Here’s a selection of tops and bottoms that have worked well on my clients recently, or simply caught my eye. There are lots of patterns and colours this season, which I’ve very much enjoyed. Get your fill before retailers go dark and solid for Fall and Winter. Be sure to browse all the colour options.
- Banana Republic Easy Care Snake-Print Ruffle Blouse: The draped ruffles on this blouse are SUBLIME. You need to try it on to appreciate the magic. You have to wear taupe well though, so consider yourself warned. It's subtle. Best on a small bust and narrow shoulder line. Very good on pear shapes that fit that body type description. Runs a size big.
- Banana Republic Tiered Ruffle Maxi Skirt: Amazing ruffled midi for Team Tall. Romantic, and brilliant with a white knot-front tee and sneakers. Do NOT try this style unless you are tall because it cannot be hemmed.
- Banana Republic Sailor Stripe Boat-Neck Pullover: Good Modern Classic boat neck stripe that works best on narrow shoulders, small bust and a long neck. Tailored, yet slightly fluid. I did not think it's a snag fest as described in the reviews. All the colours are nice. The ink blue followed me home to keep my other wardrobe essentials company. Runs short so not good on long torsos unless you want a shorter top to wear with wide crops.
- Banana Republic Floral Bell-Sleeve Knit Dress: A frock that works on a straighter and curvier bottom half. Best on broad shoulders, shorter neck, and larger bust. Fab as a tunic over cropped straights too.
- Banana Republic Easy Care Floral Bow-Sleeve Top: Pretty blouse for a long-necked and small-busted gal. Great with black pants. Sleeves are fussy, so you have to be okay with that. And it's a little sheer - but the coverage of the pattern works wonders.
- Banana Republic Avery-Fit Snake-Print Pant: AMAZING pants on a curvy bottom half. The substantial fabric drapes beautifully over the thighs and the waist is tailored. Looked much better on my pear-shaped clients than on the model. No whiskering. Not good on straighter bodies, narrow hips and narrow thighs.
- KUT from the Kloth Reese Release Hem Floral Straight Leg Jeans: Patterned pants that work best on a straighter or slightly curvy figure. A little waist adjustment is an easy alteration if there's gaping, and so is hacking off some length. Fab substantial fabric.
- Zara Tulip Dress: Swing tunic to wear over leggings, cropped skinnies or cropped straights. Excellent on a pear shape. Fitted on the shoulder and through the sleeves, and voluminous on the midsection. Needs a little camisole for the low V-neck if you're worried about exposure. Modern Retro.
- Zara Floral Embroidery Shirt: One of the best oversized embroidered shirts I've seen all season. High-low hemline, very light and gauzy, and flattering despite the volume because of the great drape. Works on and assortment of body types. Size down.
- Zara Frilled Top: Fab flamenco blouse to wear with wide crops or culottes. All the colours are nice. Substantial fabric.
- Zara Lace Blouse With Bell Sleeves: A good top for a tall pear shape. The lace is soft and not scratchy. Does not crease, and holds its shape well. Festive and romantic for travel.
- Halogen Knit Cold Shoulder Tee: A fluid cold shoulder top that works on a range of body types. Needs a semi-tuck on a body type with a defined waist. Read the rave reviews.
- Zara Tunic With Puffy Sleeves: Dramatic tunic shirt for the long-waisted gal to wear over cropped skinnies, cropped straights or full-length bootcuts. The sleeves are very voluminous so consider yourself warned. A long-waisted large-busted gal might find this bust-accentuating.
- Vince Camuto Slub Linen Blend Sweater: Good top for a tall larger-busted apple, hourglass or rectangle. Might need to size down. Nice fabric and rich colours. A little sheer.
- Hei Hei | Anthropologie Striped Linen Joggers: Comfy and very breezy linen pants that work on an assortment of body types. Cool yet covered. Best rolled at the hem. Size down.
- Farm Rio | Anthropologie Chevron Knit Skirt: VERY fun chevron knitted skirt that moulds to the body. Works on most body types if you don't mind showcasing your curves. Good length.
- Pilcro | Anthropologie Pilcro Embroidered High-Rise Slim Flounced Jeans: Flounced studded jeans are fun and trendy. These are super soft, run big, and work on both a curvier and straighter figure. Not good on a short waist.
- Elevenses | Anthropologie Gardener Silk Wide-Legs: Super cute patio pants to wear with a fluid semi-tucked tee or cropped boxy top.
- Chino By Anthropologie | Anthropologie Relaxed Chino Pants: Fab chino for a curvier bottom half. Works as well on straighter body types, although you might need to size down. It sits on the hips and is quite low rise and relaxed. Very lightweight. MANY colours to chose from. Fun twisted seam.
- Eri + Ali | Anthropologie Windward Top: Fab breezy top for a larger bust and short waist. Does not need a camisole. Despite the volume, there is adequate structure on the waist. Crease-free and forgiving of perspiration marks. Runs big so size down.
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