Ladies who lift and work in an office environment!

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  • fbchick51
    fbchick51 Posts: 240 Member
    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
    ocrXfitter Posts: 123 Member
    I also go the sleeveless route, but since I built up my shoulders a lot my armpits get strangled sometimes.
  • giusa
    giusa Posts: 577 Member
    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
    Larissa_NY Posts: 495 Member
    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
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    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
    determined_14 Posts: 258 Member
    The title of this made me chuckle, as I totally pictured ladies pumping iron IN the office! :D
  • KDar1988
    KDar1988 Posts: 648 Member
    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
    Syneea Posts: 451 Member
    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
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    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. :s:'( And I never learned...which is a shame because I feel like it would help me so much!
  • sammyliftsandeats
    sammyliftsandeats Posts: 2,421 Member
    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
    Meganthedogmom Posts: 1,639 Member
    Ugh, I have the same issue, so I gave up on that style too. I almost exclusively wear sleeveless tops with cardigans now.
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    I just buy men's shirts...I need the longer sleeves and torso anyway...and they tend to be cheaper than women's...
  • ICameToGetDown
    ICameToGetDown Posts: 958 Member
    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.
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