https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 25 Apr 2026 17:24:17 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730851 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 22:44:21 +0000 Angie 1730851@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*pouring a stiff drink for April*</p> <p>GET A PUSSY BOW BLOUSE NOW!&nbsp;</p> <p>April, I have the striped version of the white from BR and LOVE THIS BLOUSE. It's crisp like a shirt so the bow is stiffer and more "in your face". I would wear the softer, floppy iteration no problem either. I like priss.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730816 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 21:10:38 +0000 April 1730816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, I just caught on that I was on the Canadian BR site, and apparently the US has plenty of sizes in the cotton bow shirt. &nbsp;</p> <p>Yes, I see what you mean, Suz. &nbsp;I suppose I could fashion-tape the whole affair together if untying proved to be a problem (one of those breezy solutions that's probably easier said than done.) &nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730813 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 21:06:21 +0000 Suz 1730813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not, not crazy at all. I would probably also prefer the silky one, although I can also see the attraction of the cotton variety -- one potential problem with a silk one is the same problem many people encounter with silk scarves. Silk is slippery. So the bow might always come undone. Which is fine if it does so in a lovely way, but not so fine if it just droops into your soup.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730811 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 21:01:09 +0000 April 1730811@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the BR addition, ladies! &nbsp;They are sold out online in all but the size 10 Regular or the 2 Petite, both of which may be beyond me in different ways, but I will keep checking.</p> <p>However -- cotton. &nbsp;Hmm. &nbsp;What do you think of the "crisp" factor of cotton as used in a PB blouse? &nbsp;I was imagining that one of the things that might make me embrace the bow at all would be the flowy droop of &nbsp;silk.. &nbsp;(Yes, even as I was complaining about how quickly white silk would get stained -- such a contrarian.) &nbsp;</p> <p>Am I crazy to think that it would be harder to take the priss out of a big cotton bow than a slim, droopy silk bow? &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730464 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 04:39:57 +0000 Carla 1730464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The BR pussy bow blouse does double duty as a basic tailored white shirt since the bow is removable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730405 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 01:31:47 +0000 Suz 1730405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, April! Hilarious. </p> <p>But truly - yes -- why not try a version on and see. It might be that it is only prissy in the wrong combinations. </p> <p>There's the BR one also. <i>&nbsp;</i>i see it is currently off sale (at least on CAD site) but it was on sale a few days ago and no doubt will go back on sale, or maybe there is a storewide 40% off anyway right now -- not sure. Quite reasonable then.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love the outfit. I also love the substitute blouse you picked but hesitated to comment this morning when I first opened the thread because I thought it wouldn't be quite the same. Lovely, but not the same feel to it.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730389 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:45:45 +0000 April 1730389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, Anna G! &nbsp;So helpful. Some of those are so reasonably priced I could order one and do a comparison with the more expensive KL one. &nbsp;Even if I just try one on and see if the whole bow idea is or isn't too prissy for my taste, at least I'll know. &nbsp;</p> <p>And then if I hate it on me, I'll keep this line from Jason Isbell in mind next time I'm tempted by a PB blouse:</p> <p>But I sobered up<br />And I swore off that stuff<br />Forever this time</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730385 Thu, 22 Sep 2016 00:27:26 +0000 annagybe 1730385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It is a fantastic look isn't it?<br />Some other options:<br />The Ted Baker is gorgeous, and cheaper.<br />Uniqlo is the cheapest.<br />Bothe Uniqlo and Lands End are machine washable, though not silk. </p> <p>ETA Mango, but it's more tie-like</p> <p><a href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-bow-tie-blouse/id_303218?sku_0=::A6J" rel="nofollow"><a href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-bow-tie-blouse/id_303218?sku_0=" rel="nofollow">http://www.landsend.com/produc.....218?sku_0=</a>::A6J</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.landsend.com/products/womens-bow-tie-blouse/id_303218?sku_0=::A6J" rel="nofollow"><br /></a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730360 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 23:29:36 +0000 April 1730360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I see. &nbsp;The PB blouse is necessary. &nbsp;And the kittycat gloves are no longer available (sorry, kkards -- but see, you influenced me to go and check!) &nbsp;Okay, I will look for one that I think I would wear and that's not a crazy price.</p> <p>&nbsp;I just can't imagine it would be a workhorse for me (that priss factor), so I don't want to spend a fortune on it. &nbsp;The one that's actually featured in the Lagerfeld outfit is $365. &nbsp;I can't convince myself I'd wear it enough to justify that price. &nbsp;Plus, white silk? &nbsp;How long before it gets stained?</p> <p>Now, on the plus side, it is rather classic and won't look silly a season or two hence. &nbsp;Hmm... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730352 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 22:55:06 +0000 Echo 1730352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Without the PB blouse, there is no juxtaposition of hard and soft with the look - which, like Angie said, MAKES the look.</p> <p>The other white blouse will certainly go with the other pieces, but it becomes an entirely different look. One could conceivably substitute a ruffled blouse for the PB with a similar effect, but not a plainer one with no neck embellishment, IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730255 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:37:34 +0000 April 1730255@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Janet, the booties are these <a href="http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/topshop-amy-studded-buckle-bootie-women/4471183?cm_mmc=google-_-productads-_-Women%3AShoes%3ABoots-_-5254455&#038;rkg_id=h-b58a132f288e9c6c0be5adbdda756238_t-1474482833&#038;adpos=1o3&#038;creative=39387172793&#038;device=m&#038;network=g&#038;gclid=CjwKEAjw34i_BRDH9fbylbDJw1gSJAAvIFqUa6URHemvO9CJ6c1cVL0pCShr-DIL_SX_zmlotTFB4RoCihjw_wcBg" rel="nofollow">http://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s/.....Cihjw_wcBg</a></p> <p>To all others, I'm on my phone so typing is awkward but I will craft a proper reply when I get to New York. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730247 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:16:07 +0000 tulle 1730247@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April, I fell in love with that look, too, and am working on adapting it for myself.&nbsp; I have a white pussy-bow blouse, but will probably substitute&nbsp; ink blue for the black pieces:&nbsp; velveteen skinnies, a knit jacket, &amp; hair calf booties.&nbsp; If you have no strong objection to the bow, and just feel that the bow-less shirt would be more practical, I would suggest adding a tie--either a white silk skinny scarf, a higher-contrast ribbon, or even a man's tie--to that white shirt.&nbsp; (I agree with kkards that the gloves are zingers, but am not sure I have the nerve for those.)&nbsp; We may both risk losing some of the perfect edginess of the original, but it's fun to experiment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730237 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:38:40 +0000 Barbara Diane 1730237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the PB gives it a very specific look, <b>and</b> I think with your blouse it will still make a very cool outfit. Actually, I might prefer it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730212 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 16:52:15 +0000 kkards 1730212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>not to diss Angie, but I think its the gloves that make this outfit! if you wear the gloves, IRL no one will notice what blouse you have on </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730188 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:52:48 +0000 Janet 1730188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it as an alternative. I am not in love with the PB look, so I wouldn't be so concerned with being such a faithful copycat, personally. But I love that outfit too and could see copying it in my own way as well. What are the boots, by the way? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730181 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:49:35 +0000 Angie 1730181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>&nbsp;It will work, but it's not nearly as fab.&nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry to be a downer, April. The pussy bow <b>makes</b> the outfit to my eye.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730176 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:43:53 +0000 Inge 1730176@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I could totally see the second blouse work as a substitute, April, it is gorgeous too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730104 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:09:48 +0000 April 1730104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>P.S. &nbsp;And no, I will not be including the kittycat-face fingerless gloves. &nbsp;They're a bit too "Trick or treat!" for me. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/ask-angie-can-you-picture-this-blouse-as-a-sub-for-the-p-bow-blouse-in-the-lagerfeld-outfit#post-1730099 Wed, 21 Sep 2016 14:07:53 +0000 April 1730099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As I noted elsewhere, I became obsessed with one of the outfits you posted in your piece on how to take the "priss" out of a pussy bow (PB) blouse (first pic, below). &nbsp;</p> <p>I have a pair of very skinny, very black Rag and Bone black skinnies, the same studded booties shown in the picture, and this black jacket:&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bcbg.com/en/arelia-a-line-coat/725942981636.html?gclid=CjwKEAjw34i_BRDH9fbylbDJw1gSJAAvIFqUdFGvvR-77fu6onC9F59NGuvVNkDERcaX6meHhn62aRoCZrjw_wcB&amp;cm_mmc=PLA-_-VersaFeed-_-AUU4E367-001-_-null&amp;utm_campaign=BCBG%20PLA%20%7C%20Brand%20All%20Products&amp;utm_medium=PLA&amp;utm_source=CPC">http://www.bcbg.com/en/arelia-.....w1gSJAAvIF</a>&nbsp;</p> <p>My question is this. &nbsp;I don't think I would wear the PB blouse much except in this outfit. &nbsp;I love this one, however, and think I would get a lot more wear out of it. &nbsp;What do you think of it as a substitute for the PB blouse in this outfit? </p>