By Leonard Finkel
For Antigua, the sleeveless shirt is a staple in the closet of female golfers. Key factors in developing the perfect fitting sleeveless style include establishing an appropriate across chest measurement and armhole depth. From the top of the shoulder down to the bottom of the armhole, the shape must follow the natural shape of a women’s body, curving in just enough in the right places so as not to interfere with arm movement or even worse, curving in too much and therefore showing the sides of a bra.
Armhole depth must follow the “Goldilocks Rule”- a term senior designer Danielle Dellios uses when describing Antigua’s fit policy. “The armhole opening cannot be too deep, nor too shallow, it must be just right.” says Dellios. She uses a myriad of fit models to ensure women of all body types can feel comfortable when wearing Antigua.
Antigua debuts four new women’s sleeveless styles:
“Jewel” features geometric jacquard Desert Dry moisture wicking knit fabric. The textured face and flat-back fabrication is smooth against the body and allows for optimal wicking performance. The fabric has a unique drape that women of any age find flattering. The hidden ribbon and snaps at the top shoulder seam are great for holding a bra strap in place for a worry-free swing.
“Trust” combines the function of Desert Dry Xtra Lite fabrication with modern styling. Lightweight poly/spandex woven fabric offers a sophisticated look. Styling details include pin-tucks at the top shoulder, a covered button placket and rounded hi-low hemline. Darts at the bust allow for a proper fit at the armhole and chest and curved side slits offer minimal pull lines at the hips.
“Mischief” focuses on the idea of mixed media. The asymmetrical cut and front panel features a tri-color geometric printed top panel while the lower half of the body uses a solid, lightweight closed mesh fabric. Both fabrics provide ease of movement with four-way stretch.
“Avail”, with tonal striped poly/spandex fabric is ultra-soft and slightly slinky. Cut and sew princess seams run at a 45-degree downward angle to give the illusion of a more defined waistline and smaller silhouette. An open V-neck placket gives the style a more casual off-course look, while the traditional self-fabric collar meets all club regulations.
Leonard Finkel is the author of The Secrets to the Game of Golf & Life and former editor in chief of Golf Journeys Magazine. His work has been featured in almost 200 publications including Golf Magazine, Golf Digest, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Golf Illustrated, Golf Tips and Player Magazine. He has written more than a dozen cover stories for Golf Today Magazine. He has written extensively about golf and travel and has added poker to his writing repertoire. Finkel also works as a marketing and public relations consultant. His specialty niche is writing advertorial copy. Prior to his career in golf, Finkel owned a chain of retail stores and a consulting and import company based in Asia. He attended the University of Utah.