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Dawn French & Helen Teague Signatures

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Decision to close 1647

20/02/2019

Dear Helen

I would like to add my voice to the others speaking about how 1647 helped them. Before I began buying from 1647 I bought all my clothes from American websites. Not only was it extremely expensive, but I always felt that I was not dressed as a British and European woman.

Unfortunately there are still too few designers and manufacturers who understand how to dress large woman. Thank you for filling that gap for me for so many years.

I gave up work in January. If I had not, I would be panicking as 1647 has provided my working wardrobe for so many years and I struggle to think of a garment hanging in my wardrobe that was not purchased from you.

However, I only ever throw out a 1647 garment when it wears out, which is rarely. From now on, it will be a matter of reviewing my 'stock' and deciding what can be brought out of storage and renovated.

I wish you all the best for a smooth running down of operations and a enjoyable transition to a wonderful and creative new phase to your life.

All the best for the future

Moira

Moira

closing?

19/02/2019

Hello. Really disappointed to hear your news. Of course everyone deserves to retire eventually, and hope you have a happy one, but it is a pity you could not work out a way for the company to continue. I have come to depend on you for over 15 years and don't know what i'll do. Yes there are others out there, but sizing and quality is variable whereas your stock was always a varied but also totally reliable quality range of private and business-wear for me. I shall miss you enormously. All best. VK

V

Closing

18/02/2019

Dear Helen,

Obviously the news of the closure is very sad and the end of a wonderful 28 years of lovely clothes, most of which i still have amounting to hundreds of pieces.
What i want to say is how important they have been to me. Nearly 30 years ago there was very little for someone of my size and i truly believe having access to your clothes improved my life. Gave me confidence to have a successful career and lucky life. Always having people admire your clothes and looking good helps challenge other stereotypical thoughts people may have and i thank you so much for a huge contribution.
I still have my lovely clothes but am very sad i will not add many more.
I wish you a happy retirement,
Much love,

Sally

sally

Your Closure News

18/02/2019

I am distraught to read your news that Sixteen47 is to cease trading. There are so few stylish, good quality clothes available to plus size woman and to loose the leading retailer of stylish, enjoyable clothes is indeed, something of a tragedy. I appreciate that everyone needs to move on and change but this will be an irreplaceable loss for some of your customers.
Thank you and good luck.
Maureen Hanson

Maureen

closing

18/02/2019

am devastated you are closing down - how will I manage? If ever I was a bit depressed, I ordered something. And I don't often get depressed but found the excuse somehow to order a lot.
Fortunately I have quite a stock which should keep me going for a few years if I don't change shape - am on diet which worries me. But a major life change is unlikely.
Good luck with whatever you will be doing instead but if it involves clothes, please let me know..

Elisabeth

Sixteen47 One to Six Sizes

  • SIZE 1 will suit anyone from size 16-20 Bust - 42 Hip - 44
  • SIZE 2 will suit anyone from size 20-24 Bust - 46 Hip - 48
  • SIZE 3 will suit anyone from size 24-28 Bust - 50 Hip - 52
  • SIZE 4 will suit anyone from size 28-32 Bust - 54 Hip - 56
  • SIZE 5 will suit anyone from size 32-36 Bust - 58 Hip - 62
  • SIZE 6 will suit anyone from size 36-47 Bust - 66 Hip - 70
See highlighted below for where our unique one-six size ranges meets UK dress sizes
UK Dress Sizes 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 34 36 40 42
Bust Measurement
in inches 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 58 60 64 66
in cm 101 107 112 117 122 127 132 137 142.5 152.5 157.5 167.5
Hip Measurement
in inches 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 60 62 66 68
in cm 107 112 117 122 127 132 137 142.5 152.5 157.5 167.5 173
International Dress Sizes
US Dress Size 12 14 16 18 22 24 26 28 32 34 38 40
French Dress Size 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 62 64 68 70
Italian Dress Size 52 56 58 60 62 62 66 68 72 74 78 80
German Dress Size 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 60 64 66 70 72
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