Comments on: Tuesday’s TPS Report: Classiques Entier ‘Mouline’ Cardigan

By: AN

AN — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 02:22:43 +0000

Im shortwaisted – that means if I “divide” my body horizontally at my natural waistline (that’s where you get an indentation when you bend sideways), the top half is shorter than the bottom half. I look awful with tucked in shirts (never mind what kind of skirt/pants I wear). So I just buy fitted shirts that hit at my hipbone or just below. They look very pulled-together & polished – BUT a good fit is the key.

By: SV

SV — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:54:32 +0000

This sweater in Aubergine looks soooo comfy! I want to cuddle up in it right now.

By: Clerky

Clerky — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:29:03 +0000

I wanted to give a shout out for whomever recommended Casual Power — I got the book from Amazon for a few bucks, and it is incredibly helpful in figuring out what “business casual” actually means in the workplace. Not sure if I agree with everything that it said (ie: no short sleeved shirts/blouses ever) but some other tips were pretty enlightening.

By: Anon

Anon — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:15:27 +0000

Very helpful Amy, thanks! I need to try this at home.

By: Mel^2

Mel^2 — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:59:00 +0000

It seems like AT/Loft got rid of higher rise pants entirely in favor of this “modern” cut that seems to fall 2″ below my belly button. I end up having the dreaded back gap, even with shirts that are pretty long. Sigh.

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:49:46 +0000

Here’s a good explanation:
http://www.stylephyle.com/experts/long.html
I am extremely short-waisted. If I tuck in my shirts, I look like one of those old men who wears their pants up around their chest. The tucked-in look just doesn’t work for everyone. I solve it by buying shirts that are shorter and look good untucked. I hate seeing women in untucked button-downs that hit them at mid-thigh. It’s not a good look for anyone. Buy shorter shirts, they are out there.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:43:03 +0000

I second this – the waistline placement seems to be key. I really only like tucked-in with my higher pencil skirts. Anything that sits below my waist looks bad with a tucked-in shirt, unless I have something over it that hides where the pant/skirt meets the shirt.

By: CP

CP — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:41:55 +0000

Another short torso here — the tuck-in is the worst because not only does it emphasize my stubby torso, it also makes my chest look saggy because the waistline of my skirt/pants is so nearby. I am a fan of low-rise pants, long shells, and cardigans.

By: LYA

LYA — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:40:48 +0000

Dress shirts ALWAYS come untucked when I pair them with slacks =(. For now, I tuck my dress shirts into higher-waisted skirts, and I am looking into those blouse-bodysuit contraptions. =)

By: Houda

Houda — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:28:11 +0000

Anon I have the same issue.
I am a size 4/6 and I am 5ft 2″ and have a very flat stomach.
However I just look my best when wearing my shirts untucked especially if I am wearing a V-neck on top of it so it does not look bulky at the belt line.
My advice, take a picture or have a friend do so for you: a profile picture would show you exactly the bulk I am talking about