https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 05 May 2026 11:51:13 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966450 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 14:40:53 +0000 Suz 966450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As usual, Inge comes through with a brilliant list! I am off to peruse it now myself!&nbsp;</p> <p>So glad you are busy and happy at work, Una.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966417 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 14:04:57 +0000 MNsara 966417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's another Angie recommended one (sorry if this is already in Inge's wonderful list, no time to check . . . )<br /><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael-michael-kors-print-flutter-sleeve-top/3446953?origin=shoppingbag" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mi.....hoppingbag</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966414 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:58:47 +0000 Anonymous 966414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like your new job is a good fit, Una, so yay for that! I hear you on the need for stand-alone short sleeved blouses. There is a dearth of them out there in my price range it seems (without some sort of ridiculous sleeve treatment that bars a strong shoulder from wearing them), but you've been given a bunch of links so I'm going to check them all out. Maybe I just haven't searched very well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966398 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:43:34 +0000 Gabrielle 966398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No help here on the tops, but I wanted you to know I have always thoroughly enjoyed your posts. &nbsp;I hope you don't get so busy that you can't find time to join us here. &nbsp;</p> <p>Having said that, good luck with your new job and everything else that keeps you busy and happy. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966359 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:13:25 +0000 Glory 966359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So happy to read this today - that your job is working out so well and the days are zooming by. I will keep my eyes open for some great tops but looks like the lovely and resourceful Inge has provided tons of options. I would pick up a few great basics in your fave colours so you don't have to struggle getting ready in the mornings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966343 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 12:39:04 +0000 Inge 966343@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Part II</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/soft-poplin-top-helmut/vp/v=1/1567690162.htm?folderID=2534374302060711&amp;fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&amp;colorId=11160">http://www.shopbop.com/soft-po.....038;fm=oth</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/eriko-eyelet-tee-tibi/vp/v=1/1531086040.htm?folderID=2534374302060711&amp;fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&amp;colorId=13970">http://www.shopbop.com/eriko-e.....38;fm=othe</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/marcel-check-easy-top-tibi/vp/v=1/1516558777.htm?folderID=2534374302060711&amp;fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&amp;colorId=39913">http://www.shopbop.com/marcel-.....11&#038;fm</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/riley-motorcycle-print-tee-equipment/vp/v=1/1558640820.htm?folderID=2534374302060711&amp;fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&amp;colorId=47967">http://www.shopbop.com/riley-m.....=253437430</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/silk-combo-knit-tee-vince/vp/v=1/1548654251.htm?folderID=2534374302060711&amp;fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&amp;colorId=12867">http://www.shopbop.com/silk-co.....1&#038;fm=</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/chiffon-combo-top-parker/vp/v=1/1520528609.htm?folderID=2534374302060711&amp;fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&amp;colorId=12867">http://www.shopbop.com/chiffon.....&#038;fm=o</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.reiss.com/eu/womens/tops/lilou/eucalyptus/?utm_source=LinkShareUS&amp;utm_medium=Affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=fV7QgDWUWe0">http://www.reiss.com/eu/womens.....te&#038;ut</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/p/Theyskens-Theory-Bonit-Silk-Tee-Blouses/prod83760024_cat260342_cat100009_/">http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com.....60342_cat1</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.shopbop.com/sheer-pocket-tee-vince/vp/v=1/1517511540.htm?folderID=2534374302023887&amp;colorId=29105&amp;extid=affprg-2379092">http://www.shopbop.com/sheer-p.....038;colorI</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.zara.com/be/en/woman/tops/top-with-asymmetric-hem-c358004p1344514.html">http://www.zara.com/be/en/woma.....44514.html</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://us.asos.com/Daisy-Street/Daisy-Street-Sheer-Shirt-with-Contrast-Collar/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3222543&amp;cid=15199&amp;Rf900=1604&amp;sh=0&amp;pge=0&amp;pgesize=-1&amp;sort=-1&amp;clr=Black">http://us.asos.com/Daisy-Stree.....uct.aspx?i</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Blouse-With-Sheer-Panels-And-Double-Pocket/zs96a/?iid=2802977&amp;cid=15199&amp;Rf900=1604&amp;sh=0&amp;pge=0&amp;pgesize=-1&amp;sort=-1&amp;clr=Khaki&amp;mporgp=L0FTT1MvQVNPUy1CbG91c2UtV2l0aC1TaGVlci1QYW5lbHMtQW5kLURvdWJsZS1Qb2NrZXQvUHJvZC8">http://us.asos.com/ASOS-Blouse.....&#038;Rf90</a>.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.reiss.com/eu/womens/tops/kami/pale-blue/">http://www.reiss.com/eu/womens.....pale-blue/</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.reiss.com/eu/womens/tops/raya/off-white/">http://www.reiss.com/eu/womens.....off-white/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966342 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 12:35:38 +0000 Inge 966342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very happy to hear the new job is working out so well, Una. A new routine always takes some getting used to, doesn't it. Hopefully you'll be able to squeeze in some more YLF time soon:-)</p> <p>The first thing that came to mind: how about wearing your Equipment shirts and other silk blouses with the sleeves rolled up? The fabric is very lightweight and breezy, so the rolled-up sleeves aren't bulky. It still looks dressy to my eye. Perhaps you are already doing that?</p> <p>Love the linen Eileen Fisher top Rae linked to. Would this be dressy enough for the new office, Una?</p> <p>The silky tees Angie wrote about a while back might also be a good option?</p> <p>Here are some more options - again, not sure if all of them are dressy enough or not - and, warning, some are... white;-)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.massimodutti.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product/duttius/en/massimoduttins/678558/1947009/SHORT-SLEEVED%2BCOTTON%2BAND%2BSILK%2BSHIRT">http://www.massimodutti.com/we.....8558/19470</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/theory-lulina-c-sweater/3470586?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=5957&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_17_C">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/th.....38;context</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/halogen-short-sleeve-collared-shirt/3437070?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=CREAM+CLOUD&amp;resultback=1994&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_7_B">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ha.....rsonalized</a><br />(the cream and black print, an Angie recommendation)</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/yigal-azrouel-technical-crepe-blouse/3452955?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=30&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-4_3_D">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/yi.....ersonalize</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/milly-erin-sweater/3459808?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=CINDER&amp;resultback=8303&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_24_B">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/mi.....ntextualca</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966310 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 10:55:30 +0000 krishnidoux 966310@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am so happy for you! It sounds like you really enjoy what you are doing right now.&nbsp;<br />And good for you for identifying a wardrobe need so precisely. You can remedy to this situation easily but you will need to dedicate a good afternoon to it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Here are my suggestions:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://guessbymarciano.guess.com/en/Catalog/View/women/tops/elin-kling-for-marciano-linn-perfect-shirt/P24H0000000">http://guessbymarciano.guess.c.....24H0000000</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.clubmonaco.com/product/index.jsp?productId=17000316">http://www.clubmonaco.com/prod.....d=17000316</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.clubmonaco.com/product/index.jsp?productId=18670776">http://www.clubmonaco.com/prod.....d=18670776</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966212 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 05:06:31 +0000 rae 966212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hm, how about linen sweaters with 3/4 sleeves? They feel like tee shirts but outfit wise look more dressy because of the knit. Doesn't have to be Eileen Fisher, but these sprang to mind because I see them at work.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eileen-fisher-ballet-neck-top/3452245?origin=keywordsearch">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ei.....wordsearch</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eileen-fisher-scoop-neck-shimmer-sweater/3510172?origin=keywordsearch">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ei.....wordsearch</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966189 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 04:30:29 +0000 MsMary 966189@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you can wear a tee, you might want to look at <a href="http://store.americanapparel.net/product/index.jsp?productId=6301&amp;c=Forest" rel="nofollow">this one</a> from American Apparel.&nbsp; I bought a few similar ones a few years ago and wore them to death with my work skirts and jackets.&nbsp; I like it because the sleeves are short but long enough, if you know what I mean. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966163 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 04:00:06 +0000 Transcona Shannon 966163@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new life sounds very busy Una but rest assured, you will get into a new routine before long and it will start to settle down.</p> <p>Short sleeved tops that work well underneath a blazer or equally well on its own can be tough to find. It's a matter of finding the right weight fabric and drape, as well as sleeve shape that make or break the top. I'm afraid I don't have any specific examples though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966160 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 03:55:13 +0000 Anonymous 966160@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie wrote a post about this type of sleeve as universally flattering recently. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966156 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 03:50:58 +0000 Anonymous 966156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una I bought these tops in every color by now. No silk but they work with everything. Look good tucked in, alone, with a topper, semi tuck, you name it!<br /> <a href="http://www.express.com/mobile/clothing/raglan+sleeve+zip+back+easy+top/pro/8629429/cat320062?swatch=97_862_9429_520" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/mobile/.....2_9429_520</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966143 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 03:34:57 +0000 Mo 966143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Heh, I hear you. &nbsp;My top has real sleeves, but it's from a previous season, so no help there :(</p> <p>maybe if you look up Angie's silky tee post it will have some good leads?? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966133 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 03:20:17 +0000 catgirl 966133@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mo, that's a great top, but I can't wear those sleeves - they are hideous on an IT frame.&nbsp; I need sleeves that fit and come down well below shoulders without sticking out on the sides, or I look like I'm ready to score a touchdown. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966129 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 03:12:25 +0000 Mo 966129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like my Old Navy cobalt&nbsp;top. &nbsp;This looks like a similar style. &nbsp;Easy to wash n wear and doesn't break the bank.&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=72087&amp;pid=385884&amp;vid=1&amp;scid=385884152">http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/.....=385884152</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966125 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 03:06:32 +0000 catgirl 966125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies!&nbsp; I'm wondering if everything out there has these cap-sleeves, which will never work for me:</p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/chaus-micro-dot-twist-front-top/3457121?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=1774&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-4_7_C" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/ch.....alizedsort</a></p> <p>Where are true t-shirt sleeves? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966117 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 02:58:07 +0000 MNsara 966117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds a bit overwhelming, but I trust you'll acclimate and find a new rhythm to your days in a while :-)</p> <p>I've recently been impressed with some of the work wear tops that Banana Republic has been offering.&nbsp; Don't just look at 'tops' as they're almost all tees.&nbsp; Be sure to look at shirts/blouses.<br /><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5037&amp;departmentRedirect=true#department=136" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....rtment=136</a><br />scroll down to short-sleeved. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966112 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 02:54:46 +0000 Makrame 966112@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/hinge-silk-blouse">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/hinge-silk-blouse</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/hinge-silk-blouse/3358989">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/hi.....se/3358989</a><br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/trouve-mixed-media-blouse/3382340">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tr.....se/3382340</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/how-life-has-changed-and-wardrobe-hole#post-966095 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 02:43:03 +0000 catgirl 966095@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, my life has changed with my career move.&nbsp; No more browsing YLF all day!&nbsp; I'm busy and up early and the day is fun and&nbsp;goes by super-fast.&nbsp; But there are two boxes sitting in my car that may never be returned, and my evenings are spent trying to get time with my kiddo, exercise, and catch up on all the phone calls and other stuff I used to be able to take time to do in the day.... </p> <p>I have discovered a BIG wardrobe hole - dressy short sleeved tops for work that can be worn without a topper.&nbsp; I'm in and out of different rooms with varying temperatures.&nbsp; Plus, we are having a weirdly hot summer.&nbsp; Thus, I need to be able to wear a layer I can take off and not be sleeveless, so tank tops are out.&nbsp; Work tops have ALWAYS been my nemesis - it's what got me to YLF - and I am at a loss!</p> <p>HELP!</p> <p>And I miss you all SO MUCH! </p>