Quote Originally Posted by azfiddle View Post
My middle school encourages "professional attire". A lot of the male teachers wear ties. I wear skirts more frequently in warm weather, but during winter it's easier to wear pants- dress pants or something like khakis. Fridays we can wear jeans and school shirt (tee or polo).

I often find it really difficult to find clothes that fit or flatter- even when I'm willing to pay $$, (which I can't afford to do most of the time). At 5'1" and with a generous bust and very short waist, a lot of clothes are just not proportioned for my shape. Even petite sizes seem to be cut for much longer torsos and fewer curves. Pants are generally easier to find, especially since I've lost weight. And shoes! A bunion/arthritis in my foot eliminate about 90% of all shoe styles as impossibly uncomfortable- especially narrow toes and high heels.

All that said- this discussion is making me want to go shopping for a some new clothes.
Do you ever get any of your clothes tailored to fit? I know it's easier said than done, but Stacy and Clinton (of What Not to Wear) strongly urge women to use a tailor if they have unusual proportions. That said, as a short- legged gal myself, one of the reasons I don't buy a lot of pants is that I hate to get things altered, so I wouldn't fault you for not going that route yourself. Obviously, it can get expensive, but there are some stores out there (Nordstrom maybe?) that will make some alterations for free.