tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post346809507087024596..comments2024-03-12T01:20:45.509-06:00Comments on Anna Allen Clothing Blog: wardrobe basics :: boy's wearAnna McClurghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02924367696371374833noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-63283058759886833022010-12-09T08:56:48.472-07:002010-12-09T08:56:48.472-07:00i'm tall and kind of "lanky" - i LOV...i'm tall and kind of "lanky" - i LOVE wearing boy's/men's trousers. i can wear a 30/32, so it's really easy to find pants that fit ok, right off the rack. i love the subtle pinstripe fabrics that are available and the deep pockets. they always seem to be better made than girls pants in the same price rangeLizzyQuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00729379908339549060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-67429399474298193232010-10-11T14:34:59.364-06:002010-10-11T14:34:59.364-06:00Can't help sorry. I've never seen girls...Can't help sorry. I've never seen girls' shirt in flannel so far, over here in France... I guess I could order abroad or buy a guy shirt and have it woman fitted. Not too hard to transform since I'm a size L & I'm 5ft10... but we have found i may have a thryoid pb so I may be back to my M size (+ re-gain self-esteem !) next year & buy one of your lovely summer pieces :)Valeriehttp://ourrainbowland.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-91909059687123857622010-10-10T16:51:00.372-06:002010-10-10T16:51:00.372-06:00I love wearing boys' plaid shirts, but I find ...I love wearing boys' plaid shirts, but I find that in winter they just look too, well, *boyish* on me. Oversized with rolled-up sleeves I can pull off in the summer, though.jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00188808082592337851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-61961058511487200962010-10-09T08:37:32.021-06:002010-10-09T08:37:32.021-06:00Have you seen the new TOAST men's collection? ...Have you seen the new TOAST men's collection? :)Elizabeth Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393723524843618642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-9965585870798208122010-10-08T14:00:04.130-06:002010-10-08T14:00:04.130-06:00i do this ALL the time! problem with boys shirts ...i do this ALL the time! problem with boys shirts though is that the sleeves tend to be too short. i just roll up the sleeves though and problem solved. :)<br /><br />a little on the pricey side but i really dig steven alan's bf shirt as well - it looks like a shirt you would've stolen from the bf but fits so much dang better in the shoulders....ilana kohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07578351648589517706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-14364745183942819122010-10-08T13:39:23.835-06:002010-10-08T13:39:23.835-06:00So far this fall, flannel shirts have definitely b...So far this fall, flannel shirts have definitely been a staple for me. They're perfect for the weather here.<br />I've tried them from the boys department, but have trouble even finding adult clothing that is long enough in the arms, and am thinking of putting together some arm warmers.<br />My favorites have all come from thrift stores, mainly the men's rack.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09210358342250018901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-2358173177859655432010-10-08T10:07:27.348-06:002010-10-08T10:07:27.348-06:00Interesting thought... I'd worry about the bus...Interesting thought... I'd worry about the bust being awkwardly snug. I do wear little girls' clothing sometimes, and often just need to nip in the waist a little to make it more flattering. I, too, have been on the hunt for plaid and plaid flannel this year!! So far I have been settling for $12.99 shirts from the junior's section of Marshall's. =(<br />P.S. Just found your blogs; looks like we have a lot in common! I have been reenacting since I was a little kid.Adventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.adventuresindressmaking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-19496608513646806172010-10-07T12:34:54.862-06:002010-10-07T12:34:54.862-06:00I L-O-V-E flannel shirts!!! :D Men flannel shirt, ...I L-O-V-E flannel shirts!!! :D Men flannel shirt, please?!COFFEE & MORPHINEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806782943534150977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-667399918735860002010-10-07T10:34:34.420-06:002010-10-07T10:34:34.420-06:00I have a good friend who always buys her shirts fr...I have a good friend who always buys her shirts from the boys section. Land's End has some great shirts too.Rebekahhttp://booksarebetterthanboys.tumblr.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-45776596601237277522010-10-07T04:25:56.192-06:002010-10-07T04:25:56.192-06:00I've been actually stalking the boys/mens sect...I've been actually stalking the boys/mens sections lately at thrift stores. I'm secretly trying to find the perfect shirt in a men's size, so I can recut it and make something more suited (fit-wise) for me. ;)<br />♥ Casey | <a href="http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com" rel="nofollow">blog</a>Caseyhttp://blog.caseybrowndesigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-29262364593938358612010-10-07T00:33:06.427-06:002010-10-07T00:33:06.427-06:00I've been wearing a boy's blazer as my shr...I've been wearing a boy's blazer as my shrunken city blazer for the past two years and I adore it.Kellyhttp://oddessa.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-45915841555439519842010-10-06T20:26:16.141-06:002010-10-06T20:26:16.141-06:00I'm a big fan of crewcut's boys shirts. I...I'm a big fan of crewcut's boys shirts. I usually get size 12 but I'm only 5'3" and the sleeves are a tad short on me, so size 14 would fit a taller person better.crescatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-38946618002861620342010-10-06T16:20:02.340-06:002010-10-06T16:20:02.340-06:00I'm about 5'8 and 130 and I wear boy's...I'm about 5'8 and 130 and I wear boy's large flannel shirts from LL Bean. I found one at a thrift store maybe 5 years ago and have since bought a couple new ones for myself. The sleeves are a little short for me but I just roll them up once and it looks fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-71108285258292557362010-10-06T16:03:33.267-06:002010-10-06T16:03:33.267-06:00Believe it or not, K-mart (sears) has amazing flan...Believe it or not, K-mart (sears) has amazing flannel shirts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-26806713661462022132010-10-06T13:58:57.706-06:002010-10-06T13:58:57.706-06:00Vans sells some great ones made especially for wom...Vans sells some great ones made especially for women, but they're not too feminine. I love 'em.Mrs. Pottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07278469649040011788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-52388089422367071532010-10-06T11:12:18.893-06:002010-10-06T11:12:18.893-06:00Once in awhile I wear my husband's flannel shi...Once in awhile I wear my husband's flannel shirts at home...but he knows once he give it to me I won't hand it back to him. I don't fit his clothing that much he is much much bigger than me.~3iNnA~https://www.blogger.com/profile/10014011013338558244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-557591561301883562010-10-06T10:28:54.388-06:002010-10-06T10:28:54.388-06:00Thank you for this post! It's like you read m...Thank you for this post! It's like you read my mind. I have been so wanting a flannel shirt. My husband and I went to a ton of thrift stores, and they didn't have much to choose from. I love wearing kids clothing...the only thing is that I have long arms. But, I always roll my long sleeves up anyway.Shelia Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653722643254127196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-66873148018125256952010-10-06T08:52:16.698-06:002010-10-06T08:52:16.698-06:00I love flannel shirts too.
Last winter, there were...I love flannel shirts too.<br />Last winter, there were some boyish models for girls in oysho (www.oysho.com/) but I’m not sure if you’ve got this brand there…blueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984108363684376594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-37605227268250450322010-10-06T08:49:42.071-06:002010-10-06T08:49:42.071-06:00i also love this flannel shirts.. last winter ther...i also love this flannel shirts.. last winter there were some girls boyish models in oysho (www.oysho.com/) but i'm not sure if you've got that brand there...blueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984108363684376594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-17861152528155765722010-10-06T08:48:42.365-06:002010-10-06T08:48:42.365-06:00I forgot to mention that I am a homeschooling mom....I forgot to mention that I am a homeschooling mom.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-35213856066141458132010-10-06T08:46:52.734-06:002010-10-06T08:46:52.734-06:00Sometimes I like to wear my husband's shirts o...Sometimes I like to wear my husband's shirts or sweat pants, much more comfy.<br /><br />I just found you through Casey. I went through many of your older posts and really love your blog. I find it very inspiring. I am signing up as a follower and putting you on my blog roll of my sewing blog.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9073762742008407695.post-829846294119560412010-10-06T07:53:09.658-06:002010-10-06T07:53:09.658-06:00That is the only way to find the perfect flannel! ...That is the only way to find the perfect flannel! I do this a lot. I'm a womens sz medium and I wear a boys size large (the sleeves are usually short), works out well for me since my son is 11 and I can just borrow his.gold fawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341296839868432417noreply@blogger.com