https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:43:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1030420 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 22:34:03 +0000 FlorenceFearne 1030420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am starting to really love an over sized&nbsp;top. But my SO prefers tight clothing on me. Of course I don't&nbsp;dress just to please him, but if we're expecting to look at each other for the foreseeable future it feels only fair that I make some concessions to what he likes. To that end, I keep my over sized tops drapey and figure skimming, rather than boxy. Or I make sure to pair them with a very fitted skirt or with super skinny jeans. That way we're both happy.&nbsp;</p> <p>*When I say SO prefers tight clothing, I'm not kidding. I once tried on a pair of skinny jeans so tight that I couldn't bend my knees properly. I made my way out of the dressing room with a great deal of effort, thinking SO and I would have a good laugh together when he saw. His response? "Hmm, seems like they could be a little tighter on the bottoms." LOL&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029789 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 01:18:41 +0000 Sveta 1029789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fluid all the way for me now! Remember how I exchanged my BR turtlenecks to a size larger last year? Never regretted it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029783 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 01:14:06 +0000 Jaime 1029783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like others I am looking for the middle ground between too fitted,which I don't usually go for, and too oversized, which I tend to gravitate towards. The perfect fluid fit that drapes in a bit without clinging too much&nbsp;is my goal.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029781 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 01:12:59 +0000 deb 1029781@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been wearing oversized since the 90's, lol. I am so glad that the fashion world has caught up with me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029778 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 01:07:40 +0000 amiable 1029778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes - me too. &nbsp;I originally thought I'd gained enough weight to put me up a size or two. &nbsp;Then I realized that it's just my preference of fit has changed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029750 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:16:17 +0000 Sarah A 1029750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like MaryK, i think i went super fitted after losing weight... now all my tops seems both too tight and too short! (I am blaming my washing machine ....) But yes, all in all seeing more fluid tops makes me crave that style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029747 Sun, 15 Sep 2013 00:09:09 +0000 Janet 1029747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm with with Denise and Suz. I veered a bit more into oversize than I really love, so I'm enjoying the happy medium. In my mind, I've started to call it "shape with drape." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029738 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 23:59:09 +0000 Jules 1029738@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May I just say that having gained some weight over spring/summer does not help matters! Things that fit last winter are now a little body con. Since I'm hoping to lose the weight, I'm also not sure buying things "fluid" right now is the best call. But I'm doing it anyway.<br /> I agree with Una about shoulder seams, also, scoop necks can be too low. I sized up on some t shirts for summer that weren't cut to be loose necessarily and it didn't work well.<br /> I agree sizing is confusing right now, but also styles. Ie/ I need longer shirts to go with body con skinnies, but then I'm attracted to the new shorter shirts, which I guess are meant to to with higher-waisted, less body con pants. Right? I'm so confused! It's great to live in the era of so many retail options, but definitely confusing at times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029704 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 23:06:41 +0000 Deborah 1029704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have also been wearing oversized and drapey for some time. I'm not tired of it yet and find it sooo comfortable. I envisage continuing to wear oversized tops and perhaps adding some that are in between fitted and oversized. I have never like fitted tops on me! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029684 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 22:54:23 +0000 Caro in Oz 1029684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with CL - the golden mean works for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029587 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 21:10:35 +0000 Lyn D. 1029587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am returning to 'middle ground'.<br />Tops that flare too much at the hips I am no longer liking so much, but definitely no fitted Tees as outer garments any more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029585 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 21:09:37 +0000 MsMary 1029585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been feeling my tops are too fitted, but for a slightly different reason -- after my recent surgery I had a couple of post-surgical drains implanted, and I needed long/oversized casual tops to hide them when I ventured out of the house for doctor's appointments and short errands.&nbsp; Turns out I had a grand total of TWO tops that fit the bill!&nbsp; LOL</p> <p>I may have gone a little overboard with the fitted tops after losing a bunch of weight a few years ago... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029583 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 21:07:32 +0000 Adelfa 1029583@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes! I'm a late adopter so it's only just now (well, yesterday). I am officially shopping for drapey tees! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029580 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 20:59:54 +0000 rachylou 1029580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just returned a size S bargain basement item from Target for a size L.</p> <p>The answer is "yes." I better check and make sure I have some fitted tops left... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029523 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:45:37 +0000 Suz 1029523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am heading for a middle ground. Fitted on the shoulder with some fluidity in the body. I often benefit from a banded bottom or a semi tuck.&nbsp;</p> <p>I have a few tailored shirts that feel too snug now, even though they are not body con, just tailored. I also have my doubts about my new body con dresses for this reason, but intend to wear them with other more fluid items.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029508 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:28:37 +0000 Scarlet 1029508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Iodized, yes, I was wondering :)<br /> I am feeling that way too, but like CocoL, I am heading for more of a middle ground. I find sizing in general right now a bit confusing. I am also very uncertain about what to purge based on fit these days. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029501 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:16:48 +0000 CocoLion 1029501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A few years ago I went to very oversized fits in tops. &nbsp;Just yesterday I was looking at a few tops that are so big I'm getting rid of them. &nbsp;What I'm going for now is sort of in between, the fluid fit as Angie says. &nbsp;Of course I will keep some of the intentionally oversized tops, but some will go. &nbsp;The in between fit feels fresh to me. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029498 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:05:52 +0000 Beth Ann 1029498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh yes.&nbsp; I'm having the same sensation.&nbsp; It's not about always wanting slouchy fits, although I like those items.&nbsp; I'm wanting even my more classic items to fit a little looser.&nbsp; Of course, pre-YLF I was always trying to wear the smallest size I could --- not trying to be sexy, just trying to not size up.&nbsp; My mindset has changed even in the past year, and, despite my weight being stable, I'm often wearing a size larger.&nbsp; Sometimes I cut the tags out.&nbsp; I'm not that evolved! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029496 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 19:02:05 +0000 JulieJohn 1029496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, totally, unfrumped.</p> <p>I am developing a poison eye for sure, and love a good slouchy top over more fitted pants.</p> <p>Good idea you have about just tucking them away for now. Don't want to overreact. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029489 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 18:49:08 +0000 Diana 1029489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The last of my old, very fitted tees are on their last legs, and I have been replacing them as I go with looser versions. You can always see my style evolution by looking at my ample collection of black tees. The newer ones are definitely looser and drapier. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029487 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 18:46:57 +0000 Glory 1029487@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes I am with you. I have held on to some more fitted items because I may change my mind and embrace them again....but love the oversize so much more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029403 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 17:08:26 +0000 catgirl 1029403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been wearing my tops oversized for so long now that I can't remember what a fitted top feels like, but I know it would bug me. At the same time, I do think sizing up on a top that is designed to be fitted doesn't always work out in terms of shoulder seams and whatnot. Interesting thread! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029400 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 17:03:17 +0000 unfrumped 1029400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, not iodized, of course; upsized. Gotta love the phone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029392 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:50:52 +0000 goldenpig 1029392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just started embracing the oversized slouchy top trend this year. Because last year it was all about body con for me, since I was stretching out my pre-pregnancy tops with my bump! LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029388 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:47:27 +0000 Mo 1029388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, by last winter I had purged all but layering tops in that fit. &nbsp;I held on to like 3 to wear under jackets and sweaters. &nbsp;I started feeling this 2 years ago, but by last year it was entrenched. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ack---are-you-feeling-your-tops-are-too-fitted#post-1029384 Sat, 14 Sep 2013 16:43:58 +0000 unfrumped 1029384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Still finding that the iodized/ oversized/ fluid fit trend is affecting my " eye" and that some items even from last year are not passing the test. I'm trying to not overreact and toss what may be classic fits, or go too deep into big sweaters &amp; such, but just put some things in the holding zone and wear the tops that seem best now and see what shakes out over time. Even in " regular" fit I often hem and haw between 2 sizes-- drives me crazy. </p>