Best brands for long-waisted gals?

Mamapicklejuice

When I sew for myself, I am always adding 1 1/2 - 2 inches in the bodice. Anything off the rack that fits "just right" means it will shrink up and be a belly shirt in about 2 washes.

Any good brands for camis or tops? With camis, I find that skin tight does not work on me, as I have a defined waist, and even if it is technically long enough, the shirt will pop up and bunch around my waist after about 5 minutes wear.

Thanks!

16 years ago

Dressing

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Tanya

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I am also very long waisted and also struggle with this, although it has been easier recently with the longer top trend. If you are not bothered by the self-bra ( i cut them out), Express makes great camis that are a bit longer in length:

http://www.express.com/catalog.....tegoryId=9

I am yet to find a good brand for button-down shirts that are long enough in body and arms, so will keep my eyes her eon this topic!

16 years ago

Anonymous

Try the tall sections of Gap, Banana Republic, and J. Crew. Not everything they sell is in tall sizes, but the "tall" clothing adds a few inches to the rise, inseam, arm length, and lengthens the arm holes in woven tops. I can pass by with regular sizing on a few items, but I usually try to go online for tall sizes (I can usually find good prices that way too). If you find a top that fits the length of your torso but is a little long in the arms, you can always have it altered for a small fee.

I also have a defined waist, so I get camis that are very long so I can tuck them into my pants or skirts so they stay put. The Express camis Tanya posted are good, as are the ones Angie posted in her store! Good luck!

16 years ago

Kristen

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I like the long tanks from ON, the Caslon camisoles from Nordstrom, the superfine turtlenecks from Gap, and the modern turtlenecks from Lands End. I don't know why I even bothered getting anything else!

16 years ago

Debora

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I've also had good luck with Caslon camisoles. The BP camisole, found in Nordstrom's junior department, also runs long and comes a wide variety of colors. For layering, I like the Caslon long-sleeved ribbed tee:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....#038;pbo=6

It also comes in quite a few colors and holds it's shape.

Good luck!

16 years ago

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