https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 13:31:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334607 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 04:06:19 +0000 Debbie 334607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also have blouse number two. Love it on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334570 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 02:34:38 +0000 sarah 334570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kim, I think you summed it up for me. And it's not like it's an inexpensive blouse. Oh well, now I'll order some shoes I've had my eye on... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334509 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:34:13 +0000 Queen Mum 334509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sarah- I love #2 on you (I bought that very one last week too I think it looks more conservative in the pictures than IRL actually I had tried mine on with white bermuda shorts and I felt very summery chic. </p> <p>I"m not loving #1 on you. I don't know if it is the coloring or the cut, but something seems not quite perfect to me. I almost feel that it is too "weak" on you. Funny too, because I would have thought that blouse would be great on any blonde who tried it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334508 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:33:50 +0000 kellygirl 334508@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like #2 will be a perfect top for you--it is super flattering and gotta love that it is cotton (it is cotton, right?) I can see it with clams, bermudas, coral/red pencil skirt, cropped moto, denim jacket--lots of fun stuff. I think #1 is super cute on you but you have to love it to keep it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334502 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:28:40 +0000 sarah 334502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, everyone. I think I'll definitely keep #2. Kelly - it is a bit more "conservative" feeling than I'm usually comfortable with, but I have two conferences to go to this summer (one in TX, no less), and this would really fill a wardrobe hole. Perhaps with a jacket I can 'spunkify' it. No clear consensus on #1. I'm leaning against it, even tho Angie and a whole bunch of you whose opinions I trust gave it the thumbs up. But I'll think about it a bit more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334494 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:23:03 +0000 CK 334494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The second one looks fantastic! Very flattering. I like the first one too, but don't keep it unless you love it. If it doesn't make you feel great, back it goes is my new philosophy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334475 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:57:13 +0000 lynn 334475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334459 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 23:16:37 +0000 Jonesy 334459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both a lot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334426 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:21:11 +0000 christy 334426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like them both! The second one is particularly flattering, I think. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334381 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 20:57:40 +0000 Angie 334381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in both! Keep whichever floats your boat, Sarah. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334302 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:11:24 +0000 tarzy 334302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #2 on you!</p> <p>I think #1 looks fine in terms of fit, but I wonder if the issue is more with the print? </p> <p>To me, #2 has a clean, modern classic vibe, whereas #1 is more girly. I also wonder if the colors might be throwing you? They seem a bit bright/electric (at least on my monitor.)</p> <p>Of course, only you know what you prefer - they both look fine, objectively. Just something to think about! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334294 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 18:00:50 +0000 cheryl 334294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they both look really good. #2 is my fav but think #1 looks good especially the side view with the back longer than the front. Its an interesting silhouette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334287 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:53:42 +0000 ticksgirl 334287@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them both on you. Yes, the first one is less waist-defining, but it's supposed to be loose and floaty, right? That's how it's supposed to look! But you could probably have it taken in on the sides to give it a bit more shape if you wanted to. </p> <p>As a fellow rectangle, I hear you. I've finally accepted the fact that fitted tops are more flattering on me. However, I don't feel like confining myself to fitted tops when it's sweltering outside, so I've accepted the fact that during the summer I'm going to have to loosen up a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334279 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:45:21 +0000 Linn 334279@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look great in outfit #2. Love the red shoes - cute touch! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334276 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:44:07 +0000 Scarlet 334276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like both a lot. I think that kellygirl makes a good point about the movement of the blouse. I don't think top 2 needs to be shorter at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334268 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:38:37 +0000 catgirl 334268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The second one is a definite keeper. The first one looks like it fits, but I'm not sure it's as flattering - I have a hard time with the voluminous look from the side in general. It may be one that looks better in motion... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334261 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:32:58 +0000 Refugee 334261@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a rectangle as well but on the taller end of the spectrum. I often put things back (flowy blouses especially) because they give me what I refer to as the "Sponge Mom Square Pants look.' I have not given up on them entirely, I am just very selective about them. A slight nip at the waist is a must. Like the Sandra Ingish you're sporting. I think that one is a keeper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334252 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:21:21 +0000 Lynne 334252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love love love the Sandra Ingrish top on you, Sarah, it's very flattering. I agree the CC blouse is not as good with pants; have you tried it with a skirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334250 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:19:39 +0000 kellygirl 334250@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE #1. I think it's a gorgeous, floaty silhouette on you. I prefer it to #2 which is lovely but looks more conservative to me. I think the photos can be deceiving because they are static--I can imagine it is quite soft and drapey when you are moving. It looks like a perfect summer top to me and I love it with the white jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334245 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:07:55 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 334245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think #2 is a bit more tapered at the waist as well. I see what you mean in the pics from the front as they could be more waist defining but from the side they look great. I think #2 is worth reconsidering at least. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334244 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:04:54 +0000 lyn* 334244@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think I like the fit of top #2 on you better </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334243 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:03:51 +0000 sarah 334243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Nancy!</p> <p>Just to clarify - neither one comes in petite, so I have to make sure they work despite that (I nearly always require petite sizing). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334241 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:56:28 +0000 nancylee 334241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually think these blouses look great on you....both the colors and styles! The Collective Concepts top isn't as voluminous to my eye as you seem to think it is. Its long, lean shape helps streamline its volume. The Sandra Ingrish is particularly flattering on you. I wouldn't change to petite at all. </p> <p>I think both look really lovely, and they will be so nice for hot weather! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/angies-blouse-recommendations-keep-or-return#post-334228 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:42:32 +0000 sarah 334228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I picked up my order of some of Angie's blouse recommendations at Nordstrom's yesterday - the Bellatrix, Collective Concepts, and Sandra Ingrish. Note that none are available in petite. I returned the Bellatrix right away - it's beautiful, but I think would definitely need petite sizing in this - it was too long and the proportions were 'off'.</p> <p>#1/2 - Collective Concepts. This is gorgeous, but I don't think this voluminous, unstructured style works on short, rectangular me. Thoughts?</p> <p>#3/4 - Sandra Ingrish. Even though this would be a bit better in a petite (it would be a touch shorter-waisted), I think that this works, and the short-sleeve cotton would be great when it gets hot here (which it will *eventually*). Thoughts?</p> <p>I'm starting to conclude that more fitted tops work the best for me, and even though I absolutely love the look of more flowy tops on others, I should probably just give up on them for my body type. If you all agree, this would be a major break-through in my thinking. </p>