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Sizing Up

November 9, 2020 By: Summer Samba28 Comments

Summer is sizing up for this one cat dress that she's modeling.

I’ve been waiting for a while for this dress. First my human saw it at the pet store and it wasn’t in my size. Then, on another shopping trip, she found it in what is normally my size. But when she brought it home she discovered it ran way small, and it was too short on me. So she had to exchange it. So I’m sizing up for this dress. Don’t you hate having to do that?

somali cat in dress that is slightly too big

The only problem is that, even though the length is perfect, it’s still a little too big for me!

front shot of somali cat in dress

It was hard to make the dress look as nice as it does here. It’s frustrating how something that’s just a bit off can be so difficult!

somali cat in too-big dress

You can see from this view how it just isn’t flattering. Which is too bad because the material is really nice.

somali cat looking dubious about hair ties

So that the modeling session wasn’t a total loss, my human pulled out these Halloween hair ties she got from CVS. She had an idea for how I might be able to wear them.

somali cat wearing cat head hair tie as headwear

The cat hair tie was a big nope. Can you even tell it’s a cat?

somali cat wearing bat hair tie as headpiece

The bat one was only marginally better. So these were a waste of money.

somali cat doing bell ringing practice

Even though nothing worked out in this modeling session, I still got to practice my tricks! That was awesome.

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  1. LESLEY CASTLE says

    June 12, 2021 at 7:54 pm

    What a shame, such a pretty dress too!

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  2. Catherine Lingg says

    November 12, 2020 at 5:20 pm

    That’s too bad Summer, the dress is pretty. The hair ties weren’t that bad. I knew it was A cat. You are such a good sport sweetie

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  3. LESLEY CASTLE says

    November 11, 2020 at 12:09 am

    Just get your measurements then take the dress to a dry cleaner, they often do alterations, etc. Good luck! 😉

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  4. Lola The Rescued Cat says

    November 10, 2020 at 1:56 pm

    Our mom knows all about sizing up. She said “let’s not go there.”

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  5. Timmy Tomcat says

    November 10, 2020 at 10:22 am

    That is difficult Summer. We never model but think it must be hard to find the right size. We kind of like the second Halloween Hair tie. Yep its cute

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  6. Teddy says

    November 10, 2020 at 4:54 am

    Well the dress doesn’t look TOOOOOO big – the material looks like it’s a bit “stretchy” ?? Sparkly though and pretty. The hair ties – – – – well – – – – nice try BUT…… LOL

    Hugs, Teddy

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  7. Katie Isabella says

    November 10, 2020 at 4:31 am

    That dress IS pretty and I hope your human can find a way to learn some sewing. I hope the dress stays.

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  8. Andy W says

    November 9, 2020 at 10:01 pm

    That dress is so pretty, I hope your human finds a way to make it work.

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  9. MissBianca says

    November 9, 2020 at 7:31 pm

    It seems that the pet clothes industry does not pay nearly enough attention to your blog, Influencer Summer. I suggest that your human make friends with someone with sewing skills. Today’s dress could easily have been tailored to fit you with a little hand sewing. I would volunteer myself, but I am at the wrong end of the I-5 corridor.

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  10. BellaDharma an LadyMew says

    November 9, 2020 at 6:11 pm

    You look stunnin inn yore mew dress Summer! THE hairy cliosss an stuff were sorta kewl… mee cuud tell it was a cat face….
    Mee thinkss trickss fore treetss WAS the BEST aprt of today’ss foro shoot!! Mew mew mew…..
    ***purrss*** BellaDharma

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  11. Eastside Cats says

    November 9, 2020 at 5:15 pm

    Seriously, Summer…talk your human into learning how to sew!
    Maybe she can tailor some of your outfits, or simply make some herself…custom!

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  12. Melissa & Mudpie says

    November 9, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    The dress is darling. I still think you look good in it. And I love the cat hair tie…for humans, anyways!

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  13. Ellen Pilch says

    November 9, 2020 at 3:04 pm

    That is a nice dress. I do hate sizing up which has happened a lot lately because I eat too much.

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  14. Emmit & Mimi says

    November 9, 2020 at 2:30 pm

    I want that dress for Mimi… Good to know about sizing! Perhaps a little tailoring would help? It’s very pretty on you anyway! XOXO

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  15. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    November 9, 2020 at 12:54 pm

    It is a pity the dress is too big as it is very pretty.

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  16. The Swiss Cats says

    November 9, 2020 at 12:46 pm

    Too bad this dress didn’t fit well, it’s really pretty. Purrs

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  17. Sandi Stefani says

    November 9, 2020 at 12:10 pm

    Cute dress. Maybe hoomin can do a nip and tuck for a better fit.

    Purrs,
    Bodacious & Razzle-Dazzle

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  18. Selina says

    November 9, 2020 at 11:48 am

    Pretty dress!

    Purrz’
    Selina

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  19. The Poupounette Gang says

    November 9, 2020 at 9:57 am

    We have mentioned this before, Summer, but you really need your own bespoke dressmaker, or couturière as they call them here!

    Purrs,
    Tama and Genji

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  20. Meezer'sMews&TerrieristicalWoofs says

    November 9, 2020 at 9:25 am

    Oh, Summer, that would have been a beautiful party/formal dress!
    Maybe a bit of a nip & tuck with some needle and thread to help it fit better??

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  21. The Florida Furkids says

    November 9, 2020 at 8:41 am

    Too bad about the dress. It really looks pretty!

    The Florida Furkids

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  22. Pat K says

    November 9, 2020 at 8:01 am

    Too bad….that is a really pretty fabric.
    Oh yes, I could see, without being told, the
    first head piece was a cat. I liked it better
    than the bat. You are so patient with all
    the try-ons!

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  23. Brian Frum says

    November 9, 2020 at 5:39 am

    Your modeling sessions are always fun sweet Summer!

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  24. the ISland Cats says

    November 9, 2020 at 5:19 am

    That is a pretty dress, Summer. Too bad it doesn’t fit.

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  25. Tamago says

    November 9, 2020 at 4:29 am

    The dress is very elegant. Too bad it didn’t fit you well. Though you sure did great modeling as usual 🙂

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  26. Sue Janson says

    November 9, 2020 at 4:08 am

    Summer, we humans have the same problem sometimes, Clothes look so good hanging on the rack, but once you put it on, it is a no go. You were a very patient kitty for all the sizing session.

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  27. mickeys Musings says

    November 9, 2020 at 12:50 am

    Too bad the dress did not fil well as it is quite pretty.
    Good of you to pose with the other costumes, though you were not really into it.
    Doing the tricks was probably the best 🙂
    Purrs, Julie

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  28. Marks Mews says

    November 9, 2020 at 12:33 am

    We thought the dress fitted OK. Maybe a TINY bit longish, but that can be good for a Womancat, ya know fluffy and shakable and all.

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