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Got special fit needs? I may be able to help.

Posted by Rose on 19th May 2021

I can adapt my line of artisan made clothes to fit a variety needs from simple hemming to more complex requirements. When customer Emily Estes shared the details of a trip she made to the Texas … read more

What size am I? An online clothes shopping guide for mature women

Posted by Rose on 11th Mar 2020

Ready-to-wear sizes have always been tricky, but here are some ways to get a good fit online. Like irises and fingerprints, no two bodies are alike. So it follows that the whole idea of univers … read more

Understanding ease: Get a great fit shopping for women's clothes online

Posted by Rose on 3rd May 2018

Like snowflakes, DNA, and fingerprints, no two figures are quite alike. As a result, coming up with size schemes that make sense on actual bodies is a challenge that has never been satisfactorily solv … read more

The uncertainty of sizes

Posted by Rose on 4th May 2017

Sizing schemes in clothing for mature women are all over the place. Here are some ways to avoid returns and disappointments. Rose Gerstner founded Sympatico Clothing to offer women with real-world … read more

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I blog about sustainable fashion, earth-friendly fibers like hemp and Tencel, capsule wardrobes, travel wear, and related subjects.