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Donna on "Land's End Knit Turtleneck (Laura65?)"

Donna — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:07:32 +0000

Ana - I ordered a small, the size I usually wear. It is a slimmer fit than is typical for Land's End. Since I live in Houston, I want to wear it as an outer layer, not as a layering piece so I wanted it to be a skimming fit not a tight fit. I'm very happy with the couple I ordered and ordered a couple more today. If you order before midnight (CDT) tonight, they are 30% off.

Ana on "Land's End Knit Turtleneck (Laura65?)"

Ana — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:39:34 +0000

Hi Ladies!

I remember someone on here ordered the Land's End modern fit knit turtleneck. I think it was Laura, but I'd love to hear from anyone else who has this item. I'm curious about the sizing. I know Land's End tends to run a bit big, but the modern fit is a bit slimmer. I usually wear a medium everywhere, but I am thinking of getting a small. Any advice would be much appreciated.

Thank you! :)

April on "Boots? Need advice!"

April — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:40:34 +0000

Christine, have you read this blog entry http://youlookfab.com/2008/10/.....-the-calf/ This is the one that has ruined the boot search for many of us. :) It is hard to find just the right calf circumference.

If your calf runs 14 - 15 inches, the world is your oyster when it comes to boots. Most regular boots seem to fall between these two measurements. Measure your calf around the widest part with your foot flat on the floor and see what you come up with. If you're very far away from 14-15 in either direction, you may need to check out Duo boots. They offer many circumferences but shipping is from England and adds a lot to the cost.

Also, you'll want to think about material. The most common options are: suede; patent leather; pebbled leather; and "glove" leather (smooth, untextured). I think of suede as the least dressy.

Comfort is key, because when you're in boots, you're pretty much committed -- no slipping your shoes off for a few moments beneath your desk. But if you buy a pair with enough room for a comfy insole, the good news is that no one can see what you pad your boots with.

Before you go out shopping, do some online browsing at Zappos -- they are good about telling the calf circumference. Get a sense of what your eye is drawn to, and that will narrow down the options a little.

Good luck, and show us what you come up with!

ChristineB on "Boots? Need advice!"

ChristineB — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:53:40 +0000

OK, as a Canadian, this is going to sound really strange, but I've never owned 'fashion' boots before. I've had lots of pairs of functional snow boots, but nothing that looks good AND keeps me warm.

So, I'm planning on buying a pair of knee high ish boots sometime in the next month or so specifically to wear to work & church with skirts, and possibly with my dress pants (pants over top not under). I don't own a pair of skinnies or leggings at this point, so nothing besides tights will be tucked in.

I'm really not 100% sure what I'm looking for. I think I want a heel or a wedge - not flat.

Please, please give me any advice you can think of that would be useful for a first time boot buyer. I'm excited to own a pair, but I'm one of those people who likes to be armed with information before shopping.

Thanks!

Christine

Maya on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

Maya — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:53:31 +0000

I find it easier to just eyeball it, but Imogen's method seems to be pretty accurate.

RoseandJoan on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

RoseandJoan — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:28:52 +0000

Good question Frenchie, I also believe measurements only tell half of the story. I'm 5ft 8" with an inseam of 32", I consider my legs to be of average length for my height, however my legs are slender and create the illusion of being longer than average.

I am definitely short waisted, like Shiny my natural waist is just under my ribcage.

My neck is probably average and yet due to my height I'm able to wear polo necks with relative ease.

I think taking photographs definitely allows you to see your body more objectively.

Frenchie on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

Frenchie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:42:39 +0000

I've just find a way to see how many hands I could fit between my bust and my waist. Two minus a thumb lol. So I guess I'm neither short-waister nor long-waisted.

ChristineB on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

ChristineB — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:37:05 +0000

I printed off a photo of myself and used Imogen's formula (using the height of my head) to see what my proportions are. I'm slightly long in the torso (although I'm not particularly short waisted) and slightly short in the legs. Practically, this means I need a higher rise in my pants, and pant length in the stores is usually fine for me.

However, I know my shoulders are broad because shoulder fit is something I have to watch for in shirts & blouses. I also know my arms are long because sweaters & long sleeve shirts/blouses, coats, etc are sometimes too short, and I hear of many women who have the opposite problem.

I have no idea about my neck, though. I've often wondered if my neck was considered short or long. I figure since it isn't obvious to me either way it must be average.

Frenchie on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

Frenchie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:15:52 +0000

I've read the thing with the hands many times but I can't tell for sure if I can fit two hands or more. I'm pretty sure I'm not short waisted. And I surely have a short neck too (and I can't stand turtle neck either, unfortunately they are almost the only thing you can find this winter).
As for ready-to-wear, nothing really fits but I guess that's because I'm short. Trousers are usually too long for my legs (especially with flats), tops are either too long or the right size. We don't have petite clothing in France so I can't try them on to see if it fits.

About legs :

I found that : http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/590299
Well, the average leg length is 45% of the height so at 5'4", the average woman would have 28.8 inch legs.

So I guess my legs are average/short since they're about 44% of my height.

shiny on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

shiny — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:04:58 +0000

I wasn't all that clear about the pants thing: I meant that I sometimes need a little more length from waist to crotch point than petite pants provide. But, I am never sure if this is because I'm long there, or because I have to accommodate for a bit of a belly.

shiny on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

shiny — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:25 +0000

Frenchie, I'm 3 inches shorter than you and my inseam is 28 inches (that's in stocking feet - I prefer longer for shoes and of course heels). I consider my legs proportioned for my height - neither short nor long.

The torso part always confused me, as I think people define it differently, or I just never understood the definitions. I think I am average there too (overall torso length proportionate to my height), except that my waist is positioned high (right under my rib cage). I tend to have a little better luck with regular pants (esp jeans) that then need to be hemmed rather than petite pants. I guess that makes me short-waisted?

As for neck, that one is a no-brainer for me: my neck is definitely short. I can't stand wearing turtlenecks because there's always too much fabric. I look far better in a v- or scoop neck than a crew neck. And I can't wear dangly earrings because many of them brush my shoulders!!! Also when I gain weight I start developing extra chins. :-(

Tanya on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

Tanya — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:40:53 +0000

Angie has written blog post on long and short torsos:

http://youlookfab.com/2009/06/.....g-waisted/

http://youlookfab.com/2008/05/.....g-waisted/

http://youlookfab.com/2007/07/.....t-waisted/

There are many 'recipes' out there for determining this, but it is not easy, it more comes to your feel, eye ans the way things fir you. I have very long torso and some tops/blouses always lack in length, while I have to hem most of my pants.

rute on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

rute — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:04:54 +0000

I thin it has not to do with measures but with proportion, you can be tall and hace short legs (in comparision to your torso) or be petite and have long legs (once again in comparision).

rae on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

rae — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:23:32 +0000

I love how Imogen explains it in this post:
http://www.insideoutstyleblog......waist.html

chewyspaghetti on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

chewyspaghetti — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:07:20 +0000

I'm with Mamapickle- I almost always find sleeves and pants legs too long for me, so I know I'm outside the normal range.

Marianna on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

Marianna — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:20:39 +0000

I have no idea, but this is an interesting question. I think I have short legs for my height too. I'm 5'10" but my PPL inseam is only 33.5" inches for flats... I think that's abnormally short for my height?

Mamapicklejuice on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

Mamapicklejuice — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:19:23 +0000

Hm, I know because I sew, that I have to add 2" to any bodice - so I know I'm long waisted. I suppose an easy way to know is if rtw (ready to wear) fits you well, or if you always have to have things tailored to fit. If a pair of pants fits you well in the waist, hips, thighs but are always an inch too short, you may have long legs compared to the average woman your pant size (and so on).

If I can find a good measurement chart I'll link it here. :)

Frenchie on "Short legs ? Long waisted ? How do you know that ?"

Frenchie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:53:20 +0000

Hi !

Thanks to this website, I've understood almost everything about being a pear, an hourglass, an inverted triangle, a rectangle or an apple and having a secondary body type BUTI still don't understand the "Body Shape Modifiers".

I tried to find informations to see whether I was long-waisted or not, or how to tell whether yours legs are short or long but no site tell the same thing.

So, how do you know whether you have have a long neck or a short one or if your legs are short and your waist is long ?

I guess my legs are short since I'm almost 5'3" and my inseam is only 27,5inches. But a friend of mine actually thought I had long or average legs.

Mac on "What do you think of these boots?"

Mac — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:49:38 +0000

Oh, Michelle, I'm afraid I don't really shop much in Toronto. I find it so much easier to shop online than traipse from store to store, and the internet shopping opportunity only really presents itself when I go to the US. But, if I find any boots here that are worth note, I'll DEFINITELY let you know.

And, thanks to all who gave these a thumbs up. I'll order them, and will be sure to take photos of them when I try them on in my hotel room : )

Marianna on "What do you think of these boots?"

Marianna — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:59:40 +0000

Those are great! Buy!

Angie on "What do you think of these boots?"

Angie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:26:02 +0000

Super! Thumbs up from me.

Michelle on "What do you think of these boots?"

Michelle — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:08:18 +0000

Mak, I can't comment on the pair you've posted, but I'm wondering if you've ever encountered any brick and mortor stores in Toronto that might have boots for calf-tastic girls like us. I sure haven't, but I never fully give up hope. :)

Mac on "What do you think of these boots?"

Mac — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:14:20 +0000

Would help if I attached the link...

http://www.amazon.com/Rockport.....amp;sr=8-2

Mac on "What do you think of these boots?"

Mac — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:11:03 +0000

I'm thinking of ordering these boots in black. Slouchy, short enough that my wide calves won't be an issue, look like they'd be easy to waterproof... what do you think of them? I'm thinking of wearing them with skinny jeans (once I actually find skinnies to fit my 5'11'', size 16 body) - would they work?

queenie on "Italy"

queenie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:48:31 +0000

Italy! How wonderful! Have a glass of wine for me too! (Heck, have the whole bottle ;-)

Have no idea what the weather will be like, just wanted to say have fun!

Angie on "Italy"

Angie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:24:46 +0000

Let's see you in the trench, Debbie!

anne on "The continued dress search (and body type issues)"

anne — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:39:32 +0000

Lex - again great to have an aussie opinion ! You knew exactly what I meant. However I had pulled the labels off that one so have to keep it and will always be useful.

I decided to return the red one, despite Kristen's advocacy. It was very full in the back, which the photo didn't show and I think the extra fabric pulled the whole thing down. I'll keep an eye out for something like it.

I did, however get this one that a lot of you liked http://i297.photobucket.com/al.....0_7651.jpg.

I like the neckline, but as still a little nervous about the gather waistline. That is a very new look for me. I guess with my small waist/bust difference I a a bit worried about looking like a tree trunk in it. I"ll see if I can get some pics at different angles

san on "Italy"

san — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:22:14 +0000

How long will you stay with your daughter? How nice that you are going to help her settle in, and how nice for you to see Rome. OMG!

debbiek on "Italy"

debbiek — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:30:41 +0000

I actually went by the preview sale at Macy's on my way to work this morning and bought one. I just tried to find a picture and couldn't.

Angie on "Italy"

Angie — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:10:15 +0000

Oohh! How fabulous!

You might have a spot of rain, but the temperatures sound right. Have you got a wool coat, Debbie?