Posted 2014-04-08 3:08 PM Subject: Question for the taller ladies...
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What brand of button down shirts do you wear? I haven't competed much the last few years, and sold most of my western shirts. So now I am on the hunt for some more. None of the women's style's seem too fit right. I either have to get them 2 sizes too large so that they are long enough, or if they are form fitting then they end up being short.... I use to get cheap mens dress shirts that way at least they were somewhat fitting and long enough, but I would like to have a few patterns. Help!
Posted 2014-04-08 3:15 PM Subject: RE: Question for the taller ladies...
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Posts: 1182 Location: Do I hear Banjos?
Have you tried the shirts from Duluth trading Co.? http://women.duluthtrading.com/store/womens/womens-shirts-womens-tops/button-shirts/button-down-shirts2.aspx
Posted 2014-04-08 3:17 PM Subject: RE: Question for the taller ladies...
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I'm 6' tall so I know where you're coming from.
Wrangler (20x I think) has some ladies western shirts that have the longer sleeves and longer bodies so they stay tucked in better, I belive they call it Performance Fit. I *think* Cruel Girl has some called Arena Fit.
Whenever I've seen the Wrangler shirts they have a sticker on the left side of the chest that says Performance Length Sleeves. Only women's shirts I can wear.
Posted 2014-04-08 3:24 PM Subject: RE: Question for the taller ladies...
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Forgot to mention there are some men's Wrangler shirts that have the taylored style. I have 3 of these shirts and they fit exactly like a fitted women's shirt but with longer sleeves and longer bodies.
Posted 2014-04-08 3:30 PM Subject: RE: Question for the taller ladies...
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roanrider - 2014-04-08 3:17 PM
I'm 6' tall so I know where you're coming from.
Wrangler (20x I think) has some ladies western shirts that have the longer sleeves and longer bodies so they stay tucked in better, I belive they call it Performance Fit. I *think* Cruel Girl has some called Arena Fit.
Whenever I've seen the Wrangler shirts they have a sticker on the left side of the chest that says Performance Length Sleeves. Only women's shirts I can wear.
Yup yup ... I feel your pain.
Look for performance fit and arena fit ... they'll come with longer arms and longer "tails"
Posted 2014-04-08 3:32 PM Subject: RE: Question for the taller ladies...
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lindseylou2290 - 2014-04-08 3:30 PM
roanrider - 2014-04-08 3:17 PM I'm 6' tall so I know where you're coming from.
Wrangler (20x I think) has some ladies western shirts that have the longer sleeves and longer bodies so they stay tucked in better, I belive they call it Performance Fit. I *think* Cruel Girl has some called Arena Fit.
Whenever I've seen the Wrangler shirts they have a sticker on the left side of the chest that says Performance Length Sleeves. Only women's shirts I can wear.
Yup yup ... I feel your pain. Look for performance fit and arena fit ... they'll come with longer arms and longer "tails" Good Luck!
Perfect. Thank you ladies! And I'll check out Duluth as well.
Posted 2014-04-08 3:52 PM Subject: RE: Question for the taller ladies...
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Posts: 1229 Location: Royal J Performance Horses, AZ
agree with the above^ I've gotten some from those companies and i liked them. I am guilty of buying mens shirts some times though ESP if I plan on wearing a white one cause you ALMOST cant tell the difference. but I had the best luck for finding pretty designed ones through wrangler 20x
Posted 2014-04-08 3:53 PM Subject: RE: Question for the taller ladies...
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Posts: 1182 Location: Do I hear Banjos?
I'm not long waisted...but I do have the monkey arms. So the free-swinging gussets on the duluth shirts are really nice to have. No pull across the shoulders or too short sleeves.
Posted 2014-04-08 4:16 PM Subject: RE: Question for the taller ladies...
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Posts: 443 Location: Southern IL somewhere between KY and MO
Wrangler performance fit are the bomb I bought 5 of them out in vegas at the VS outlet they are rayon so don't throw them in the dryer and you have to wash by hand and I only paid $5.99 a piece. At the Western store here they are 40-50 bucks.
Posted 2014-04-08 6:45 PM Subject: RE: Question for the taller ladies...
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Posts: 2717 Location: Not in Texas where I should be!
the performance fit helped me in the arms - but not only am I 6'2" I also am busty! talk about problems finding shirts. I usually have to buy them so they're baggy just to be able to button them up!
Posted 2014-04-08 7:13 PM Subject: RE: Question for the taller ladies...
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Posts: 762 Location: NC
Was wondering same thing. I had a shirt that was a 2x and because im tall was too short.Drives me insane. Im 5'11 and eh have a chest so its very hard! Glad for all the suggestions as well!
Posted 2014-04-08 8:02 PM Subject: RE: Question for the taller ladies...
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Glad I saw this post! I have a crazy long torso and arms so all mine come untucked the second I get on my horse and my sleeves never reach my wrists when I'm riding. I'll have to try those performance and arena fit shirts!
Posted 2014-04-08 8:49 PM Subject: RE: Question for the taller ladies...
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Posts: 685 Location: Arkansas
Same here!! I have the Monkey arms.... I have had the arena fit type shirts and they still seemed to be too short. I have just adapted to having shorter sleeves and even pull them up when I ride. I dont want them to get it the way anyways!! But I still have issues with shirts coming untucked and it drives me insane!! Even with a larger size!
Posted 2014-04-09 10:54 AM Subject: RE: Question for the taller ladies...
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I'm glad we can all band together!! LOL - I seriously used to buy men's shirts and have my mom help me tailor and put darts in them so they'd be long enough in the arms and torso when I rode!
Maybe some of the bigger name companies (instead of just one or two) can help us out?? (wishful, I know!)
Question for the taller ladies...
