On 9/25/2014 10:50 AM, Kalmia wrote:

> I don't think there were any sizes like 1X, 2X 3X in those days. I
> can remember dresses usually were made up to size 18, MAYbe a 20.
> After that, you had to order a tent.
>
> If you are petite, you'll hardly ever find a shop specializing in
> those sizes. I used to love Petite Sophisticates in the late
> eighties, but I fear they folded due to the enlargement of Amercian
> women.

You are right, petites are hard to find. I tried on a blouse a few weeks
ago, and it came down to my knees. A few clothing stores will have
petite sizes, but the selection is small.

Becca