https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-vc-tube-and-converse-hi-ness-white-eyelets--what-top Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 16 May 2026 05:13:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-vc-tube-and-converse-hi-ness-white-eyelets--what-top#post-1318780 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 12:02:35 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1318780@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this ruched skirt and I wear it with &nbsp;black and white patterned silky loose&nbsp;tops or a blush linen sweater. I might have worn it with my long black vest once, on top,&nbsp;also. And the black gladiator sandals.</p> <p>The look you are describing with the skirt and cons sounds a bit like how KaryMK was doing her ponte/lace skirt and cons a week or so ago, if you want to look for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-vc-tube-and-converse-hi-ness-white-eyelets--what-top#post-1318687 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 06:51:02 +0000 Deborah 1318687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Probably repeating what has been said but you can absolutely wear the white cons with the black skirt. As a blonde I find I can do white or neutral footwear quite easily and I love how it looks with black. I like the sound of your mint top, will you show us?</p> <p>I don't have the same skirt but I do have a black tube / knit skirt and I tend to wear it with slightly oversized drapey tops. Often black or grey. Would you wear a sleeveless top and a draped vest?</p> <p>Found a couple of potential inspiration pics:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-vc-tube-and-converse-hi-ness-white-eyelets--what-top#post-1318537 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 03:14:47 +0000 Suz 1318537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Believe it or not is is a top from a company called Sympli -- they make sort of Eileen Fisher-esque clothes in jersey, a lot in the "arty lady" category. I actually just bequeathed it to my stepdaughter because I thought she would wear it more than I do. But it was really fun with the skirt, for sure.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also wear my Cons with shorts and jeans, of course. I don't know if I have worn them with any other skirts but it's definitely do-able.&nbsp;</p> <p>I think my favourite look for these skirts is some kind of loose top. And that tends to work with the Cons, too. Love your idea of mint.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-vc-tube-and-converse-hi-ness-white-eyelets--what-top#post-1318521 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:59:23 +0000 Anonymous 1318521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thanks&nbsp;<b>Suz! &nbsp;</b> You are my style hero on this site - so pulled together. &nbsp;What top are you wearing in #1. I saw this earlier and meant to ask. I looove the shoulder cut-out detail. &nbsp;I have lots of dressier black wedges, sandals etc, but really want to try to work in the wedge cons here.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-vc-tube-and-converse-hi-ness-white-eyelets--what-top#post-1318513 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:51:36 +0000 Suz 1318513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally not wrong. I have this skirt in the black and white stripe (most worn version), the navy &nbsp;(second most worn) and the cobalt. I tend to wear the striped and cobalt more with my Cons than the navy, but that's probably just coincidence and I don't think there's any problem wearing black or navy with the white shoes.&nbsp;</p> <p>Pastels would work great, as Aida said, or any patterned top that has white or a lighter colour as part of the pattern.&nbsp;</p> <p>I've worn all kinds of tops with mine. From a peplum (!) to a tucked button down (it only worked because the shirt was actually way too short for me -- a petite size), to slouchy sweaters, to fluid tees,&nbsp;to chambray button down worn untucked, to silky tee shirt style top with tab sleeves (worn out), to an old sleeveless turtleneck (fitted) with denim jacket on top.&nbsp;</p> <p>Not all of these feature the Cons but many would work with them if I wanted a different vibe.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-vc-tube-and-converse-hi-ness-white-eyelets--what-top#post-1318496 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:38:56 +0000 Anonymous 1318496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah - like the idea of a pastel and a more fluid top - never thought to go pastel. &nbsp;My default is always graphic bl/wh. &nbsp;No, I hate fitted tops and feel self-conscious in them. &nbsp;&nbsp; Hmm - now to find it...I actually have a mint green (sounds worse than it is) &nbsp;fluid sweater(swing/open back) from Club Monaco that might just be the ticket! &nbsp;Thanks!! &nbsp;Oooh - the more I think about it, the more I like that idea. &nbsp;Thanks Aida!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-vc-tube-and-converse-hi-ness-white-eyelets--what-top#post-1318483 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:29:08 +0000 Aida 1318483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your skirt is black, I vote have fun with it I wear white shoes with black bottoms a lot (and I'm not blonde!). No reason to limit yourself to a column of black, though with the white shoes that would look striking. Pastels are also fresh looking paired with black, so that's another option as well. I'd suggest wearing a fluid/boxy/oversized top, not a fitted top, for the most current look. If you really prefer a fitted top, then top with a boxy jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-vc-tube-and-converse-hi-ness-white-eyelets--what-top#post-1318478 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:25:56 +0000 Anonymous 1318478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>or....is the whole idea of white hi-tops with a black skirt just too wrong?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-vc-tube-and-converse-hi-ness-white-eyelets--what-top#post-1318477 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:23:56 +0000 Anonymous 1318477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Aida -&nbsp;</b>the eyelet business is so subtle as to be not noticeable. &nbsp;I can adjust the length somewhat, but without fiddling, it falls right over my knee cap - not super long. &nbsp;I guess the question really is - do I go nuts with a striped fitted t, or with a plain black or white? &nbsp;I seem to be second-guessing myself so often these days..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-vc-tube-and-converse-hi-ness-white-eyelets--what-top#post-1318456 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:04:07 +0000 Elizabeth P 1318456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz is the master of VC tubes and con hi-ness's, it might be worth searching her posts. I have the regular hi ness cons, and have worn that combo with an oversized sweater, and a dressy tee with a leather jacket. </p> <p>How about showing us some pics with your pieces and let us play? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-vc-tube-and-converse-hi-ness-white-eyelets--what-top#post-1318452 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:01:15 +0000 Aida 1318452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How low does the skirt hit below your knee? That might affect your top decision a bit; if it's quite low then you'll want a more obviously cropped top to offset the midi+hightop effect. You could also mitigate with a less cropped top but with a cropped jacket (like a little denim thing or a short boxy moto). If it's not too low, then you've got more options. Since you have the eyelet version, something with a retro flair&nbsp;or a little southern belle could be fun to go with the theme, or something hard edge/sporty to go against it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-vc-tube-and-converse-hi-ness-white-eyelets--what-top#post-1318447 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 01:54:22 +0000 Anonymous 1318447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have these two pieces impatiently knocking at the door of my closet waiting to be let out to play. &nbsp;Given the lightweight fabric and unfinished hem of the skirt, I'm putting it into a funky business casual slot - into which I funnel most of my budget. &nbsp;The Hi Ness wedge Cons - yes they are white (love the idea of them so much I may get the black, but staying true to my vow not to buy anything now until I have all of this figured out) are in the same category. &nbsp;So the question in my mind is - can I wear them together? &nbsp;(black skirt and white wedges) And what is the ideal top ? &nbsp;I can work a fairly funky look and am not afraid of a little edge. &nbsp;In fact, I feel most comfortable in that look . &nbsp;Any suggestions for the ideal top - should it be fitted, flowy, striped, solid? &nbsp;I have several options for a topper - including a vintage Burberry denim cropped jacket complete with plaid cuff and under collar lining (white, red, gold, etc)&nbsp;&nbsp;that I could see working with this. &nbsp;I also have a cropped Ralph Lauren washed denim jacket with white top stitching to consider.&nbsp;</p> <p>Lots of you have this skirt - tell me how you style it for casual wear! &nbsp;Thanks - appreciate ALL ideas - from any style viewpoint!</p> <p>Btw - I'd add a "find" for the Hi Ness eyelet if I could fine one:) &nbsp; </p>