Soft Surroundings: Tunics
I have this strange, irrational resistance to tunics. I know they’re comfortable, and figure-flattering when paired properly (long over short, loose over tight is still the rule I go by.) But something about them just seems too…easy. This may be because I’ve seen some really bad tunics in my day, polyester mix-knits with drawstrings in all the wrong places and baggy shapes to rival the Flying Nun. I think my resistance comes from the idea that it’s too easy – to drop something on that’s all drapey is just avoiding shape. Except in this case, shape or at least some flashy details are added, making it look to me like a real style option.
In this particular one, it’s the slit sleeves that interest me. Imagine the fun you can have flashing tatoos in that. Nevermind the matching pants – I never see anyone wearing matched sets these days anyway.
This I like for the detailing at the bust – it is brought in to countour the chest, adding shape where it would normally be a bit of a lump. It is that slightly longer look that those of us with bellies and short waists go for, and it’s also lightweight and breezy with a low-impact print.
These tunics, I might actually wear!
Where’d you find these two?
Hi Rhonwyn – These were found at a store called Soft Surroundings. If you click the pics, this will take you straight to the source.
The problem with that top photo is that it shows someone wearing it who doesn’t fit the demographic. Show me that tunic on a size 24 and then maybe I could make an accurate assessment.
Which is to say nothing of the bottom photo which looks like something that should only be worn by LARPers or SCA types when visiting a RenFaire.