Tall Personal Shopping: Tall Shirts for Wide Shoulders and Small Chest

Tall Personal Shopping Request

"I'm 5'10 and small-busted but with broad shoulders. I am generally happy buying my work pants online at Ann Taylor and The Gap, which both carry small talls. My problem is the long-sleeve blouse styles available -- AT and ATLoft don't offer Tall blouses, and The Gap's are limited to button-ups and other unflattering-to-me styles. I would like a feminine, long-sleeve alternative to button-up shirts, such as light sweaters, wrap blouses, etc. I'd really love to find something that would fit both my shoulders and my bust, but I'm willing to tailor down the body if the size that fits my shoulders is too large in the torso. (For perspective, I recently bought a suit with a 6T jacket and 2T pants, then had the jacket taken in.)" - Courtney

Courtney,

You've really given me a challenge to mull over. Women's long sleeve shirts in "tall sizes" are rare and you're correct in that most of them are button-up styles. I've found a few choices for you, but you may have to compromise on some of the sleeve lengths. Long sleeve tall shirts are so rare, and the last few months I have been doing my research as I'm actually contemplating designing some women's tall shirts. I would love every one's feed back on this, as it would be a huge undertaking. What do you think, do we need more "tall" shirts? If so, what styles would you love?

Any way, back to your question. V-neck shirts will be universally flattering on anyone. They can help your broad shoulders appear narrower. As you probably already know, any details around the breast area can help disguise small breasts.

eShakti custom made wrap top - customized with your measurements. You can even have the sleeves made in any length you desire including long sleeves. 2 colors

Long Tall Sally Knitted Wrap 2 colors

Banana Republic Blake Wrap Blouse 3 colors

Banana Republic Leopard Tie-Neck Blouse 2 colors

Tall Couture - Long Sleeve Blouse

I hope this helps. If anyone else has come across some tall shirts that would work for Courtney, please leave a comment below.

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Tall Wrap Blouse

I absolutely love wrap style shirts! When they come in tall sizes, I snag up just about every one I can find. Why? Because wrap shirts are so flattering. After having given birth to 4 children, I have a bit of tummy flab. The wrap style helps define my waist and give me more of an hourglass figure. Banana Republic has just debuted the Blake Tall Wrap Blouse. It's made from a rayon/polyester blend. Love the 3/4 length sleeves. Choose from blue, white or black. You may want to purchase all colors as these slimming tall shirts never go out of style.
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Tall Wrap Shirts

I love wrap shirts as they are one of the most figure flattering styles. The wrap style draws your eye in creating waist definition. It also hides tummy buldges. Wrap shirts are hard to find let alone tall wrap shirts. So, ladies, get them while you can in every color. This will become one of your favorite wardrobe staples to be worn with jeans, trousers and skirts.

Banana Republic's Short-Sleeve Tall Wrap Shirt (love this one)

Gap's Tall Wrap Shirt in lilac or white (currently on sale)

Gap's Printed Tall Wrap Shirt