https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfortablestylish-tops Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:17:00 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfortablestylish-tops#post-1377193 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 20:09:11 +0000 rabbit 1377193@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you have some flexibility about the fabrication, there are quite a few fluid fit tops on clearance racks now, &nbsp;Ross, Marshall, T J Maxx, sometimes Macy's. &nbsp;They&nbsp;usually have very affordable options after the mark-downs and a lot of variety to test out (although it's important to check materials as there is a wide range of quality). &nbsp;The maxi skirt is going to be the hardest to match tops to, and a shorter length and/or a welt might help out there -- so I'd wear that on shopping expeditions.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfortablestylish-tops#post-1377168 Thu, 16 Oct 2014 19:13:23 +0000 MrsLeichliter 1377168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies... More great ideas! I ordered a couple of tops from ThredUp, and we will see how they work! Three of them are AT Loft, which seem to get good reviews. Since we are looking at another baby in the next couple months, I am trying to limit my purchases for now...but I am taking lots and lots of notes. I appreciate all the help *so much*!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfortablestylish-tops#post-1376268 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 13:32:59 +0000 thimblelina 1376268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just ordered some dressier tees from aritzia... check their website out! And you can't go wrong with a nice slouchy chambray or plaid flannel this fall. If I want to feel comfy I layer button ups open over a slouchy tee. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfortablestylish-tops#post-1376203 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 10:55:09 +0000 unfrumped 1376203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You may be looking for dressier T's or all sorts of more sylish knits. Certainly agree that looser, fluid, oversized- everything that often makes it more comfy- seems totally in right now.<br /> I'd read all of Angie's posts in the last year or so on tops -- even all the outfit posts- and home in on the silhouettes you like. Then I'd do some " retail research" wherever you've got some shops available - mall for AT, BR, Gap, and so on-- and just try on- fluid T, silky sweatshirt, dropped shoulder knit tops, - include your neckline preference. Sounds like you need to hone in on how to recognize the general types of things that look good on you and are comfy, and then it'd be easier to go the next step for fabrication and price point. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfortablestylish-tops#post-1376084 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 03:47:14 +0000 tulle 1376084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might like one of the featherweight merino tunics from J. Crew, if they are still available.&nbsp; A little warmer and more polished than a tee shirt for Winter, but still comfy,&nbsp; and the colors were nice--I bought one in a pinky lilac which is lovely. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfortablestylish-tops#post-1376034 Wed, 15 Oct 2014 02:45:47 +0000 Gigi 1376034@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you like the idea of fluid knits, you might want to try to find a rayon-cotton blend. Those have better drape than just pure cotton (I've got one on now, in fact!). </p> <p>I wish I could offer suggestions of where to find some, but I have a hard time with that too. The one I have now is from Loft. I wear petites' at Loft, and the petites' shirts are quite long; I don't know how their misses' line runs for length.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfortablestylish-tops#post-1375698 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 18:08:02 +0000 Jenny H 1375698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would suggest checking out the top selection at Everlane. I have a couple of their tees and find them to be very comfortable.</p> <p>Although since fluid fits are in right now there should be LOTS of choices in just about any store&nbsp;for&nbsp;tops that aren't stiff and don't bind. Another option is that if a particular top binds, try it one size up and see if that is more comfortable (again, looser, fluid fits are in right now).</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfortablestylish-tops#post-1375695 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 18:01:17 +0000 Isabel 1375695@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You might try JJill. &nbsp;I am not sure of your price point but they have things on sale often. I find that the tops are uber soft and cut more loosely than others. I have a couple of their tunics and I really like them. &nbsp;A tunic wouldn't work with a maxi but there are other things. &nbsp;</p> <p><div>Good luck !</p> <p></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfortablestylish-tops#post-1375691 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:56:44 +0000 MrsLeichliter 1375691@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If a shirt is too stiff or binds anywhere, or itches, it is uncomfortable to me. And many woven shirts seem to add unneeded bulk to my slightly fluffy midsection/hips. :-D. Hmm, fluid knits...I had not realized they were current! I need to do some investigating... I like the sound of that type of top! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfortablestylish-tops#post-1375687 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:52:00 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1375687@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What is it that makes the uncomfortable ones not comfortable? Too snug? Fiber content? Feel on the skin? Figuring that out would help you determine which tops will and won't work for you. </p> <p>There's nothing wrong with a cotton tee and fluid fits are trending right now, so you can look current (if that's important to you) with your current choices, I think, as long as they're not too oversized, and you choose the rest of your outfit carefully. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/comfortablestylish-tops#post-1375674 Tue, 14 Oct 2014 17:35:41 +0000 MrsLeichliter 1375674@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am realizing that I love comfortable tops. If they aren't comfortable, I just won't wear them. I also prefer my tops a little in the longer side. Up to now, my "go-to" is a large cotton tee in a bright color but this needs to change I know. Where do you recommend I look for some affordable tops? I would prefer cotton knit, but am willing to expand my comfort zone. ;-)<br /> And what styles should I be looking for? I'll be wearing with maxi skirts, straight and bootleg jeans, and ponte pants. I am a hourglass shape with a short waist. </p>