Comments on: Thursday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Classic Tailored French Cuff Shirt

By: Violet

Violet — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:33:18 +0000

The one J. Crew store that I have ever gone into only had small sizes in every item that attracted my eye. I won’t bother going online to look for an item that I cannot try on. I wonder what size Michelle Obama wears?

By: Violet

Violet — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:23:54 +0000

I always have to buy petites for any long sleeved shirt or jacket.

By: Darlene

Darlene — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 02:15:34 +0000

I reviewed my experience with Rebecca & Drew last January: http://www.redvioletproject.com/2009/01/review-shirt-by-rebecca-and-drew.html

If you try them, I’d love to hear about your experience.

By: Anne Vohl

Anne Vohl — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 22:22:33 +0000

These Babana Republic shirts that nip in under the bust are the greatest. They are really feminine, and the fabrics are beautiful. Go for it!

By: Eva

Eva — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:54:33 +0000

I’ve never used Drysol but I have used Certain Dri, which I think is the same or similar. It’s not a solid – it’s more a roll-on clear liquid – and it won’t wash off if you shower in the morning. It’s more of a chemical effect than a masking effect. I went ahead and used a normal solid in the morning, as the roll on is an antiperspirant only – it doesn’t prevent general odor.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:48:46 +0000

I always buy that shirt from Banana in petite. This helps with the arm length and the overall fit, neckline issues, etc. I get the “tailored” (the one that is fuller in the bust) in a Large Petite and it fits my bust but then isn’t baggy overall. (Though for some reason the non-iron version was not a winner for me.) As to gapping along the buttons, I always wear a camisole underneath.

By: housecounsel

housecounsel — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:37:08 +0000

As someone who often stares at the Rebecca & Drew web site wondering if I should take the financial plunge, I’m also hoping for a review.

I have ordered some white dress shirts from Bravissimo. I am happy to say they don’t gap over my bust, but the fabric isn’t the best.

By: MJ

MJ — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:37:02 +0000

I am on the same quest as you. Talbot’s blouses used to fit the bill – broad enough in the shoulders and no darts – but they have recut them recently. I tried one on last weekend and felt like the Hulk about to bust out the shoulder seams. I am at my wits’ end. Or perhaps I should say I am at my wit’s end since the difficulty in finding essential wardrobe pieces this season feels like the last straw!

By: Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:27:29 +0000

Well you only do the every night thing for a week or two and then you switch over to every couple of days (two or three whatever works best). I don’t know if you put it on in the morning it would be as effective because I was told that the medicine works best at night when your body temperature is at it’s lowest.
As far as sweating more in other areas, I don’t. However, before I began to use the Hypercare I really only had sweat form under my arms. But the good thing about this is it’s a liquid so it can (feasibly) be put anywhere (caveat: when I was getting my intital perscription from my doctor she told me about a girl who went crazy and put it everywhere even her palms and the bottoms of her feet and passed out from the fact that her body could not release any sweat).

By: Nevadamtnbear

Nevadamtnbear — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:06:22 +0000

With the exception of some shirts I’ve found at Kohl’s, I’ve had a very difficult time finding shirts that fit my bust (38DD) without gaping or being to boxy. Sure, I can get shirts tailored, but I haven’t found anyone good locally as of yet.

I’ve had my eye on the Rebecca & Drew shirts for a while, but have been reluctant to drop that kind of cash on a shirt. But, I’m seriously tempted at this point in time. I figure if I’m willing to spend $ on a tailor, I might as well see if their shirts will work for me.

Has anyone had any experience with Rebecca & Drew shirts? Thoughts?