https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:34:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525228 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:44:10 +0000 Angie 1525228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Typically, it's not ideal, but the whiskering on your knit tops is VERY slight Maneera, so not to worry at all.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525215 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:35:58 +0000 Anonymous 1525215@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As we've discussed before - I'm with you on the hating drawing attention to the bust &nbsp;- especially in tighter knits. &nbsp;My workout tops are all super fluid. I don't want anything body con on top. Tights, yes, but not t's. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525213 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 19:34:43 +0000 Anonymous 1525213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As Elizabeth P said. &nbsp;I'm not really seeing in on the workout top, it just looks like it's pulling a bit because you have your arms up. With the blue t - the wrinkling is sort of off to the side and below your chest - again with arms up, hard to tell what's going on. I think if you are noticing it and even questioning it, you have your answer. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525164 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:38:54 +0000 E 1525164@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wouldn't notice it on you; you don't look like you're about to 'bust out' or anything.</p> <p>We look very different in an outfit when we're standing still in front of a mirror or for the camera than we do when we're out in the world, moving and gesturing and interacting with people. You know? I think photos exaggerate any type of whiskering, personally; when I lived near my family I'd ask whether it looked like it did in the photos (which often show a lot of whiskering in the rise area for me when I'm wearing trousers or skinnies), and they always said no.</p> <p>Also, how interesting that you prefer knits in heat &amp; humidity! I used to live in a hot &amp; fairly humid climate, and I found lightweight woven fabrics so much more comfortable! I mean breezy blouses in voile fabrics, or unlined woven dresses, not a traditional button-down shirt. Have you tried anything like that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525163 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:38:35 +0000 Elizabeth P 1525163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't like it, and I do notice it.&nbsp; On me, and on others.&nbsp; There ya go.<br />I'm constantly pulling at tees that do this, and it's become a purge criteria.&nbsp; But not all tees do it, by any means. It's a combination of fit and fabric... sizing up doesn't usually solve it, it's more that that particular tee is not a good one.&nbsp; I've had it happen on shirts that are too big, and not on ones that are fairly body con.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525155 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:32:23 +0000 Maneera 1525155@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>lol! True that! But I'm keen to know if it's the fabric to blame, or am I wearing a wrong size. Like how whiskering on pants says something about the fit not being right....KWIM? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525154 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:30:18 +0000 Word Lily 1525154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Right, being able to fix it isn't a solution, but somehow it does make me feel slightly better about it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525150 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:27:09 +0000 Maneera 1525150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not very sure Word Lily. I'll remember to notice next time if the shirt ever sits flat, or always looks like there is slight 'pulling'. I know I can make it go away by readjusting the fabric....but I'm assuming this will happen when I have no access to the mirror and can't see how the front of my shirt is behaving! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525136 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:17:49 +0000 Word Lily 1525136@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've wondered the same thing. It happens sometimes for me, being not particularly well endowed. Is it a constant state for the shirts in question, or if you readjust the fabric can you make it go away? (The last time I noticed it in the mirror there was plenty of fabric, it was just farther to the back, oddly, and reorienting the side seams eliminating the pulling). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525133 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:14:30 +0000 Anonymous 1525133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks fine to me Maneera. I wouldn't worry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525131 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:10:44 +0000 Maneera 1525131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lol Diana. I think that's possible! I saw your photo again - the whiskering looks like part of a pattern in the top in your case coz the pleats on the top start right below it. It looks like a drape in fabric! </p> <p>In my case, the plain tees have no pattern so I feel it stands out. I have noticed this doesn't happen in patterns at all! Another reason to love pattern more, I think!? </p> <p>Maybe it's b'coz my arms are raised but my arms do move in all directions in real life! I don't have my arms by my side all the time. </p> <p>I just wanted to know if other people notice it and think I am wearing a shirt that's a size too small. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525127 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:04:59 +0000 Maneera 1525127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's feeling odd to me ON me, Una. But then - it's so very hot and humid here, I can't imagine suffering in woven fabrics. I do love the ease of a tshirt.... I stopped wearing tshirts completely a couple of years back but started wearing them again this year. And then I noticed this whiskering. It bothered me a little ( I don't ever want to draw attention to my bustline) so I thought I should reconfirm with you all. </p> <p>Thanks for your opinion! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525126 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 18:02:46 +0000 Diana 1525126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it looks fine and barely noticeable!&nbsp; (Also possibly exaggerated by your arms being up?)&nbsp; </p> <p>It's funny because I think mine is much more pronounced in the photo I posted, but you say you don't notice it much.&nbsp; So I have a feeling this is mostly in our heads, LOL. ;)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525123 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:59:35 +0000 catgirl 1525123@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is very slight!&nbsp; It is a deal-breaker for me&nbsp;ON me, but I don't notice or mind it on others at that level.&nbsp; When it's really pulling, it is obvious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525115 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:53:15 +0000 Maneera 1525115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Lisa. I have put up pictures now and I'm hoping I'll get some clearer answers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525112 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:51:18 +0000 Maneera 1525112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm. So it's not uncommon. I don't see the whiskering much for you Diana. </p> <p>Ok, I'm gonna attach two pictures then. I have cropped up the image to emphasize what's happening at the chest area (I hate it, but you can't get real advice till u put the worst of you out there) </p> <p>Does it look odd? Would you notice it and think 'She should get a bigger size shirt!' </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525106 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:45:22 +0000 Anonymous 1525106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have to admit it's a deal-breaker for me. &nbsp;It makes the top look too tight, something I don't want. &nbsp;It's the equivalent (if I'm understanding what you mean) of gaping between buttons on a shirt. &nbsp;For working out, would you wear a loose fit tank over a sports bra? &nbsp;You can avoid any issues of fit through the shoulders and neck this way, and pretty much all of the workout wear I see &nbsp;out there now is styled this way. &nbsp;Perhaps though I'm not understanding what you're describing correctly...... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525093 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 17:36:28 +0000 E 1525093@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like Diana, I get this sometimes too despite not being large chested, because I'm wide set. It doesn't bother me &amp; no one on the forum has ever mentioned it in my WIW posts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525053 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:53:18 +0000 Diana 1525053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This happens to me occasionally with particular tops, even though I don't have particularly large boobs, but they are wide-set so I have a lot of empty space between them.&nbsp; In general, I think thicker, stiffer knit fabrics like ponte do it more - a thin jersey will usually collapse down.&nbsp; I was assured that it looked fine with the top in this photo, so I think you're good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525048 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:48:57 +0000 catgirl 1525048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it's okay, and like the lines caused by bras, sometimes inevitable.&nbsp; That said, I really dislike it on myself because it makes me feel even bustier - one of the reasons I'm such a big fan of fluid fit.&nbsp; Fortunately having really broad shoulders means I have to size up anyway.&nbsp; A minimizer bra also made a big difference for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-is-it-ok-for-knit-tops-to-have-slight-whiskering#post-1525032 Wed, 22 Jul 2015 16:22:00 +0000 Maneera 1525032@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Angie</p> <p>As someone with a large bust, I notice that sometimes there is slight whiskering in knit tops right between the breasts. Sometimes a bra design can exaggerate it, but often even a minute change in bust-size due to hormonal fluctuations can cause this. This doesn't happen with woven fabrics with a bit of stretch, only regular t-shirts and cotton knits. </p> <p>I have tried sizing up, but then the shoulders don't fit at all. The size I wear right now is already very lose for the rest of my body. I try to choose deep V necks, these do fit better. </p> <p>Is there anything I can do for round necks? I need tshirts for workout and often wonder if the slight whiskering looks bad. I tend to keeping pulling and tugging my tshirt because I'm conscious. Is slight whiskering OK? </p>