https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:59:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest/page/2#post-1228807 Mon, 21 Apr 2014 18:27:32 +0000 rachylou 1228807@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, ok. Right! Lol. Does it happen when you wear a t-shirt bra?</p> <p>Also, I think Diana is right about a wide-set. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest/page/2#post-1228193 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 22:25:30 +0000 sarah 1228193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana, you look great in that suit and top, and that doesn't seem to me to be too much bust buckling.</p> <p>Rachy, it's when you get pulling across the bust in a way that results in horizontal wrinkles right across the chest. I really should post some pics, but honestly, things have been CRAZY. sorry : (</p> <p>Suz, that's funny - I don't think about whiskering at all! And you're right, I have no hips. Everything is up top for me... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest/page/2#post-1228147 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:02:03 +0000 Diana 1228147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I mentioned this issue in my post here, Sarah. (At least I think it's the same issue.). And my bust is not large; in my case I think it's because my breasts are wide set so there's a big gap between them and stiffer knits don't settle nicely into the gap, resulting in an empty space that puckers. </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-suited-and-unsuited" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....d-unsuited</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest/page/2#post-1228135 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 20:45:53 +0000 Suz 1228135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay....now I'm really curious. I noticed this today on tiny busted me with my running gear. Hunh!! I had never really paid attention before.&nbsp;</p> <p>Maybe that is the issue. The small busted don't think about it. Just like the slim hipped don't necessarily get hung up on whiskering on pants, whereas those of us with hips and /or thighs of girth can become a bit picky on that score?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest/page/2#post-1228063 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 17:52:39 +0000 rachylou 1228063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not sure I understand what bust buckling is...?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest/page/2#post-1227886 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 12:55:26 +0000 Suz 1227886@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah, I'd love visuals. Fit issues fascinate me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I sometimes get some pulling (yes, even me!!) with some of my button up shirts -- they seem to "stick" to my bras, almost. It's not that the shirt is too snug, it's that the fabric grabs the bra and hangs on, making it look whiskered, almost like jeans with whiskering.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1227878 Sun, 20 Apr 2014 12:43:54 +0000 sarah 1227878@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to get back to this thread to late - work has been insane. But, in case anyone is still reading this, I get this problem MAINLY when I wear my best bras, that are a bit "perkier" and even with some very high-end, non form-fitting&nbsp;nice tops, like my Eileen Fisher tanks. In those, I sized up, so that the arm holes are a bit looser than I'd wish, to try to get rid of this problem, but I still have the pulling. I'll try to post a pic when life settles down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223874 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:05:47 +0000 Jules 1223874@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is definitely better with a better/best bra, but rarely is it&nbsp;a 100% fix... if I see an inkling of the issue while shopping&nbsp;I would rather just move on to&nbsp;another tee. But yes, wearing my best bra does make some existing poor purchases more wearable.<br />I don't wear my tees very&nbsp;tight, in fact a tight, stretchy tee&nbsp;might not have this issue when a larger-all-over garment does. Or so I seem to remember, tight stretchy tees are definitely a thing of the past for me It does seem to be some combo of fit and fabrication that causes this.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223863 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:56:19 +0000 Angie 1223863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about your bras? Are you wearing the best bra?&nbsp;</p> <p>Truly. I don't seem to have this problem with my clients. Everyone wears roomier tees - large bust or not. Perhaps you're referring to shrunken tees?&nbsp;&nbsp;I would love to&nbsp;see photos of what you're talking about - just to make sure we are talking about the same thing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223855 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 17:45:51 +0000 Jules 1223855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Even if I am layering, my eye is drawn to those lines under my jacket/blazer.<br />Sizing up does not always help....shoulders might be too big, and sometimes the problem is not solved anyway.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223796 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:36:59 +0000 Aziraphale 1223796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh! OK. Now I see what you mean, Angie.&nbsp;Yes, I wear them under cardigans and jackets. (In case you don't see this, I'm going to start a quick Ask Angie thread with a pic).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223736 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:59:47 +0000 Elizabeth P 1223736@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The tee's I'm talking about are ones that I would wear alone.&nbsp; Weekend/evening errands, soccer games, walks with friends, etc.&nbsp; And if they are new, sometimes to work, as we get fairly casual in the summer.&nbsp; I rarely wear a jacket in the summer, at least not during the day.&nbsp; If they are purchased as layering pieces, I don't care. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223732 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:52:26 +0000 Angie 1223732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You would never layer a jacket over those tops, Elisabeth? That's what I mean by under layer. I should have been clearer by saying layering piece instead of making tees sound like undies.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223730 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:44:19 +0000 Aziraphale 1223730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Argh. YES. I know exactly what you mean. I'm a 32D, so not even that big -- but lines across the boobs is a common occurrence with fitted, stretchy&nbsp;tops on me. I will tolerate a <i>little</i> pulling on very dark tops that fit well everywhere else, because it's less noticeable with dark colours. It also seems to be worse with certain fabrics.&nbsp;</p> <p>If s non-stretchy tee does this, I don't buy it.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> <p>Angie, I have quite a few tops that aren't exactly tee shirts, but they are simple tops made of jersey fabric that are very flattering. I would never wear these tops as an under layer.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223721 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:27:22 +0000 Angie 1223721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, ladies. We <i>are</i> talking about t-shirts so I don't think that we should have high expectations. Remember that tees are actually nothing more than an undergarment (or pjs).&nbsp;</p> <p>Sarah, sizing up has got to help a little, especially after they shrink. No?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223706 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:15:26 +0000 MuseumGal 1223706@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bravissimo has some Ts you can buy by bra size - they are seamed.&nbsp; I haven't tried these, as I'm afraid the largest size would be just too small, but I have been mightily tempted.&nbsp; There is an American company that also does shirts by bust size, but I don't remember their name and I'm also not sure if it's just woven/button ups.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bravissimo.com/pepperberry/products/tops/" rel="nofollow">http://www.bravissimo.com/pepp.....ucts/tops/</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223612 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 11:52:35 +0000 Aquamarine 1223612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this problem too...DDD here. I have learned to live with it as long as the tee doesn't cling anywhere else. Stretch helps a bit, and I have been known to manually stretch out the front of the tee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223598 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 11:37:27 +0000 Elizabeth P 1223598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also often have this problem, and HATE it!&nbsp; I did recently notice that a shirt did it more in one bra than the other... the annoying thing about this was that it was the old, I should really throw you away bra that was preferable.&nbsp; Not the new super comfy soft yay I finally found something that fits well bra.&nbsp; Hmm.&nbsp; ;(.&nbsp; </p> <p>But I have found that it's brand depandant - it's certainly not consistent.&nbsp; So if it happens, I walk away and keep looking.&nbsp; And then stock up when I find success.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223579 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:48:31 +0000 April 1223579@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hate this. &nbsp;It shouldn't be true that when a tee fits perfectly everywhere else, it pulls across the front. &nbsp;Sometimes this happens when the bust area isn't even tight -- the fabric just sits in those annoying lines. &nbsp;</p> <p>Una, will you say more about which Alternative Apparel tees you've had success with? &nbsp;They seem to have a zillion styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223576 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 10:42:05 +0000 lyn67 1223576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As Kelly girl said, i just dk what "bust buckling" is? What if I have it too, and so doing a fashion&nbsp;faux pas without knowing about::-((<br /> So, could you pls educate me:-).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223438 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 02:22:25 +0000 sarah 1223438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for these suggestions, ladies. I'll definitely be checking into them! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1223434 Tue, 15 Apr 2014 02:13:34 +0000 carter 1223434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I get this much less with rayon or viscose tees with 5% or so of spandex. Tahari and Anne Klein make some that work really well for me. I can usually find them at TJ Maxx. As much as I love cotton everything, they just don't give enough when you have a large chest. Sorry to be late to this thread...playing catch up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1222583 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 23:28:42 +0000 Day Vies 1222583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Janet's assessment it the small back significant chest thing. I don't get this with most of my tees (surprisingly). I think I have only experienced this with stiffer tees that don't stretch in all directions. With my tees that stretch in all directions this rarely happens. I wish I could offer you more such as what brands and types of tees I have but I haven't worn my tees in quite some time (pregnant - they don't fit). The only example that readily comes to mind are my Old Navy&nbsp; "perfect" tanks and tees because they stretch in all directions and the material is very soft. I wear a size medium in these tanks and tees. In woven tops I am a size 16/18&nbsp; - XL petite -- so just know that if you choose Old Navy you will need to size down. </p> <p>BTW like others have suggested I generally wear v-necks and scoop necks.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1222570 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 23:05:23 +0000 Caro in Oz 1222570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you mean tees you own or are you trying to buy some? If you have some that you own I'd&nbsp;wash them &amp; while they are wet put your arms inside the tee, at the side seams at bust level, &amp; gently widen your arms&nbsp;to&nbsp;stretch. This works really well on linen tees </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1222438 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 19:07:07 +0000 sarah 1222438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the therapy, ladies. I guess when a shirt is essentially a tube, it's hard to avoid this issue. But it's nice to know I'm not alone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1222421 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 18:47:28 +0000 kellygirl 1222421@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>idk what you guys are talking about (almost A.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1222409 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 18:41:56 +0000 catgirl 1222409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this issue all the time, and when the bust fits the shoulders or neckline are too big. And I'm an IT! The Alternative Apparel shirts are slouchy and work really well for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1222384 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 18:26:26 +0000 MsMaven 1222384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, this post and resulting information explains a lot. &nbsp;(32G.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1222260 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 16:53:00 +0000 Jules 1222260@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad I'm not the only one! I wouldn't even call myself busty, at 38 D I feel proportionate to my 5'6/155 lbs.<br /> The best possible bra can help matters, but generally no, I can't live with this. My eye is always drawn to that area in the mirror and I end up not wearing that tee.<br /> I do find tees that work, but it's more work! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-others-tees-that-pull-across-the-chest#post-1222247 Sun, 13 Apr 2014 16:40:55 +0000 Amy 1222247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This issue is why I rarely wear t-shirts anymore. Loose, flowing blouses or structured button downs look better on me.&nbsp; </p>