https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:27:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009607 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 13:23:34 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1009607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, thank you, thank you I've got a few great options now to check out. Will keep you all posted on what I find. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009507 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 09:53:04 +0000 Jjsloane 1009507@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got a batch to sort through, but I'm going to put out my go to&nbsp;brands for these: DKNY (as mentioned) and&nbsp;Calvin Klein both of which I scoop up at Lord &amp; Taylor on sale racks whenever I see them.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009504 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 09:40:07 +0000 Inge 1009504@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*smile*, Shannon:-)<br />And FWIW: I handwash all my silk tops, even those that say dry clean only. And they all still look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009475 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 06:38:01 +0000 Mo 1009475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not to belabor the point, but I tried a Pleione mixed media top last year before I left FL and was also disappointed in the fit of the jersey portion.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/last-minute-nas-grab-on-the-way-to-the-ballgame">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....e-ballgame</a><br />&nbsp;I hope you find your perfect white drapey blouse! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009344 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 02:24:30 +0000 Anonymous 1009344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blouses are hard. I hope you find the perfect one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009343 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 02:23:28 +0000 Jaime 1009343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you can order from Uniqlo they have good silk tops at a great price. Not too long either.&nbsp;No true white (unfortunately for me)&nbsp;but if you are ok with off white they do have that. I actually ordered one of the Pleione tops in light blue and returned it because of the fabric - casual like Suz said.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009334 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 02:17:45 +0000 Suz 1009334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=5039&amp;vid=1&amp;pid=561094003">They also have this one</a>. Not cheap. I just ignore when it says dry clean and wash in a mesh bag in the delicate cycle, hang to dry. I've done that with all my silk stuff for ages.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009328 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 02:10:49 +0000 Suz 1009328@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Banana has some gorgeous silk blouses now but unfortunately not in cream or white. And the price is pretty high, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009323 Tue, 20 Aug 2013 02:08:44 +0000 ElleH 1009323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a Joe Fresh cream silk one that needs a cami under it, but I imagine a lot of drapy white blouses do. I know a lot of folks like equipment. They are a bit spendy &amp; have chest pockets. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009198 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 23:14:37 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1009198@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>J Crew also doesn't believe in tummies...</p> <p>Inge - the Web Link Queen!!!! I love when you pop into these sorts of threads (remember the yellow striped Gap sweater thread?). &nbsp; I love look of the Zara blouse - the simplicity and drape are gorgeous. Now that we can order from Zara here in Canada this might be worth a go. My only pause is that it is dry clean only.... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009101 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:45:39 +0000 Diana 1009101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>J Crew doesn't believe in hips either.&nbsp; =P&nbsp; My JC Perfect Shirt is a size 12.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009095 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:38:59 +0000 Inge 1009095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love how you've analyzed this, Shannon, and have determined exactly what you need and don't need.</p> <p>Here are a few more options:</p> <p>- Not petite, but it looks quite short, so it might work:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woman/shirts/silk-blouse-c269186p1336015.html">http://www.zara.com/ca/en/woma.....36015.html</a></p> <p>- Not sure if you have a Massimo Dutti store near you, however the website says that they will "shortly be shipping across Canada":-)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/duttibe/en/30220002/724509/2645085/LONG%2BSLEEVE%2BSHIRT%2BWITH%2BDOUBLE%2BPOCKETS">http://www.massimodutti.com/we.....645085/LON</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/duttibe/en/30220002/724509/2958051/SILK%2BPOLO%2BSHIRT%2BWITH%2BPOCKETS">http://www.massimodutti.com/we.....958051/SIL</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/duttibe/en/30220002/724509/2645086/DOUBLE%2BLAPEL%2BSILK%2BSHIRT">http://www.massimodutti.com/we.....645086/DOU</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.karenkane.com/store/apparel/blouses-tops/split-placket-blouse?color=off-white">http://www.karenkane.com/store.....=off-white</a><br />(polyester though) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009076 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:23:01 +0000 Suz 1009076@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL - this is why I love J. Crew, Beth Ann! &nbsp; :-)&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009073 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:17:37 +0000 Beth Ann 1009073@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OOOH!&nbsp; I'm looking for a drapey top, too, so let me know what you find, even though I'm definitely not petite!</p> <p>Diana's links are great, as are Suz's (although J. Crew doesn't seem to believe in breasts). </p> <p>I second Diana's experience with the Nordie's pick.&nbsp; I though the fabric was clingy in an unattractive way, too, although Natalie's done a beautiful job of styling it!&nbsp; I didn't like the back view on me.</p> <p>I'll let you know if I find anything on my search available in petite (or with short arms!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009065 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 19:06:14 +0000 Anonymous 1009065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hope you get sorted Shannon. I prefer a softer drapey fabrication for tops too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009055 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:45:22 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1009055@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana and Suz - you two are lifesavers! (and money savers too ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009053 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:38:37 +0000 Suz 1009053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That mixed media top is a lot more casual, too, I think, Shannon. It looked great on Nat but that was for casual wear.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009045 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 18:07:18 +0000 Diana 1009045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I think I've tried that Pleione top on (in regular, not petite).&nbsp; I didn't like the jersey back and sleeves, would have preferred it to be woven all the way around.&nbsp; I thought the jersey was too clingy even though the fit in front was nice and oversized, and the sleeves made the whole thing look too much like a tee shirt (they were tighter on me than they are on Natalie so it was kind of more obvious they were stretch jersey).&nbsp; I also always worry about uneven shrinkage with this type of mixed media shirt.</p> <p>Yeah, the JF blouses are really long.&nbsp; I wear mine either tucked/semitucked, or untucked with pants (and the bottom button open), but I don't think it would work untucked with skirts.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009037 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:54:55 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1009037@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Diana - thank you for the links. I have actually tried on the Joe Fresh silk blouses. They are lovely but just waaaaaay too long in both the body and the sleeves for me. So glad it worked out for you though.</p> <p>Suz - I find CM hit and miss in terms of sizing but definitely worth checking out and returns are free so might order to see what's what. I find J Crew doesn't fit me right at all unfortunately :(</p> <p>Here's the problem...this is the blouse I'm in love with&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/pleione-mixed-media-roll-sleeve-top-regular-petite/3438286?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=WHITE&amp;resultback=1517&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-undefined_5_D">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/pl.....gin=catego</a>&nbsp;and I think it's the one Natalie is wearing in her recent outfit post with her BF jeans. I love the soft drape of it and it comes in petite.&nbsp; </p> <p>MIa - cross posted with you! Will definitely check out DKNY - thanks for the tip!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1009036 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 17:52:52 +0000 Mia 1009036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>DKNY is a go to for me on this type of item. Donna is queen of shape and drape IMO. A bit spendy but often worth it on cpw. They do petites too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1008989 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:40:57 +0000 Suz 1008989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote silk if you can manage it. &nbsp;I know Nordstrom's has some good ones but that is sort of beside the point, isn't it. Feh.&nbsp;</p> <p>Can you fit a large at Club Monaco or is that too big? <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.clubmonaco.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=13251198&amp;cp=12266412.12280896.12280899.13030075&amp;ab=ln_sale_apparel_shirts">Because this is on sale.&nbsp;&nbsp;</a><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.clubmonaco.ca/product/index.jsp?productId=15646936&amp;cp=12266412.12280896.12280899.13030075&amp;ab=ln_sale_apparel_shirts">Also this one, which is fun.&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Navigation/Sale/AllProducts/PRDOVR~37871/99102255089/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~P_new_to_sale|1||P_priority|0~20+17+4294966980~15~~~~~~~/37871.jsp">J. Crew has this one which comes in petite.</a> It looks a bit sheer, though.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1008984 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:34:38 +0000 Diana 1008984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is silk OK?&nbsp; I have one of the Joe Fresh silk blouses and it's hand washable.&nbsp; Mine is cream with pinstripes, it's very slightly sheer but a nude bra is not visible through it.&nbsp; Bonus they are very inexpensive!</p> <p>This is the one I have:<br /><a href="http://joefresh.ca/en/product/stripe-silk-shirt" rel="nofollow">http://joefresh.ca/en/product/stripe-silk-shirt</a></p> <p>And a couple of solid white/cream ones:<br /><a href="http://joefresh.ca/en/product/silk-shirt-1" rel="nofollow">http://joefresh.ca/en/product/silk-shirt-1</a><br /><a href="http://joefresh.ca/en/product/silk-shirt" rel="nofollow">http://joefresh.ca/en/product/silk-shirt</a></p> <p>They're long though.</p> <p>ETA: Uniqlo has a very similar one at a similar price point, but I don't know if you can order from Canada.&nbsp; (Also white doesn't seem to be available online but I know I've seen it in the store).</p> <p><a href="http://www.uniqlo.com/us/store/lifewear/women-silk-long-sleeve-blouse/078850-77?ref=womens-clothing%2Fcollections%2Fsilk-clothing" rel="nofollow">http://www.uniqlo.com/us/store.....-clothing%</a></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/a-wardrobe-hold-identified-help-requested#post-1008973 Mon, 19 Aug 2013 16:26:48 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1008973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I spent the first half of yesterday going through my fall and winter wardrobe as it currently exists - it was +30 Celcius and thunderstorms so though I'd take advantage of being unable to work in my garden.</p> <p>I played with putting different combinations together and am quite pleased with my wardrobe. I have black replacement booties on order (supposedly arriving today) which was a wardrobe hold identified earlier as my other black booties have fallen apart.</p> <p>I had also identified a traditional trench coat as a need but have since changed my mind. I'm quite happy with the my navy London Fog button up coat and honestly, our weather goes from light jacket to full blown down winter coat quickly so will make do with what I have.</p> <p>However I did identify a hole/need yesterday that is also a want. A white blouse. Now I do have a crisp white button down but have determined I'm not a crisp button down kind of girl. Instead I'm a drapey/flowy button up blouse kind of girl.&nbsp;</p> <p>So I'm looking for a white button up, drapey fabrication, long sleeved blouse in petite that I can wear both tucked and untucked with trousers, jeans and pencil skirts alike. I don't want sheer as I do not want to have to wear a cami. And I'd like it to be at least hand washable, no dry cleaning.</p> <p>Any suggestions or wise ones??? </p>