Which mesh bodies to create for?

[Cecilia Dallas]

3 minutes ago, Katherine Heartsong said:

Petite add-on for Lara. I beg you.

So many great, quality women's clothing shops that have some really amazing clothing designs and then I get there and there is little or no support for Petite Lara. I'm not going to name and shame, but I really am shocked at how little Petite support there is in some of the best known clothing stores, and all you small-breasted gals know some of the ones I'm digging at, I'm sure.

Not everyone is C cup and up, you know. Show some Petite love.

As a 5'9" tall ex-ballerina IRL with A cup breasts I approve this message.  I have even seen ballet costumes without lara petite sizes, I mean, seriously?

[Dana Enyo]

I find SO FEW full perm templates with Maitreya Petite!  But I'm bumping it up my priority list for the templates I find that have it available.

[Tazzie Tuque]

28 minutes ago, Dana Enyo said:

I find SO FEW full perm templates with Maitreya Petite!  But I'm bumping it up my priority list for the templates I find that have it available

There are a few Template makers who consistently provide Maitreya Petite.  I always look for that size to be included in the templates I use, but true they are few.

[Kytteh Wytchwood]

On 11/11/2021 at 1:24 PM, Katherine Heartsong said:

Show some Petite love

I purchased the kupra kups and it was a mistake of an investment. Very little support for kups and what i have seen, isn't my cup of tea. People love large bosoms, skinny waists, plump hips and thick thighs. Not only the consumer but the designers as well, enjoy this look. They want more realism but also, it's not that realistic for thick bodies to be only tiny in the belly region. Ebody Reborn has a good start with the support it has. At least with reborn, I can make any size small breast, instead of with kups, which keeps me to 1 size look.

It all depends on what each creator likes but sure, asking is no issue. Just when it becomes more than a simple request, is when it crosses the line.

[Kytteh Wytchwood]

On 11/10/2021 at 1:38 AM, Tazzie Tuque said:

small business in SL that it won't make one tiny bit of difference

I'm seeing new, emerging stores, because of Flickr. Many new brands are following my flickr acct, and I also find them in the flickr fashion groups, too. They do get noticed and they do profit in sales.

SL advertising has nothing to do with your rl info.

You can also advertise on instagram and tumblr, a blog and even your own website.

You don't have to use FB, whom does shut down accts if they have no rl name.

If you create a page however, I haven't seen those taken down, as it is a business, a brand name, under the gaming category.

Instagram is also very popular, like flickr, to advertise with. there is also a big imvu community on instagram and many of them also play SL.

[Kytteh Wytchwood]

On 11/10/2021 at 1:38 AM, Tazzie Tuque said:

I create in SL for the joy of creating, if it sells then great!  But my main purpose is to fulfill my own creative needs

If you do not advertise, people will not find your store. Then your creativity will be for naught, as you are wasting your lindens on uploads, for you to place inside a store, for yourself only? It sounds like you are dragging your feet to advertise, because it is a chore to do. There are plenty of skilled store managers out there on the grid, if you do want to share your creations with the SL community. 

If you don't want it shared with the public as you say, then why not just have your building on your private parcel, and roam the aisles, staring at your handiwork? Click a vendor, wear your prized possession, and flaunt it out on the grid.

[Tazzie Tuque]

3 hours ago, Kytteh Wytchwood said:

If you do not advertise, people will not find your store. Then your creativity will be for naught, as you are wasting your lindens on uploads, for you to place inside a store, for yourself only? It sounds like you are dragging your feet to advertise, because it is a chore to do. There are plenty of skilled store managers out there on the grid, if you do want to share your creations with the SL community. 

If you don't want it shared with the public as you say, then why not just have your building on your private parcel, and roam the aisles, staring at your handiwork? Click a vendor, wear your prized possession, and flaunt it out on the grid.

Thanks for the sarcasm and put down!  I was just being honest about how I feel and why I do what I do.  But if it makes you feel better to criticize, go for it.    And BTW I do have Flickr, and I do advertise within SL and I do have a fair number of customers, all of whom appreciate my work, and that I make for as many bodies as I can.  And if I do not wish to use other social media that is my business not yours.  I am done with this thread, nothing more to say!

Edited November 13, 2021 by Tazzie Tuque

[Kytteh Wytchwood]

3 hours ago, Tazzie Tuque said:

Thanks for the sarcasm and put down! 

I don't use sarcasm, unlike the horrid people in the forums do. I also was not dissing you. I cannot control how you react, if you choose to react negatively with pessimistic thoughts. The last sentence was out of humor but also based on your own words. I often respond with people's own words in reference and this pisses people off. I suggest perhaps not being negative so that my replies will not be based off of those type of words you chose to use.

You did say if they sell. Also, you assume new businesses won't be seen but it's the complete opposite of that.

I recently helped a woman at the genus store with her appearance. She is new and comes from IMVU. She soon will be creating for SL. I'm pretty sure her store will be seen. We chat on discord so I'm sure she will be advertising on media platforms, too.

If SL stayed how they were when they first began, do you think many people would know about it?

But, SL has always been marketed, that is what you do with a business, if you want to succeed.

I have no problems with people who do it for fun. If it's for fun, why not give everything out for free?

[Dana Enyo]

Kytteh mentions "your own Website," and I wonder how many have one?  I do: https://enyoshop.com

Wondering what you all think of it?

[Rowan Amore]

34 minutes ago, Dana Enyo said:

Kytteh mentions "your own Website," and I wonder how many have one?  I do: https://enyoshop.com

Wondering what you all think of it?

Some people only post in these forums TO get people to click on their links as they usually have nothing constructive to add to the conversation as you have seen here.  

At the end of the day, create for as many bodies as your time and inspiration allow.  If someone asks for another size, decide then if it's what you want to do.  If SL is merely a nice hobby for you, it should never feel like work.

[Rowan Amore]

9 hours ago, Kytteh Wytchwood said:

f you don't want it shared with the public as you say, then why not just have your building on your private parcel, and roam the aisles, staring at your handiwork? Click a vendor, wear your prized possession, and flaunt it out on the grid.

Yeah, this is definitely a put down.  

[Aethelwine]

Kalhene Erika could do with some clothing love.

The body fills a niche of a natural looking curvy body in a way no others do and it is crying out for some support for normal clothes: nice tops, skirts and dresses.  

[Stephanie Misfit]

1 hour ago, Aethelwine said:

Kalhene Erika could do with some clothing love.

The body fills a niche of a natural looking curvy body in a way no others do and it is crying out for some support for normal clothes: nice tops, skirts and dresses.  

The OP uses templates though, and none of the full perm template makers are creating for Erika (there's about 6 things on the marketplace) or we would see a lot more clothing available for her. Lots of clothing in similar styles, sure, but more clothing. I don't know if the full perm makers aren't applying for kits or if Kalhene isn't handing them out to those creators.

[colleen Criss]

I've watched this thread since it began and it's like asking which stars to watch in the sky. Mesh will only just evolve. Bodies will be updated. Bodies will come an go, so will their popularity.

[Dana Enyo]

I had no idea my question would stick around so long, and I'm glad we're back on the subject!

[Kytteh Wytchwood]

On 11/13/2021 at 8:33 AM, Dana Enyo said:

Kytteh mentions "your own Website," and I wonder how many have one?  I do: https://enyoshop.com

Wondering what you all think of it?

I like your website. I had a look at it, when it was first mentioned in your thread. You do create beautiful textures.

While I am here, I'd like to share with you, an ad I came across on Flickr, through another person's faves, as this person is new to my photostream and she had faved one of my photos. This is for a tank top and undies for women, full perm. The description box leads to their mp listing, with policies in the listing, too. When I saw they offer maitreya petite, I thought about the woman pressing and begging you for lara petite sizes.

Edit:  forgot to add this lol. One of my clothing sponsors has their own website and a former sponsor, also has a website. there are numerous designers whom have a website, and list it in their in-world profile.

 

Edited November 15, 2021 by Kytteh Wytchwood

[Carolyn Zapedzki]

On 5/31/2021 at 10:02 PM, Sam1 Bellisserian said:

I would actually like to see clothing that was made for specific bodies only.  Makes it more unique and special if everyone isn't running around in the same shirt you have on. 

I used to make clothes for all bodies but now I only specialise in Maitreya clothing so that that the clothing is specific for that body. And I have had a lot more sales since doing that. 

[Dana Enyo]

Carolyn:  I'm moving that direction.  But as I said in an earlier comment, I invite anyone who likes something to ask if I can make it for their body.   All depends on whether there's a template, of course.  

[Afkgirl101]

For the love of god, please create for the LoveMomma body. The clothing options for that body are usually not cute and it makes it hard to want to continue wearing the body.

[Dana Enyo]

I've never heard of that one!  What's so different about it that it's worth not being able to find clothes for it?

(That's kind of the big question hanging over all of us, isn't it?)

[Lillith Hapmouche]

4 minutes ago, Dana Enyo said:

I've never heard of that one!  What's so different about it that it's worth not being able to find clothes for it?

(That's kind of the big question hanging over all of us, isn't it?)

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