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Jim- Donna
Member posted on Friday, April 03, 2009 - 12:40 pm
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Post Number: 2594
Registered: 01-2007
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I'm sorry to hear this as I really like how they look! Too bad...... Hey, call George, maybe he will have an idea.
I'll Love you till the stars fall out of the sky! Trip #5
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flfungal
Member posted on Friday, April 03, 2009 - 08:32 pm
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Post Number: 431
Registered: 06-2006
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Are they see through? It looked like it on one of the sites. I would only want one if it could be worn as a beachwear dress.
Tawnee and Tracy? Too bad about the straps....really looks nice!!! |
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Tawnee
Member posted on Friday, April 03, 2009 - 08:37 pm
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Post Number: 739
Registered: 04-2008
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They are see-through - it is definately to be used as a cover-up or as a top with pants. (if the straps will stay up)
I have sent an email to the company for some help on the strap issue and am working on my own solution
~~profile picture taken by Dreadneck~~
for the annual Boardie meeting & my 45th birthday
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Sprat
Member posted on Friday, April 03, 2009 - 11:08 pm
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Post Number: 674
Registered: 04-2008
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Since I have not yet tried a Saress in my correct size ( first one too small )...I will hold out on my final thoughts on the strap issue.
'Time has a wonderful way of weeding out the trivial'... Richard Sapir
Caregiver or Taker...The Faces of Betrayal http://stores.lulu.com/wightfraser
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Schuttzie
Member posted on Saturday, April 04, 2009 - 06:45 am
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Post Number: 354
Registered: 09-2006
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I've been following along with these coverups...and waiting anxiously to hear what all of your opinions are. I think they are so cute and my try making one myself.
I appreciate all of your insights!
One World, One Love!!!
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Trouble4some
Member posted on Saturday, April 04, 2009 - 07:35 am
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Post Number: 165
Registered: 06-2008
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We can't get one lady to post a pic of herself in it?
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flfungal
Member posted on Saturday, April 04, 2009 - 07:50 am
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Post Number: 432
Registered: 06-2006
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Tawnee, thanks! I would love some of these in a non see-through material!!!
Hope they get the strap issue solved!!! |
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Tawnee
Member posted on Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 01:15 pm
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Post Number: 743
Registered: 04-2008
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Okay girls - I have no one here with me to take a picture and trying to get a shot of my back by myself (even with the timer) was just pissing me off.
I wanted to share with you what I have been trying today and what seems to be working to keep those pesky straps up.
1. Ribbon, cord, fabric strips - anything sturdy that would not rip easily or fray and that is soft on the skin.
Put Saress on - take one long piece of above options in one hand - place one end underneath one strap on your back (you can do this easily if you work at the back of your neck) pull the ribbon across to the other shoulder strap - bring the ends together and tie them.
You can then wiggle this further down your back to adjust for comfort
***Big Thanks to Countryman for suggesting this
2. Use a magnetic necklace - I just bought a couple at the flea market $5 each - use it the same as the above instructions - this was extremely easy to do on my own and is much fancier - you also then have some jewellery for another time (these can be used as bracelets also)
3. Use a long hair barrette - this was another really easy fix to do without any help (clasping it at the back as well) You can not move it as easily as the necklace but it still works
*barrettes can be purchased at a dollar store & in many colors
My personal favorite is the magnetic necklace - it is comfortable and there is alot you can do with it
Hope this is some help!!}
~~profile picture taken by Dreadneck~~
for the annual Boardie meeting & my 45th birthday
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Tawnee
Member posted on Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 01:19 pm
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Post Number: 744
Registered: 04-2008
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I have some photos that I took using my hung up coat as a model - it shows the different clasps I experimented with.
For some reason I am unable to post pictures at this time - will try again later.
~~profile picture taken by Dreadneck~~
for the annual Boardie meeting & my 45th birthday
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WiscoJudy
Member posted on Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 01:26 pm
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Post Number: 379
Registered: 07-2008
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https://www.strapperfect.com/flare/next?tag=os|af
I ordered these and have quite a few extras, so I will bring them to the Boardie Bash for anyone to try.
A room without books is as a body without a soul.
-Cicero
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Tawnee
Member posted on Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 01:32 pm
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Post Number: 745
Registered: 04-2008
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Now THAT is perfect!!!
~~profile picture taken by Dreadneck~~
for the annual Boardie meeting & my 45th birthday
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Sprat
Member posted on Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 01:49 pm
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Post Number: 685
Registered: 04-2008
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Tawnee on: Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 02:15 pm, wrote:1. Ribbon, cord, fabric strips - anything sturdy that would not rip easily or fray and that is soft on the skin.
Put Saress on - take one long piece of above options in one hand - place one end underneath one strap on your back (you can do this easily if you work at the back of your neck) pull the ribbon across to the other shoulder strap - bring the ends together and tie them.
You can then wiggle this further down your back to adjust for comfort
We used to do this as kids when we swam for hours at the YMCA. Those stripped speedo suits..remember them? that everyone used to wear always had problems with the straps getting stretched out from so much arm movement.
We didn't use anything fancy, just a shoelace but it worked and we could swim to our hearts content. This must have been before the racer back came out! lol
Good research Tawnee
'Act the way you'd like to be and soon you'll be the way you act'... Leonard Cohen
The Spratters --- 1978
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Sprat
Member posted on Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 04:56 pm
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Post Number: 686
Registered: 04-2008
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WiscoJudy on: Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 02:26 pm, wrote:I ordered these and have quite a few extras, so I will bring them to the Boardie Bash for anyone to try.
Now those look great, I will try one Judy, not sure if we can get them here in Canda!
See ya soon!
'Act the way you'd like to be and soon you'll be the way you act'... Leonard Cohen
The Spratters --- 1978
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Chica
Member posted on Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 05:22 pm
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Post Number: 290
Registered: 07-2006
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I haven't seen those in Canada, but just saw something similar at London Drugs. A pkg of three, white, nude & black, but more like an elastic short strap that hooks the two bra straps together - works on the same principle. I almost bought a pkg. I think they were around $9 for a pack.
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Lola
Member posted on Sunday, April 05, 2009 - 05:39 pm
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Post Number: 3379
Registered: 06-2006
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https://www.strapperfect.com/flare/next?tag=os
I just saw something like these at our local Bed, Bath and Bewildered store...
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MARKOSPOON's COUNTDOWN
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Tawnee
Member posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 06:28 pm
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Post Number: 759
Registered: 04-2008
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Okay....now that I can upload photos again; here are my "things around the house" fixes for this Saress mess.
the cord/string/ribbon option - this can be longer of course
the barrette
and the magnetic necklace/bracelet
~~profile picture taken by Dreadneck~~
for the annual Boardie meeting & my 45th birthday
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Lola
Member posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 06:39 pm
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Post Number: 3403
Registered: 06-2006
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Are the straps adjustable (kinda sorta looks it in the photos)? Have you tried tightening - shortening the straps?
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MARKOSPOON's COUNTDOWN
Use EXTREME CAUTION when ON or NEAR any public thoroughfare in Jamaica. Dangerous driving is the norm & safe driving is not enforced, ask anyone. Emergency response, complete medical care & proper police reports unlikely.
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Tawnee
Member posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 06:50 pm
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Post Number: 760
Registered: 04-2008
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Lola on: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 07:39 pm, wrote:Have you tried tightening - shortening the straps?
Not sure if it is just my droopy shoulders or what - I have tried the straps at every size possible - they still fall off my shoulders.
~~profile picture taken by Dreadneck~~
for the annual Boardie meeting & my 45th birthday
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wendy
Member posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 07:40 pm
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Post Number: 2526
Registered: 06-2006
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no disrespect tawnee.....think i would just send them back...the ties/strings etc. look a little tacky to me. it really ruins the look of a lovely cover-up. sorry.
"Take Me As I Am" Mary J. Blige
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Tawnee
Member posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 07:55 pm
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Post Number: 763
Registered: 04-2008
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wendy on: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 08:40 pm, wrote:no disrespect tawnee.....think i would just send them back
no disrespect taken Wendy - they have a 10 day return policy and I am way beyond that so I had to make the best of a bad situation. I would have definately sent them back.
~~profile picture taken by Dreadneck~~
for the annual Boardie meeting & my 45th birthday
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wendy
Member posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 08:03 pm
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Post Number: 2527
Registered: 06-2006
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Tawnee on: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 08:55 pm, wrote:10 day return policy
well that sucks. is it possible to use a sewing ripper and rip the front straps off and move them closer in ? sounds like they would be fine if you were a woman with broad shoulders, but like you, i have rounded shoulders also.
"Take Me As I Am" Mary J. Blige
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Lola
Member posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 09:06 pm
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Post Number: 3404
Registered: 06-2006
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wendy on: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 09:03 pm, wrote:is it possible to use a sewing ripper and rip the front straps off and move them closer in ? sounds like they would be fine if you were a woman with broad shoulders, but like you, i have rounded shoulders also.
Or how about crissxcrossing the straps? That would keep them in place for sure. Might require a little mental exercise getting it on correctly though, lol!
Has anyone asked George or Saress about the straps? It can't be just travelers to Jamaica that are having a problem (or could it be? )
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MARKOSPOON's COUNTDOWN
Use EXTREME CAUTION when ON or NEAR any public thoroughfare in Jamaica. Dangerous driving is the norm & safe driving is not enforced, ask anyone. Emergency response, complete medical care & proper police reports unlikely.
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Tawnee
Member posted on Tuesday, April 07, 2009 - 09:43 pm
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Post Number: 764
Registered: 04-2008
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I'm stickin with the barettes. I see nothing wrong with the way it looks. It is a quick fix and something that I can put on and off quickly by myself.
Same idea as the sarong clips that are already on the market
~~profile picture taken by Dreadneck~~
for the annual Boardie meeting & my 45th birthday
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Tracykim
Member posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 05:00 am
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Post Number: 609
Registered: 11-2008
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Tawnee, Have you heard back from George on this issue? My oldest daughter wants one but I don't want to spend the money if she won't be wearing it!!
Tracy ~ Thoughts are Things, Choose the Good Ones!!!!
First Time To Jamaica & Weddingmoon
Bringing the kids!!
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Schuttzie
Member posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 06:39 am
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Post Number: 361
Registered: 09-2006
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Wow, you guys have some great idea! I kind of like the barrette idea, too!
One World, One Love!!!
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Schuttzie
Member posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 06:56 am
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Post Number: 362
Registered: 09-2006
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I just looked on ebay and you can get those strap perfect clips very cheap!
One World, One Love!!!
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Tawnee
Member posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 07:26 am
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Post Number: 768
Registered: 04-2008
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Tracykim on: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 06:00 am, wrote:Have you heard back from George on this is
emailed them last week - have not heard a word
~~profile picture taken by Dreadneck~~
for the annual Boardie meeting & my 45th birthday
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sunluvinlaurie
Member posted on Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 08:03 am
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Post Number: 597
Registered: 01-2007
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strap perfect can be purchased at Walgreens
I have 'slopey' shoulders also and move straps on almost everything I buy.....easy to do even if you arent a seamstress. Since you have extra length with the straps you could just fold the strap over towards the center of your back and tack it into place with a few stitches.
Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness. ~ Mark Twain
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