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amother

Wed, Jul 06 2022, 3:48 pm

I'm melting in my shells. Any suggestions?

mha3484

Wed, Jul 06 2022, 3:52 pm

If I need a shell, I go with cropped otherwise I buy shirts that don't require.

ra_mom

Wed, Jul 06 2022, 3:53 pm

What are you using the shell for?

amother

Buttercup

Wed, Jul 06 2022, 3:55 pm

Modal or cotton shells

Elfrida

Wed, Jul 06 2022, 4:10 pm

What fabric is the shell made of?
Does it have sleeves, or sleeveless?

If you don't need the extra sleeve length, avoid short sleeves, and look for a wide arm hole. That allows the body to release a lot of heat.

bsy

Wed, Jul 06 2022, 4:24 pm

Don't wear Lycra shells.

amother

Emerald

Wed, Jul 06 2022, 11:49 pm

I got some cropped shells a few years ago. They end right under my bra band. I get a decent neckline and sleeves without all the extra bulk. I also got one that are sleeveless for shirts where I just need a little more chest coverage. I’d look for something like that.

I wish I could recommend the brand but they went out of business.

Try looking for “dickies”.

amother

Burntblack

Wed, Jul 06 2022, 11:51 pm

amother [ Emerald ] wrote:

Shell Station sells them as cropped shells.

amother

Wallflower

Wed, Jul 06 2022, 11:54 pm

I can't find it on their website now, but a few years back I bought a "tissue tee" from Target. It's amazing. 100% cotton. Super soft. And do thin it's a bit see through. Can't use as a tee shirt on is own, but it's a perfect shell.

amother

Thu, Jul 07 2022, 8:22 am

I don't like the elastic on the cropped shells.

amother

Navyblue

Thu, Jul 07 2022, 8:38 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I don't like the elastic on the cropped shells.

For some tops if all you need is for the neckline
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I.....ss_tl

Aurora

Thu, Jul 07 2022, 9:06 am

I've started wearing a cropped lightweight cotton sweater (shrug? bolero? short cardigan?) for some of my summer clothes instead. It's easier to have a layer that doesn't cling.

birdie1

Thu, Jul 07 2022, 9:30 am

Esteez t-shirts on Amazon are great quality with tznius neckline.

SuperWify

Thu, Jul 07 2022, 9:50 am

I threw them out this year. I wear non see through 100% cotton tees and thin cotton cardigans instead. Dresses that don’t need anything under.

amother

Poinsettia

Thu, Jul 07 2022, 9:54 am

amother [ Navyblue ] wrote:

For some tops if all you need is for the neckline
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I.....ss_tl

These wrinkle terribly. I hate having to adjust the shoulder part.

mommyhood

Thu, Jul 07 2022, 9:55 am

amother [ OP ] wrote:

I don't like the elastic on the cropped shells.

Pull out the elastic.
I have a few shirts that don't need shells and it's really a game changer. I've even taken some shirts to the seamstress to have the neck pulled in a bit if it's a little too open.

amother

NeonOrange

Thu, Jul 07 2022, 9:57 am

I only wear shirts that don't need

oneofakind

Thu, Jul 07 2022, 9:57 am

I cut the elastic in the cropped shells- much more comfortable now

amother

Maize

Tue, Jul 12 2022, 10:15 pm

Rose and harry's tops are very breathable.
roseandharrysny.com

amother

Quince

Tue, Jul 12 2022, 11:43 pm

I saw someone wearing a tank top with a high crew neck

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