topic Re: Tunics in Fashion

Tunics

beach-mom — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 05:46:54 GMT

How long do you think a tunic should be - to the very top of your legs, just under your rear end, or a few inches down your thigh? I know a lot of it is a matter of personal preference - I'm just wondering what you think! TIA!

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blackhole99 — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:00:36 GMT

I think it depends on how long your legs are. I'm 5ft3 and I want a tunic to cover my butt, any longer than that and it makes my legs look shorter.

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Katcat1 — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 06:00:40 GMT

I am not fond of tunics and I will tell you why. Tunics add weight to your hips with the extra fabtric covering them. I think they can work with leggings but not with jeans or pants. Tunics normally fall below the hips. I like a top to cover my tummy and rear and that can be done with a regular top.

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phoenixbrd — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:30:22 GMT

Sometimes a top is presented as a tunic and it stops about an inch below the waist....not a tunic. Tunics usually cover your rear, but that depends on the height of the person wearing it. Depending on the fabric and shape, they can be very flattering.

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Imaoldhippie — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:02:48 GMT

I like tunics and thats mostly what I wear. I think they should be any length you like, I have various lengths. IMO they hide my belly fat and hips.

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Foxxee — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 12:47:40 GMT

I think tunics make women look taller and thinner particularly if the tunic and bottom are the same color.

Tunics are about 27-28 inches and fall below the backside.

I look at them this way. When my butt was tight and firm, I wore short tops. Now, that I'm older and it's gotten more difficult to maintain a youthful backside, I prefer tunics covering it.

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ALRATIBA — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:17:56 GMT

For me, it depends on the style/cut and fabric and how it “hangs.” Or whether or not it’s a layering piece. Too many variables.

Some I prefer longer and some shorter.

I have longer torso, wide shoulders and narrow body shape.

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jeanlake — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:18:45 GMT

The mirror will tell us. I'm petite and have long, solid tunics that look great with leggins and skinny jeans. My printed tunics don't seem to work as well for me. Just not as flattering with the overall look. My printed tunics are shorter in length. Just my experience.

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Still Raining — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:32:36 GMT

I think that a tunic has to cover the tush or else it is just a long top. But it is a fluid definition.

Many lengths can work, depends on the cut of the bottom.

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Shanus — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:05:48 GMT

@Still Raining wrote:
I think that a tunic has to cover the tush or else it is just a long top. But it is a fluid definition.

Many lengths can work, depends on the cut of the bottom.

@Still Raining Long tops ARE tunics on me. That's what I look for to wear w/ some really tight, revealing skinny jeans. Tunics fall under the category of a dress. Lol

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x Hedge — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 17:19:58 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
How long do you think a tunic should be - to the very top of your legs, just under your rear end, or a few inches down your thigh? I know a lot of it is a matter of personal preference - I'm just wondering what you think! TIA!

They may look good on you standing still, but tunics have to be able to move with the body without curtailing movement.

Those that have a slit on the side can be a little longer for me, at least longer in the back.

But those that have no side slit interfere with sitting if they're too long.

So the "right" length depends on the style of the tunic as much as the person's proportions.

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handygal2 — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 21:49:37 GMT

I think the most flattering tunic length for most women is just below the backside. The more leg that shows, the longer the legs look.

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GCR18 — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 02:30:21 GMT

Long enough to cover the backside. Longer doesn't do me any favors. 😊

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sunshine 919 — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 02:48:03 GMT

@beach-mom wrote:
How long do you think a tunic should be - to the very top of your legs, just under your rear end, or a few inches down your thigh? I know a lot of it is a matter of personal preference - I'm just wondering what you think! TIA!

I think just below the rear

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Hippiified — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 03:58:23 GMT

Cover my butt and add 2 inches. At least 28"

and I don't mind wearing them even longer

and I love dresses with leggings

I am petite

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lovesrecess — Tue, 14 Jan 2020 04:04:46 GMT

Any long top is a tunic on me...looks like a short dress..,overwhelms my short self unless it is upper thigh length and I am wearing jeggings.