https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:28:44 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1346434 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 21:16:42 +0000 Alana in Canada 1346434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Inge. I did not place that order with Macy's. Was about to do it yesterday and had to deal with something and never got back to it until it was too late. (sad face.) Things are a bit tight with back to school right now, so I am going to have to wait, if I can. I should. But we will see how much restraint I have. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1346366 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:50:18 +0000 Inge 1346366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jackets:</p> <p>- The fit of that one ushers blazer sounds very 2014, Alana (*chuckle* about you borrowing it to wear outside of the theatre too;-)</p> <p>- DKNY - Love it for you. Why does the 100% cotton worry you, Alana.</p> <p>- CK at Macy’s - Sigh, silly shipping restrictions.</p> <p>- Mango - It looks like a very light cream on my monitor, but of course colours are hard to judge on a screen. I don’t see the pattern as ALGO, but as something that will automatically add textural interest to an outfit. I do think it will look best paired with a white/cream/off-white top underneath, so that may limit its versatility?</p> <p>- I also really love the One Stop Plus leather + denim jacket, Alana. Do they offer free shipping or free returns. Then perhaps it’s worth giving it a try?</p> <p></p> <p>Did you put in an order with Macy’s?-)</p> <p></p> <p>Do keep us posted on everything.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1346363 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:44:27 +0000 Inge 1346363@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardigans:</p> <p>- I agree that the Kische looks great.</p> <p>- I’m also not into lots of ruffles, so I hear you on the Macy’s cardi.</p> <p>- Style &amp; Co - It’s always interesting to hear how we all have different associations. I quite like this one myself.</p> <p>- Oh, I’d love to see the DKNY cardigan with your new light grey jeans, Alana. Angie calls this type of skirt + top combination a “two-piece dress”, not sure if there’s a name for the trousers equivalent.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1346358 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:40:44 +0000 Inge 1346358@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweaters:</p> <p>- JNY sweater - personally I like the two tones, it automatically adds a bit of outfit depth and is a fun way to wear different Winter whites together. Might be worth a try.</p> <p>- I really love the Tammi tunic too, Alana. Perhaps the four hour journey would be worth if if you have enough Nordstrom items on your shopping list. Make a fun day or weekend out of it?</p> <p>- Mango hooded gilet - The hood does give the sweater a Sporty Luxe vibe, don’t you think. But a hood isn’t always that practical when you want to layer it under a jacket or coat.</p> <p>- Heathered sweatshirt tunic - go for it;-)</p> <p>- Textured sweatshirt - Ah, I have a bit of a thing for kangaroo pockets, always find them fun. It gives the sweatshirt extra sass, I think. Not sure if it will add bulk once you put it on.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1346351 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:35:11 +0000 Inge 1346351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Blouses:</p> <p>- I really like the EF too, Alana.&nbsp;</p> <p>- High five, the Macy’s pintuck shirt reminded me of a painter’s shirt too. This silhouette is supposed to look “full”, but there’s only one way to find out if you think it’s “too full”:-) From now on we shall call it your “Dali” shirt;-)</p> <p>- If you’re not into tab collars, then just skip them.</p> <p>- HB Lauren Shirt - It’s hard to say which size the model is wearing, so it’s definitely worth checking out again if you are at The Bay.</p> <p>- Macy’s CK - Oh no, so annoying when a website only ships some items abroad. This has happened to me several times too.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1346346 Wed, 03 Sep 2014 19:29:59 +0000 Inge 1346346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crutcher - Thank you:-) And absolutely, feel free to shout anytime if you'd like some help finding something.<br />Alana - I know, some items really do sell out crazy fast... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1345356 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 17:44:07 +0000 Alana in Canada 1345356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Crutcher--doesn't Inge do a fabulous job? I am hoping this work helps other people on the forum, too.</p> <p>Inge--sold out? Already? Migoodness--that doesn't help one take some time and consider things carefully does it?&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1345095 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 11:18:28 +0000 crutcher 1345095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Inge, you did the best job consolidating the white tops, etc. into ones that are what Alana was looking for...Thanks...I &nbsp;will know where to go when I am looking for something...Our resident personal shopper...you, my dear...smile... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1345058 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 09:35:43 +0000 Inge 1345058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Neiman Marcus jacket must have sold out already, Alana, it's no longer showing up on the website.<br />Excellent job narrowing down which styles you love best! I have to get back to work, but chime in more this evening. Hope you slept well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1345045 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:46:54 +0000 Alana in Canada 1345045@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Blazers:<br />I have not worn a jacket since the 80's. Back then, I was an usher at the city's premiere play house and had access to a bunch of gorgeous blazers. Like choir robes, they hung in a long large closet for the many people who volunteered to serve as ushers (and those who were paid, like myself.)&nbsp;I found one that was a bit big for me and rolled up the sleeves to show the gorgeous lining&nbsp;(so avante garde for the time) and wore it to death. (Yes, outside the theatre as well. I don't think it ever occurred to me that I stole it. I was just borrowing it, in my mind.)&nbsp;</p> <p>I have not had a jacket since.&nbsp;</p> <p>The DKNY moto jacket looks very interesting. I would want it to fit me like my jean jacket does--kind of at the top of my hips--which it looks like it will do. It is a fabulous price right now.It is 100% cotton which worries me.</p> <p>Love the CK from Macy's. Doesn't ship to Canada.</p> <p>The colour of that Jaquard jacket from Mango is listed as "petal" not white. The pattern gives me pause.Is it algo? Hard to tell from the computer screen.</p> <p>I am having trouble getting the neiman marcus to come up at the moment. The site could be down for service? </p> <p>I LOVE this denim+ Leather jacket from One stop plus. But I am afraid the sleeves would give me grief. 90% of the items I have tried on for all/winter have had sleeves which were too small in the upper arm.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.onestopplus.com/Product.aspx?PfId=213557&amp;ProductTypeId=1&amp;affiliate_id=017&amp;affiliate_location_id=03&amp;mr:referralID=69b54def-327e-11e4-9a8f-001b2166becc#.VAWFF_ldWSo">http://www.onestopplus.com/Pro.....iate_locat</a></p> <p>OK. I thnk I have cured my little bout of insomnia. I'll finish upthe rest just a little later. Looks like I might have to put a Macy's order toegther ater today while the sale is still on.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1345042 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:31:06 +0000 Alana in Canada 1345042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardigans: This is probably the one are in which I am most picky. I selected all of these several days ago: now I am not so sure.</p> <p>Hands down, my favourite is the Nordstrom Kische. It looks very elegant to me. </p> <p>I like the JC Penney, too, looks like a classic, but I have no idea of the weight or fabrication, really.</p> <p>I like the shape of the Macy's one with the ruffles--though I am leery of the ruffles. They seem a bit frou frou to me--but maybe they wouldn't be. Still.</p> <p>The style &amp; Co I would include in an order form Macy's just to see. I associate the points with religious vestments as well, so they would have to be pretty unnoticeable for me to be comfortable.</p> <p>Upon further review, the 6pm DKNY cardigan is intriging. I'd like to tryr that on if it's feasible. I "collected" the light grey one--since I just bought the light grey NYDJ denim, I am curious whether this one would pair up well with it. (I like columns of colour and pants and toppers that look like ad hoc&nbsp;suit and tops + skirts that add up to dresses. Is there a name for that?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1345040 Tue, 02 Sep 2014 08:15:19 +0000 Alana in Canada 1345040@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The JNY Sequined sweater at&nbsp;HB: I am not a true fan of mixing bone and white: but I'll try anything on. I'd like to see how this fits. It could be fabulous if it is long enough and the collar does not swallow me up too much.</p> <p>The tammi tunic is perfect. So perfect, I am considering putting a shopping list of Nordstrom &nbsp;items together and making the four hour trek to Calgary after it opens. That would be so difficult, I am not sure it is possible.</p> <p>The Mango hooded gilet--I love it! I wish it did not have a hood--but nothings perfect. This is fabulous. (And now I know what those weird sleeveless sweaters were at the Bay that looked like they had loped off tubes for armholes.)</p> <p>Heathered sweatshirt tunic: I just may have to place an order with Macy's This looks wonderful.&nbsp;</p> <p>The textured sweatshirt puzzles me. I think I would prefer it not to have the kangaroo pocket in front. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1343943 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 17:20:09 +0000 Alana in Canada 1343943@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Drat, I just lost my whole reply re: sweaters. Will have to reconstruct another time.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1343935 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 16:55:32 +0000 Alana in Canada 1343935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Let me start with the blouses I like. Fortunately, I was able to collect them. What a great feature.</p> <p>The EF is the perfect length. Love the collar. Love the drape.</p> <p>The Macy's pin tuck is wonderful and full. Makes me think of Italian painter's shirts. I wonder if it would be too full?</p> <p>The Mango chiffon--so hard to see it on the site. I am concerned about the tab collar, though. Any time I have ever had a tabbed collar I have not worn the shirt--even though I have tried. I have a lovely black button down (actually I am not sure if I haven't purged it) --but the thing felt like wearing a warm dead fish.</p> <p>The HB Lauren is pinned only because it is available at The Bay and therefor likely easy to try on. I, may, in fact, have already tried it on. It looks too small for the model--so the hope is a larger size would look better all around.</p> <p>The Macy's CK--drat--all of the CK stuff from Macy's has the message "will not ship to Canada." Love the length. Intrigued by the mesh detail (which I can barely see) worried about the collar. </p> <p>If I could buy only one button down, and it wasn't so darn expensive and costly to ship, to boot, I would purchase the EF. Next, Mango. Next, the Dali. (ahem, the Macy's pin-tuck.)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1342643 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:29:40 +0000 Inge 1342643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's my pleasure, Alana. Have fun browsing;-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1342611 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 16:45:03 +0000 Alana in Canada 1342611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh my!<br />Thank you, thank you, thank you.</p> <p>It is going to take me a while to go through all of these, before I can give you a full reaction--but I am looking quite seriously at these. Wow. Simply amazing, Inge. I can't imagine how much time you put into this. I am deeply grateful. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1342534 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:37:31 +0000 Angie 1342534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great job, Inge. I can't wait to hear Alana's reaction. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1342408 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 11:33:33 +0000 Tanya 1342408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not Alana, but what a terrific job you have done done Inge! Thank you for finding all of these, they look lovely, and hopefully Alana will find something that suits her. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1342388 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:12:25 +0000 Inge 1342388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last, just in case you decide you would like to add white/cream jeans for Fall/Winter after all:</p> <p>(oh and a few fun pairs of trousers&nbsp;and two scarves I can see work with the colours in your wardrobe).</p> <p>Hope this helps!</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.onestopplus.com/clothing/Jean-stretch-denim-straight-leg-5pocket-styling.aspx?PfId=158244&amp;DeptId=11558&amp;ProductTypeId=1&amp;prefine=Color,1&amp;ppos=1&amp;Splt=0&amp;StyleNo=3486#.VABIj1ZdbaR">http://www.onestopplus.com/clo.....fId=158244</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.onestopplus.com/clothing/Invisible-Stretch-Colored-Straight-Leg-Jeans-by-Denim-24-7.aspx?PfId=188606&amp;DeptId=11558&amp;ProductTypeId=1&amp;ppos=3&amp;Splt=0&amp;StyleNo=2428#.VABIlVZdbaR"><a href="http://www.onestopplus.com/clothing/Invisible-Stretch-Colored-Straight-Leg-Jeans-by-Denim-24-7.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.onestopplus.com/clo.....-24-7.aspx</a>?</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1342387 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:09:41 +0000 Inge 1342387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some (high-contrast) patterned tops, and tops in other colours you mentioned you would like to wear.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.jny.com/3/4-Sleeve-Black-and-Ivory-Pullover-(Plus)/28378019,default,pd.html?variantSizeClass=&amp;variantColor=JJ9WYXX&amp;cgid=28693906&amp;prefn1=catalog-id&amp;prefv1=jonesny-catalog&amp;ep_tag=AF200905">http://www.jny.com/3/4-Sleeve-.....iantSizeCl</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1342385 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:08:00 +0000 Inge 1342385@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm adding some jackets too, as I think the right jacket will make you feel fab too:-)<br />Plus, they are an easy way to light up an outfit, a&nbsp;column of darker colours (e.g. an all black, navy or plum outfit), etc. </p> </p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.onestopplus.com/clothing/Denim-and-Leather-Jacket.aspx?PfId=213557&amp;DeptId=11558&amp;ProductTypeId=1&amp;prefine=Color,1&amp;ppos=43&amp;Splt=0&amp;StyleNo=0859#">http://www.onestopplus.com/clo.....;ProductTy</a>.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1342384 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:05:49 +0000 Inge 1342384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cardigans:</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1342382 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:03:47 +0000 Inge 1342382@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sweaters, tops and sweatshirts.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.onestopplus.com/clothing/Asymmetric-Sweater.aspx?PfId=452176&amp;DeptId=11548&amp;ProductTypeId=1&amp;prefine=Color,1&amp;ppos=60&amp;Splt=0&amp;StyleNo=1083#.VABIxVZdbaS">http://www.onestopplus.com/clo.....ctTypeId=1</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.lordandtaylor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/en/lord-and-taylor/plus-cotton-blend-turtleneck?ir_clickid=1j3yC5TEjRoVwTQxQ81Mf0uEUkQUgZXBgQBaSo0&amp;ir_cid=1354&amp;ir_affid=57486&amp;irpid=57486&amp;utm_campaign=&amp;site_id=57486&amp;utm_source=ImpactRadius&amp;utm_medium=Affiliates&amp;site_refer=AFF001">http://www.lordandtaylor.com/w.....d-turtlene</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/for-alana---white-tops-etc#post-1342381 Fri, 29 Aug 2014 10:02:08 +0000 Inge 1342381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Alana,</p> <p>As I mentioned on&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-take-it-all-back-sorry-long/page/2">your other thread</a>, here are a number of white/off-white/cream tops. Perhaps some of them are too lightweight for Fall/Winter, but hopefully there will be something in here that appeals to you.</p> <p>Let us know what you think?</p> <p>First: blouses and button-downs:</p>