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Why is everything Tunic

Roz123456 — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 05:45:45 GMT

What about us small folks a tunic is like a dress on me ? Hope designers are reading this

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Desertdi — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 08:41:32 GMT

I'm 4'10" and PREFER tunics...

Shorter tops make me look "chopped up" (or child-like).

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MissBea — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 09:13:24 GMT

For me, tunic means a top that covers my crotch, which is what I want. I'm not tall, I'm only 5'3", but if you sat behind me in a theater you'd think I was 6'3" tall because I'm very long-waisted (and short-legged). Therefore a tunic that might fit you like a dress, doesn't fit me like that. It will probably barely cover my belly button. And that's not long enough for my liking. QVC has many tops that fit that criteria - I'm frequently disappointed when I check top lengths - even those described as tunics - in product info.

Unfortunately for me, the vast majority of tunics QVC offers that are long enough for my liking contain at least 5% spandex, which means they will feel hot and rubbery, and cling to and outline every place on my torso and rear that I want the fabric to skim over and conceal. So I will no longer buy any of QVC's spandex-laden tunics, which means my purchase options are also quite limited.

Guess we are both out of luck!

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sarahpanda — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 09:27:13 GMT

I also wear only tunics to cover up my variety of poofs...can't imagine wearing a short top - but what I really don't understand is the fad of stuffing a top/tunic into one's pants in the front only...- and I guess you'd need an absolutely smooth stomach to be able to carry it off - but still, just looks strange to me.

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CalminHeart — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 11:13:36 GMT

I'm 5' and a tunic makes me look like a kid trying on Mom's clothes.

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cosmic1 — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 11:50:13 GMT

I prefer the longer length too. If you are wearing leggings, you need to wear a tunic.

Some of the lines have shorter tops, like Susan Graver and Kim Gravel.

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faeriemoon — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 13:04:04 GMT

I can appreciate that everyone likes different things even though i prefer tops that are on the shorter side. I have always liked the short boxy style top. Sometimes I see a tunic i like and will do the front tuck with it. I think the thing i really dislike when it comes to tunics is when a designer almost always (LG) puts pockets in the garment. It is very awkward to front tuck a tunic with pockets.

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justashopper — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 13:09:13 GMT

I like a tunic and they're great for leggings, but I don't want ONLY tunics. With jeans and trousers I prefer a top that comes to the waist.

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Spurt — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 14:34:30 GMT

@Roz123456

To have a proper fit they need to make tunics in petites. Tunics look better than short tops on certain figure types. Also with all the leggings, jeggings and tight fitting pants a tunics look best.

You also need a tiny bit of spandex in order for a top to hold its shape....too many tops that are 100% cotton stretch out and are unwearable after you wash it!

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Kachina624 — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 14:27:46 GMT

There are plenty of choices available that aren't tunics. Luckily at QVC you have access to garment measurements so you can check each piece for compatibility with your figure type. Check Candace Cameron Bure's collection. It seems to be designed for the petite figure.

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kelsey17 — Sat, 20 Aug 2022 19:46:42 GMT

@Roz123456 wrote:
What about us small folks a tunic is like a dress on me ? Hope designers are reading this

I agree....and so many people believe it makes them look slimmer or hides things.....it often accentuates things...i remember Louis D. saying the same thing a couple years back how a shorter top shows more shape and creates a slimmer look......................................

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Spurt — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 15:10:40 GMT

I think the shorter tops stop and brings the eye to the hips which could be the the fullest part of an apple shaped body, and I dont think thats slenderizing at all.....Im not saying a tunic is the most flattering, but just a slightly longer top is more slimming, those tops that stop right above the waist bring the eye to the hips.....just like the shark bite hems empahsizze the crotch...thats not attractive at all JMHO!

Just like we were talking on the other post about Isaacs TSV and where the top hit on the host wasnt very faltering to her, it empahsized her hips on an apple shape thats not good...a longer top looked better

To each their own and what looks best on you is the key...

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insomniac2 — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 15:14:56 GMT

I'm short-waisted and tunics look ridiculous on me.

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Ceci — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 03:53:09 GMT

Same with me. They make me looking like I'm wearing a dress ontop of pants.

I now shop for tops on LLBean or Lands End which both carry petite sizes. I hate long tops and think they make you look heavier.

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Grade1Teach — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 11:09:51 GMT

I have been noticing a lot of tunics lately too. I used to wear them, but I don't wear them at all anymore. I don't feel like they look good on my body-type.

However, they sell so many other things. It's easy to find something else.

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Suneshine — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 12:00:58 GMT

@justashopper

I agree. When wearing jeans, dress slacks or skirts I never wear a tunic. I have actually gotten away over the past few years of wearing leggings for anything other than working out. It's not a good habit to always be wearing garments with an expandable waistline and a tunic top is another means of hiding behind extra fabric all the time. Occasionally is fine but QVC still has a very relaxed selection of clothing...not much to offer for a profession woman.

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grooms — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 17:50:09 GMT

QVC doesn't care about the regular size people anymore.....everything with them has gone big now - even many of their models. If you see a thinb model they are almost always 5'7 or 5'9. And thedse tunics are beginning to look horrible because they fall belowe tyhe butt in the back and if the leghs are spread apasrt you can see the tunic between the legs in the back. Not a good look at all and I wish their so-called designers would start to make changes...the long look tunic is going out now just as the skinny jeans and pants are going on....back to the straight legs which, to me, is far more flatt5ering.

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Mom2Dogs — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 00:12:55 GMT

I am 5'5"....I do not like tunics, but I do have a few. I still tuck on occasion and tunics are to long to tuck.

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Trailrun23 — Wed, 24 Aug 2022 02:22:01 GMT

I am 5'4" and many of the tunics just look overwhelming on me. If I am lucky enough to find a solid, spandex- free, without minus shark bite or high low hems, it is rare. Worse is the swing top...just adds pounds. I know what length looks best on me and check the measurements..,I have to pass up almost all of them. A petite tunic only works if it is proportioned right, not just shorter in length.

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Elizabeth1224 — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 23:13:43 GMT

Honestly, I’ve stopped buying clothing from the Q. I’m 5’6” but wear a small size, and it seems like everything is so darn oversized. Just got tired of sending so many things back. Have found other retailers that fit me much better, are also much less expensive, and usually qualify for free shipping! Free shipping, now there’s a concept!