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Tired of big shirts, long shirts, high-low and peplum shirts

Anyone else tired of all the oversized shirts and tees? I'm short so they are usually overwhelming wether regular or petite size. Whatever happened to a normal size top? Miss them.
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Re: Tired of big shirts, long shirts, high-low and peplum shirts


@Seabiscuit wrote:
Anyone else tired of all the oversized shirts and tees? I'm short so they are usually overwhelming wether regular or petite size. Whatever happened to a normal size top? Miss them.

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Re: Tired of big shirts, long shirts, high-low and peplum shirts


@Seabiscuit wrote:
Anyone else tired of all the oversized shirts and tees? I'm short so they are usually overwhelming wether regular or petite size. Whatever happened to a normal size top? Miss them.

I agree.  All I want is tailored regular clothes.  I’m petite and have a hard time finding clothes that don’t make me look like I’m wearing my dad’s shirts.  I really dislike the hi low style and the big bell sleeves.  Hopefully more classic styles will find their way back.  

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Re: Tired of big shirts, long shirts, high-low and peplum shirts

Not petite and bored with big shirts, tunic lengths, high-low hems, peplum shirts and don't forget the bell sleeves!

 

The only trend I bought was the bell-sleeves and quickly took those two Linea blouses in for alteration. Yes, had those bells removed ASAP. Love my Linea striped cotton blouses now! 

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Re: Tired of big shirts, long shirts, high-low and peplum shirts

Yes. 

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yes!  it is nearly impossible, if not impossible to find a closer fit, short top.that isn't sleeveless !!  look. for yourself...there just aren't any.  i have a few midi skirts that are flowing with a waistband.  I cannot wear a loose, or longer top..  i need something a little closer to body, that falls a few inches below waist.  i have an old topfrom 6 years ago, but it is no longer fit to wear.  lol

 

everything is tunic length, extra loose,or sleeveless.  i found a couple of closer fitting, (not tight or form fitting), with sleeves to elbow...but length on all fall below hip bone.  i have looked everywhere.  I don't care if it is 200 bucks, I need one.  I can't wear my skirts.  maddening.

it is a one size fits all world, made for leggings tops.

 

I would like to add I am 71, a size medium or large sometimes.  i am not into off the shoulder, or sleeveless for these skirts. for once I would like to wear a top, and not have to layer with another top or shrug!

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Re: Tired of big shirts, long shirts, high-low and peplum shirts

I am also very tired of tunics and peplum tops, but they have saved me alot of money as I've seen some very cute tops I would surely have bought if they were not so long and were not peplum.  Also don't like the high and low - I don't mind if there is an 1-2" difference, but 4" is just too much.

 

As for bell sleeves, if they are bracelet length and not too too frilly and large, I kind of like a small bell.

 

As far as oversized, I would never wear an oversized top of any kind ever.

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I prefer oversized and flowy during the summer season (it was 107° today).

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Re: Tired of big shirts, long shirts, high-low and peplum shirts

If you're tired of the big and baggy look then don't wear them. You'll have to shop at the better stores to find more fitted clothing. I see "regular" womens clothing and lots of it when I shop at Von Maur. This store is my silent majority when it comes to a superb shopping experience. 

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Re: Tired of big shirts, long shirts, high-low and peplum shirts

I am a very smal person- 5 ft. and can't wear any of those trendy long big looks. Talbots is a good place to try - massive petite section- and 40 off sale is coming this weekend or around the 15? their clothes are pricy so a sale is ths way to go.