https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 15:58:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-454632 Sun, 30 Oct 2011 01:57:10 +0000 Angie 454632@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have spent a lot of time at J.Crew this week and Marlene is right. Lots of bright blouses and knitwear there right now! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-454549 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 23:24:57 +0000 Amy 454549@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just bought half a dozen solid colored blouses in nicer brands from Value Village--for the huge price tag of $64.</p> <p>Sometimes, if you can't find something in the usual shops, it's worth checking the thrift shops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-454471 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 21:05:14 +0000 Marlene1 454471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If anyone is still looking - I haven't seen these in person, only in the catalog, but the colors look fab. <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtstops/blouses/PRDOVR~37871/37871.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../37871.jsp</a></p> <p>In fact, I'm drooling over all the colors in the JCrew Nov. catalog. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-452049 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:38:02 +0000 Janet 452049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love both of those, Tarzy, but both are sold out in my size.</p> <p>Auburn, I'm crossing my fingers that dress works! I love it in the pic, and I could use a solid color dress. Hoping we'll be dress twins! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-452042 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:18:55 +0000 tarzy 452042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was just going to suggest Ann Taylor too!</p> <p>This color looked very pretty:<br /> <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-Blouses-%26-Tops/Charming-Long-Sleeve-Blouse/267376?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=90476945&#038;catid=cata000010&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=3039" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=3039</a></p> <p>And this blue was really nice (regular size in the store):<br /> <a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Petites/AT-Petite-Blouses-%26-Tops/Petite-Drape-Neck-Button-Front-Blouse/266900?colorExplode=false&#038;subCatSelCount=&#038;skuId=90284854&#038;catSelCount=&#038;productPageType=saleProducts&#038;defaultColor=1012" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=1012</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-452041 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 00:18:21 +0000 Auburn 452041@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, Janet, GMTA--I bought that cobalt dress at AT about an hour ago. Talk about a steal and the color looks dynamite!</p> <p>I have a few of the Equipment blouses and although some of the cuts are boxy, I like them. The material is so fabulous that they work equally well tucked in or left out. Given how tall you are, I think they would be great on your frame! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-452016 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:50:06 +0000 Janet 452016@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I found a possibility at Ann Taylor:</p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/catalog/productDetails.jsp?skuId=90337468&#038;defaultColor=3015&#038;prodId=265679" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/c.....dId=265679</a></p> <p>It's not silk, it's poly, but the plus is that it washable, and it *looks* nice in the photos (I haven't seen that shirt in the store) -- I just got an email from them with a 40% off deal, so I pulled the trigger and ordered it in the wine and blue, plus this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/catalog/productDetails.jsp?prodId=277253" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/c.....dId=277253</a></p> <p>A wrap dress, and in cobalt, AND 40% off? I couldn't resist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451999 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:20:08 +0000 nancylee 451999@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Maybe check Talbot's? They aren't as dowdy as they used to be.</p> <p><a href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/category_landing_galleryview.jsp?id=cat80006&#038;section=Regular&#038;howMany=47&#038;rootCategory=cat70008&#038;SORT_PROPERTY=Default&#038;selectedSize=&#038;selectedColor=&#038;selectedColorName=&#038;selectedPrice=&#038;isViewAll=true&#038;conceptIdUnderSale=&#038;colorOverride=" rel="nofollow">http://www.talbots.com/online/.....rOverride=</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451621 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:31:07 +0000 Janet 451621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie -- I don't mind paying a bit more for something well-made that I can wear for years! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451615 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:24:31 +0000 Angie 451615@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are out there, Janet. It's just a question of how much you are willing to pay at this point :(. Equipment and Haute Hippie are quite expensive. </p> <p>Try Madewell too. The prices are easier on the wallet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451605 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:56:35 +0000 banananutmuffin 451605@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about one of these:</p> <p><a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265621088442&#038;c=Page&#038;cid=1316658129276&#038;pagename=vsdWrapper" rel="nofollow">http://www.victoriassecret.com.....vsdWrapper</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.victoriassecret.com/ss/Satellite?ProductID=1265620960215&#038;c=Page&#038;cid=1316658129276&#038;pagename=vsdWrapper" rel="nofollow">http://www.victoriassecret.com.....vsdWrapper</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451590 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:24:16 +0000 Janet 451590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't mind a little boxy if it's not too voluminous -- I think boxy *can* work on me if it has some ease -- a curved hem, for example, is much better on me because of my hips and thighs. Chest pockets are tricky -- if they're too big or placed low, it seems unflattering to my chest. </p> <p>I'm so picky! :-/ </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451560 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 11:12:17 +0000 Jonesy 451560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes, they might be a bit boxy. I think Kyle has a few of these (one in an animal print). So you are looking for a tapered cut? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451483 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:06:14 +0000 Kate 451483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, take a look at the one-pocket rayon blouse from Express.</p> <p><a href="http://www.express.com/one-pocket-shirt-36991-801/control/show/3/index.pro" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/one-poc...../index.pro</a></p> <p>I have a few of these and they can go from casual to dressy very easily. There also used to be a slate-y blue color in this blouse, which is no longer available online, but still may be available in stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451432 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 01:56:46 +0000 cobaltblue 451432@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'll be watching this thread - I need solid blouses in the colors you're seeking, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451380 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:32:28 +0000 Janet 451380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jjsloane, thanks for the links! The first one is a possibility. The second one looks very much like a shirt I have in teal from Ann Taylor -- it is perfect on me but a little dressy for what I'm looking for now. But that grey is lovely, too... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451376 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:27:26 +0000 Janet 451376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jonesy, if that's the same Equioment blouse I've seen in Nordstrom, they seem quite boxy or big to me, although I didn't try it on. The large pockets on the chest put me off a little. But I will investigate the brand further, thanks!</p> <p>Thanks, Makrame. Maybe they'll come out with some new colors heading into winter! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451374 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:26:19 +0000 Jjsloane 451374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is lovely (and 30% off today_<br /> <a href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi27600&#038;rootCategory=cat70008&#038;catId=cat110053&#038;sortKey=Default&#038;section=Regular&#038;conceptIdUnderSale=cat70008" rel="nofollow">http://www.talbots.com/online/.....e=cat70008</a><br /> or this<br /> <a href="http://www.talbots.com/online/browse/product_details.jsp?id=prdi27438&#038;rootCategory=cat70008&#038;catId=cat110053&#038;sortKey=Default&#038;section=Regular&#038;conceptIdUnderSale=cat70008" rel="nofollow">http://www.talbots.com/online/.....e=cat70008</a><br /> or<br /> <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5039&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=883822&#038;scid=883822002" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=883822002</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451333 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:46:10 +0000 Makrame 451333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was thinking JCrew, since I bought a solid-color silk blouse in the store just a few days ago, in a color that was not available or shown online. But I don't recall seeing wine or cobalt blue in store, either. They had some nice blouses in navy and rust, though... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451331 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:44:08 +0000 Jonesy 451331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Equipment blouses? This particular one comes in deep blue and wine (via shopbop.com); there are many other options. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-everyone-good-source-for-solid-color-blouses#post-451326 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 23:40:22 +0000 Janet 451326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I bat for Team Print, but I am looking to fill in a couple of wardrobe holes with a couple of good-looking solid color long-sleeve woven shirts or blouses -- something that can be dressed down or up a little. </p> <p>I love the idea of something not stiff and starchy, but a little softer, like silk, but not shiny. Something that can go untucked or tucked. The specific colors I'm looking for are something in a rich red/cranberry/wine color and maybe slate blue or cobalt.</p> <p>I'm having a heck of a time finding anything! Even the lovely silk shirts on JCrew's website are not available in these colors. And the stores seem to be full of prints, or dolman sleeved or very voluminous tops that won't play well under a jacket or vest. </p> <p>Any suggestions? </p>