https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/forum/your-body-type Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:45:37 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-tall-size#post-2410975 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:48:52 +0000 Angie 2410975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Carol,</b> I'm your height and don't think of us as tall. <b>Ginger </b>is tall :)</p> <p>That said, you sound long in the body - long waisted like<b> Tanya - </b>which explains the length challenge (<b>Tanya </b>is also our height). She sometimes buys Talls in sheath dresses so that the waist hits the right place.&nbsp;</p> <p>Do this test to see if you are long in the waist:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2009/06/29/how-to-tell-if-you-are-short-or-long-waisted/">https://youlookfab.com/2009/06.....g-waisted/</a></p> <p>And general info:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2018/05/25/understanding-rise-waist-and-torso-measurements/">https://youlookfab.com/2018/05.....surements/</a></p> <p><b></b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-tall-size#post-2410970 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:37:59 +0000 Janet 2410970@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have exactly the opposite problem — a lot of shirts hit me awkwardly low because I have proportionally longer legs! </p> <p>Unless online listings include measurements, I think it’s hard to assess without a try on. And length measurements also don’t factor in the placement of darts or other shaping. If a garment is tailored, the placement of those features is make-or-break. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-tall-size#post-2410940 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:17:00 +0000 Ginger 2410940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not Angie, but Tall sizes in general are pretty rare to find in stores, much rarer than Petites. Tall sizes in tops and jackets are extra rare. Offhand, I don't recall ever seeing Tall women's tops in store, while sometimes I do see pants and jeans.</p> <p>I'm interested in hearing Angie's response. It does sound like you don't have an issue with arm length, which is what I usually hear about from my friends who do need true talls in both tops and bottoms.</p> <p>For context, I am 5'9" and need talls for pants and maxi dresses/skirts (not that I've ever found those). I am short-waisted and long-torsoed (all the length is in my rise, from waist down) and my arms are at most average length. But petites and juniors tops tend to fit me better than regular women's, so I get the frustration about shirts hitting at an awkward length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-tall-size#post-2410920 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:22:43 +0000 Carol 2410920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Angie and Fabbers,</p> <p>How can I tell if I am a tall size in shirts and jackets, without actually going into a store and trying them on?</p> <p>I am 5'6," but I have a long torso. I notice that some shirts hit at an awkward length around my waist. Thanks.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408903 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:01:54 +0000 Suz 2408903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You may not feel dutiful, but you're acting the part, and it can take enormous patience. Also, you looked great. Love that short trench on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408883 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:46:01 +0000 Style Fan 2408883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous outfit!&nbsp; Love the trench.&nbsp; Looks perfect for the job at hand.</p> <p>A challenging situation with your mother.&nbsp; I can empathize.&nbsp; I went through something similar.</p> <p>I do all the paperwork in our household.&nbsp; It is one of my skills.&nbsp; I am super organized when it comes to certain things. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408742 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:50:08 +0000 avicennia 2408742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Carla—such a complicated situation. The Guardian just ran an article on caring for aging parents who didn’t care for us. I’m so glad that you had comfortable togs for the event. The swing trench looks timeless. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408734 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:03:04 +0000 Carla 2408734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are all so nice with your comments. &nbsp;I try to do my duty by my mother, but we weren’t close when I was growing up, and are of completely different temperaments - like oil and water. &nbsp;We squabble from time to time, and I don’t always feel deserving of the ‘dutiful daughter’ moniker. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div><br /></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408733 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 21:01:11 +0000 lyn67 2408733@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yess, I love it!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408730 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:07:59 +0000 kkards 2408730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, you look ready for whatever life throws at you!<br /> What a fabulous daughter you are. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408723 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:25:07 +0000 slim cat 2408723@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab new trench - great look all together ( I wish I could have your organizing skills for paper work - my ex handling it for now &nbsp;)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408714 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:12:12 +0000 Jaime 2408714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, your mother was very clever to have a daughter with organizational superpowers! The cropped trench is perfect on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408673 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:55:19 +0000 Angie 2408673@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER new short trench coat, <b>Carla</b>! Love it on you, and you are an awesome daughter.</p> <p>You wear these light brown earth tones beautifully, and the cravat style scarf really suits you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408667 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:17:42 +0000 LJP 2408667@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit! &nbsp;And I'm particularly excited to see/notice the Anian pieces . &nbsp;I've only recently become aware of the brand and have been encouraged to pick up something for my husband. &nbsp;I too am getting our paperwork (mostly digital thankfully) together for tax time - NOT one of my superpowers, that's for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408666 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 14:09:31 +0000 Aquamarine 2408666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408656 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:38:59 +0000 Lisa 2408656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new trench is a wonderful addition to your wardrobe. It’s a fun mix of classic and edge all in one and the swing is a delightful feature. The addition of a scarf levels up this casual outfit. Your mom is lucky to have you help her! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408655 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:05:18 +0000 ChristelJ 2408655@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just love your new trench! Also love the fact that you dressed in such a stylish outfit for such a mundane task. Your mom is lucky to have you take that on. I have taken over my mom’s paperwork too but it is not my superpower. Maybe dressing better would help me, ha ha.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408647 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:29:40 +0000 Star (Lise) 2408647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see the swing! Very cool jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw%e2%80%a6for-an-afternoon-of-paperwork#post-2408644 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 05:20:08 +0000 Carla 2408644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Paperwork is my mother’s kryptonite! All her life, she has let the men-folk in her life deal with household financial matters. &nbsp;When she became a widow, I did the tax stuff, and a trusted friend of my mother’s who did bookkeeping for a church, helped with the day to day - for a modest fee. &nbsp;</p> <p> <div><br /></div><div>Last spring mom relocated from a retirement home in a Big City to a retirement home in the town where I live, and now I get to be her secretary. &nbsp;Fortunately, organizing and managing paperwork is my superpower. &nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Today was ‘part 2’ of tax time - ‘part 1’ having occurred 2 weeks ago. &nbsp;I knew I would likely be sitting on the floor, sorting papers - so dressed for comfort! &nbsp;Joggers, a cozy sweater, my new cropped trench, a beanie, and the LePliage to contain the files! </p> <p>I can report that I&nbsp;<i>was&nbsp;</i>comfortable - and that the afternoon was a success!</p> <p>Note: I tried to capture the ‘swing’ silouhette of the trench (see pic #4) but my outfit photos don’t do it justice. &nbsp;It’s styled to be oversized, and looks very cool in motion! &nbsp;</p> <p> </div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brands-that-donot-have-petite-sizing/page/2#post-2402949 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:25:09 +0000 Chris987 2402949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>Lisa</b>! I had most of them already but did add a couple that were on your list. That list is a great resource - it gives an overview of each brand which is super useful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brands-that-donot-have-petite-sizing/page/2#post-2402948 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 13:53:37 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 2402948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here’s a piece on petite shops — anything you missed?</p> <p>&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://apple.news/AkL_WDYu9RxiG_owwRdXXWA">https://apple.news/AkL_WDYu9RxiG_owwRdXXWA</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brands-that-donot-have-petite-sizing#post-2402771 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:53:05 +0000 Chris987 2402771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks<b> BrieN!&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brands-that-donot-have-petite-sizing#post-2402711 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 00:10:08 +0000 BrieN 2402711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is an AMAZING list.&nbsp; Chris, I know this took a lot of time and effort - thank you so much for putting it together.&nbsp; I would never have guessed that it was going to get harder to find petite clothing but here we are.&nbsp; I've shared it with my daughter; she is in the wardrobe-building phase of life and I am sure she will find this super helpful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brands-that-donot-have-petite-sizing#post-2402644 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:25:50 +0000 RobinF 2402644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree, Angie and Chris. I can often wear a short in pants if it isn't a high rise style (I do hem pants also which I guess is the same thing :)). And I find that often petites are smaller overall. Loft for example, I find when I try on a petite the best fit is usually a size larger than the regular.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brands-that-donot-have-petite-sizing#post-2402573 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:21:57 +0000 Chris987 2402573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>great point <b>Angie! </b>&nbsp;For example the fit of a 12P is often similar to a 10R in the same item. It's annoying and easy to forget but it's pretty common.&nbsp;<b></b></p> <p>Thanks <b>cat2.&nbsp;</b> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brands-that-donot-have-petite-sizing#post-2402561 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:16:04 +0000 cat2 2402561@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great thread! Hope you find a new mix of retailers that over time gets you to the look you want. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brands-that-donot-have-petite-sizing#post-2402545 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:07:42 +0000 Angie 2402545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Remember that petites and shorts are different! Here's the explanation:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youlookfab.com/2025/07/14/short-petite-long-and-tall-sizes/">https://youlookfab.com/2025/07.....all-sizes/</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brands-that-donot-have-petite-sizing#post-2402541 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:27:55 +0000 Chris987 2402541@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks <b>RobinF</b>! </p> <p>LLBean and Lands End seem to carry everything in petite seizes as well as regular. &nbsp;I have items from both of them but I don't want to do sporty 24/7.</p> <p>I too have seen vendors that shorten an item and call it a petite size. WHBM had a really nice sort-of-trucker-jacket a few years ago in a color I loved, more refined than a denim trucker. It had huge patch pockets on the chest &nbsp;that they didn't bother shrinking for the petite size &nbsp;although they did shorten the body and sleeves... so on me those pockets were way too big .... it was one of those "look right here at this part of my anatomy" &nbsp;styles that I DO NOT WEAR. :-)&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree about quince - haven't seen petites. will add them to the list.&nbsp;</p> <p>I agree also about Sundance. I ordered a few things from them over the years but they didn't fit right so all returned and the prices were too high to keep trying often.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brands-that-donot-have-petite-sizing#post-2402534 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:13:14 +0000 RobinF 2402534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Awesome list! I get so frustrated when I search. Even brands that carry petites often have much fewer quantities and color options in the petite sizes, or they only go up to a 10 or 12. Oddly enough, Old Navy is the most comprehensive that I have found. Almost every item I have clicked on comes in petites. Unfortunately their quality is less than I like in general. I have also found that sometimes petites clothes are not really sized to a petite. A coat I got from Macy's that was a petite didn't fit right. I finally realized that the buttons were not in the right place which made it catch on my back and fit the front awkwardly. I think they shortened the length and called it good.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have also seen a lot of Quince items being promoted by influencers but from what I can tell, they don't offer any petites.&nbsp;</p> <p>Too bad about Sundance, I hadn't heard they went out of business. I lusted after a lot of their items but they were pricey for me unless on sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/brands-that-donot-have-petite-sizing#post-2402526 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:16:39 +0000 Chris987 2402526@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Ophelia</b>, good input on Hobbs. The only Bloomindgales in New England is 50 minutes away from me, and is the only place I've ever seen Hobbs coats (but the store carries no petites at all) .They truly are gorgeous. &nbsp; The next time I'm in the market for a "wool dress coat" I would definitely consider them although I'd have to order online.. or visit your mall in Washington DC :-)&nbsp;</p> <p><b>MsMary</b> Thanks! Glad to hear the quality of BR Factory is good these days - I've found it inconsistent a year or two ago. </p> <p>Thanks <b>Carla</b>. Short inseams do NOT work for me ... I need regular sizes in pants. I have proportionally long legs for my height and do not like cropped styles. But I will definitely add those notes the list! </p> <p><b>Jaime</b> - fascinating that petite sizes are not cut right for you even though you are the right height for petite sizes. We are all so different .... </p> <p>Thanks <b>Angie </b>will add Artful home too. </p> <p><b>Charlene </b>great comments. I've added more "petite friendly" indicators to the list.&nbsp; </p>