I’m always trying to find shirt dresses or tunic length shirts that fit. At a local high street chain store called Seppälä today, I spotted these shirts on the Just Arrived rack, plus a long black and white striped skirt nearby. I decided to try the ensemble on and was hugely surprised by how much I loved it.
First the shirt: it has some stretch to it, being cotton elastane. The fit at the bust is so-so but decent.
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Then I added the skirt. It has a nearly knee length side cut which makes it easy to walk in. The skirt is a size L, but since I was in a hurry I could not be bothered to take my jeans off so I just pulled the skirt over the jeans. This makes me wonder if I could get away with a size M skirt. The stripes are narrower at the top, but with this length shirt, the tummy effect is well hidden and it balances the look.
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This ensemble is especially good for those like me with narrow hips because by adding width, the skirt makes me look more hourglassy than I really am. With the top being one color and the skirt drawing the attention to the straighter bottom half of my body, I see this as a flattering outfit.
Now I’m just wondering if the shirt is a good enough fit over the bust. It was also available in a lovely coral color which would be so lovely for spring. Hmmm… need to sleep on this!
Just remembered I’m attending an alumni / networking work event on Thusday night so decided, will get this outfit and wear it for the entire day.
Wow love it ! Off the rack shirt wow ! Love the idea of coral pics plz if u buy lol Greedy voyeur I’m a narrow hipped well getting their with weight loss hourglass never thought of stripes on lower half plus i thought it made u look taller which would be brill on me ! Thank for expanding my Horizons , makes such a difference seeing clothes on a Similar figure as your own compared to 5ft 7 & taller size 8 model , even bravissimo models are so tall and Angular, great post !
thanks Fiona! I did get the coral and the black shirts today + the skirt. Will wear the black & white outfit tomorrow and might do a spring outfit post with the coral shirt next week!