Fashion

[Nonametoday]

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? 

[ECBG]

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.

[Nonametoday]

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.

[Kachina624]

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.

[Nonametoday]

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@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.

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@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.

[cherry]

Would it help to wear shoulder pads?

[Nonametoday]

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@cherry wrote:

Would it help to wear shoulder pads?

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@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.  

[cherry]

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

[Shanus]

@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.

[Still Raining]

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.