Comments on: Are you long-waisted? http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/ Free advice from a fashion pro Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:56:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Yvonne http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-24314 Yvonne Fri, 23 May 2008 03:14:56 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-24314 Ok, I just checked your previous entry on Short-waisted. I believe I am short waisted--I have barely any space from my lowest rib to my hip bones. Hence the uncomfortable wide belt issue. I do seem to have a problem with getting one piece bathing suits to be long enough though--does that mean I have a long rise? Thanks for all your help. I have been revamping my closet since my sister told me to check out YLF. Really helpful. Oh-one more question. When I look in the mirror, it seems my waistline of my pants tilts (higher on one side). Got any ideas why that would be? Ok, I just checked your previous entry on Short-waisted. I believe I am short waisted–I have barely any space from my lowest rib to my hip bones. Hence the uncomfortable wide belt issue. I do seem to have a problem with getting one piece bathing suits to be long enough though–does that mean I have a long rise? Thanks for all your help. I have been revamping my closet since my sister told me to check out YLF. Really helpful. Oh-one more question. When I look in the mirror, it seems my waistline of my pants tilts (higher on one side). Got any ideas why that would be?

]]> By: Yvonne http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-24313 Yvonne Fri, 23 May 2008 03:03:43 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-24313 Great information-- I will pass this on to my daughters who are both long waisted. I happen to be short waisted and find wide belts especially uncomfortable. Would love to hear what suggestions do you have for short-waisted ladies. Great information– I will pass this on to my daughters who are both long waisted. I happen to be short waisted and find wide belts especially uncomfortable. Would love to hear what suggestions do you have for short-waisted ladies.

]]> By: joelle http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-24167 joelle Sun, 18 May 2008 03:20:23 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-24167 I have always thought of myself as long waisted because when I buy leotards for dance class they are often short for me. Now after reading this post I think I may have a long torso but can't decide from looking in the mirror whether I'm long or short waisted. Here are my measurements: Base of neck to natural waist = 15" Natural waist to crotch point = 14" Natural waist to floor = 44" Overall height = 5'-10" (70") Am I short or long waisted? I have always thought of myself as long waisted because when I buy leotards for dance class they are often short for me. Now after reading this post I think I may have a long torso but can’t decide from looking in the mirror whether I’m long or short waisted. Here are my measurements:
Base of neck to natural waist = 15″
Natural waist to crotch point = 14″
Natural waist to floor = 44″
Overall height = 5′-10″ (70″)
Am I short or long waisted?

]]> By: shiny http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23705 shiny Fri, 16 May 2008 03:06:15 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23705 I'm actually almost perfectly proportioned vertically. I.e., from shoulder to natural waist is the same exact measurement as natural waist to sit bones, and the same as sit bones to knee, and same as knee to floor. Think about it... this translates into short legs!! And if I wear low-rise jeans, I *look* long torso'd with short legs. So I don't think I'm *technically* long torso - but some of these strategies do work for me too. Actually, anything that accentuates my natural waist is the ticket for me. I’m actually almost perfectly proportioned vertically. I.e., from shoulder to natural waist is the same exact measurement as natural waist to sit bones, and the same as sit bones to knee, and same as knee to floor. Think about it… this translates into short legs!! And if I wear low-rise jeans, I *look* long torso’d with short legs.

So I don’t think I’m *technically* long torso - but some of these strategies do work for me too. Actually, anything that accentuates my natural waist is the ticket for me.

]]> By: Tanya http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23628 Tanya Thu, 15 May 2008 19:32:17 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23628 Ana, Angie has already adressed short torsos on the past: http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/07/25/are-you-short-waisted/ Ana, Angie has already adressed short torsos on the past:
http://www.youlookfab.com/2007.....t-waisted/

]]> By: Ana Ortiz http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23621 Ana Ortiz Thu, 15 May 2008 19:06:32 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23621 I am the opposite way. Angie can u have advise for short torso? I am the opposite way. Angie can u have advise for short torso?

]]> By: anka http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23616 anka Thu, 15 May 2008 18:18:53 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23616 I love a white belt with a colourful top and white pants. It does break up a long torso. Just think how great it will look with a new white watch! I love a white belt with a colourful top and white pants. It does break up a long torso. Just think how great it will look with a new white watch!

]]> By: NancyF http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23609 NancyF Thu, 15 May 2008 17:05:03 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23609 I am very longwaisted but also have a small waist in relation to shoulders, bust, and hips. (I'm an hourglass, sort of--just not terribly curvy.) I feel that empire silhouettes as in the DVF dress obscure my best feature. Fit-and-flare is my most flattering silhouette, but I've pretty much given up on everything in the stores--they all look like empire waists on me! I am very longwaisted but also have a small waist in relation to shoulders, bust, and hips. (I’m an hourglass, sort of–just not terribly curvy.) I feel that empire silhouettes as in the DVF dress obscure my best feature. Fit-and-flare is my most flattering silhouette, but I’ve pretty much given up on everything in the stores–they all look like empire waists on me!

]]> By: Angie http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23606 Angie Thu, 15 May 2008 16:34:28 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23606 There is no such thing as "a dumb question", Marianna! Offering an average measurement is not the answer because it’s ALL relative. Also, it's best not to measure over the bust line because that distorts the measurement if you're busty. At the risk of sounding unscientific, you need to eye-ball it. Most people get a good sense of whether they have long or short bodies compared to the length of their legs. It’s quite easy to spot (without heels). If you can't decide, you’re often "average" length in the legs and torso. Refresh your memory with my entry on the short waist. http://www.youlookfab.com/2007/07/25/are-you-short-waisted/ I'm eager to see your new blouse, Ana! And going petite on clamdiggers, Tanya might be a good strategy. There is no such thing as “a dumb question”, Marianna! Offering an average measurement is not the answer because it’s ALL relative. Also, it’s best not to measure over the bust line because that distorts the measurement if you’re busty. At the risk of sounding unscientific, you need to eye-ball it. Most people get a good sense of whether they have long or short bodies compared to the length of their legs. It’s quite easy to spot (without heels). If you can’t decide, you’re often “average” length in the legs and torso. Refresh your memory with my entry on the short waist.

http://www.youlookfab.com/2007.....t-waisted/

I’m eager to see your new blouse, Ana! And going petite on clamdiggers, Tanya might be a good strategy.

]]> By: Marianna http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23599 Marianna Thu, 15 May 2008 15:46:28 +0000 http://www.youlookfab.com/2008/05/15/are-you-long-waisted/#comment-23599 I really hope this isn't a dumb question. I took my measurement from the middle of the shoulder over the breast to my natural waist. It measured at 18 inches. Did I measure right and what is average? I doubt I'm long waisted, although my MIL (mother in law) told me I was. If I can find an Empire waist line that sits under the breast it does give me a longer line, but for the most part I think it makes my torso look stumpy and it increases the size of my breasts. I really perfer having belts sit at or on my hip, as I feel it enlongates the distance from my breasts making them less of a focal point. I really hope this isn’t a dumb question. I took my measurement from the middle of the shoulder over the breast to my natural waist. It measured at 18 inches. Did I measure right and what is average? I doubt I’m long waisted, although my MIL (mother in law) told me I was. If I can find an Empire waist line that sits under the breast it does give me a longer line, but for the most part I think it makes my torso look stumpy and it increases the size of my breasts. I really perfer having belts sit at or on my hip, as I feel it enlongates the distance from my breasts making them less of a focal point.

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