Sunday, July 19, 2015

Ladies, need opinions about this blouse...

Ladies, here is the $5 blouse I found...it's nubby fabric, and feels good on.  But I'd like to get some opinions as to whether it really looks OK.  Something is bothering me about it, and I can't "put my finger on" precisely what it is. 

The  blouse fits almost right in the chest, but seems too big at the abdomen and waist.   And from a side view, it fits just right (or more appropriately, "wrong") to accentuate every extra ounce of my weight, and makes me look lots heavier - if not outright pregnant.  For someone my age, being pregnant would be a challenge, even if they had the correct organs!




Below is the red-and-black animal print skirt I bought the blouse to accompany...and color-wise, it works fine.  But the blouse's fit is definitely an issue.   The problem just doesn't show up as much with previous pictures (while wearing my white skort.)  And before you ask, no, the blouse is not marked "maternity."  Nor was it on a "maternity" rack...nor are there any missing or cut-off tags!



See what I mean about the fit?

For some reason, these issues didn't show up in the mirror in the fitting room.  Nor was it a front-and-back mirror.  Fortunately, the camera tells no lies...LOL!  

Anyone willing to chip in an opinion?  I'd be grateful...  If the blouse isn't going to work, no harm no foul.   I'll  donate it back to charity, and maybe it will fit another lady better! 

Thanks in advance for any opinions...

Mandy

PS:  I guess I'd better continue my blouse search (in the other half of the mall), and keep looking on-line!
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  1. MarianJuly 19, 2015 at 12:13 PM

    Mandy -

    It fails because you do not have hips. The blouse emphasises the width of the upper body - something us TGs should avoid if possible.

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    1. Mandy ShermanJuly 19, 2015 at 7:02 PM

      Never thought of - or noticed that! But it makes sense! Thanks for the comment! Guess it will have to be donated back for re-sale... At least it only cost a five-spot!

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  2. Pat ScalesJuly 20, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    I do not think it looks bad. Black is a slimming color and it it the type of top that a woman or our age and size may wear.

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  3. Pat ScalesJuly 20, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    PS: For similar content look at www.unordinarystyle.com.

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    1. Mandy ShermanJuly 20, 2015 at 4:13 PM

      Thanks for the encouragement!

      I found something in one of the on-line stores that I buy from, and have ordered it. Only came to a little over $13 including shipping. So if it works, this one can be donated. If not, I'll keep this till I find something better, in case I need to wear the red and black skirt this summer.

      Once fall comes, I have turtlenecks to go with it...]

      Mandy

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