Ladies who lift and work in an office environment!

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sammyliftsandeats wrote: »

Been wavering on that option because I normally don't buy very expensive clothing.

Expensive isn't the point. Lasting quality is. I've had $15 shirts from JC Penny's tailored to fit (spent about $15 per shirt cause I took several in at once and got a discount). So for $30 a piece I had some great button down shirts I loved wearing that lasted me for a good three years. Of course, cost of tailoring is dependent on where you live, but if near a decently large city.. you can find some great deals if you drop off multiples.

ocrXfitter

I also go the sleeveless route, but since I built up my shoulders a lot my armpits get strangled sometimes.

giusa

Layering seems to work best for me...sleeveless tops with a light or heavy sweater depending on the temperature. And found few tailored suite jackets for a more professional look when needed.

Larissa_NY

Have you tried men's shirts? They don't fit like a dream, because boobs, but they at least won't cut off the circulation in your shoulders.

middlehaitch

Aww I have waivered about putting this in but...
If you can sew at all, putting a pair of shaping darts down the front of a shirt isn't too difficult, I even do it with dresses.
I am pretty small breasted, but have a good set of shoulders and a slightly disproportionately wide back. (good thing or I would never find a bra)

I just put the garment on inside out and pin or tack where needs taking in then machine sew, sometimes away from home I hand sew, and get the fit I need.

Cheers, h.

determined_14

The title of this made me chuckle, as I totally pictured ladies pumping iron IN the office!

KDar1988

Interesting topic. I put on 2 shirts from last summer that fit me fine and this year the shoulders are too tight. I wondered if it was from lifting weights. Hearing you all have similar issues, I guess the answer is yes!

Syneea

I have the same problem... tighter in the arms/shoulders than they used to be but Very loose in the waist... I can easily wear a small shirt confortable in the waist but have to wear mediums to accommodate my "mass" for some styles. My delts have grown and I still have some stubborn fat on my arms over the muscle growing there...size 11 arms but the rest of me is pretty small...target, h&m and gap have recently worked for me.

sammyliftsandeats

middlehaitch wrote: »

Aww I have waivered about putting this in but...
If you can sew at all, putting a pair of shaping darts down the front of a shirt isn't too difficult, I even do it with dresses.
I am pretty small breasted, but have a good set of shoulders and a slightly disproportionately wide back. (good thing or I would never find a bra)

I just put the garment on inside out and pin or tack where needs taking in then machine sew, sometimes away from home I hand sew, and get the fit I need.

Cheers, h.

I failed sewing when we had to take it in school. And I never learned...which is a shame because I feel like it would help me so much!

sammyliftsandeats

Appreciate all the input!

I went to Ross yesterday and tried on a size small in a button up shirt. I laughed because it was WAY too big all around and it just goes to show how effed up clothing sizes are!

I bought some new sleeveless tops...and I'm going to look into getting some pieces tailored.

Thanks everyone!

Meganthedogmom

Ugh, I have the same issue, so I gave up on that style too. I almost exclusively wear sleeveless tops with cardigans now.

tcunbeliever

I just buy men's shirts...I need the longer sleeves and torso anyway...and they tend to be cheaper than women's...

ICameToGetDown

Do you really need button down tailored shirts?
Just wear knits / sweaters and jazz it up with a necklace.
Forever 21 is not geared to professional office attire. Switch to Ann Taylor for work clothes for a mall type chain.