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"I have 2 questions...I am a Christian and I only wear skirts that are below the knee for modesty. I've been looking everywhere but can't find a denim skirt that falls just below the knee (1-2"). They are all either at the knee, mini skirts, or long to the ankles. It's so frustrating! Have you come across any modest, not-too-long denim skirts? I'd love to get one before summer is over! My 2nd question...what size tops do you typically wear? I'm not just being nosy, you are curvy like me and I love that cardigan on you. I'm just not sure how it would look on me, I'm very busty. I love your style and often wonder if I can pull off the things you wear. Thanks so much for your help!"I know these questions are mostly about skirts, but I'll get the "What size top do you wear?" question first. I wear size small, medium and large. lol!
Depending on the style, cut, material and brand my size varies. I'm sure you've all read the shopping advice which says, when you go in the dressing room take the size you think you are and then grab a size smaller and larger. Unless you only shop one store/brand you probably won't find the same size fits you the same way, in every store you shop. So if you avoid certain clothes because you think "That could never fit me right", try it on in a few sizes first before righting it off all together. My only tip to the busty women out there and trying on/buying tops, is avoid ruffles, puffiness, added fabric, pleats, etc...at the bust line. It just makes us look bigger, in a "my chest may swallow my head" sort of way.
As for skirts, the beauty of being short (I'm 5'1") is many styles meant to be shorter, hit me at a fabulous length! The denim skirt I wore the other day, on the model went about 3 inches (or more) above her knee, but hit my short legs at the knee.
This denim skirt at Old Navy is on the longer "shorter" side and since it hits the model slightly below the knee, I know this one would be well below mine.
Newport-News sells a ton of skirts and dresses for great prices and at all different lengths.
This light weight, a-line, denim skirt at Gap looks ridiculously comfortable and perfect for summer! It's long and will more then cover any thing you wish to hide on your legs, while still staying cool.
I know this is not a denim skirt, but I added it, because it looks like so much fun and it's on the longer short side. You can find it at Macys
A few other websites I've found that sell modest denim skirts are:Christa-Taylor
Style J Denim Skirts
Honestly, though. If you are at all an online shopper, there are a ton of fabulous, fashionable, modest options out there for fairly reasonable prices. Often when I'm looking for something specific I shop online first, find where the item is at a store I shop at. As you all know, Nic is an amazing ebay shopper and has scored fabulous deals on name brand, nice items. I hope this helped!
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ReplyDeleteThanks to the both of you for such great advice!! Now if you could help me with my cooking..... ;)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Except, now I hate you, Missy because you can wear a small! Grrrr.....just kidding (sort of :P) I saw that denim skirt on Old Navy and wouldn't you know it, almost all of the sizes are sold out including mine. Old Navy is notorious for selling out of everything I love. I do, however have that white skirt (aren't you jealous of me now?). Can the both of you tell me what color combinations you like to wear, including accessories? Thanks a bunch, you girls are the greatest!
ReplyDeleteMe again...annoying I know. I am buying some things online from Old Navy, so obviously I can't try things on. Do their sizes run big or small? You said busty women should stay away from too much on top...does that mean all the trapeze, empire waist, floaty tops that are so in right now? I'm very curvy, very busty (DDD) picture Jennifer Hudson, but just a bit smaller. I love 3/4 sleeve cardigans with cute tops for summer. Can you steer me toward a particular style of top to look for, and definately what to avoid! Also, Missy what store do you wear a small at? I MUST GO THERE!!!!!! LOL...
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ReplyDeleteYou are right about Old Navy, sorry the sizes were all sold out. Keep looking I'm sure you'll find something.
I've found that Old Navy is VERY unpredictible with size and fit, a lot of my clothes from there come in a large expanse of sizes (size 4 to size 10). Just keep your return label in case the piece doesn't fit right.
In my experiance trapeze tops have not looked good on me (also a DDD), tend to make me look bigger on top and a since they don't come in at the waist, pregnant. I like empire styles some times, if they lay flat under the bust so to avoid pregnancy looking belly and as long as the top part fits well. Try some of the styles on and see what works!
I'm a polo girl, I like to wear blouse tops that are only slightly fitted but have some room for my bust and belly. I think 3/4 sleeves work great on us (busty women) as well as just sleeves in general. Tank tops, spaghetti straps...yeah, not so much.
I have worn smalls at Kohls and Target, some of the nicer brands they sell there, such as Kohls' Vera Wang and Targets Converse Star
Anonymous #1: You asked what color combination we both like to wear? I (Nic) prefer bright, clear colors. My husband prefers this combination as well. I love pastels, but these aren't always the best for my skin tone and hair color. My favorite combo is an orange/red/pink tone with aquamarine or turquoise colors. Love it!
ReplyDeleteAnonymous #2: I'm technically a 30E, although I can fit snugly in a 32DD...I just have a very narrow back, amd wear minimizers and tops that camoflouge my bust so that I don't appear large. Missi is larger, so I'll let her give you more advice, but I just have to chime in and say be careful about trapeze tops, empire waists, and voluminous tops...but do NOT avoid them. For instance, Jennifer Hudson wore a trapeze top with a cropped jacket and leggings for singing the anthem at the Super Bowl (google it for an image). She looked fabulous! Just try things on and find the right voluminous top. You may look great with a blousy top that is belted, or with a fitted jacket over it. I heard all my life that I couldn't wear certain styles due to my busty top (I used to be larger when I was younger...nursing helped me to drop some weight in my bust). No one should tell you what you can't wear...just try things on, and only buy it if you feel great in it. Of course you should opt for fitted over blousy, but feel free to experiment. While I don't think you should rule out certain styles before you try them on, once on, don't buy it just because it fits.
Thank you both soooo much! I must tell you that while I think Jennifer Hudson is gorgeous, I am not brave enough to try some of her styles...some of it just seems too clingy for me, even though it's probably the close fit I SHOULD be buying! It is very hard to find cute things when you have curves, because clothes are made for girls without them a lot of the time. So I guess I'll steer clear of those kinds of tops for the most part, but why do they have to be so darned cute on the hanger????
ReplyDeleteI totally died laughing at the chest swallowing head comment - that was hysterical!
ReplyDeleteI have to say I am GREEN with envy over all ya'lls larger bust sizes. One of my favorite parts of being pregnant is I actually have cleavage for a few months :p