<p>From LVKris,
I know, I get their e-mails. Not the same. 
I should have said I miss the old Coldwater Creek.</p>
<p>The problem with coldwater creek was their sizing wasn’t uniform and their quality really went downhill. I thought the same thing happened to Ann Taylor a couple of years ago. I think I just have normal arms but I’ve bought a few shirts recently that were tight around. Between the super low v’s, the tight sleeves and the spandex tight shirts I don’t know what to wear anymore.</p>
<p>^^ Yes, that was a real problem with CC. You could read any review and people would voice the same complaint about different sizing. </p>
<p>Also in cardigans and little “sweater jackets”. Why are the upper arms so small? Don’t they know that you have to put the sweater on over something else and no one wants to deal with that friction?</p>
<p>Sometimes I go up 2 or 3 sizes when buying a jacket just to have shoulder room. I guess that’s the opposite of finding necklines too wide. </p>
<p>I’m built like Olive Oyl so the tight sleeves are a gift but the length of the sleeves and especially the length of the body of most jackets make my lanky frame look like a scarecrow. 
I’m looking forward to the day when digital body scans translate to custom patterns for affordable custom-made clothes. </p>
<p>Does anyone else find that most cotton tees and polo shirts are made way too short and become even shorter after a few visits to the dryer?</p>
<p>BB, my Ts never see the inside of a dryer. They are hung outside to dry.</p>
<p>@BunsenBurner I have a long torso and the too short thing drives me crazy. I usually end up buying a size larger to get extra length. Then of course, the neck is too big, too low or my bra straps show. Since the weather has cooled off I have been wearing longer camis under under everything to compensate for the short length, too big necks, low v necks, etc.</p>
<p>Like @bookworm, f I find a shirt that fits great I never put it in the dryer.</p>
<p>I do have a bit of the batwing thing going, but I find that Icebreaker tops–which are soft merino knit, some with a bit of spandex–have comfortable sleeves, nice collarbone-covering necklines, last well, wash well, and look good. </p>
<p>I know I meantioned on the other thread the long sleeved t’s I like. </p>
<p>Splendid (they are thin cotton) and Michael Stars (thicker) </p>
<p>Regardless of the shirt I normally wear a tank underneath. I like these (and yes I have them in every color.)</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.onlyhearts.com/organic-cotton-tank/”>http://www.onlyhearts.com/organic-cotton-tank/</a> </p>
<p>I wash all my t’s. tanks, on the hand wash cycle and air dry. </p>
<p>I have a very long torso also (sitting I look like a six ft person but standing I am only 5’1") Both the spendid and michael stars tee’s are nice and long and I never have to buy a bigger size - just small. </p>
<p>I feel so validated.</p>
<p>Too short, tight sleeves, see-through, low neck and let’s not forget that they all accentuate the muffin top like it’s our best feature. Hate shopping.</p>
<p>I also hate shopping. Sometimes things will fit fine, but I look stupid in the style (old lady trying to be too young). Other times, the waist hits in a way that makes my stomach look fat (I never had any stomach at all until menopause, so even a little pooch in an outfit makes me mad). Yet other times, I look dumpy. Did I mention that I also hate getting older?</p>
<p>I think if you get tops at more conservative outlets like Lands End or LL Bean you won’t have neck problems. I agree completely though that many things are made with sleeves for people with anorexia. I’m not fat, I can do several sets of 15 real pushups, and swing around a 20 pound kettle ball, and all I want is a sweater for a size six without matchbox arms. That does’t see unreasonable. I think part of the reason scarves are so popular is that necks are cut too low and turtle necks aren’t in fashion. (Though I often wear them anyway.)</p>
<p>Haha EPTR. And yes, the tops are too short, the v necks too low and material too see through. In other words, they are made for young, very thin women trying to be sexy. </p>
<p>I am no longer young, or so the mail from AARP keeps telling me. I am not heavy but not very thin and know that I do not have to show cleavage to be sexy! H finds me plenty sexy!</p>
<p>I mentioned up thread that I am long waisted but not excessively. I like the fabric weight and neck and shoulders of of Lands End and LL Bean tops but 90% of the time they are too short and look boxy on me. </p>
<p>This week I’ve seen Coldwater Creek apparel advertised in the Ocean State Job Lot flyer. I think the apocolypse is finally upon us. </p>
<p>But, if you live in the Northeast maybe you can find some leftovers.</p>