about 1/2 elastic waistbands. I can get in some of the later and none of the former.<br /><br />But the elegant suits with NO elastic are still hanging lonely in the recesses of my closet.NitWit1https://www.blogger.com/profile/07035004840443397537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-47504549414768965622012-03-12T15:47:38.399-05:002012-03-12T15:47:38.399-05:00"Plumber-esque" What a great word."Plumber-esque" What a great word.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-2163949740373342112012-03-12T13:42:05.581-05:002012-03-12T13:42:05.581-05:00I gave into the elastic bands when I began to look...I gave into the elastic bands when I began to look like a pear. :(Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03615619898193867797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-63777787001094175992012-03-12T13:03:57.615-05:002012-03-12T13:03:57.615-05:00I wear Not Your Daughter's Jeans. It's mo...I wear Not Your Daughter's Jeans. It's mostly a static waistband but it has "give". I gave away all the rest of my jeans!Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-47528488283339954522012-03-12T12:15:12.502-05:002012-03-12T12:15:12.502-05:00I have resisted so far, but it's probably only...I have resisted so far, but it's probably only a matter of time...<br /><br />My boyfriend just started wearing suspenders! He looks like a cute little old man....<br /><br />love it!Rocky Mountain Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873112978518614362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-22065548412416859252012-03-12T09:49:02.419-05:002012-03-12T09:49:02.419-05:00HA HA... Cute post, Patti. I have been an 'el...HA HA... Cute post, Patti. I have been an 'elastic' person for years and years... My poor ole waist doesn't enjoy being bound---so that elastic works well. <br /><br />However, I've been wearing a pedometer on a belt for the past few months --trying to keep up with my steps/exercise. I cannot stand wearing that belt --since it is not elastic... BUT--I love seeing how much exercise I get each day... <br /><br />Out of your picture, I am more like a PEAR shape... Don't think that will ever change.... Oh Well!!!<br /><br />We are home from our 2nd trip is a month--and both of us have colds.. Yuk! Guess it will be REST for this upcoming week for both of us.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-25771654024859374412012-03-12T08:50:07.856-05:002012-03-12T08:50:07.856-05:00Barb,
Totally agree. I was going more for function...Barb,<br />Totally agree. I was going more for function than fashion. My pants keep falling off with out that indention. <br /><br />Oregon Gifts,<br />I vaguely remember tucking in my shirts:)) I will check out GV jeans. Thanks. <br /><br />Grandma Yellow Hair,<br />Wonder if there is an exercise to make my hips bigger:)) Will check out some capri types. Thanks.<br /><br />GQ,<br />Hay, I bought a cheap pair yesterday for gardening. Not pretty but really kept the pants from going South. Good luck. <br /><br />Marcia,<br />Sadly we all know belly fat is what kills us. I really was going for function rather than fashion. Gotta keep those pants from exposing me.<br /><br />Judy,<br />Thank you. Someone else with the falling pants syndrome. Now I feel better.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-40349492342909517872012-03-12T08:16:25.922-05:002012-03-12T08:16:25.922-05:00I am somewhere between a pear and a rectangle and ...I am somewhere between a pear and a rectangle and my pants are always falling down. If I buy them to fit my belly, the legs are huge!kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-25253555301783947412012-03-12T04:25:02.986-05:002012-03-12T04:25:02.986-05:00Patti, I'm so glad you re-thought your crazy i...Patti, I'm so glad you re-thought your crazy idea. It was giving me a belly ache. One of the best things about getting older is not worrying about your waistline as long as you are healthy.marciamayohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185069576683872041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-4672638996636848402012-03-12T01:38:53.238-05:002012-03-12T01:38:53.238-05:00No waist band yet but I have seriouly been conside...No waist band yet but I have seriouly been considering suspenders...OUCH!<br />Just writing out those words stung.Grayquillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03118855928142920785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-47719467971038815972012-03-11T23:46:21.357-05:002012-03-11T23:46:21.357-05:00Thanks Patti I needed to read something funny befo...Thanks Patti I needed to read something funny before turning in tonight.<br />I was trying to picture you the whole time I was reading this delightful entertaining post.<br />I too miss my tiny waist but that was many years ago.<br />I wear a lot of capri jeans that are made I guess for waist like mine so I don't have too much of a problem with mooning the neighbors yet. Maybe it's the big hips that keep mine up pretty good. Now you got me pondering this ...lol<br />Have a wonderful week honey and do go for comfort<br />Love<br />MaggieGrandma Yellow Hairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10917551672825097342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-40960734576980380382012-03-11T17:43:07.604-05:002012-03-11T17:43:07.604-05:00Oh, Patti, I do know what you are talking about. ...Oh, Patti, I do know what you are talking about. I was always an hourglass and had my shirts tucked in. Then went thru the meno and am now a pear. (My butt, arms and legs stayed the same size, but not my belly.) I bought some of those in-style low riders and had the same problem that you have whilst gardening. This time around I bought some Gloria Vanerbuilts with a built in tummy panel that actually works, and they only cost $25 on sale and I think that I have found my brand.<br /><br />Loved this post!<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-66134841092085230342012-03-11T16:07:23.344-05:002012-03-11T16:07:23.344-05:00What a great post, Patti! I just read that actuall...What a great post, Patti! I just read that actually a constricted waist is bad for you. I think it inhibits breathing and digestion - and can thus effect the heart. Remember - one thing always impinges on another. I have some elastic and also some static waistbands - but both definitely have to be comfortable. I'm too old to put fashion ahead of comfort!Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-56063705322617194442012-03-11T14:14:22.623-05:002012-03-11T14:14:22.623-05:00Jan,
Ha,ha, think I will wait till Monday. Let me ...Jan,<br />Ha,ha, think I will wait till Monday. Let me know how you do. <br /><br />Tracy,<br />That should be all of our goals in this stress filled world.<br /><br />Linda Starr,<br />It is while gardening that the elastic bands don't work for me. I keep losing my brithes. <br /><br />Angie,<br />Well at least you got to be an hour glass for a while. I envy you that. <br /><br />Dr. Kathy McCoy,<br />I really think if someone made slacks and jeans specific to body types, it would be a big hit. We just aren't all alike. Wonder why they quit making those.<br /><br />Entre Nous,<br />I've noticed that too. We used to brag about our waist size. It was a sign of sexuality but now days, big boobs trumps a tiny waist. I lost on all fronts.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-47468172972493387552012-03-11T08:22:49.027-05:002012-03-11T08:22:49.027-05:00I was just discussing this with a clerk in the wom...I was just discussing this with a clerk in the womens department of a clothing store recently. One hardly EVER sees waists anymore, even on young women. WHERE are they going :}Entre Noushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00186796216462041421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-64143861689443370722012-03-11T03:41:04.923-05:002012-03-11T03:41:04.923-05:00Sorry ... I'm an 'elastic waiste band'...Sorry ... I'm an 'elastic waiste band' person ...have been for years. First started for comfort and then I realized that I could wear a smaller size if there was one ...now its two. If I have to wear a normal band then the legs and seat are too baggy ...I am truely an apple now ...used to be 'top heavey'... one that is not on your list and was a sort of hour glass for a few years in my late teens.xxAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12177505346903016669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1509736677359366469.post-41004150441495021042012-03-11T01:28:09.688-06:002012-03-11T01:28:09.688-06:00I was seduced a long time ago and have never wante...I was seduced a long time ago and have never wanted to go back strictly because of the comfort of gardening in stretch pants with elastic bands, once I wore them even before my expanded waistline I never wanted to wear jeans again.Linda Starrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364078667554676592noreply@blogger.com