I returned my Gap mesh sleeve sweater last night (y'all make yours drape so nicely, but it just hung limply off my IT shoulders). On my way home, I popped into Nordstrom Rack and noticed these gorgeous silk shifts.
I grabbed my regular size and -- for a lark -- the one 3 sizes up. Should I pop back into Nordstrom Rack tonight after work to grab either one?
Photos 1 & 2 - my normal size. The 3/4 sleeve hits me in a flattering place, and shoulder seam placement is perfect; it's a little short, though. I could wear it as-is, but might not wear it as a dress due to the length; tucking into jeans/trousers as a breezy top or wearing as a tunic are both options, though.
Photos 3, 4, & 5 - 3 sizes up. The puffed 3/4 sleeve is almost down to my wrist, and the shoulder seam is almost 2" off my shoulder. I love the longer length, but I pay for it with larger armholes and excess fabric along my mid and lower back (but not the front? I don't understand garment construction). Shown with the self belt to rein in some of the fabric. I would take this to a tailor to shorten the sleeve, and maayyyybbbee take in a little fabric off the back.
I grabbed my regular size and -- for a lark -- the one 3 sizes up. Should I pop back into Nordstrom Rack tonight after work to grab either one?
Photos 1 & 2 - my normal size. The 3/4 sleeve hits me in a flattering place, and shoulder seam placement is perfect; it's a little short, though. I could wear it as-is, but might not wear it as a dress due to the length; tucking into jeans/trousers as a breezy top or wearing as a tunic are both options, though.
Photos 3, 4, & 5 - 3 sizes up. The puffed 3/4 sleeve is almost down to my wrist, and the shoulder seam is almost 2" off my shoulder. I love the longer length, but I pay for it with larger armholes and excess fabric along my mid and lower back (but not the front? I don't understand garment construction). Shown with the self belt to rein in some of the fabric. I would take this to a tailor to shorten the sleeve, and maayyyybbbee take in a little fabric off the back.
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