TL;DR Quick Takeaways for the Time-Pressed Grown Woman: Go up one size from your usual pants and buy one inch longer than you think you want. Stretch fabric (even just 2-5%) makes a meaningful difference in fit, comfort, and how long the shorts stay looking good. The mid-length sweet spot is a 4″-7″ inseam […]
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[…] tank tops and what I’ve learned in my search. If you’re like, tl:dr Alison, just give me the list, here’s the quick version: Best For White Tank Size Range Best overall (and best size range) Universal Standard Daisy Ribbed Tank 00-40 Best layering tank Soma Seamfree Turnaround Tank XS-XXL Best polished white tank for […]
A reader recently reached out asking about finding suiting in size 18/20. She has an event coming up where she would like to wear a black suit but hasn’t found one that she likes that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. Her email (personal details removed): “Hi Alison! I love your site. Thank […]
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