https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:24:43 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2338115 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 22:40:28 +0000 Carol 2338115@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>gryffin</b>--took a closer look at that Jackie shell on the website--it is super cute! and multiple colors.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2338105 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 21:07:19 +0000 unfrumped 2338105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hoping it is not too green in the lace fabric. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337626 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 21:41:07 +0000 gryffin 2337626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfrumped - my phone showed no sizing or stock. So I went on the computer and yes lo and behold the small was there!! I seriously could not tell the color. Some photos gray. Some look green but it was $36 with cash back Rakuten. So fingers crossed. Many thanks. And never trust your iPhone!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337622 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:52:13 +0000 unfrumped 2337622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh poohey. I though you need S which is showing in stock to me. But sometimes it’s not really there. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337617 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 19:13:28 +0000 gryffin 2337617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The unfrumped - TY. I missed it. They were all gone but I would have definitely jumped on it. Of course I did find the lace sweater ss in off white. I actually don’t have any white tops. The last of literally bought out from under me at bloomies. However I found it at Vince on sale w an additional 25% off and 9% Rakuten. So that’s wending it’s way to me. It’s so feast or famine!!<br /> Stylefan - I hope you find it. It’s so comfortable and pretty. Fingers crossed.<br /> Rachy - sometimes we get lucky and they make something we really want. Enjoying the moment!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337590 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:15:09 +0000 rachylou 2337590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, these textured tops really good! So smart! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337587 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:39:25 +0000 unfrumped 2337587@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>gryffin, more enabling here. </p> <p>the Vince lace top in another color, Derp Aegean, which is a kind of dark gray, is super-discounted final sale at NM. I was tempted by my sales- goggles, but the Ice color is better for my intended use and have semi- duplicates is not helping me. </p> <p>This top also comes in a brown , but not my brown. </p> <p>I actually got a silk blouse in the Deep Aegean on sale, a slight amount of Imaginary Lifestyle, but it’s a good length and style for wearing untucked over dressy black pants or even jeans, neither of which require a super event occasion , so I’m hopeful. But it’s how I got to see the color ( which I know still varies according to fabrics and such even by the same brand), which is pretty dark but not black, and also has the sheen from the silk, so gives a tonal look with black pants, which reads more dressy and subtle for me than higher contrast or colorful , but avoids true black as a face color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337501 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 23:20:56 +0000 Style Fan 2337501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love elevated basic tops.&nbsp; That olive Frame one is perfect for wearing under a jacket.&nbsp; I am going to try and hunt it down in Canada.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337497 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 22:35:13 +0000 gryffin 2337497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal - Those are beauties. I am seriously in love with the black tie neck. Sooooo elegant!! Enjoy them!!<br /> Suntiger - that’s great BR works for you. I have not been lucky in the past. Loved it in the 90’s. I’ll have to look again though. Many thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337485 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:47:06 +0000 Anonymous 2337485@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Those are great- team texture ftw! I've had luck with BR for tops, but haven't checked lately. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337477 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:17:34 +0000 Sal 2337477@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great collection of elevated tops.&nbsp; I do like this category too - and can struggle as like you I am a knit person.</p> <p>Here are my collection (I duplicated the black tee in white recently as well).</p> <p>One is woven but it fills the same gap!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337473 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 19:54:22 +0000 unfrumped 2337473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fingers crossed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337470 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 19:21:50 +0000 gryffin 2337470@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfrumped - TY. The found it. Nordstrom was out of black. Amazon has it. So I ordered it. Neck looks perfect. I need to see if it’s too much fabric but I love the look. Many thanks!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337464 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 18:09:34 +0000 unfrumped 2337464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>gryffin, it is the wrap front knit top in Azurine. Don’t laugh, but on me it looks “ like on the model “, very high and covered up. I never can get that from wrap tops, hence I avoid them. And in Vince I even size up from what maybe someone else would, even for my small bust, because I anticipated I would need bit a bit of hip room if I wanted to wear it untucked over pants material, which I tried with my NAS W&amp; W wide- legged pants, and Vince wide- leg linen pants, and love it, and also, I don’t want a tight wrapped- chest look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337463 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:54:57 +0000 gryffin 2337463@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Em - all the merino would hold up well for those activities.<br /> Unfrumped - I wasn’t sure which top you got at nordies. All the ones I saw look too low for me. I have a flat chest so I really need coverage any material and it will gap. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337462 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 16:23:26 +0000 unfrumped 2337462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>gryffin, I think it comes in black from another department store. Just sayin…. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337461 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 16:22:24 +0000 em 2337461@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@gryffin...all is good. I don't hike. I stroll from shop to shop to cafe and back. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337459 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 15:43:41 +0000 gryffin 2337459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Unfrumped - I think we need to keep in touch. We seem to be looking for exactly the same type of tops in different color ways. That’s awesome on the wrap top. I would love one in black but they are usually too low, too much fabric etc. yes the icy lace top is gray w lavender undertone. It’s cool which I really need. I look dead in warm colors.<br /> Em - I wear a pact cotton shelf cami under pretty much everything. I’m not a big sweat girl and I’m wear gear for that. I can wear those sweater many times and they will stay pristine and sweet. They are super light especially the rib scoop neck. Unless you are doing real hiking sweaty stuff, in which case you can look at icebreaker, you should be able to get several wears without needing to wash. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337456 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 14:18:54 +0000 em 2337456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Regarding the merino wool shells, is this the sort that one could take on travel and not need to wash between wears? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337455 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:41:43 +0000 unfrumped 2337455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so with you! Because, um, I got the jacquard, or sometimes listed as lace, LS top in your Finds. I had hoped it was lavender, but it’s more blue- gray. </p> <p>I also got a Vince ribbed top but with crew neck- again hoping it was more deep lavender, though it’s kind of a blue with lavender undertone. </p> <p>And the draped- wrap front which is in a dark teal, darker for me IRL than the photo. Both from Nordstrom. The wrap top is kind of a HEWI for me in that it is a “ high wrap” , so gives coverage &amp; doesn’t require pinning or a stitch. </p> <p>I too was looking to add a small amounts of “ specialness” and texture to my tops instead of just buying more basic LS T styles in plain cotton or modal, without veering too much from my enduring favorite silhouettes, and also still being able to layer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337451 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 12:44:48 +0000 gryffin 2337451@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carol - I seriously lived in the Jackie black shell. All seasons. All purposes. I have a couple in reserve and bought about 10 from JCrew Factory on super sale because the feel more fragile and I can’t do without. Like the ring of power - one shell to rule them all. But I really feel better having some alternatives that I’ll use so I can split wears. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337440 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 04:21:47 +0000 Carol 2337440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love these--I have one just like the first black sleeveless. It's pretty darn versatile. Those textured ones are interesting. I can see all of these under blazers... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337438 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 03:36:32 +0000 gryffin 2337438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dee - I love patterns just not on me! Plus I’m a total knit girl. There are a lot of really gorgeous sheer patterned tops. I especially like Ted Baker floral printed mesh tops.<br /> Helena - thank you dear one. It’s so sad when staples are discontinued. Finding replacements is so annoying. You have beautiful taste in tops. I always admire your choices.<br /> Jamie - the mesh and textured trends are really a godsend for me. I was seriously living in those Jackie shells.<br /> Suz - I haven’t been in a mall since the shut down. I’m forgot about club Monaco. Although I bought a jacket that my husband hated and I went back to return it the next day and the cashier and manager gave me an awful time. So I’ve kind of been off CM since then.<br /> Lisa - yes I know exactly what you are talking about. Lord &amp;Taylor used to carry cashmere shells and tees like that. Reasonable and wonderful quality. Bloomies too. It’s all gone. Where are we supposed to get nice basics? They vanished!! Wah!!!<br /> Bijou - thank you to the queen of elegance. Every piece you have shown us is so amazing. Enjoy all your beautiful things!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337431 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 03:18:29 +0000 Bijou 2337431@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love those lace tops, so luxe, great recommendations. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337428 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 02:41:18 +0000 LJP 2337428@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have trouble with “tops” too . Or had , back when I actually wore blazers . My go -to’s used to be sleeveless cashmere tanks or short sleeved cashmere tshirts from Holt Renfrew private label, and when that became unavailable , I was never able to replicate the look ( we’re talking before online shopping ) . I have found myself recently craving this look again - those simple pieces were so versatile . I love your solutions and the Frame sheer ones are gorgeous ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337424 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 01:49:28 +0000 Suz 2337424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I understand the need. I wear simple merino tops under jackets all winter as well. But they do need to feel good and (if possible) have something a bit extra to them. These look like excellent choices.&nbsp;</p> <p>Club Monaco is another source to consider, especially since you do black-- they tend towards black and other neutrals.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337416 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 01:21:08 +0000 Jaime 2337416@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A very nice illustration of actually elevated basics. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337414 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 01:07:37 +0000 Helena 2337414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sleek and sophisticated ... Hate it when a tried and true staple is discontinued though. Glad you found things that work perfectly for your impeccable style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337406 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 22:04:57 +0000 Dee 2337406@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice combination of textured essentials and all would look very refine with jeans and under blazers with their slim profiles. I don’t wear solid tops all that often, but these elevated neutrals are giving me food for thought. Thanks for the inspo. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/elevated-basics#post-2337403 Sat, 02 Sep 2023 20:36:14 +0000 gryffin 2337403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, I hate tops.&nbsp; There I've said it.&nbsp; A top is there to be modest under a blazer or simple and elegant with a pair of jeans.&nbsp; Therefore I have historically had too few tops and that can hamper my ability to get dressed.&nbsp; I made a total commitment this year that I was going to stock up on nice quailty tops (and not buy yet another blazer) but I also wanted to add some elevated essential tops.&nbsp; I'm a neutral monochromatic girl.&nbsp; I prefer texture over color and this has been a bit of a hewi.&nbsp; JCrew discontinued my beloved Jackie cotton shell but the JCrew Factory has a similar but it's a slightly lesser quality shell.&nbsp; It runs large so size 4 me, needs an xs.&nbsp; But it's fine.&nbsp; I stocked up on sale.&nbsp; I added the Theory regal ss merino sweaters which is my version of a tee shirt and the regal scoop neck ribbed 3/4 sleeve merino sweaters (this baby is like wearing a cloud, so light so comfy to both)&nbsp; I have black, navy and gray in both so I had more to combine and better quality but I wanted similar with interesting detail.&nbsp; I love the new sheer trend - modest but interesting.&nbsp; The Frame Crew neck is delightful, very comfy and fits TTS fitted but not tight.&nbsp; &nbsp;I have the black from anthropologie but can't get the find.&nbsp; Comes with a turtleneck iteration too.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/frame-mesh-lace-baby-tee?category=SEARCHRESULTS&amp;color=001&amp;searchparams=q%3Dframe%2520crew%2520neck&amp;type=STANDARD&amp;quantity=1"><a href="https://www.anthropologie.com/shop/frame-mesh-lace-baby-tee?category=SEARCHRESULTS&#038;color=001&#038;amp" rel="nofollow">https://www.anthropologie.com/.....1&#038;amp</a>;</a>&nbsp; The Vince sweater is delicate TTS, I like that a cami can change the level of transparency and gives interest to monochromatic.&nbsp; The Vince lace icy LS tee is great also.&nbsp; TTS on all, small fit is like on the model which is what I was looking for.&nbsp; The two Vince tops just went on sale and I was nodding with Angie when she reported pricing is CRAZY.&nbsp; But with the sale it's a little less hurtful.&nbsp; I have worn all the above several times this spring and much as I hate to admit it, a girl cannot live comfortably in a jackie shell alone (although she can try).&nbsp; Anyway for neutral gals who need tops highly recommended. </p>