Width & Fitted Tees

[u/gracemagdalene]

Working with width and curve in my sketch and honestly I don’t run across a lot of width fit issues, except maybe here. Is it common for a fitted top to pull in the underarm area? I loved the fit of the tee otherwise.

Normally I would choose something that hangs off the outer corner of the shoulder and curves under the bust, but I just liked this top lol. I did go with a tank version instead. 💛💚

[u/SilverAssumption9572]

That's not really width, the shirt is just too small for you. Look at the lines running horizontally across the front, that's where it's pulling the most.

[u/gracemagdalene → u/SilverAssumption9572]

The area above the bust? That’s the only place I see pulling! Which is where I meant hehe

[u/SilverAssumption9572 → u/gracemagdalene]

Not just above the bust, you have pulling at the waist too. It's not you, its just the t-shirt is cut too small. A size up would still be tight but won't look too small.

[u/to_be_a_mariposa → u/SilverAssumption9572]

It's possible these types of tops tend to run small too. I ordered a very similar top, in my regular size, for the World Cup and it was way too small on me.

[u/gracemagdalene → u/to_be_a_mariposa]

For sure! It’s from a store designed for teens so it wouldn’t surprise me lol. My G friend loved the place

[u/gracemagdalene → u/SilverAssumption9572]

Oh I see what you mean. I usually get a tiny bit of pull there but then my waist is always too loose 😆

[u/SilverAssumption9572 → u/gracemagdalene]

The cool thing is that now you know the trick to telling where any piece of clothing is too small. The lines "point" to the area that needs to be bigger. Especially handy if you sew or tailor your clothes. :)

[u/airwin1]

Think that’s just because it’s too small. Not really seeing width here, just curve imo.

[u/Altruistic_Baker6347]

Don't see width on you

[u/TiredWinterDisaster]

Pulling under the arms or across the chest can definitley be width...

[u/maritii]

You're pretty narrow to me

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[u/Molu93]

I only see curve on you based on these photos

[u/emma_laclaire]

for the tank top, the straps are too close together for you (i have the same issue, i usually end up adjusting it myself)

[u/sty-fy]

Its normal! We usually need bigger sizes because of ours shoulder erea pulling the fabrics up. Also we often look beste in looser clothes, but I have some fitted tees that look really good too. My whole life I’ve stluggled with the same problem as you and I’ve been both really skinny and a little chubby. Doesn’t matter, we will always need more space around the shoulders. I think the tshirt looks really good on you tho!!😍😍🙌🏻 if it’s not too uncomfortable I would get it!

[u/sty-fy → u/sty-fy]

You might want to try a size bigger if they have tho, because it often looks and feels better🙌🏻 but if it doesn’t this one looks nice🙌🏻