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fathenry

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Is the standard length white button down shirt still in style? Why does it look lumpy when it is layered?

Has it been replaced by the tunic length?

15 years ago

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taylor

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I am no expert here, but for layering, I think they must be VERY fitted , that works best for me. Eliminates the lumpy effect.

15 years ago

Kari

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I hope not, as I just invested in one this year and plan to wear it to death!

I echo Taylor's comment about making sure that it fits well, especially around the waist - that's where I felt lumpy before. I also like that when I wear my particular white shirt, which is one of the Carissa Rose shirts, it has hook-and-eye closures rather than buttons, which eliminates gaping and bunching that I get from buttons.

I used to struggle with the arms bunching up, but what's helped me is to turn back the cuffs on my shirt to "lock" the outer layer (usually a cardigan, or perhaps a thin sweater) in place so it won't shift around.

15 years ago

rute

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I think the standard length white button down shirt never goes out of style! In addition, this season, the tunic button down shirt is in every store.
I agree with the ladies, at least for me it has to be fitted at the waist but I haven't found the perfect one yet!

15 years ago

fathenry

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Kari, thanks so much for suggesting that I turn up the cuffs, what a huge difference that made! Also, I tried tucking the tails into my pants and the shirt stayed put much better. Rute and Taylor, thanks so much for your help!

15 years ago

Angie

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Normal length is 100% in style and I have a closet full of shirts like that. I am never giving up classic button downs!

Are you opposed to using a belt?

I think that the knitwear which you layer over the shirt shouldn't be skin tight either.

15 years ago

fathenry

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Have not tried that with a belt, good idea!

15 years ago

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