https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 17 May 2026 04:40:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops/page/2#post-350912 Mon, 16 May 2011 18:20:07 +0000 lyn67 350912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, forgot to suggest also to try those breezy colourfull blouses from picties 1-8 better with pants(for ex white skinny jeans/denims).I think if you'll show off your legs, that will counterbalance the flowing, not so fitted tops. (just my 2 cents). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350908 Mon, 16 May 2011 18:13:35 +0000 lyn67 350908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kari, the last 2 are the best fit for you -photos(9-12). I actually like their colour and print, too.<br /> Can I also suggest trying that fab white embroiderred blouse from the first picties..(or maybe that was your own shirt?)It seems to have a cleaner cut, and is so springy...:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350836 Mon, 16 May 2011 16:01:37 +0000 Anonymous 350836@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just wanted to add that I LOVE #9! I actually really like the print...and the cut is so perfect! Hope that you find this one on sale </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350752 Mon, 16 May 2011 13:10:27 +0000 Kari 350752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Marley, thank you! (Oh, it's such a relief to have a fresh haircut... I let it go for *much* too long this time.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350704 Mon, 16 May 2011 05:38:17 +0000 Marley 350704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like you've got the tops sorted - my favorites were 3 and 7! Way to go for trying out something new. Also, I've just got to tell you that your hair is fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350304 Sun, 15 May 2011 17:01:32 +0000 Kari 350304@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kappy, when you go back to look at the replies (and my comments at the bottom of the thread), you'll see that you almost exactly echo my thoughts. Thanks for chiming in! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350301 Sun, 15 May 2011 16:58:49 +0000 Kappy 350301@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not looking at any replies yet: I think #5/#6 has too much volume in the body. I love #1/#2 on you, but I don't think it has a 70's vibe if that is important to you. #7/#8 has a real 70's vibe and it looks great even though the sleeves are voluminous; I think because it fits so well in the shoulders and neckline. I love #9/#10 but I've always loved prints with a black background. I also love #11/#12 on you but it doesn't seem 70's to me at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350295 Sun, 15 May 2011 16:46:45 +0000 Kari 350295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>And to continue my very long comment:</p> <p>As I mentioned earlier, I took #7-8 home to try out. I showed it to my mom (I only had Gap Long &amp; Lean bootcut jeans and a borrowed black camisole to try out with the top.) She loved the colors &amp; pattern, and loved the way that the top moves on me. However, she did mention some hesitations about the cut, because it could potentially make me look bigger than I am in the torso area, and suggested that it might look better belted or cut closer to my body. That expresses my hesitations exactly with voluminous tops. I don't want to look as wide as the widest part of my body. I'm tempted to return to Anthropologie and try on this blouse in a smaller size to see if that solves any of the issues with the cut.</p> <p>It's also possible that the issue is that I was wearing the top with bootcut jeans - perhaps it's better suited to skinnies, or even the pencil skirt I was trying it out with yesterday (I actually kind of like the look, even though it's not the bottom that I intended to wear it with.)</p> <p>It is a pretty expensive blouse and I don't want to buy something that costs this much unless I absolutely 100% love it. I'm waffling.</p> <p>Angie, thank you *very* much for taking the time to show me some concrete, in person suggestions for what to try and what to avoid. It was incredibly helpful and somehow a switch was flipped in my head - I don't exactly have this look down pat, but I have *much* better idea about what to look for. I was so bummed that I didn't have more time to spend shopping with you and the group! I had such a great time, and really appreciate your advice and encouragement to try something different. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350291 Sun, 15 May 2011 16:38:46 +0000 Kari 350291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all for stepping in with your feedback. The responses are interesting - some observations that I hadn't made, and some similarities to my own thoughts in the dressing room. I'm also thinking a bit differently about some of these outfits after looking at the photos vs. seeing them in the mirror in the dressing room.</p> <p>Here are my own observations:</p> <p>#1-2 - I did not like the sleeve length or puffiness, and the top didn't drape quite as nicely on me as I was hoping it would.<br /> #3-4 - I liked the color better than I anticipated. In the dressing room, I felt like something was off about the cut of the sleeve, and I couldn't put my finger on it. Now, looking at the photos, I like this top a lot (especially the pretty neckline) and am tempted to go back for a second try, and potentially stalk the top to see if it goes on sale later.<br /> #5-6 - loved the color, but hated the cut. It was too tight on my breasts relative to the volume in the waist, and sizing up didn't really help (because it still was hanging straight down from my chest, making me look uniformly as wide as the biggest part of my body.) I think this blouse is better suited to someone who is not very busty.<br /> #7-8 - LOVED the color and print, and the top moves very well. I'd almost say that it looks better in person when I'm in motion than it does in a photo. This is the one that I took home to try out.<br /> #9-10 - I really like the cut, and this would be a great top to wear with skirts. I'm torn on the print. It's a bit different for me. This top was the most expensive of the bunch, so I did not take it home. I'm going to think about it and stalk the top online to see if it possibly comes down in price eventually.<br /> #11-12 - I adore the pattern and the colors. It's not the cut that Angie was talking about - not a 70's style top, really - but it's another top that I'm going to stalk and see if it goes on sale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350289 Sun, 15 May 2011 16:33:38 +0000 Kate 350289@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I can't wait to hear what you think! </p> <p>While reading the responses I realized just how awful of a judge of floaty tops I am. And sleeves. I like tops to be a close fit, and so the only one of these tops I truly liked is 1/2, and I like those sleeves because they're longer than cap sleeves and the hem of the sleeve is parallel to the ground instead of being curvy (like in 5/6). Every time I go to anthro I grab just about every top in my size and color from the sales area in order to push myself to try something new, and most times I don't like any of them on me because they're too flowy/boho/romantic. Even if I'm sure some would get the YLF thumbs up, I just don't feel comfortable in tops that aren't fitted/structured/tailored. On the bright side, it makes it a lot easier to keep my anthro spending in check when so few of their tops feel right on me.</p> <p>It's hard to know when to push myself and when something just isn't "me" (and will be a waste of money because I won't wear it), and so I commend you for embracing Angie's challenge head-on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350281 Sun, 15 May 2011 16:04:38 +0000 yublocka 350281@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>7, 9 and 11 are my faves. Some lovely options Kari!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350253 Sun, 15 May 2011 14:51:50 +0000 Angie 350253@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are an extremely fast learner :)</p> <p>They *all* work, Kari. WELL DONE!! And thanks for taking the time to experiment with the ideas of our discussion. I think it helped that I could point to tops and suggest "yes, no, maybe". </p> <p>#3, 5, 7 &amp; 9 = KILLER.</p> <p>And KILLER do too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350222 Sun, 15 May 2011 14:15:41 +0000 Evie 350222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>11/12 is simply perfect! 7/8 is my favorite from "floaty and voluminous" group. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350203 Sun, 15 May 2011 13:33:32 +0000 lynne 350203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>3/4 looks amazing on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350172 Sun, 15 May 2011 10:24:41 +0000 rute 350172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love 4, 5 and 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /> Love the way they fall on your body and the volume!<br /> Love boho influences! I'm learning also with your post </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350156 Sun, 15 May 2011 07:33:41 +0000 Sharon 350156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE 3/4! The colour is spectacular on you, it is a nice length, it looks suitably "floaty" and the cut-out around the neck area gives it a retro look to my eye. I can imagine this looking amazing over flares or boot cuts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350141 Sun, 15 May 2011 06:19:13 +0000 san 350141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You always look fabulous. You are a true style inspiration. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350135 Sun, 15 May 2011 05:56:44 +0000 catgirl 350135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 7/8 - it is beautiful and different from your usual choices, but still suits you perfectly. Also love 9/10 and 11/12 for the fit, and I think the funkier prints will give you some of the change you've been craving. </p> <p>I'm not as crazy about the others. I read about the green top (which I considered in red) and the reviews said it was somewhat difficult to wear as it required a cami which defeated the point of a light summer top. Don't know if you agree, but something to think about. </p> <p>So glad you are stepping out and trying some new styles! Your hair looks fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350134 Sun, 15 May 2011 05:50:18 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 350134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I didn't read the others because i didn't want to be influenced. </p> <p>My favorites are the ones in 3/4 and 11/12. The first one drapes beautifully and is a great length. I would roll the sleeves a touch wider so they stay a bit higher on the arm but other than that, I love it. I like everything about the cut of 11/12 and the pattern/color is very flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350128 Sun, 15 May 2011 05:34:01 +0000 MsMary 350128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You must keep 7/8 and wear it next Friday for the art inspiration challenge! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350110 Sun, 15 May 2011 03:45:55 +0000 Ginkgo 350110@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites on you are 3/4 and 11/12. The green is gorgeous with your hair and complexion. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350108 Sun, 15 May 2011 03:39:47 +0000 Reneeb 350108@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the color of 3/4 and it does have that glam look that you want and I think 7/8 would be my second choice. But 9/10 and 11/12 fit you great but I don't know if that is the look you are after. BTW your hair looks pretty. Good luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350102 Sun, 15 May 2011 03:25:13 +0000 Isis 350102@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE 3,4: the color, the drape, the detail at the neck. Wow!</p> <p>A close second 7,8: great print, wonderful drape. </p> <p>It'll be fun to hear your thoughts! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350100 Sun, 15 May 2011 03:24:01 +0000 Anonymous 350100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorites are 9/10 and 7/8. I think it's because the sleeves are longer, as well a beautiful prints. However, I like something about each of them. 1/2 is my least favorite but I could see you wearing it layered under a jacket. Both greens are fab colors on you too. I'm not much help. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350088 Sun, 15 May 2011 03:09:29 +0000 Heather 350088@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kari, I am swooning over 3/4, 7/8 and 9/10 on you!!!!! I can't wait to see your own thoughts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350066 Sun, 15 May 2011 02:42:01 +0000 Misia 350066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I`m voting for 1, 3,9 and 11! As you can see I like you better in fitted tops, lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350048 Sun, 15 May 2011 02:09:31 +0000 Lisa 350048@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>1/2-Ok but not wow, return.<br /> 3/4-Like the drape, but the color can't compare to the next one, return.<br /> 5/6-Great color, love the drape, looks like a fun top and a departure from your usual style, keep.<br /> 7/8-Very pretty print and colors, like the drape, and I don't recall seeing you in many printed tops, keep.<br /> 9/10-Ok, would like more prints or smaller print on you, return.<br /> 11/12-Great print, nice fit too, again liking you in prints here, keep. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350047 Sun, 15 May 2011 02:07:26 +0000 MNsara 350047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First, I LOVE your hair, Kari! So cute and flattering!<br /> Second, I think #11/12 is extremely flattering as you were made for that cowl neckl!<br /> But I am smitten with you in #3/4 because you and that citron are beautiful together.<br /> #7/8 is a very pretty top, and has a very nice floaty element.</p> <p>They are each so different that I'm dying to hear what you think and why. . . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350038 Sun, 15 May 2011 01:58:54 +0000 modgrl 350038@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How do you feel about 5, 7 and 12? Lots of options here. The only thing I don't like is the cap sleeves in 1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-and-forum-floaty-70s-glam-tops#post-350035 Sun, 15 May 2011 01:56:34 +0000 Sheila 350035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Kari, good to see you today! My favorite on you is #7/8...I actually love #9/10 so much and thought long and hard about trying it on but as I said to you while walking around with Angie, I was not on a buying trip.</p> <p>Best of luck in making this decision. How super to get in-person advice from Angie! </p>