Comments on: 10 stylish coats and jackets for women with big arms

By: Jasmine

Jasmine — Wed, 18 May 2016 08:17:00 +0000

nice

By: sue

sue — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:34:55 +0000

In reply to teresa. i agree with you. The latest fashions out there are being cut smaller and smaller. I always thought it had something to do with the Asian or Indonesian versions of sizing. Those folks tend to be slight and willowy, where we Americans are much heavier and stockier. I have Chaus and Jones New York clothing (coats and jackets) that are 20 yrs old and still fit in a size 2X. Today I just tried on a 4X in a London Fog and it was slightly tight in the waist and the arms. What gives? It doesnt matter how much you spend either.

By: teresa

teresa — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 14:53:00 +0000

i too have bit upper arms. i am also big everywhere else but its funny that my old coats still fit my arms and i can still get them on yet i cant get the new ones on

By: Rosie

Rosie — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 06:29:54 +0000

For me, the wide sleeves make me look wide all over due to a large bust. I think this is also due to the fact that these garments tend to be cut widely in the bodice. I really like your suggestion about getting them tailored, as well as the belt suggestion. You are right - if they had added a belt to the picture above it would have made a huge difference!

By: Raya

Raya — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:52:45 +0000

I agree, wide arms on jacket, sometimes wide legs on pants only make you look bigger. I just wish there was clothes for normal women out there…I have the hardest time….if they are plus size the armholes are huge, i’m bigger but I’m not so big that I need huge arm holes…

By: TBF

TBF — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 05:46:01 +0000

budget babe.. it really depends on your personal preference.. i think buying a bigger size and tailoring it to be the better option, but some people do not like th idea of buying a bigger size…

The larger sleeves can work out great, especially if you define your waist with a belt (i wish they would have put a belt on the model in the picture above..)

By: budget babe

budget babe — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 04:53:56 +0000

i find sleeves like those only make big arms look even bigger, unless it’s say, a silk kimono blouse that’s light and airy and drapes nicely. i like your suggestion about buying a bigger size and tailoring the torso to fit.