https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:27:14 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1626029 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:31:46 +0000 Vix 1626029@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Dashielle --</p> <p>Nothing much to add to all the above except, "ditto!"&nbsp;</p> <p>Really like all the combinations you've put together, including the later add.</p> <p>Agree with you that a peplum does we straighter-hipped types many a favor! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1626024 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:21:16 +0000 Beth Ann 1626024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another shout out for the creative (and amazing) combo of peplum and harem pants. &nbsp;I find that bit of structure makes such a difference -- particularly as I've moved into my 50s. &nbsp;I'm currently being driven insane by all of the dropped shoulder tops -- which seem to come more from laziness (easy to manufacture and fit) than real design choices. &nbsp;I much prefer drapey tops with a "real" shoulder line!</p> <p>Does the vest come in another color? &nbsp;If so --- duplicate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1625927 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 07:45:28 +0000 rachylou 1625927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aren't those fab, Kari? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1625791 Mon, 07 Mar 2016 00:14:43 +0000 Kari 1625791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hold the phone, how did I miss this? I love the harem pants and peplum! This is beautiful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613660 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 17:48:24 +0000 kkards 1613660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fab all around....and I love the EF harem's dressed up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613636 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 17:11:33 +0000 Keix 1613636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You really must wear #3 to the symphony this weekend--it's too good not to share with the public </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613631 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 16:59:13 +0000 rachylou 1613631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top is brilliant (!) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613605 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 15:45:28 +0000 Angie 1613605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Killer all round. GREAT to see you in tailored items too.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613604 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 15:45:19 +0000 unfrumped 1613604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic item! You have found a workhorse and it does just what you see in it--adds a kind of slightly feminine polish that plays so well with the trouser. Looks marvelous on you.</p> <p>I know just what you mean, not in terms of overheating, but some kind of top that stands alone, even though I usually am not wearing it "alone"--I wear a lab coat over, but sometimes want a change from a typical knit , and collared shirts just get smooshed, so an "almost jacket".</p> <p>I've seen the blogs of oh, peplums are "out" but to me "peplum" is a <u>broad category </u>and includes items that are pieced or seamed to provide structure, slight fitting at bust,&nbsp; also achieved with darts, and at waist, without cinching.</p> <p>See Find--I am trying this top from BR for that very reason--princess seaming creates fit + structure--I size up to keep a skimming fit that is not as snug as some would wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613589 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 15:24:08 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1613589@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JamC and Sterling, I prefer to wear a stretchy body-con tee underlayer, so we'll see what happens when it warms up...maybe I'll go 3/4 sleeve *gasp*. I don't love my upper arms (said no woman in her 50's ever), so I'll have to get creative. That said, tees like this, found at H&amp;M and Old Navy are a staple for my wardrobe. I'm just less confident about wearing them alone unless I am wearing high waisted jeans to avoid the muffin. I have also worn the vest/top thing in a high-contrast combo with different colors. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613562 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:34:41 +0000 Anonymous 1613562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting the great idea to add structure without warmth.&nbsp;<br />I love the idea of structure on top without having to wear a blazer or button-down shirt. </p> <p>PS: I hear you about the Sloans bagging out. For me it's in the knees.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613557 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:22:56 +0000 Sara L. 1613557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfits! &nbsp;I love that top - the architectural peplum is really striking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613556 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:22:06 +0000 Helena 1613556@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fabulous looks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613553 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 14:11:32 +0000 shedev 1613553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great versatile top. Love the Via Spago shoes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613543 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:50:09 +0000 Anonymous 1613543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous combo with the harem pants - that's my fave, although the daytime looks are great too. &nbsp;Those types of jackets/tops (fitted peplum) are SO hard to fit properly; I think you're lucky to get such a nice one that did! &nbsp;I also really love those low-heeled pointy toe boots </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613532 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 13:06:51 +0000 Anonymous 1613532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a brilliant find! I love all these renditions. Fantastic. I have those harem pants and, as much as I love them, I rarely wear them as I can never figure out what to pair them with. They look perfect with the peplum. Thanks for the inspiration </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613515 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 12:23:37 +0000 lyn67 1613515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, is that NOT a peplum-jacket??? Even better and more versatile! A super fab piece and all three outfits are quite &nbsp;polished but in a relaxed way and soooooooooo gorgeous!!!!:-)) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613509 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 12:02:59 +0000 Jaime 1613509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Who would think such a statement piece could be so versatile? Love them all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613497 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:49:35 +0000 Anonymous 1613497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great piece that top is! I love the zip and double layer peplum detail. I looks really versatile judging by the three fab outfits you've shown. You look great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613495 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:43:44 +0000 Anonymous 1613495@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It absolutely one hundred percent works. &nbsp;You look very sophisticated. &nbsp;My favorites are numbers 1 and 3. &nbsp;</p> <p>What are you wearing under the vest? &nbsp;It seems seamless in the photos (I thought it was one piece). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613490 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 10:19:28 +0000 JamC 1613490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is such a versatile top! It makes all three outfits work. Would you wear it on its own, without the black long sleeve top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613476 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 07:13:22 +0000 CocoLion 1613476@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the peplum top. &nbsp;I didn't realize it was sleeveless until I looked at the Finds, I thought it was a jacket. &nbsp;You're proving how versatile it is.</p> <p>And I hear you about structure after a lot of oversizing. &nbsp;My tee drawer became one lighter after trying on a James Perse drop sleeve swing top this morning. &nbsp;I feel like being more selective about where things are oversized. &nbsp;Just because I can relax my midsection in a top, doesn't mean it will look good on me.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613471 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 06:20:35 +0000 anne 1613471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely, Look number three is my favourite!&nbsp; Thanks so sharing Ann. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/adding-structure-without-warmth#post-1613467 Tue, 09 Feb 2016 05:36:37 +0000 dashielle (Ann) 1613467@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The last year or so has been all about oversized and fluid for me, likely due to a bit of overcompensation given the issues I had prior to YLF, and realized that body con was not my only option. Fast-forward to my last post...so very long ago, about trying to find ways to dress with a little more polish and structure without overheating, especially in stressful conditions such as a job interview. I found some lovely wool trousers that felt so masculine in every combo I tried, until I found this two layered, zip front, sleeveless peplum top at BCBG. It adds just the right amount of structure when worn over a form-fitting black long sleeve top, and it tones down some of the curves while adding others that, at least to my eye, make me look more proportionate. I've worn it with several different trousers and jeans, but I think this outfit with the graphic print pants and double monk strap oxfords that I wore today (dry, sunny and 60 degrees!) is my favorite. My one complaint is that the stretchy Sloan ankle trousers bag out so badly in the seat, hips and knees after a day of wear that the polish is lost. Luckily I did photos in the morning! Anyway, thought I'd share my small revelation regarding structure and how I managed to add some without needing to resort to my usual blazer or jacket which, let's face it, can be challenging when you run as warm as I do.<br />Pic #2 is bad hotel lighting, but shows how versatile the top is with wool trousers and pointy-toed booties.<br />Pic #3 pairs EF harems and heels with the same top, for an evening look that I have yet to wear (but Valentine's-day symphony date night might be the ticket!). </p>