https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 01:08:05 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235903 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:44:15 +0000 kellygirl 235903@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1,3 and 4, 6,11,12. I like the volume of the green top. I think it would look cute with a cropped jacket and clams. </p> <p>3 and 4 are really nice on you too. I love the neckline and silhouette. </p> <p>6 just looks so Tam. I love the Ikat print and the colors. It's very flattering from all angles.</p> <p>11 Love the vest. The length is perfect. Looks like a perfect layering piece. DD#1 got one of these from AE this summer. It has turned into a workhorse for her. She wears it over tanks, tees, you name it. It adds instant pizazz to everything. </p> <p>12 Great color and fit. I'm not sure about the length for dresses but I'd think it would work--especially if you left it unbuttoned. I love this shade of red. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235879 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:14:26 +0000 yublocka 235879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hehe thanks Jonesy for your help in "narrowing" it down! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235524 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:16:47 +0000 Jonesy 235524@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Late here, but here is my two cents: I like 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, and 12! Does that help narrow down your choices at all :)? I am very biased toward prints--just love them. I also love the bright colors on you, especially the blues and reds. You really can't go wrong with many of these! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235430 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 11:52:39 +0000 yublocka 235430@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hehe thanks Theresa. I might try #7 on again with jeans to see. You're right that another layer would defeat the purpose.</p> <p>Funny about these brands. I have never liked country road before - and see how many of their items are here! Also David Lawrence is a favourite brand of mine, but very $$$ full-price. They do have some good discounts at times though (I got 2 tshirts last year reduced from 79 to 29). I always try to check out their store at DFO too.</p> <p>Incidentally the ruffley top brand is Piper (a Myer brand). That's the same brand as the dress I got at the ylf meet. Never bought that brand before either! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235414 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:22:04 +0000 Theresa 235414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow Tam - what a mammoth shopping and photography effort!!! I'm very impressed!! (and taking notes of brands to google online shops for LOL)</p> <p>I'm not going to repeat what everyone else has said, but I have to say I really liked #7 - but you'd need to wear something under it - will that make it too hot then though? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235394 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 07:41:18 +0000 yublocka 235394@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the continuing excellent feedback. Special props to Karen for critiquing each top! </p> <p>Here are the current tallies:</p> <p>Top 1 (Green Sussan ) – 1 vote<br /> Top 2 (Cue stripe ) – 3 votes<br /> Top 3 (Olive cotton ruffle) – 1 vote<br /> Top 4 (Black cotton ruffle) – 4 votes<br /> Top 5 (Ben Sherman dress) – 3 votes<br /> Top 6 (Country Road fire print) – 5 votes<br /> Top 7 (Country Road snake print) – 1 vote<br /> Top 10 (David Lawrence floral print) - 5 votes<br /> Top 11 (Country Road silk vest) – 6 votes<br /> Top 12 (Country Road cardie) – 4 vote</p> <p>So far my definites are 4, 6 &amp; 12 (as long as it works over dresses). I wish 2 was a bit longer, then it would also be a definite. 10 I just didn't like the cut of, despite the gorgeous print, plus its twice as pricey!!! 11 I would like to find a cheaper version of I think. </p> <p>So really that's only 2 tops and 1 cardie. Still, could be worse, couldn't it? Plus there are other shops I haven't yet looked at. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235381 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 06:07:23 +0000 catgirl 235381@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I liked 5, 6, and 7 - I especially think the bird print top is sweet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235348 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 05:06:24 +0000 Vani 235348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, here are my picks for you - 2,6,10,11,12. I love the concept and color of 9 but I wish it were a little more fitted. I think 2 might be just a tad too short in the back to wear with pants. I totally admire your patience and taking all the pictures. I look forward to your final loot! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235310 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:42:37 +0000 Katiepea 235310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have had a look at them all Tam and am impressed by the selection you have managed to find. I can honestly say the only one which I say, please, please please don't buy is number 8. It does not grab me at all. The others have already given you advice which looks excellent (and I'm feeling lazy and don't want to repeat what someone else has already said!). Will you post WiW posts with the tops you end up buying, perchance? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235297 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 03:24:30 +0000 puffenstuff 235297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Woo you've been busy! Here are my 2 cents</p> <p>1- Really like the color on you but I think you would need to wear a long necklace with it to give you some vertical lines.<br /> 2- Not keen of the color of this on you, seems a bit washy. Nice shape though!<br /> 3- Too baggy in my opinion<br /> 4- I like this, you can wear black well!<br /> 5- Nice print but I think the waist is a little high on you.<br /> 6- Love this please buy!<br /> 7- Seems a bit sheer?<br /> 8- Dont like this shape on you sorry!<br /> 9- Yeah I think it is a bit too short - I'll but it though :-p<br /> 10- Yes love it please buy!<br /> 11- Yes a versatile item - they have cheap cotton ones like this at Valleygirl<br /> 12- That's a gorgeous color on you Tam! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235264 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:50:36 +0000 yublocka 235264@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the input, I really appreciate you slogging it all the way through this long post!!</p> <p>So far the votes are:<br /> Top 1 (Green Sussan ) – 1 vote<br /> Top 2 (Cue stripe ) – 2 votes<br /> Top 3 (Olive cotton ruffle) – 1 vote<br /> Top 4 (Black cotton ruffle) – 3 votes<br /> Top 5 (Ben Sherman dress) – 2 votes<br /> Top 6 (Country Road fire print) – 2 votes<br /> Top 10 (David Lawrence floral print) - 3 votes<br /> Top 11 (Country Road silk vest) – 4 votes<br /> Top 12 (Country Road cardie) – 2 vote</p> <p>I'm most suprised about #10 - I didn't like the fit of that at all. Also Angie I'm suprised you like #1. The green seemed a bit washed out and the top overpriced for the fabric to me. It's also a bit similar to the olive ruffly top, and I think I preferred that one.</p> <p>Do I have permission to buy #4, 6 &amp; 7? They are my faves! Maybe the red cardie as well although that's technically not a top and I just snuck it in I much prefer cardie's to tops, and I only have a few really lightweight summery ones like this.</p> <p>I'm going to go back tomorrow wearing jeans just to make sure the tops work with jeans as well. I'm tempted by #2 for work, but worry the top is too short for pants. Do you think so??</p> <p>Anyone else want to vote and/or warn me against the items I have picked? Especially number 7 that got no votes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235227 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 02:12:09 +0000 Angie 235227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOVE #10, 11 and 12. </p> <p>Really like #1, 3 and 4</p> <p>Love the colours of the cobalt top #9 against your complexion. My favourite colours on you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235185 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:26:56 +0000 Lisa 235185@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 5 as a tunic, 10 is fabulous on you, 11 is great but if that price is just for a vest and you want tops I say pass and 12 but not over the long white top as shown. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235178 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:20:07 +0000 chewyspaghetti 235178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2, 4, 6, 11 - those are the ones that I like </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235170 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 01:12:02 +0000 jen321 235170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the vest on you, the whole outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235165 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:58:10 +0000 Kari 235165@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tam, these are my favorites of the lot:<br /> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096591174/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a> Love the neckline and the small stripes - and look at how well that top defines &amp; flatters your waist!</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096617258/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a> Dramatic and beautiful and silky. To me, the volume looks "just right." </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096616451/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Very cute! </p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096657353/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> REALLY like the pattern and the colors.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5097223258/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a> Ditto to above - but I'm not sure about the "crease" around the bust. Is it just a wrinkle from being folded? If it's not a wrinkle &amp; is actually the way the shirt is cut, I'd pass (especially for an expensive piece.)</p> <p>I'm curious now how others will weigh in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-choose-woven-tops-please#post-235161 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:47:47 +0000 yublocka 235161@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>After my interview yesterday I took myself to Chadstone with a mission: hunt down woven tops. I struggle with tops in my wardrobe, and the few that I have, most are knit. So even though a few knit ones caught my eye, I diligently ignored them and went for the wovens only.</p> <p>I was actually suprised to find a few that I liked. I remember looking this time last year and having no luck at all!! They're fairly pricey though, especially the silk ones, but you get what you pay for right?</p> <p>I didn't purchase anything. Do you think there is anything I should go back for??</p> <p>Help really appreciated - tops are my nemesis. Sorry this post is so long!</p> <p>xx tam</p> <p>Here's my shopping trip in chronological order:</p> <p>1) Green Sussans top </p> <blockquote><p> Basic cotton. $59.95. Lightweight but crushable. Breezy but too voluminous?</p> <p>Front: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5095966225/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Side: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096005511/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a></p> </blockquote> <p>2) Black &amp; white striped Cue top</p> <blockquote><p> $80. Cotton with a satiny sheen. Felt like a sleeveless top with the coverage of a sleeved top. Would be great for work, not sure if I could wear it casually. Is it too short to wear with pants though? (see pic from behind)</p> <p>Front: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096591174/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Detail &amp; pic from behind: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096011035/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a></p> </blockquote> <p>3) Piper olive cotton shirt</p> <blockquote><p> Can't remember breeze. Very breezy, casual cotton, maybe a bit crushable. Again,too voluminous though? Would it work with skirts/shorts?</p> <p>Front: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096476047/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Side: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5095973579/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a></p> </blockquote> <p>4) Piper black cotton shirt</p> <blockquote><p> Same top in black. Casual cotton. Can you believe I don't have a breezy black summery top? Could this be a contender?</p> <p>Front: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096617258/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Side: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5097193490/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a></p> </blockquote> <p>5) Ben Sherman "dress"</p> <blockquote><p> Definitely a top rather than a dress on me. Sheeny cotton. Love the bird print. Felt very comfy on. Pricey though - $120 or something. Not sure if it's flattering enough to warrant it though.</p> <p>Front: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096616451/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Side: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5097230524/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a></p> </blockquote> <p>6) Country road top (fire print)</p> <blockquote><p> Silk, about $80. Felt so breezy. I really like it but worry its not long enough (only half covers my butt from side view)</p> <p>Front: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096657353/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Side: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096664193/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Closeup of print: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096682861/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a></p> </blockquote> <p>7) Country road snakeprint top</p> <blockquote><p> An even breezer silk. Think I really like this one too. Is it too see-through though? You can see the pants waist band a bit.</p> <p>Front: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5097302824/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Side: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5097309978/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Closeup of print: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096732539/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a></p> </blockquote> <p>8) Country road red print top</p> <blockquote><p> Cotton and quite see through at that. A bit too sacklike?</p> <p>Front: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5097369140/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Side: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5097375080/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a></p> </blockquote> <p>9) Yet another silk country road print top (blue)</p> <blockquote><p> Like the print a lot, but think its a bit too short. What's with all these great country road tops at the moment? I have never liked this brand before!!!</p> <p>Front: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5095956229/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Side: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096581478/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a></p> </blockquote> <p>10) David Lawrence floral print</p> <blockquote><p> Silk, $120. I was afraid to try in on in case I loved it and it was the most expensive of the lot. I love the print, but not the fit/cut of the top so much.</p> <p>Front: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5097223258/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Side: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5097239336/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a></p> </blockquote> <p>11) Country Road silk vest</p> <blockquote><p> Not strictly a top but I wanted to try this on as well. Loved it but wouldn't pay $120 for it. Would love to find something similar though.</p> <p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096697047/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a></p> </blockquote> <p>12) Country Road cardigan</p> <blockquote><p> Hard to tell because colours seem off here, but is this red too orange? It's called salsa. Is this cardie cropped enough to wear over dresses? Its very thing material so would be great for summer.</p> <p>Front: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5096748367/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Side: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5097357584/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a><br /> Attempt at colour comparison (the red vest I was wearing is on the right): <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/yublocka/5097386186/in/set-72157614888607608/" rel="nofollow">http://www.flickr.com/photos/y.....888607608/</a></p> </blockquote>