https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:27:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top/page/2#post-1717241 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 23:14:49 +0000 Angie 1717241@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great, bonnie. And I'm in favour of a good hack on the black skinnies.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top/page/2#post-1717233 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 22:10:49 +0000 Bonnie 1717233@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Liz A: Thank you for your comments. You have given me some good information on why the top looks awkward on me and how to make it work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top/page/2#post-1717183 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 19:07:18 +0000 Liz A. 1717183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #8 best. &nbsp;I can't remember who mentioned the longer top underneath, but were they maybe suggesting a long tank with the shirt closed? &nbsp;Either in the color of the pants or the top. &nbsp;That's the way to trick the eye if that's what you're after.</p> <p>I wonder if the top is a bit short for you from the shoulder to the bust. &nbsp;Just clicked on the find, and I see that the seam detail appears to hit much lower on the model than it does on you.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top/page/2#post-1717130 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 16:06:13 +0000 Bonnie 1717130@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen: Great observation - I see what you mean.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1717127 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 15:53:13 +0000 JAileen 1717127@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the top looks cute on you. I like it with contrasting pants - the white, and darker colors. Otherwise it looks like you tried to match but failed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1717126 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 15:47:01 +0000 Bonnie 1717126@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Now that I've presented every possible combo, thank you for looking and commenting.&nbsp;<br />shevia: Thank you - I will wear it that way.<br />Brooklyn: It will be fun to wear it both ways.<br />Laurel: Thank you. This top was a new style for me and I'm feeling more comfortable with it after the work I did and the fabber's comments.<br />Firecracker: You're right about me being thrown by the proportions. It is way out of my safety zone. I'm glad I posted this because I feel better about sporting this new style.<br />Andrea H and Style Fan: Thanks for helping me.<br />Angie: I put this Madewell top in my Finds after you recommended it, and bought it when it went on sale. It is beautifully made and I love that it comes out of the dryer only needing a bit of ironing. I am definitely going to try the scrunching tip - thanks for the link. Another question I have is, should I chop the black skinnies, #6, or continue to wear them rolled?</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1717118 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 15:14:06 +0000 Angie 1717118@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie, I don't think the Madewell shirt is too big - mine fits similarly in the bodice. May I suggest scrunching the sleeves (instead of rolling), and if they don't hold their shape scrunched - add a little stitch:&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/05/15/a-small-stitch-keeps-sleeves-scrunched/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/05/.....scrunched/</a></p> <p>Of the new outfits, I like #6 and #8 best, plus the white jeans in the first round. But wearing the shirt as a topper over a graphic tee is cute too. Well done. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1717065 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 10:24:40 +0000 Style Fan 1717065@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Super cute top Bonnie.&nbsp; My favourites are #1, 3, 4 and 5.&nbsp; Great graphic tees. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1717051 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 08:39:35 +0000 Andrea H 1717051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the new outfits you've created. You look super cute. &nbsp;1,3,4, and 6 are my favorites. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1717026 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 04:08:58 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1717026@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Bonnie, I really like it with the white pants. I wonder if you are just thrown off by the different length--it is not the same look or proportions as the other two tops you showed here initially. I also like it with the black longer pants and shorter ones in your second round of photos. My preference is for it buttoned as a top, but it also works shirt-jacket style. I hope you'll wear and enjoy it, because I think it's really pretty on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1717011 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 02:53:40 +0000 Laurel 1717011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your photos, Bonnie! &nbsp;Your smile is your best accessory. &nbsp;I wish I had your perseverance in trying on so many pieces and photographing them, Brava! &nbsp;I like #6 best, and #1 and #8 are also fantastic. &nbsp;Thanks for sharing with us, it's instructive to me for sure.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1717005 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 02:21:43 +0000 Brooklyn 1717005@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it as a layering piece Bonnie. Of the non layered outfits my faves are 5, 6 and 8. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716996 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 02:03:45 +0000 Jaime 1716996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your outfits with the lower contrast bottoms and the top buttoned up.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716988 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 01:29:03 +0000 Bonnie 1716988@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Muffin, tulle, BrieN, and Cerinda - I've gotten some really good suggestions and feel so much better about wearing my new top. &nbsp;The graphic tees were bought in NYC on my summer trip so I'm really happy to work them into my wardrobe.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716977 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:32:44 +0000 Cerinda 1716977@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to the third piece idea! &nbsp;Love the graphics.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716975 Sun, 21 Aug 2016 00:27:59 +0000 BrieN 1716975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it with a darker bottom - so photos 6 and 8. You look wonderful.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716957 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:44:28 +0000 tulle 1716957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest doing exactly what you did in new pic #1!&nbsp; The top really works worn open and layered like that.&nbsp; And may I add that you look adorable in the two light-shirt+white-pants outfits?&nbsp; Really pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716949 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:37:23 +0000 Bonnie 1716949@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Chris, I like the addition of a third piece, too. &nbsp;Andrea H was the one who suggested layering a longer tank and I would have never thought of it. I think I'm destined to wear low contrast outfits as they seem to work best for my body shape (whatever it is - kind of a combo of everything). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716946 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:34:29 +0000 Muffin 1716946@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm really liking 5 &amp; 6- and with the white jeans from above. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716944 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:30:12 +0000 Chris987 1716944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with the suggestions to try a lower contrast bottom, which you did and they look much better IMHO. I particularly like #1 and #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716940 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:16:06 +0000 Bonnie 1716940@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you. You all gave me some great ideas which I tried out this afternoon and I think I'll keep the top as I found some outfits that are JFE.<br />Cerinda: I love that - ultra funky!&nbsp;<br />abby: Loose on the top, tight on the bottom - you are so right.<br />Brooklyn: I have no skirts but I tried shorts.<br />Tammyb: Thank you. I think the problem is the curved hem in the front of the top which exposes too much tummy and actually exaggerates the tummy area.<br />Eliza: Our hot weather lasts until Halloween, so I have lots of time to wear hot weather clothes.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716934 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 23:00:07 +0000 Eliza 1716934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice pieces. I find that when something seems off in a high contrast between top and bottom outfit, reducing that level of contrast can sometimes help. Perhaps try a darker bottom with top 3 and see if you are happier with it. You are rocking summery looks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716818 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 14:32:03 +0000 Tammyb 1716818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them all! I looked at the pics before reading your post and was surprised to read you don't like look #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716676 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 03:38:29 +0000 Brooklyn 1716676@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you have a denim pencil skirt Bonnie? I think the denim on denim could work well here. Also, have you tried it with shorts (if you wear them)? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716666 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 03:22:23 +0000 abby 1716666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Tight on top-loose on bottom; loose on top-tight on bottom. ". I love your solutions, Angie, the minimalist denim pants in neutral colors or the pop of color pants or skirt. I bought a yellow pencil skirt last December on deep, deep discount at Macy's. Thanks for another great styling idea for it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716651 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 02:43:19 +0000 Cerinda 1716651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't see awkward, but ultra funky. &nbsp;I'd like to see it with tonal denim.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716625 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 01:21:11 +0000 Bonnie 1716625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - some really good ideas to try.&nbsp;<br />Angie: I think part of the problem is that the top is too big and bulky, I should have tried a smaller size but this was an end of season purchase and I was not at home. I haven't tried it with blue because I thought the blues might clash, but I think it will work. I notice that you wear it with other blues.<br />unfrumped: I do have chino pants in ink and that may work. I'll try it and thank you.<br />Andrea H: This is a really good solution, too. Confusing the eye is exactly what I need to do to save this top.<br />Another question: Why do I look so awkward in the harem pants when everyone else looks so elegant? I've been away for three months, so have be trying to catch up with my summer/hot fall wardrobe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716617 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:47:23 +0000 Andrea H 1716617@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you feel it's unflattering because the hem stops at the widest part of your hips? &nbsp;Is there room to layer under it? &nbsp;Sometimes when I feel a shorter top is stopping at a place on my hips that is less flattering to me, I'll layer a longer tank (worn out) underneath it. Something about the two horizontal lines across the hip confuses the eye and calls less attention to the widest place. In my non-expert opinion, that is. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716613 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 00:41:23 +0000 unfrumped 1716613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would try full length black straight pants, like a chino or straight black Jean. Something kind of reined in but not super skinny. Thd pencil il skirt is s good idea if you had one, or similarly but more casual ( and ususlly a bit longer) , a tube skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-me-style-this-top#post-1716593 Fri, 19 Aug 2016 23:36:00 +0000 Angie 1716593@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>I love it all</b>. (That's my top in #3. Waving at my twin and welcome back, bonnie).&nbsp;</p> <p>I wear that top with these bottoms, if that's helpful:&nbsp; </p>