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Where can I find longer woman's length fitted v-neck jumpers and vest tops?

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barmybunting · 26/12/2013 23:26

Happy Boxing Day everyone!

I ventured out to the sales briefly today to try and hunt out a few things, but despite looking it shops I wouldn't normally touch, I can't find what I'm after.

Does anyone have any tried and tested shops to buy longer length woman's fitted v-next jumpers? Similarly, longer vest tops? I'm not fussed about price, I just want to get a few that will last so would be happy to pay a decent amount for them.

I'm 5"7 and a size 12, but my torso is fairly long in proportion to my legs. I seem to always end up pulling down jumpers because they are too short, hence my hunt.

I've tried m&s, debenhams, laura ashley, monsoon, etc - all of my regular haunts.

Does anyone have any suggestions please? Any colours/patterns welcome!
Thanks!

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barmybunting · 26/12/2013 23:28

I should have said, sorry. I am looking for jumpers that sit at about hip length or slightly shorter, to wear with jeans and trousers. Not long dress type jumpers. Thanks!

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Dipsey00 · 26/12/2013 23:31

Try gap, I have just bought some tops from there and they cover my bum so should be good for you, I am 5.4.

BlastOff · 26/12/2013 23:34

When I was pregnant I found that the plain white and black h&m maternity tops were really long, and have continued to buy them as basics, as I really hate tops which are too short. They aren't ruched and don't look like maternity clothes, but just have to size down.

FionasFatFairy · 26/12/2013 23:34

I am not a size 12, but am also long in the body (5'7" but 31" leg) I bought a couple of nice v-neck jumpers in Matalan in November, a colleague was wearing one from Zara.

fairlytiredtonight · 26/12/2013 23:49

Try GAP here If you buy in the Tall size they finish low hip and the regular size probably mid hip. I speak from experience as same height as you and also have long torso. Incredibly hard to get long tops sometimes so I feel your pain!!

youaremychocolatecake · 26/12/2013 23:51

I find the h&m vests pretty long (I have big boobs so need longer tops too) also have you tried any of the 'tall' ranges? I know next do one x

Rattitude · 26/12/2013 23:56

Can't help with jumpers but Dunnes sell super long vests (mid thigh on me). The quality is great too.

vest/women/dunnesstores/fcp-product/8152865 Here is a link.

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barmybunting · 27/12/2013 00:00

I have never tried any tall ranges because the height is always taller than my height and I seem to end up in petite skirts/jeans half the time as my legs are short... I had never thought of trying the tall ranges for tops. What a simple idea that has just never entered my head! Thank you everyone, that is a brilliant idea!

Similarly, I don't often look in gap and h&m but remember they used to have longer tops when I shopped their a few years ago. Thank you, a few old haunts to be found. I need to hunt out Dunnes as well. Thanks!

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whereisshe · 27/12/2013 00:03

Gap tall range as others have said. I've also found that some uniqlo jumpers are long (not all), and some from banana republic as well (trial and error!)...

guccigirly · 27/12/2013 00:11

Sainsbury's and Tesco's do long length t shirts and vest tops. Not sure on jumpers.

dizhin79 · 27/12/2013 00:24

For vests try joules/rampant sporting, I'm 5'10 with a long torso too

BikeRunSki · 27/12/2013 00:28

I am similar height and proportions to you OP. Land's End is my friend - plenty of plain tops and jumpers through the frumpy stuff. Good lengths, but size down!

BlondieTinsellyMinx · 27/12/2013 00:43

I was going to say H & M for long vests too Smile

New look often do long knitwear and White Stuff/Crew Clothing also have some nice longer line tops.

IfYoureHappyAndYouKnowIt · 27/12/2013 01:15

I bought a Zara v neck cashmere jumper this season. Long and I have lived in it. I am 5 9 and a 10/12.

tomatoplantproject · 27/12/2013 08:30

I have along length v neck jumper from pure collection (online). 5'10" here with a long torso too. Best vest I have had is from jack wills.

jctall79 · 27/12/2013 08:37

Long Tall Sally or Dorothy Perkins Tall range

Rattitude · 27/12/2013 20:51

I had cocked up my Dunnes link.

vest/women/dunnesstores/fcp-product/8152865 Link again.

Rattitude · 27/12/2013 20:52

vest/women/dunnesstores/fcp-product/8152865

DingbatsFur · 27/12/2013 21:10

H&M are cheap and great for long torsoed folk

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barmybunting · 02/01/2014 11:42

Thanks everyone, a hunt through all of your suggestions has let me find exactly what I was after! Thank you!

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Lambzig · 02/01/2014 12:08

Me+em do lovely longer stroppy vest tops in the most lovely long lasting jersey. (Caveat, I am obsessed with Me+Em)

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