My wingspan (fingertip-to-fingertip length) is an 1 longer than my height. That kind of physiology is great for swimming or boxing, but it's terrible for wearing full-sleeve tops because regular-cut apparel will end above my wrist bone. It's like wearing flood-style pants on my arms.Thumbhole garments are an answer to this fit and fashion problem since the arm fabric is designed to be longer in order to encircle the thumb and upper part of the wrist and hand in a sort of half hand-glove fit. With my monkey-length arms, I still can't use the thumbholes without stretching the fabric, but worn as a regular garment, the sleeve length and wrist cuff lay long and flat - like proportional people's - right below my wrist. I also love the tapered waist, the zipped pockets, the high collar and the darts/accents just above the bosom. I bought two jackets - one in black and one in purple. They have become my go-to casual outfit.Now, if only I can find other casual and formal wear with this kind of design length, I'll be all set.
Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]