Comments on: Breezy banded tops for bashful bellies

By: Konrad Kierklo

Konrad Kierklo — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:26:16 +0000

Super cool blog, I would wise that I could find fashion clothing like that in Denmark!

I own the site http://www.miinto.dk where we sell fashion clothing from real stores in Denmark, we call it modetøj fra nichebutikker.

Thanks for the inspiration.!

By: Surrendering the waistline | youlookfab

Surrendering the waistline | youlookfab — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:40:34 +0000

[...] by storm. Volume can be interpreted in many ways: from wide legged trousers, billowing sleeves, banded tops, cascading cardigans and paper bag skirts, to trapeze jackets, sack dresses and harem pants. Half [...]

By: Rachel

Rachel — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:05:53 +0000

I have one of these from H&M that I adore – I keep going back in hopes that they have others! It’s so comfortable, and I love the way it moves. I would never have tried it on (I was quite certain the band would look terrible on my substantial hips) but the gorgeous bright salmon colour drew me in.

By: Target-Addict

Target-Addict — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:11:26 +0000

Believe it or not, the Mossimo brand (at Target) has an almost identical top to the one shown in the lower-right corner (the teal one from Ann Taylor Loft). Target also has other cute banded tops by Merona and Xhilaration.

By: kat

kat — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:02:01 +0000

I have a couple of DKNY silk banded tops which I got at Century 21 in NYC for a song. I was really surprised that they worked so well when I tried them on. I’m very tall, busty (34E), but have no hips or butt to speak of (not sure what you’d call that – but I’m the opposite of a pear). I have a thick-ish waist so definitely not an hourglass. I can see how they wouldn’t work so well on someone with more of an hourglass shape since they de-emphasise the waist.

Anyway these tops are a great solution for work during the boiling hot summer months. Pair them with some nice trousers and a slight heel – and throw on a jacket when inside. Since I live in a very hot cliimate and commute via public transit I’m always looking for non-t-shirt, non-casual solutions for work for the summer months – and these tops are great. Glad to see you hilighting them, Angie.

By: Alison

Alison — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:14:48 +0000

Angie thanks for showing some more of these tops. I have one banded top. I really like the print and need to pair with some skinnier jeans and take a picture. I’m not sure if it is flattering and the picture should help me decide.

Sassy, I’m shaped similarly to you 5′2″ and a 32GG. I just don’t know if this looks good or not. I think, if the fabric is really drapey, that would be best. I have a belly and want this to look great. I certainly wouldn’t be so self conscience of my belly in one of these. I’m definitely going to look for a solid color one to see if that works.

By: Maya

Maya — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:36:37 +0000

In Angie’s defense: All you ladies that think you can’t wear this style are missing out! I am a busty (32DDD) hourglassy apple and I love this look. Like Angie already mentioned, you might have to try on a lot of these before you find one that hits the right note.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:13:58 +0000

I’m sorry, but I cannot imagine this style working on me. I am an hourglass with large hips and a very large bust. The only narrow part of my body is my waist, and a silhouette that is voluminous over the waist and fitted at the hipline would make my torso look like an overinflated balloon, unfortunately. My bust would just tent the fabric out over my stomach as well, and I’m afraid I would be mistaken for pregnant.

I agree that this look would work for someone with smaller shoulders and a smaller bust, or possibly for a woman with narrow hips and legs, but I think it can only add weight to the hourglass figure.

By: Sassy

Sassy — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:11:10 +0000

I like to hear about tummy “camo” but (being an apple with a 34E bust) would having a large bust make me look like a big balloon wearing this style (I’m 5′2″)?

By: Charlie

Charlie — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:05:53 +0000

Oh Angie,I nearly always completely agree with your sartorial advice, but on this I strongly disagree. I’m a pronounced hourglass and these kinds of tops simply make me look huge. They widen/ emphasize the shoulder/ bosom area as well as the hips which certainly don’t need enlarging and they completely cover up my narrowest area: the waist. I agree they’re comfy and feel safe in that they cover up that rounded tum, but they are quite unflatttering for this kind of bodyshape.