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Need longer tees

Mochi

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Hi. Where can I buy longer tees with short or 3/4 sleeves? Ideally cotton or a blend. Not having luck at the Gap, BR so far. These will be workhorses for upcoming active trip involving a lot of walking. At night I'll be layering under jackets and hoping they work as nice-casual wear.

Thanks in advance.

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Latest reply was from SarahTheWhite

deb

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I but the Eddie Bauer talls. I agree most tees are too short. Their Favorite-T is my favorite. I get the long sleeves for winter.

http://www.eddiebauer.com/EB/W...../index.cat

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

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Might be a bit more casual than you are looking for, but: Duluth Trading Co's Longtail Tees http://women.duluthtrading.com.....hirts.aspx

Periwinkle

I know you said you had trouble at BR, but have you tried their elbow length tees? They are pretty long on me.

http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=950052092

April

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Second vote for Eddie Bauer. I just got some in Regular sizing (they also come in Petite and Tall) and they're of a generous length. And not clingy.

Gigi

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Have you tried Loft? I haven't been to their site to check on whether they have tees like you describe, but I have problems with all of their clothes being way too long. I just ordered a bunch of stuff and it all has to go back because the tops are so long.

Grr.

kkards

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have you tried target?(at least on line they have a number of styles that are hip length)
or gap on line? the tee's come in tall, and its 40% off everything this weekend

dustt

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Here'a a suggestion from a really long torso'd 5'10" 50 something - believe it or not - Old Navy tall's - they even fit my 6'1" long torso'd daughter -

Von

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I love Downeast Basics for their long tees and Camis. Great quality and no shrinkage. I've had a couple of their cotton Camis for years and they are still long.

carter

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Both J Jill and Garnet Hill tees are quite long.

http://www.jjill.com/jjillonli.....M&h=M

http://www.garnethill.com/perf.....ops/333965

Mochi

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Thank you for all the suggestions. Believe it or not, I am 5'3" and really short-torsoed, so I cannot fathom how these shirts come up short on me, except that I have a very large bust.

Anonymous

If all else fails, try men's tees in a size that fits you. You might also avoid the dryer and hang to dry. Weighting the bottoms as they dry will restore length and smooth out any wrinkles. I use the men's trouser wooden hangers that clamp and clamp to the bottom of the shirt, sometimes hanging even more weight on the hook. It may take 2 clamp hangers for the whole bottom of the shirt.

Angie

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Try these:

http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....=941493002

http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....=941494012

JAileen

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I also bought tees at Eddie Bauer. They are quite long.

Diana

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My gap Favorite Tee is super long. It covers pretty much my entire butt. If you wanted even more length you could get a Tall. I think this is it although I don't know if they've changed anything since last year. It drives me nuts that gap doesn't give measurements for anything online.

http://m.gap.com/product.html?.....dn=gc17076

ATLynn

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Like Kkards, I recommend Target.
http://www.target.com/p/c9-by-.....956#prodSl

I wear these for workouts, sized up so they don't cling to my belly. I'm 5'5", wear a L in most tops, and the XL in these covers my hips, my low belly hang, and half of my bottom. I really like how they are cut to flare out a bit from high waist to hip to give some structured shape - harder to find in a knit. I've worn with jeans and a knit blazer for running errands. If you wear grey, the black heather is a nice shade for a dressy casual look.

The self colored embroidered logo is much less noticeable in person - I had never even noticed it until I found the link for you. I had to go check to see that these were the same shirts.

Neelie

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Joe Fresh has a line of T's in their workout/yoga line that are very long, with cap/short sleeves and a fairly high neck. I have them in every colour for layering. (Don't put them in the dryer, they are not high quality but last about a year with care...only about $10 each). I am 5'8" with a super long torso and find short T's very annoying!

Gigi

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I saw your other post about the Rack and the tees being too sheer. So I will withdraw my suggestion of Loft, as everything made there is of thin and sheer material.

Mochi

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I am thinking it's a prevailing situation, and it's frustrating. I feel like brandishing my cane and grumbling about kids getting off my lawn...but I think I remember t-shirts made with a much better quality of knit. It's all flimsy now.....the workout wear at the Gap was slightly better, but not that much. I haven't gotten around to all the places recommended here, so I am not giving up yet....

I did get two tees at the Gap. I think they're just solid enough that they might do, at least with a skin-toned bra. Not my black ones for sure (I own more black bras for some reason!). I'm not even that excited about them, or sure I will keep.

I think I will probably return the cargo pants from the other post too. Not a particularly successful day. Typical for me. Sigh.

Day Vies

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All of my tees are from Old Navy -- their tees run really long on me. They also wear well. I usually give them away before I wear them out (unless I use them as lounge/sleepwear). In full disclosure I have a very short torso so ON cuts may not work for you. However, given what you have already tried have you considered looking at tall cuts? I know GAP and BR offer those cuts but not necessarily in the store.

Missey

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I just bought some tees at Target that were labelled as tunic length layering tees. They are perfect. The ones I bought were tank tops...I'll only wear them under other items and they layer nicely!

Mochi

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Thanks, Missey (ETA and Kkards and ATLynn). I had totally forgotten about Target. I don't go there much, but actually their quality is pretty good in general with their clothing and their knitwear. I should check them out again!

SarahTheWhite

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I found some beautiful ones at Marshalls - Cymthia Rowley. They are cotten blend but feel like linen. The sleeves are just above the elbow. I do have to wear a cami underneath because they are split up the back. The drape is really nice and they are fluid and long.

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