https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/between-blouses-and-band-tees-or-ask-everyone-casual-summer-tops Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 11 May 2026 12:44:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/between-blouses-and-band-tees-or-ask-everyone-casual-summer-tops#post-578575 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:05:42 +0000 Emily 578575@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone for the suggestions! </p> <p>@Zapotee, I particularly like the first tee you posted and will keep an eye out for it to hit the Canadian gap site; @Ana, quite like your AT picks as well. Thanks for the inspiration. @christieanne, I will definitely keep an eye on the gap. I have a couple of basic tees from there that I layer under blouses and have been happy with the quality, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/between-blouses-and-band-tees-or-ask-everyone-casual-summer-tops#post-578426 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:21:43 +0000 christieanne 578426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If it wasn't for the Gap lately, I'd be lost. They just brought in new collection of blue and white - think Greek island getaway - and next week bringing in more summer according to one of the managers I talked to this week about a jacket.<br /> Quality there has been stepped up a bit as well. </p> <p>Lots of light weight, modern cut knits out there so you can save BonJovi for washing car or other times I have a Police tshirt that I like for yardwork myself. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/between-blouses-and-band-tees-or-ask-everyone-casual-summer-tops#post-578324 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:30:21 +0000 Ana 578324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It depends on the temperatures and also whether I am wearing shorts/pants or a skirt with the top. I have some kind of vintage, loose v-neck tees that I got from Old Navy. I plan to tuck them into linen skirts when it's super hot outside. I also like these tops from J. Crew with skirts:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/knitstees/shortsleevetees/PRDOVR~24500/24500.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../24500.jsp</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/knitstees/longsleevetees/PRDOVR~72717/72717.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../72717.jsp</a></p> <p>If I'm wearing shorts or pants, I want something a little more interesting, like this:</p> <p><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/knitstees/shortsleevetees/PRDOVR~74995/74995.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../74995.jsp</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/product%3A277585/AT-FULL-PRICE-PROMO-STYLES/Georgette-Bib-Sleeveless-Shirt/277585?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=10845196&#038;catid=cata000010&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=9000" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=9000</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/product%3A279452/AT-FULL-PRICE-PROMO-STYLES/Georgette-Overlay-Short-Sleeve-Top/279452?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=10964613&#038;catid=cata000010&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=3068" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=3068</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/product%3A273576/AT-FULL-PRICE-PROMO-STYLES/Keyhole-Shell/273576?colorExplode=false&#038;skuId=10884102&#038;catid=cata000010&#038;productPageType=fullPriceProducts&#038;defaultColor=1035" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/p.....Color=1035</a></p> <p>If it's above 85 degrees, then I will stick to non-polyester knits, like cotton or rayon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/between-blouses-and-band-tees-or-ask-everyone-casual-summer-tops#post-578319 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:22:35 +0000 chewyspaghetti 578319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Target also has some floaty woven tops that are lightweight cotton with short sleeves or sleeveless. They are good options for hot weather. I was trying some on the other day, and am thinking of going back and buying some. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/between-blouses-and-band-tees-or-ask-everyone-casual-summer-tops#post-578277 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:33:47 +0000 teeandcee 578277@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Target has some pretty tees with interesting necklines. I'm checking them out today as I love tees but do want something other than graphic tees occasionally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/between-blouses-and-band-tees-or-ask-everyone-casual-summer-tops#post-578246 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:59:32 +0000 Anonymous 578246@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What about some casual tee tops that are a step up from a band tee, such as these:</p> <p><a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=17082&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=251237&#038;scid=251237012" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....=251237012</a><br /> <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=17082&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=251238&#038;scid=251238002" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....=251238002</a><br /> <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=17082&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=136972" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....pid=136972</a><br /> <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=17082&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=136962" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....pid=136962</a></p> <p>you can dress them up or down as needed! These are a tee fabric, so they are stretchy and comfortable. You could wear them under blazers and jean jackets too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/between-blouses-and-band-tees-or-ask-everyone-casual-summer-tops#post-578237 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:55:35 +0000 Emily 578237@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of and always feel good in button downs, but find it very difficult to find blouses that fit properly in the bust let alone in a fabrication that is casual and looks presentable without pressing. I might try some of the button down dolman blouses I've been seeing, though, maybe the looser fit will be more forgiving. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/between-blouses-and-band-tees-or-ask-everyone-casual-summer-tops#post-578229 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:51:01 +0000 Meredith1953 578229@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am thinking of buying a few sleeveless button downs. I tend to wear a sweater or a light jacket most of the year and I don't like the way button down sleeves end up riding up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/between-blouses-and-band-tees-or-ask-everyone-casual-summer-tops#post-578222 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:47:29 +0000 modgrl 578222@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about some easy care button down blouses for OTG to round out your weekend and dog walking collection. I'm not sure what dog walking is like in your neighborhood but that is the only time I tend to see my neighbors so I try to at least look presentable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/between-blouses-and-band-tees-or-ask-everyone-casual-summer-tops#post-578216 Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:43:38 +0000 Emily 578216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It came to my attention this weekend that my warm weather tops can be divided into two distinct categories: Button Down Blouses for work and Band Tee Shirts. (In the interest of honesty, I also have one lonely short sleeved black dolman and a printed tank from Old Navy)</p> <p>I like the band tees for the dog park, groceries and puttering around the house, but there are times when a lady would rather not be out and about with Bon Jovi splashed across her chest. What does one purchase for these situations? I am looking for short sleeved or sleeveless options in natural fibers that do not require ironing. </p>