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Topic: Expanding waistlines

topgun
First Class Passenger
Member # 928

posted 01-24-2001 05:40 PM

For some of us the age old shipboard joke about shrinking clothes while on a cruise has become reality.

Browsing the Sears spring catalog I came across some mens dress slacks with a feature known as "comfort fit" flex waistline.
They have just been delivered and work like a charm. The waistband will automatically adjust up to two inches in a fiendishly clever way.

I'm off to sea again in two weeks and these will definitely be in my suitcase.

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Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 01-24-2001 07:22 PM

Thanks for the tip topgun - are womens slacks also included?

Enjoy your cruise - we still have a couple of weeks + to wait - sailing Feb.16.

Where are you going - whick ship?

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ocngypz
First Class Passenger
Member # 1555

posted 01-24-2001 10:11 PM

Ooohhh... are those the trousers which have the little metal clips and slides on the sides???

My salvation during tour season... but I wish I could find them in pastel cottons or silks for cruises.

Yes, they are made for Ladies....Counterparts
is the manufacturer of the pairs I have.

Actually, we ladies have it a little bit easier than you fellas, we can always wear a sun dress - with no waist :-)

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Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 01-24-2001 11:00 PM

ocngypz

"Yes, they are made for Ladies....Counterparts"

By Sears?

Hoping for an early reply.

Isobel

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topgun
First Class Passenger
Member # 928

posted 01-25-2001 11:47 AM

Green, Sears have similar gizmos on womens clothing. Most of the selection is in the catalog. Quality is surprisingly high.

Re upcoming trip we shall be on Bolero, the original NCL Starward. 16000 tons and usually 6-700 passengers.

Itinerary is Santo Domingo/Curacao/Margarita Island(stay on board)/Grenada/Guadeloup and San Juan.

We tried this and other ships this size after a disaster with RCI two years ago. They are not to everybodys liking. We prefer them for ambience, (lesser passengers), few if any children, drinks at affordable prices, no gold chain by the inch, no art auctions. Meals are surprisingly good. I know that they are looked on as downmarket by some of the megaship officianados.Its each to his own taste.
Regards, have a good trip.

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Ascendancy
First Class Passenger
Member # 840

posted 01-25-2001 02:28 PM

I gain a pound a day on a cruise ship. This is with riding an excercise bike at least 30 minutes daily! I have found when the pants begin fitting uncomfortably tight, I quit slamming down the food so much.
Fortunately for me, I have always been able to take off the added pounds the first two weeks I am back home.

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Laura
First Class Passenger
Member # 924

posted 01-27-2001 09:13 AM

Women can just go to their local maternity store and buy some of those pants with the big expandable waistline and big stomach pouch and then eat all you want!!! Haha!

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Green
First Class Passenger
Member # 171

posted 01-29-2001 11:50 PM

Hi Topgun - have friends, who could buy and sell us several times over, who love Bolero - they just let their hair down and go with the flow - all depends on what you're looking for.

Bought the Sears pants - I lost a lot of weight whilst I was sick last year and now seem to be gaining it back by leaps and bounds. A 15 day Hawaii cruise may be my undoing.....now I'll have something to wear when we disembark!

When do you leave?

Laura - think I'll skip the maternity department!

Happy Cruisin'

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-02-2001 01:39 PM

I don't have a need for flex waistline trousers (pants)!

When my belly expands, I just hang it over the waist band. End of problem. No extra expense

(Try it guys, it works!)

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RuthPerk
First Class Passenger
Member # 1609

posted 02-02-2001 02:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Malcolm:
I don't have a need for flex waistline trousers (pants)!
When my belly expands, I just hang it over the waist band. End of problem. No extra expense
(Try it guys, it works!)

But, Malcolm, "Dunlop syndrome" is not acceptable on a lady.

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-05-2001 06:42 AM

quote:
Originally posted by RuthPerk:
But, Malcolm, "Dunlop syndrome" is not acceptable on a lady.

Of course not Ruth! Us men require our women to look slim. We are entitled to get fat. Its how the rules work.

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Norma
First Class Passenger
Member # 1779

posted 02-07-2001 03:14 PM

All I can say is on this subject is that its an unfair world - I just need to look at food and gain pounds and my husband has been the same weight since we married 25 years ago. Help! I need to lose around 40lbs before 1st Sept for my nieces wedding and my cruise on the SS Sunbird on the 22 September

Luv Norma

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Norma
First Class Passenger
Member # 1779

posted 02-07-2001 03:15 PM

PS: Can you buy these expanding pants in
the UK ??????

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 02-07-2001 04:36 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Norma:
PS: Can you buy these expanding pants in
the UK ??????

Why? You will not need them when you lose your 401b's.

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