https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:26:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1683275 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:22:51 +0000 Bonnie 1683275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>shevia: Thank you. I said I loved the pants but I think they are too big for me. The pants are well made and wash and wear beautifully, but I could have sized down. I ordered them online and should have sent them back. However, I think they feel cooler than a smaller size would. It looks like I rolled one leg shorter than the other. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1683067 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 02:47:52 +0000 Jaime 1683067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2 and #4 are my favorites - can't decide about the pants length. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682897 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:37:19 +0000 Bonnie 1682897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>celia: Thank you - you are very kind.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682893 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:34:50 +0000 Bonnie 1682893@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>skylurker: Thank you. I think that #2 is a flattering button front because it is fitted at the waist and the shoulders do fit well. It's linen and so it wrinkles easily.<br />Elizabeth P: #3 &nbsp;is my oldest white shirt and I haven't worn it very often because of the fit. I look so terrible with tucking, even semi-tucking, that I just don't ever do it anymore - since I started taking outfit photos. Thanks for the suggestions and I'm glad the other shirts are JFE.<br />Isabel: Thank you. #4 and #5 are my newest shirts and are both from Anthro.<br />Suz: Thanks for helping. A fluid knit top sounds good - maybe semi-tucking would work for me with that style. I'll try it.<br />SaraL: Thank you. #1 is a great top for really hot weather and I'm hoping it doesn't look as shear as the photo shows. A cami would help the "grinning" but be too hot for summer weather. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682885 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:26:52 +0000 Angie 1682885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The new top looks lovely, Bonnie. I'm excited to see it on. I like #2 best because I find the fit of the shirt very flattering.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682884 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:25:16 +0000 celia 1682884@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess it takes a more trained eye than mine to tell you which looks best because I like all of them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682882 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 21:18:53 +0000 Bonnie 1682882@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura: Thanks for the help. I see what you mean by looking more like an outfit - the shirts look like I need to add something like a vest or topper. I've had a hard time finding shorter tops but just got one at Loft that I will try for length.<br />Angie: Thank you. I agree that they all look JFE but I'd like to find some tops that are flattering. I just bought a knit top from Loft that may work for length but I'm still on my trip and didn't bring my tripod, so it's hard to take good photos. I have big hopes for my new top though.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682783 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:51:10 +0000 Sara L. 1682783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think they are look quite nice with the pale blue bottoms.&nbsp; #1 looks a little thin and may need a cami underneath to prevent grinning.&nbsp; Even with just white tops, you have a nice selection to go with the pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682779 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:46:49 +0000 Suz 1682779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie, you are so pretty and especially lovely in this soft palette.&nbsp;</p> <p>I love all the tops but my preference goes to #2, #3, and #4. I like the shoulder fit of #2 (plus it looks like linen or something). I like the shape and crispness of #3, and I like the curved hem and neckline of #4.&nbsp;</p> <p>Try a semi tuck with a fluid knit or top. You might be surprised.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682771 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:31:32 +0000 Anonymous 1682771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 4 and 5 the best. Between the two they cover blouse and button down in a slightly fresher, more flattering way than the others. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682750 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:50:11 +0000 Elizabeth P 1682750@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My least favourite of them is #3, as it cuts you a bit more, but they are all good.&nbsp; Have you tried semi-tucking a tee with them?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682749 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:49:26 +0000 skylurker 1682749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All tops work length-wise.<br /> I have a preference for #2, I really love how the collar and shoulders of that shirt fit you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682735 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:35:51 +0000 Angie 1682735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love it all, Bonnie. ALL the tops work well. Personally, I like #2 and #3 best. Try a white high-low knit top or sweater.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682732 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:29:14 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1682732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>4 is my favorite; somehow it looks like more of an outfit than the ones with a full button-front, I dunno.</p> <p>My first thought was that shorter top lengths would be better. Maybe something that blousons or ties at the waist? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682726 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 16:15:44 +0000 Bonnie 1682726@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zibbets: Thank you. I like #4 best, too, and the hem is curved. Good suggestion to try a top with another color and white.<br />JAileen: Thank you. #2 is probably my second favorite It is a Brooks Brothers linen shirt and cool to wear.<br />columbine: Thank you. This is a favorite tunic from Anthro that is a real workhorse. The hem in curved. I would have bought it in several colors if it was available but alas, it's gone from the site. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682701 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:11:13 +0000 columbine(erin) 1682701@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I liked 4 the best because of the v in the neckline and curved hem ( looks like it has a curved hem, anyway). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682698 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:03:56 +0000 JAileen 1682698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're all fine, but I like 2 and 4 best. The color scheme is very nice on you, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682694 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:57:47 +0000 Zibbets 1682694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all of these! You look so cool and breezy. The lengths look great to me.</p> <p>My favorite is #4 because of the short placket and the unbroken line of the shirt at the bottom, but they are all lovely.&nbsp;</p> <p>Those light blue chinos are gorgeous. I think a coral and white or yellow and white top would be pretty with them too, but I love the white.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/chinos-and-tops---what-works-best-for-me#post-1682682 Tue, 21 Jun 2016 14:41:07 +0000 Bonnie 1682682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love my light blue Gap chinos and have tried every top I own with them and the only ones I liked were these white ones. I have a short waist and find it impossible to wear tucked shirts with pants, so I wear tunics or untucked shirts. My question will help me with further purchases of tops. Do any of these work and if so, which ones work best? &nbsp;Can you think of something that would work better like a longer or shorter length? What do you suggest I try? </p>