https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 10:59:35 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size#post-1942139 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 20:55:19 +0000 Beth 1942139@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I find long sleeved tops often have very high, tight armholes, but the armholes on sleeveless tops nearly always gape wide open, just like Barbara said.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size#post-1942103 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 18:15:21 +0000 Barbara Diane 1942103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, both, and I have large arms. Armholes are too low on sleeveless tops and dresses and too tight on items with sleeves.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size#post-1942046 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 14:56:32 +0000 Anonymous 1942046@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am having a slightly different issue- on sleeveless tops and dresses I am finding armholes cut too generous and need to wear a tank in addition to bra. Adding a layer defeats the purpose when trying to stay cool in summer. Men designers????? Haha </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size#post-1942010 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:58:06 +0000 Windchime 1942010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My arms are slim, and I still not infrequently encounter long sleeves which feel uncomfortably tight. Who are they designing these for???</p> <p>On the other hand, I often find the actual armhole too large—and revealing—on sleeveless tops and dresses. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size#post-1942007 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 13:54:56 +0000 Anonymous 1942007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad I'm not the only one! And yes too big armholes are an issue too sometimes. Knit fabrics are sometimes less a problem, but I prefer woven blouses (sleeveless in summer, 3/4 or long in winter) for work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size#post-1941992 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:32:18 +0000 Kathie 1941992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely not you. I’m certainly not ever trying out for weight-lifting competitions, but I do lift a couple times each week. I love it, and have no plans to stop, even if it means that getting the right fit through arms/shoulders/bust is tricky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size#post-1941980 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 12:05:17 +0000 cindysmith 1941980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not you. It's the clothes. I hate shopping for shirts and tops, especially woven ones. My arms/shoulders always feel like they're going to split the seams no matter how much I size up, and then the body of the shirt just swallows my torso </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size#post-1941950 Fri, 27 Jul 2018 08:59:04 +0000 Jessikams 1941950@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No wonder you want a sleeveless robe! :)</p> <p>I have troubles too, especially with jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size#post-1941753 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 20:15:14 +0000 DonnaF 1941753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup; junior sizes especially. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size#post-1941681 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:46:26 +0000 Janet 1941681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've noticed this too -- especially in some of the brands that cater to younger customers like Free People. The cuts are voluminous but the sleeves are tight. It's definitely not just you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size#post-1941678 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 16:27:19 +0000 Anonymous 1941678@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a common fit problem - it's not you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size#post-1941640 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:30:31 +0000 WitchyD 1941640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure, but I run into this a lot. &nbsp;Either armholes are too tight on the XL, or on the 1X plus clothing they are huge and gaping. &nbsp;Sometimes even within the same top or brand. It's hard to find balance. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/armholes-vs-body-size#post-1941569 Thu, 26 Jul 2018 13:08:39 +0000 Anonymous 1941569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all,<br /> I'm not exactly Mrs. Beefcake, but I do work out, but I've been noticing this phenomenon of too tight armholes on voluminous tops. Normally a xs kinda works in the body, but the arms are so tight I need to size up to s or m, then have 8 + inches of extra volume. Grr. Is it just me? Are there brands that are more balanced? </p>