I don't mind longer blouses with a knit top underneath. I leave them unbuttoned, that way they hide the butt. I don't like skin tight anything on anyone.

Bought two pr of capri's with matching tops, and thought I would love them. NOT! Short me, with long tops makes me look even dumpier than I already am.

Took them back.

Since I have no arse to speak of and all belly, I like them. They cover up my stomach, while not making such a eye sore of "looking like a lost my arse in a poker game." I just buy a size bigger than I am. If I buy my tops. Mostly I sew my own, then alternate them, and I don't have to make them so snug.

I like to watch qvc on tv, and they show a lot of "tunic" tops, but like Glenda, I just feel dumpy in tops that are too long, like a tunic top would be. I like tops that are not snug, but not baggy either, and hit me just at the top of the thigh. I also wear a t-shirt or tank top and overblouse jacket-style. These help smooth out the "trouble areas," if you know what I mean!! LOL!

Patti, why don't you check with a couple local cleaners to see what they charge to shorten a blouse. It might be within your budget. Some years ago I decided I was absolutely DONE with shortening my own pants, and it's been a blessing to get help with that!

I love the longer tops--they hide a lot of things I'd rather not have showing!!!

I'd rather have longer, then being afraid my tummy will show if I raise my arms!! No one needs to see that!

Teresa, we must be built a little alike! I don't want my tummy showing either so must buy or order tops at least 28 inches long and 30" is even better. :o)

I don't think the long blouses hide anything...they just accentuate...and from behind watching a big woman...they show their butt cheeks rolling up and down.

no no no...not for me.

They don't work for me either Patti...Being that I'm an hour glass with a heavy bottom half...I'd just look pregnant...
Tunics don't really work on NON STRAIGHT shapes.

I'm not sayin', but Muffin Tops are the thing around here. Is it still okay to say "fat" or is that outlawed now? Anyway, the fat girls wear pants about two sizes too small and have the.. well, you know.

I'm thinking sprinkles will be next! Yummmmm-EEEEEEEE! *wink*

Slimefrog, where's the momma's of these girls is what I always wonder...LOL

Too tight is tasteless and never was for me even when I could flaunt it.

However, I do like some length on my tops to hide figure flaws, but the material has a lot to do with what clings to the caboose so I'm cautious about that as well.

Im with you - the longer tunics, etc., are OK, except when they are shaped like a cereal box. I remember my Jr. Hi music teacher was called a tomato on 2 toothicks. She was very heavy on top and had the skinniest legs. Tops were longer then, and women didn't wear pants that much - especially to work, so it was even worse. I don't think it stopped her though because she taught some of the best-known singers of the day.

I wish they would put some style in these new tops - they have beautiful colors, but the prints are huge and remind me of my music teacher. They make you look like Sponge-Bob.

Terri, their mom is probably the lady beside them wearing the same funky unflattering tourniquet around her waist! Only difference is that she has the stretch marks hangin' over too.
At least 'round here it is.
You know, not making judgements but you want to grab them and say "Look at yourself!"

I like the longer tops too.My problem is not being able to find cute ones,other than plain old T-shirts,that are long enough!LOL I got a new catalog the other day with "large" women's sizes and every one that I though was cute was 27 or 28 inches long.That would cover my boobs maybe.LOL I don't like the fitted ones either,and I like fabrics that give but don't cling.I like my big belly covered and have to have a top that is at least 31 inches long to feel comfortable.The 32's are fine but I don't like the ones longer than that because when I sit down they are caught under my butt and pulled across my belly. Very uncomfortable.I probably should just start making my own again but it has been so long since I have sewn anything,I can imagine what it would look like.Besides,there's no place near me where I can buy fabric! Well,guess I'll just stick with my T-shirts!LOL

LOL Slimey..you are definately correct...LOL

I am a large woman and no matter what I wear, I still look like a large woman because that is what I am! I dislike the clingy fabrics that they use to make the clothing for the younger ones. Why in the world would a large woman want to wear something that clings to and emphasizes every roll and bump. Really?!? I spoke to the local manager of one of the chain stores which carries clothing for larger women (Addition Elle's) and she said that the buyers and fashion coordinators from head office come to the store two or three times a year and they are like sticks! What are they doing making the decisions about what clothing to buy and carry in their stores for larger women. Oooohh - this topic really irks me (can't you tell??).

And as for the young ones with the rolls hanging out of their jeans, well, don't get me started!

I am disgusted with all these shirts being made like a maternity top! What the heck is up with that??? Just cause I am fat doesn't mean I want to look like someone pregnant with their menapause baby!!!

I am 4'10 and DON'T like shirts coming down to my knees. But the petite shirts are just too tight around the gut.

I hate having to buy cloths!

Deb

I'm short-those long tops make me look even more so.

I think it really depends on how a person is built. I think the long tops look good on some women. I think I look better in a shorter fitted top (not so fitted that it is tight though).

I'm short and the very long tops don't do a thing for me but I do like the little tops that were referred to as "maternity tops." I feel as if they hide a lot of flaws and are very cute and fun looking.

This is why I like CJ Banks so much. A great selection in styles and sizes.
Leslie

I don't like the tunic length tops but I have to have my shirts and blouses at least 30-31 inches. I'm 5'6" and that's a perfect length for me. I have found a couple of large women catalogs that I order clothes from that I like. But I'm long waisted so I have trouble with buying pants. It's sad that large women are so restricted in buying clothes, but I guess we're all built differently and manufacturers mainly make clothes for the mainstream sizes.

Fortunately I have found stores that I like and since I'm not a "clothes horse" like I used to be when I was young and in corporate world.

Susan

I am 5'9" tall, but all legs. I am high waisted as it is, so these longer tops go down a mile from where my waist is. Seems to me that the tops are being made longer to compensate for the low-rise jeans that are being sold now. Maybe the reasoning was to hide the butt-crack that inevitably shows if you bend over wearing low-rise.

The entire large sized fashion (??) industry can be summed up in two words....BAH-Humbug!!!! They think that every large sized person is 12' tall with a scooped neck measurement of 24".....
I guess you noticed :^) that I have a hard time finding clothes and I have to wear dress clothes 6 days a week....Yikes!!

Suzeq, which catalogs do you like?

I like tops longer then my waist, but not tunic tops. I am short and it is a really unflattering look. I like tops that are about 5-6 inches below my waist with the sides slit a couple of inches. And not too tight, but not baggy either. I absolutely hate the 'maternity' top look. When is it going to change?

Don't get me going on the tops young women wear especially the plus size ones. If you got the figure, flaunt it but please don't exposure all those rolls of fat. I saw a young woman at Costco the other day, both DH and I thought we were going to lose lunch. She had on a spaghetti strap tank top. It was about 2 or 3 sizes too small. I don't think she realized how truly bad she looked. Her boobies were falling out of the front AND sides. She had rolls and rolls of fat hanging out all over the low cut jeans. The way she acted I think she thought she was sexy. She had no clue, I felt so sorry for her.
Clare

Socks I just sent you an email with the names.

Susan

So...how do you measure yourself to figure out the length of the shirt you should be wearing? From the shoulder to the hip? I like them long enough to cover my gut at least...LOL I have no waist to speak of. Do you measure from your arm pit to hip for your waist measurement?
God I sound stupid!!! LOL

Deb :o))

what i'm bothered about is the sheerness of some if the knit tee's...bought a top today, but sure checked to see if you could "read" thru it...

Deb, the measurement for the length of a shirt is usually taken down the back from the top of the back/bottom of the neck area to whatever length you want.

Thanks Barbara3!

Deb :o)

I like the longer tops but not with the banded or elasticized bottoms! I'm a pear-shaped woman and don't need anything hugging my bottom unless it's a really cute man! tee hee......

Over my adult life of forty plus years, I have been both fat and thin, and I always like longer tops. If a top doesn't cover my behind, I don't wear it in public, unless I am a size six or less, which isn't going to happen again in my lifetime!

So a top has to be at least thirty inches long for me to consider wearing it.

What gets me, is the plus size catalogs that show tops on thin models, and the tops seem to come half-way down their thighs, but are described as being only 28 inches long. I thought models were tall, but these women must me short for the shirts to fall like that. Twenty-eight inches is nowhere long enough to cover my behind!