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Calling all sausage shapes

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overthehill Tue 26-Mar-13 16:51:09

I am not terrifically huge a size 18 but my shape reminds me of a plump sausage.

Full bust then more or less straight e.g. sausage down from there without much of a hint of a waist.

Legs are not very big so hips bulge out in comparison with top of legs.

Hope I have painted the picture well.

My problem therefore (among many) is trousers. I have to buy ones big enough to go round the invisible waist then the legs are usually huge and baggy.

I would like to find somewhere that caters for people like myself. Elasticated waists I don't like.

Occasionally I am lucky and get a pair to fit reasonably well but instead of going back and buying a couple more I forget or leave it too long and they are then out of stock.

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Carol195 Thu 28-Mar-13 18:23:21

Well, have just joined gransnet after becoming a step-gran, and hadn't thought to find so many hilarious comments about body shape! Had thought I was the only one with totally odd body - can't get used to looking a bit like a bouncy ball round the middle when trying to exercise after years of being a size 10. Am losing weight as must get fitter for baby when she's older! PS have found good trousers at Elvi and, surprisingly, Monsoon, who are now selling larger sizes.

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Anne58 Thu 28-Mar-13 18:34:27

GrandmaRuth blush every word is true.

I would consider converting to Islam, but only really as an excuse to adopt the burkha, (sp?), but I think fashion based conversions are probably frowned on.

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hochiwich Thu 28-Mar-13 21:42:41

Yes, overthehill, I go commando normally. Only exception is if I have to go out and am wearing a full skirt on a windy day. Even I have my limits!

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