https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-tops-and-a-belly Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:20:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-tops-and-a-belly#post-1052717 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 22:36:30 +0000 K. Period. 1052717@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with unfrumped! Pattern and texture&nbsp;are the great camouflagers. And ruching or gathering, but those can be tricky since you need to get them tight enough for the ruching to do its job, but not so tight as to be unflattering.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-tops-and-a-belly#post-1052424 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:48:25 +0000 unfrumped 1052424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree, a combination of the fluid fit and not too-thin or clingy fabric. Thin, smooth&nbsp;rayon knits are too clingy except if the banding or pleats or something keep it away from the body. Wovens can be better, or a knit with a bit of texture. Color and pattern can make a difference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-tops-and-a-belly#post-1052416 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:43:03 +0000 Suz 1052416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ha, that's an interesting idea, Dianthus. It doesn't work for me, though. I have angles in my top half and find structure works better there than soft. But that also has to do with facial shape, etc.&nbsp;</p> <p>Anyway, in terms of tops....I agree with Angie that if you are going for a knit, look for a roomier, more fluid top with some structure to it (e.g. a banded bottom or try to semi-tuck or faux tuck).&nbsp;</p> <p>OR Dianthus's advice -- go for a woven top, which will disguise the issue more effectively.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-tops-and-a-belly#post-1052411 Tue, 15 Oct 2013 17:38:47 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1052411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Clingy knitwear is not the friend of a softer area.&nbsp; A bit more substance and less stretch is a good idea.&nbsp; I remember reading somewhere that you should put hard over soft and soft over hard.&nbsp; What the individual meant was if you have a softer area, then put a firmer fabric over it and if you have a sharper, more angular area, then a soft flowy fabric is best.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-tops-and-a-belly#post-1051634 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 14:35:44 +0000 Angie 1051634@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You need tops that float away from the midriff, but aren't empire line. Tops in a knit or soft woven with a band at the hem work like magic. That way you achieve structure but don't feel like you're wearing a sack.&nbsp;</p> <p>Think FLUID fits.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-tops-and-a-belly#post-1051576 Mon, 14 Oct 2013 13:36:43 +0000 Lisalou 1051576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a bit stumped on what kind of casual tops will not cling to a belly. I had twins a year ago and haven't made it a huge priority to get rid of the post-baby belly (working on that now), but I am self conscious about it. Pre-babies, I'd wear long-sleeve tees or sweaters, but I find these cling to my gut and I don't feel comfortable like that. (power to all who embrace it! I find that I spend the day feeling self-conscious and just...uncomfortable)</p> <p>What are my other options? I've done floaty tanks with a cardigan, which works okay. Oh, my bottoms are jeans 99% of the time. I'm digging boot cuts right now. </p>