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Shirts do not suit me - is it possible?

30 replies

MistressOfCopperMountain · 18/06/2024 16:46

I have two boyfriend style shirts that are perfect in every way - crisp, petite oversized, stepped hem, just great. And yet I do not feel a touch sassy, even with sleeves pushed up and a dainty necklace. I love them but why do they not work? Anyone else with similar “problems”, may be another item?

OP posts:
BeBopBeBop · 19/06/2024 10:44

For me it's the collars. I did get somewhere once with a very soft linen open collar but anything with a formal or stiff collar looks ridiculous

xxSideshowAuntSallyxx · 19/06/2024 11:17

I loved shirts when I was younger. Had loads of Ben Sherman ones(they did really nice women's ones back then) as I've got older and curvier, aka fat, shirts are a nightmare.

It wouldn't be so bad if they were fitted (as I could go up a size to accommodate the boobs) but they're just shapeless and hang off my boobs and make me look pregnant.

MaidOfAle · 19/06/2024 12:15

Defiantlynot41 · 19/06/2024 10:31

@MaidOfAle like these. Shirts always seem to have too much material between the shoulder seam and collar on me to sit nicely under a jacket. These have a neater line.

Posh vests?

HolidayAtNight · 19/06/2024 12:16

Isometimeswonder · 18/06/2024 22:40

Sorry to hijack the thread but I have 1 shirt which is fantastic. It's the softest material so has no sharp creases or pointy collar.
If anyone knows of any like this... please tell! (Wish I'd bought more!!)

White Stuff usually have cotton jersey shirts which sound like this - would they work?

Isometimeswonder · 19/06/2024 12:21

HolidayAtNight · 19/06/2024 12:16

White Stuff usually have cotton jersey shirts which sound like this - would they work?

Thank you, will check them out 👍

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