https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 18:56:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-870491 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:59:51 +0000 CK 870491@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great finds, Sarah! I also love the top and the way you've styled it - very flattering!</p> <p>I think the pattern mixing with the jacket and skirt doesn't work as well as it could because the patterns are of similar scale. Try a small check or print with that jacket, and I think it could work.</p> <p>I like the bomber/sweater, too. Great casual piece, and it looks nice and warm (from someone who runs cold ;-)). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-870477 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:51:09 +0000 rachylou 870477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will have to keep my eye on those brands/designers </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-870094 Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:12:13 +0000 Sarah A 870094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jayne -- Yes, please be blunt. I really appreciate you sharing your honest opinion :)</p> <p>Rachy -- Well.... this is trying new things on the cheap (consignment) but the brands are 1st top Lalia &amp; Savannah, 2nd jacket -- Trendz by Theresa Renz, 3rd modified bomber -- Bergdorf Goodman</p> <p>BethAnn -- Thanks I'll try a sleeker underpinning for the bomber too :)</p> <p>Una -- I am sure you could style all of these successfully! dont doubt yourself! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-869345 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:58:54 +0000 catgirl 869345@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, I meant #1 - the others are a little beyond my styling abilities because of the shape of the jackets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-869342 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:57:30 +0000 Beth Ann 869342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another big thumbs up for #1 --- terrific! I love all the elements in #3, but not sure I see them together. The pairings you've mentioned later in the thread sound great.</p> <p>I like the bomber --- and the shirt --- but for some reason I don't like them as as well as a unit. This could be just how they photograph. What about the bomber with a simpler silhouette in the base? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-869309 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:41:20 +0000 rachylou 869309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These pieces are fantastic! Love the way you've styled them so far!</p> <p>Need details... brands, stores.... hehe :)</p> <p>p.s. Stylewise I'd call these items "Contemporary", which I use to mean the more wearable side of Avant Garde. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-869298 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:37:27 +0000 jayne 869298@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I loved the top in 1 &amp; 2 and both styling were great.</p> <p>I will be blunt and say I did not like the jacket in 3-4. even with the more neutral background I didn't find the fit flattering to you. But if you are not after flattering, which is allowed, but just fun and interesting, then I do understand.</p> <p>I didn't feel a strong reaction at all to the last one. But it looked more flattering in general although I think you could do better </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-869265 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:12:44 +0000 Sarah A 869265@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First I must laugh because I have been a solids girl for so long and now have gotten all wonky on patterns. Guess those runway shows (JCrew, anyone?) have me OTT pattern mixing!</p> <p>Molly -- Yeah, I am so excited that my Arty Eclectic desires are starting to show through more clearly. </p> <p>Kalli -- Thanks! Great idea for the skirt, turtleneck and quasi-bomber. I never would have thought of that! And it is a stellar idea.</p> <p>Ceit -- Interestingly I stopped wearing rust and most browns b/c I thought the didnt suit. Maybe I'll reconsider. I like the white jeans idea for the bomber (well for all the tops really...)</p> <p>Suz -- I am totally enjoying trying all sorts of very different and interesting things trying to see what resonates with me and get worn the most. I will pair the cobalt dot jacket with my plain black pencil and a white blouse -- that will be a fun pairing Perhaps, a rule of one statement piece per outfit off the runway... As for the other jacket, I dont think it is a true bomber but I will be experimenting with it and we will learn in the process </p> <p>Una -- You have great style, I am guessing you mean #1 </p> <p>Texstyle -- I see what you mean with the pink top and bomber hems, I will try to vary that up a bit. Good eye! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-869024 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:16:00 +0000 texstyle 869024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 a lot - this is really a great style for you! I agree with the others about the jacket in #3, it's fun and great colors, etc. but maybe not with the skirt. I think you did a good job styling the bomber with pink to add a nice feminine touch. I wonder about the length of the shirt, sleeves and bomber though - they are all sort of ending at the same line and I think you could maybe semi-tuck the top, scrunch the sleeves or something else to break up that line. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-869019 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:12:38 +0000 catgirl 869019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, that top is FANTASTIC! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-868985 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:13:20 +0000 Suz 868985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are interesting pieces, Sarah. It's neat to see you branching out and trying a whole variety of silhouettes. </p> <p>I really like the abstract top in #1/2 and like it on you in both stylings. I think it will be super versatile. Yay!</p> <p>The jacket is fun, too. I like it with the cobalt top but find it a bit too much pattern for me with the skirt. Do you have a plain pencil skirt? </p> <p>I'm not sure about the bomber/ sweater. I have a slight poison eye for this look so don't really feel fit to comment sensibly on it. I will look forward to others' styling suggestions so I can learn along with you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-868978 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:03:38 +0000 Anonymous 868978@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think that asymmetric top is beautiful -- the rust colour looks especially gorgeous on you. </p> <p>A bit too much pattern to my eye in the other outfits -- but I really like the pattern on that jacket.</p> <p>The bomber is really interesting too! I'd like to see that with your white jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-868907 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:30:49 +0000 Kalli 868907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good Morning!</p> <p>As a classics girl, I do like straying from time to time by adding pieces such as these. </p> <p>1&amp;2 - Gorgeous shirt and I love the very neutral tone that helps with layering. You styled it how I would do it so I don't have much suggestion except maybe you could try it tucked into a skirt to see how that would look.</p> <p>3,4&amp;5 - 3 is a bit too much pattern play for me but I love the jacket. </p> <p>6-9 - I love polka dots and since this is in the very classic colors of black, white and grey I can see it going well with many things. I actually would like to see it with your skirt in number 3 and that black turtleneck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-868906 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:30:49 +0000 Molly L-R 868906@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Sarah, I really like the blouson sleeve with the cobalt blue top underneath in picture#3. I'd say that all of these items fit Artistic Eclectic pretty well. Congrats on your new style direction! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/3-new-tops-styling-suggestions-appreciated#post-868900 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 14:18:45 +0000 Sarah A 868900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good Morning YLF!</p> <p>I hope everyone is well! More finds from shopping with my sister last week, these are not K/R as I have cut the tags and worn each once or twice but I would like ideas on how to wear and pair them. </p> <p># 1-2 -- Silk abstract print (actually inspired but Ceit's shirt she is wearing today!)<br /> # 3-5 -- Blouson sleeve dotted fly away jacket (it just reminded me of the fall runway pins I've made from Angie's coverage and really fun &amp; interesting pattern)<br /> #6-9 -- Grandpa sweater/bomber cross. The body is a silk crepe with raglan sleeves, the trim is knit. I think I will probably hand stitch the pockets closed, I like the slouch but an worries I will catch them on something and tear them.</p> <p>These pieces are all a bit less classic that I have previously worn but I am really liking this new direction in my style. Something Caro said a while back about having a wardrobe of mainly classics but with a few avant garde items is really resonating with me. (I dont know if these qualify as avant garde but I do feel they move away from classic basics.)</p> <p>Would love to hear if you have a category name for these items and ideas for styling. I always appreciate your comments and feedback (even if it is to say I was crazy for buying these things!) Thanks </p>