So we've approached sweater weather....it's been sweater weather for quit some time now, and if you're in the east coast you definitely felt sweater weather for some time now.
I felt that touching on the sweaters for short torsos were necessary because of my dilemma. About two years ago a guy I had dated bought me a turtleneck sweater, and when I say that this was the ugliest sweater, I am not exaggerating.
It was orange, boxy, and short...a short torso long legged nightmare. I had no idea why it looked so bad at the time.
I wore it a bunch of times to get used to it, but after a few wears I eventually threw it out. I asked myself why was this so bad on me? I studied, it and realized not all sweaters are made for everybody....literally. It added shortness to my waist and hid my curves, which we all know is not fitting for a short torso, especially a short torso with long legs.
These sweaters are not TURTLENECKS. The circular neck sweaters are longer as well. My favorite look is the black one on the top left...it may be a sweater dress which is also flattering. It has a higher cut but it has a circular neck and it is longer so it doesn't shorten the midsection, and we still have curves with this sweater!
I've always heard that v-neck sweaters were best for short torsos but this is not necessarily true. We have choices, however sweaters that have higher cuts that are short on the body, and turtle necks are not made well for our body type.
Also, BAGGY SWEATERS DO NOT HELP! The grey sweater on the lower right is perfect for accentuating the our frame without drowning us out.
The two sweaters on the top are also great examples, long v-neck sweaters are a given. However, I would only use the wide leg pants below for the sweaters above. Higher cut sweaters deserve skinny jeans, or slimmer work pants, or even leggings. This evans out the body. So no wide leg with a higher cut sweater. Especially with a sweater that is not as fitted.
If you are interested in some of the looks above, here are their sources....sorry i do not have the link. I wish I knew where the sweaters came from in the first photo, but I will see what I can do to find similar outfits.
Long Tall Sally – Shawl Wrap Sweater $69
Old Navy – The Sweetheart Perfect Khakis $29.94 ( tan or gray)
Eddie Bauer – Soft V-Neck Pullover Tall Sweater $49.95
Eddie Bauer Tall Velveteen Blazer - a slightly shorter length, great proportion for you. Pair over the white blouse. $99.95
Ann Taylor Tall Modern Cotton Trousers – lower-rise. $78
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!♥