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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Women's body sizes really have multiple ratios hidden within each size.  Sizes basically represent a height/weight combination, mostly dominated by weight.  But the height:weight ratio, and the torso:legs ratio, really matter, especially in jumpsuits.

If you pull up the shoulders, is the crotch a problem?  I am tall (5'8"), but relatively short-torso and long-leg.  I can pull up a dress or overalls with no problem.  But my friend - same overall height and weight - gets a massive wedgie if she pulls a body-length anything up from the shoulders.  More torso than leg in her case.

If it works, I'd start by pulling up the shoulders.  Alterations might be pricey, or you can pin/sew it yourself if you are able.  Shoulder seams can be tricky if it affects the sleeves (sleeveless is WAY easier to alter). If that throws the waist off too much, you're stuck with taping or wearing something under.[/quote]

This is a completely reasonable answer, and I thank you.

As I mentioned, I am willing to get them taken up at the shoulders-- especially the sleeveless kind would "only" cost me $10-15 with the alterations person I use. And the very simply-constructed ones, I'm willing to take up myself, as I do have a sewing machine. But I figured it would be nicer if I could find something that fit better off the rack, if possible.

[i]Especially[/i] when we're talking longer sleeved bodysuits (I haven't even tried purchasing yet) which present a more complicated alterations job.

I will say that I find the idea of having to "wear something under" a bodysuit kind of to defeat the purpose.

To answer your question, there's so much vertical torso room in the suits that I would not get a wedgie if I took them up at the shoulder-- I pinned them up thinking I might try to alter the two I own already, and it was fine.

I probably will alter these (although they're double-layered, so I don't think my work will look as nice as if I paid, but I don't have DCUM $$$). But for future purposes, I just want to find a brand or petite size or something!! that works better for short torsos on a relatively short person. Who wears a size small already. [/quote]

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