https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-poncho-for-short-gals Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:17:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-poncho-for-short-gals#post-1386860 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 19:17:53 +0000 Lisa 1386860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>bj1111-Thanks for the input and especially for the photos. &nbsp;So very helpful and you have some lovely ponchos!</p> <p>Angie-Thanks! &nbsp;I'll keep an eye out for an asymmetrical hem. &nbsp;And I adore ht blush sweater. &nbsp;It's soft and has a nice weight to it.</p> <p>Kellygirl-Of course, I will be happy to post what I find. &nbsp;Just have to take a trip to the mall. :)</p> <p>Bettycrocker-I agree, it can be easy to be swamped by a poncho. &nbsp;I'm planning to look for less bulky materials to help reduce the swallow me up factor.</p> <p>N-Marie-I remember that WIW and that poncho is a great color. &nbsp;I do think the shark bite hem really helps too. &nbsp;Thanks for posting a link to your WIW.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-poncho-for-short-gals#post-1386840 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 18:50:23 +0000 Angie 1386840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>YES. N-Marie. That's a brilliant poncho for petite you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-poncho-for-short-gals#post-1386817 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 17:38:45 +0000 Anonymous 1386817@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that one, N-Marie. Thanks for sharing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-poncho-for-short-gals#post-1386788 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 16:28:08 +0000 N-Marie 1386788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm 5'1 with a medium frame and fairly broad shoulders.&nbsp;The poncho I wear the most is actually quite short in the front hits around the belt line (more like a shark-bite hem)- most of the volume comes from the side, which I think helps.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-poncho-love">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....oncho-love</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-poncho-for-short-gals#post-1386752 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:37:33 +0000 Anonymous 1386752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was looking at ponchos online last night and didn't find anything that wouldn't swamp me - and I'm 5'2" with a medium frame. Imagine what it would be like to be a small-framed petite! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-poncho-for-short-gals#post-1386734 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 15:20:31 +0000 kellygirl 1386734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for asking this question, Lisa! Bj's visuals are incredibly helpful too--all in one place. I think I had a rather hazy understanding that an asymmetric hem is the key to making a longer poncho work but now I'm sure. Be sure to post your findings! I promise to do the same if I find one! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-poncho-for-short-gals#post-1386685 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:23:03 +0000 Angie 1386685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was HOPING that bj1111 would chime in. She wears ponchos with flats and is shorter than you are, Lisa. She is a great inspiration.&nbsp;</p> <p>The trick is the asymmetrical hem. You DON'T want it to be straight and long. The hem has to be broken up to prevent the "swamp". May I suggest sticking to neutrals and heading over to Zara first.&nbsp;</p> <p>(And nice blush sweater).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-poncho-for-short-gals#post-1386679 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 14:09:00 +0000 bj1111 1386679@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisa...i'm 5'2" (in the morning). &nbsp;i've worn several ponchos&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-long-jacket-and-br-cape-from-1995">to the knee</a>&nbsp;asymmetrically, to the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-plaid-x-2">mid-thigh</a>, to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-boris-20">sort of mid thigh</a>, and at the <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-wide-legs-capes">upper thigh</a>.</p> <p>depends on the cut, shape and drape of the poncho / cape thingy.</p> <p></p> <p>ps...i am crushing on the tibi one. &nbsp;i feel like i want to try it on even knowing that i will be SWAMPED with it.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/long-poncho-for-short-gals#post-1386661 Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:48:52 +0000 Lisa 1386661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi,<br />I just adore ponchos and have a few I sported often last season. &nbsp;Needless to say I was quite happy <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2014/10/30/the-big-poncho-trend/">to read about big ponchos for this season</a>. &nbsp;And since Angie mentioned I must get one, well I am only to happy to comply. :)</p> <p>Since I'm only 5'3" I'm curious, just how big should a short gal like myself go for a poncho. &nbsp;To the knees? &nbsp;The calves? &nbsp;</p> <p>Links are especially helpful! &nbsp;Especially any ponchos in softer tones as I've been shifting away from blacks to browns&nbsp;as a core color in my wardrobe.<br />And as a side note, I just picked up <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/vince-camuto-mock-neck-cable-textured-sweater-regular-petite/3783955?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=2375500&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=900&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-searchresults-_-1_4_B">this sweater/jumper from Nordstrom</a> and am in love with this blush color. &nbsp;in person it is much nicer than online.&nbsp; It also has a fun neckline.</p> <p>Thanks for your poncho suggestions!</p>