The long and short of it

OK, so I buy one of those modern-cut blouses with the three-quarter sleeves and shorter, slightly flared body. Then I buy a pair of those pants that say they fit “slightly below the waist.” I try to wear the blouse and pants together and…how the heck do I keep the blouse tucked in?! I want to wear them to work, together, and the “untucked” look is about as acceptable in my office as a “Free Paris!” t-shirt. My answer: get the blouse in a regular Misses’ size and not Petite. that way I have the option of tucking it in, or not. This worked out well with the Land’s End stretch jeans and blouse I recently ordered. But really…what are manufacturers thinking? Practicality does not seem to be at the top of their priority list! I just hope and pray for the end of this low-slung pants trend (“at the waist,” “slightly below the waist,” …geez–as if buying pants that fit weren’t confusing enough already!).