topic Re: What is wrong with me? in Fashion

What is wrong with me?

Nonametoday — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 04:31:43 GMT

When in my youth, I loved wearing blouses that zipped or buttoned in the back, at the neck, I cannot wear them any longer. They feel as if they are pulling forward, like the blouse is all drooping down toward the front. Does anyone else have that problem?

Re: What is wrong with me?

ECBG — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 04:38:47 GMT

Probably your figure is different so the style fits you differently. Also, many brands of clothing aren't the same quality as they were years ago.

Re: What is wrong with me?

Nonametoday — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 05:33:53 GMT

I have tried to figure it out. One that I have that looks completely crazy on me is a very beautiful Lafayette 148 that my daughter gave me and another is a very pretty Calvin Klein. The neck pulls down in the front and it just hangs. Must be that my body has changed shapes although I have always had a big rib cage and broad shoulders, but they just don't work for me and it seems a shame, such a waste of money.

PS I thought it was just the expensive Lafayette 148 that did not fit because it was probably made for a more petite, younger body type. Then I bought the Calvin Klein which I did not try on in the store. I was in Dillard's, was in a hurry and it was my size. Have you ever done that? Did not try it for several weeks. By that time it was too late to return it.

Re: What is wrong with me?

Kachina624 — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 05:55:38 GMT

Is it possible that your posture has changed? Perhaps you've become more slope-shouldered or are bending forward when you walk. Things definitely change as we age.

Re: What is wrong with me?

Nonametoday — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 06:00:34 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
Is it possible that your posture has changed? Perhaps you've become more slope-shouldered or are bending forward when you walk. Things definitely change as we age.

@Kachina624 I have serious osteoporosis and work very hard not to lean in. We all begin to lean in when we reach about age 50. Inasmuch as I have severe osteoporosis and have been aware of that since I was age 51 and my grandmother had it so bad that she was shaped like (the only thing I can adequately describe) a reap hook when she reached the age of 65. I knew that would be my plight if I gave in to leaning so I have tried not to but probably do more than I would like. But you and ECBG are probably right...it is my posture and new figure.

Re: What is wrong with me?

cherry — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:05:13 GMT

Would it help to wear shoulder pads?

Re: What is wrong with me?

Nonametoday — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:26:55 GMT

@cherry wrote:
Would it help to wear shoulder pads?

@cherry I can try it but I have big shoulders. I have shoulders like a fullback. LOL. For a small frame woman, I always had big shoulders, rib cage and boobs.

Re: What is wrong with me?

cherry — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 09:44:48 GMT

@Nonametoday give it a try you have nothing to lose. Sometimes small tweaks, can really help

Re: What is wrong with me?

Shanus — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 13:04:27 GMT

@Nonametoday. Maybe try a new bra w/ extra support and a wider back band. I’ve heard many women are wearing the wrong size bras anyway. Hiking up the Girls may help the fit of your blouses and other clothing.

Re: What is wrong with me?

Still Raining — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 15:27:28 GMT

Sometimes lack of muscle strength and flexibility leads to poor posture. If this is what you are seeing, perhaps a more aggressive exercise program would be called for.

Re: What is wrong with me?

chrystaltree — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 18:33:00 GMT

Only you can answer that question. I never liked wearing anything that buttoned or zipped up the back because I needed help zipping or buttoning all day I would wonder if a button had come undone.