Sleeve length on these?

Stagiaire Fash

I’m asking the elf to leave one of these under the tree.

I notice that the Talbots petite sizes are an inch shorter. I like that, am thinking of requesting PS, which matches up to my other measurements, but need to know if the sleeves will fit. Weirdly, the description says 3/4 sleeves, but the pictures show full length.

Same question for the Boden sweaters; will petite sizing get me a shorter sweater overall, and would the sleeves be long enough? .

These are the colors I’m asking for

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us.....-k0491-dgr in trekking green, paisley charm.

https://www.bodenusa.com/en-us.....-k0692-pnk cherry blossom

black with red roses. https://www.talbots.com/audrey.....xZfDB8WXww

calico paisley https://www.talbots.com/audrey.....dation=stl

Boden

Margot Cashmere Sweater

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1 year ago

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April

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Hmm. I never buy petites for the top half because I like a luxurious sleeve-length and my shoulders do not fit petites, but these are interesting questions.

My limited experience with petite sizing is that much of what is called "petite" only deals with lengths (inseams, sleeves, torso) but that higher-end brands change the proportions on all parts of a garment.

ETA: I HATE when brands describe a sleeve-length incorrectly. Or when the only photos show a model with sleeves scrunched.

1 year ago

Angie

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Do not order the petite in the Boden. Order the regular. These are not long pullovers. I have two of the puff shoulder - orange and pink - and they blouson to a shorter length beautifully because of the welt! See pics.

For the Talbots Ikat sweater, the petite would be okay to order. The sleeves aren't long anyway. The petite worked on my 5ft 10 client in an XL. The length will be great with skirts. I do think the regular will be a better fit on you though. You are quite tall. We ended up with the L Regular for my 5ft 10 client too. Better fit. And better with jeans.

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Cashmere Puff Shoulder Sweater

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Boden

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1 year ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Angie, I didn’t realize either of them had a welt! Do you think I’ll like them or will I feel like the farmer’s daughter (reminder: this is shorthand for stumpy, artless, lacking flair/embellishment, not for pastoral loveliness).

April, thanks for commiserating and good point about shoulders. I used to have those…. Will I get them again? Who knows. Second time the dude ever yelled at me, in over 20 years, it was for giving up on…. pull-ups. He is not the boss of me, but I have gotten back to work on the pull-ups.

1 year ago

Angie

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I'm not sure, Stag! It's hard to tell. Personally, I LOVE them! I like puffy sleeves. They suit my narrow shoulders and persona. The colours are delicious to me too. It's a win-win. I feel chic and fab in mine. I like a good dose of pretty in my outfits so it makes sense. Plus cashmere works well in wet and cold Seattle for 5 months of the year.

Will cashmere work well in the US state you are heading to? Or would you do better with merino, or cotton? Something else to consider.

1 year ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Thanks for thinking this through with me. Puff sleeves are the attraction to me, and I also suspect that, in contrast to my summer strategy, I might want pattern near my face.

Here are the climate stats for where I’m going. Weekdays I’ll be in the public records office at the clerk of courts 8-4:30. It is windowless and the climate control is not extreme. Most people dash in, look up what they need, and are out in half an hour without taking their coats off, (but there are a few real estate agents and genealogists who stay all day and take off outwear). I’ll make some trips to Special Collections at the university library too. People don’t dash around in their jackets, but the temps/humidity need to stay constant there too, for the sake of the documents. I expect I’ll be slightly dressier than the norm, but what else is new?

Is the 5’10” client about as big around as me? I’m nearly 2” shorter than that

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1 year ago

Angie

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My 5ft 10 client who tried on the petite Talbots jumper - not the Boden - wears a US 12. So a larger size than you.

Those temperatures look similar to Seattle, although our wet cold feels much colder!

1 year ago

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