https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-structured-refined-sleeveless Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:23:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-structured-refined-sleeveless#post-1630256 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 18:25:06 +0000 Anne-Marie 1630256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The others have some great ideas about what to wear under it. You also asked about toppers to wear over it, and I am seeing it with any white or cream blazer/jacket/denim jacket for sure. It would look great also under a very thin drawstring-waist anorak style. A tan or khaki blazer shaped jacket might be nice. A shrunken bolero style or cropped shrug might work too, to expose the peplum.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like this so much I'm thinking about buying one myself! It's so nice! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-structured-refined-sleeveless#post-1630134 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 15:14:59 +0000 Beth Ann 1630134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is a terrific piece! &nbsp;I see what drew you to it, and think it will be a great way to spice up some familiar pieces. &nbsp;I think tissue weight knits might work under this vest -- and a turtleneck in the same shade might also work.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-structured-refined-sleeveless#post-1629971 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 02:39:11 +0000 unfrumped 1629971@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the Directice!<br /> Joy, I haf exactly that thought. Wish I colud have made a 2- piece dress ( or 3 pieces of suiting to mix &amp; match) of it. Instead, I have some skirts with tweedy fabric so navy can blend. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-structured-refined-sleeveless#post-1629968 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 02:29:02 +0000 Vix 1629968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Unfrumped --</p> <p>This seems like a great piece to add to your closet and it seems to be &nbsp;calling to you quite loudly.</p> <p>From most to least casual, I think you could pair it with a thin t-shirt --&gt; thin sweater --&gt; silk(y) shirt when worn zipped.</p> <p>For wearing as a vest you'd just have to experiment -- not really sure what type of neckline would work best as an underlayer without seeing it on you.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-structured-refined-sleeveless#post-1629965 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 02:23:45 +0000 Anonymous 1629965@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If there are matching pants available, I would buy them because navies can be very difficult to match. I might wear the top open as a vest over a striped shirt or tee or even a tank in warm weather. Try it with jeans. Maybe wear black under it . Over it, a brown or black leather jacket or white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-structured-refined-sleeveless#post-1629960 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 02:09:59 +0000 greycat6 1629960@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very cute top!</p> <p>Have you checked out The Directrice for layering ideas? &nbsp;She does a lot of layering in a creative but business appropriate way.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.thedirectice.com">http://www.thedirectice.com</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-structured-refined-sleeveless#post-1629957 Wed, 16 Mar 2016 02:04:45 +0000 unfrumped 1629957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also I've noticed that MaxAzria does a lot of peplum and peplum-esque tops. Most sleeveless, but I found a couple with short sleeves to explore, in tailored styles and workwear-type fabrics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/couldnt-resist-structured-refined-sleeveless#post-1629314 Mon, 14 Mar 2016 20:28:11 +0000 unfrumped 1629314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am&nbsp; not supposed to add sleeveless items except for intentional layering pieces, but I could not resist this kind of moto-peplum top from WHBM. I went to 2 stores to find it in the right size.<br />One, I love "subdued peplum" styles, not very flouncy, and 2, love princess seam structure, and the neckline is high but has interest (it's not a simple jewel neck, but has a little dip due to moto). Navy is JFE and goes with skirts.</p> <p>Problem is, it is best worn as a sleeveless item. I will wear a coat over it when at work, and I won't implode if I have to "bare arms", but I probably won't be trying to "sport" the sleeveless aspect&nbsp;. </p> <p>So it's the kind of thing that would have been better for with&nbsp; a&nbsp; short or 3/4 sleeve to wear as a kind of jacket-top on its own, yet I am so drawn to its being a more refined top&nbsp; &nbsp;that I got it anyway. It is my&nbsp; dream type item that is not just a plain knit, but I admit it's sort of on the periphery of my imaginary daily style. Tags are still on in case I come to my senses. Also, the Catch-22 is that&nbsp; &nbsp;when an item like this has the sleeves, then the fit has to be spot-on in multiple areas.</p> <p>However I'd be interested in ideas for adding a sleeve to create some different looks--possibly a tissue-weight knit narrow-sleeved striped T with neckline that doesn't show, or&nbsp; &nbsp;thin knit&nbsp; turtleneck, using it as a vest. Or, can anyone envision what&nbsp;style of topper would work as JFE and not fight too much with&nbsp;it, &nbsp;if only for part of daily wear, such as at a business meeting. </p> <p>I think it would look great on some of the fabbers out there who rock more sleeveless items and are ink/navy fans. </p>