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Mi si arriccia sulla schiena.

It's creasing / bunching up on my back.

Pronunciation

'Arriccia' — 'ar-RI-cha'. Three syllables. The 'cc' before 'i' = 'tch' sound. Stress on second syllable.

When to use it

Describing a specific fit problem where fabric bunches or creases at the back. Technical feedback that a good tailor or fitter will immediately understand.

What it means

'Arricciarsi' = to scrunch/bunch up. 'Mi si arriccia' = impersonal reflexive meaning 'it bunches up on me'. 'Sulla schiena' = on the back. A sophisticated fit observation.

Variations

Si forma una piega dietro.

There's a fold forming at the back.

Describing the crease more technically

Il tessuto non cade bene.

The fabric doesn't fall well.

More general observation about drape

Tira sulla schiena quando mi muovo.

It pulls at the back when I move.

Describing dynamic fit problem

Mini Dialogue

Cliente: Mi si arriccia sulla schiena quando alzo le braccia. Commessa: È un problema di lunghezza della schiena. Le serve una taglia con schiena più lunga. Cliente: Esiste questo modello con taglio 'long back'? Commessa: Sì, alcuni brand lo producono. Glielo cerco.

Customer: It bunches up on my back when I raise my arms. Assistant: That's a back length issue. You need a size with a longer back. Customer: Does this style come with a long-back cut? Assistant: Yes, some brands produce it. I'll look for one for you.

Cultural Note

Italian fashion recognises that body proportions vary greatly. 'Schiena lunga' (long back) is a recognised fit category in Italian tailoring. Ready-to-wear solutions for different body proportions are increasingly available in Italian boutiques.

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