https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:22:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami#post-6067 Thu, 08 May 2008 18:56:16 +0000 TalloneinOR 6067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BR has a great knit cami with 2" of lace at the top. The fabric would cover about an inch above my bra, but then the lace (which is not very see-through, don't worry) comes up another 2" to a sweetheart neckline. It's a nice detail to layer with! I am nearly 6' and it comes to an inch below mid-rise pants, and I've even washed and dried it. The length is great for layering.</p> <p><a href="http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=39297&#038;pid=552489&#038;scid=552489022" rel="nofollow">http://www.bananarepublic.com/.....=552489022</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami#post-6064 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:50:19 +0000 Antje 6064@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For length: The camis at Nordstrom's BP department are long (too long for my taste, but I'm just 5'3''). Color selection varies, prices are good (around $18, I think). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami#post-6063 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:41:43 +0000 Dana 6063@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know I sound like an advertisement for Soma but I'm 5'10" and these camis hit me at my hip. I use them for layering and they will peek out under my top layer at my hips (sometimes they move so I have to keep adjusting if I really want this look). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami#post-6059 Thu, 08 May 2008 16:00:48 +0000 sparkettauw 6059@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The funny thing is, I have two Express camis and I love them. I leave the shelf bra for a bit extra support and bulk. heh But I haven't found ones I like in a while there. </p> <p>The other sites are great - thanks. Any ideas for camis that are longer that can be layered? Man, I'm picky. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami#post-6036 Thu, 08 May 2008 04:58:53 +0000 Ana 6036@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I know what I'm doing this weekend! Thanks for the idea. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami#post-6035 Thu, 08 May 2008 04:57:26 +0000 HannahMichelle 6035@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you! Modest camis can be hard. I ended up just getting a bunch of nice regular cut ones without shelf bras and hike the straps up as far as they go...the only thing is that then they bunch a bit under the armholes which is annoying. It looks like Inge provided some good suggestions. :)</p> <p>Tanya, that's a great idea about cutting out the shelf bra...I never even thought of that... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami#post-5988 Wed, 07 May 2008 23:06:45 +0000 Tanya 5988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, I cut it out very close to the seam so there was only maybe 5 mm of fabric left, so it wasn't lumpy at all. It is much comfier then with the shelf bra ( that elastic drove me crazy!). So far I've washed some of them 2-3 times, and they've hold up well, but I do worry that the cut off seams might unravel a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami#post-5985 Wed, 07 May 2008 22:57:13 +0000 Ana 5985@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, is it lumpy or are the seams uncomfortable when you cut out the shelf bra? I hate those things, they squish my chest together in a really uncomfortable way and make me feel huge on top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami#post-5982 Wed, 07 May 2008 22:46:18 +0000 Tanya 5982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My go to place for inexpensive camis is Express, they are usually 2 for $29.50.<br /> They do have that annoying shelf bra but I just cut it out. The straps are adjustable so one can regulate the coverage in the front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami#post-5975 Wed, 07 May 2008 22:11:01 +0000 sparkettauw 5975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the replies! I like a lot of them. Keep them coming!!!</p> <p>*g* </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami#post-5967 Wed, 07 May 2008 20:12:44 +0000 Dana 5967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi...I've been lurking and really enjoying all the conversations and ideas here too. I've recently purchased some of these camis and I really like how they fit and cover:<br /> <a href="http://www.soma.com/store/browse/product.jsp?colorFamily=&#038;productId=100066455&#038;subCatId=&#038;catId=&#038;fromSearch=true&#038;inSeam=" rel="nofollow">http://www.soma.com/store/brow.....38;inSeam=</a><br /> I think these cover pretty well (on me they come up a little higher than on the model in the picture) and they allow over layers to drape well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami#post-5962 Wed, 07 May 2008 18:58:01 +0000 Inge 5962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Julia</p> <p>I think you may have more luck with tank tops (racerback tanks in particular) and shells, than with cami's (those tend to have a lower neckline). Would any of these work for you?<br /> <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=17081&#038;pid=493073" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....pid=493073</a><br /> <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=17081&#038;pid=493057" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....pid=493057</a><br /> <a href="http://www.martinandosa.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat40008&#038;productId=1110_8813" rel="nofollow">http://www.martinandosa.com/we.....=1110_8813</a><br /> <a href="http://www.bodenusa.com/col.asp?segname=Women&#038;styid=WL404&#038;segid=6&#038;gpname=Tops+%26+T%2Dshirts&#038;desname=Double+Layer+Vest&#038;gpid=27&#038;gen=1#body_measurements" rel="nofollow">http://www.bodenusa.com/col.as.....asurements</a><br /> <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=312829&#038;CategoryID=35909&#038;LinkType=EverGreen" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....=EverGreen</a><br /> <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=310694&#038;CategoryID=35909&#038;LinkType=EverGreen" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....=EverGreen</a><br /> <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=309982&#038;CategoryID=35909&#038;LinkType=EverGreen" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....=EverGreen</a><br /> <a href="http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=292680&#038;CategoryID=35909&#038;LinkType=EverGreen" rel="nofollow">http://www1.macys.com/catalog/.....=EverGreen</a><br /> <a href="http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=39297&#038;pid=552504&#038;scid=552504022" rel="nofollow">http://www.bananarepublic.com/.....=552504022</a><br /> <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/pages/products/detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=2047131471&#038;FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=7544783&#038;N=933+4294965671&#038;Ns=Popularity%7c0%7c%7cProduct%2bCode%7c1&#038;Nu=Product+ID" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/pages/p.....Product+ID</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/covering-camis-where-to-find-the-elusive-modest-cami#post-5952 Wed, 07 May 2008 16:45:38 +0000 sparkettauw 5952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all - I've loved this blog forever, and am finally getting around to asking a question. I'm Julia, and I live in Seattle, and enjoy all the seasons, and the layering wearing that comes with fighting the rain! :)<br /> I'm trying to find an awesome covering cami. Cami/tank top/shell - not picky. Personally, I dress more modestly, so I'm looking for one that is higher in the front. A big strip of lace helps, but I don't always want to have lace peeking out. I guess I'm looking for one that comes up to a couple inches below my collarbone.<br /> Any ideas? I'd love to find white, black, and a reddish tone. Thanks for all the help! </p>