https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 00:59:59 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-54177 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:28:02 +0000 kh 54177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a bit jealous of you who can wear a cardi even in summer to cover bra straps and such.</p> <p>Also what length should a top be for clams vs skirts? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-54054 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:00:44 +0000 Debbie 54054@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>sure I will! I have my fingers crossed. I do not mind built in camis.</p> <p>Would you wear a cami under the AE one? I had one on when I tried it on and I think it might need it at the cleavage area. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-54053 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:55:29 +0000 Laura 54053@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, that's kind of a bummer about the built-in cami (this blouse I haven't seen in person). For some reason I rarely like those built-in type camis. And if it's not long enough to wear with clams then it's for sure a no-go! Will you report back after you try it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-54050 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:50:02 +0000 Debbie 54050@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Do you think the ON one is for wearing with clams and not skirts? The description says hit at the hip.</p> <p>Just noticed it has a built-in cami. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-54049 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:47:16 +0000 Debbie 54049@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>thank you Laura! I am so excited to find these tops. I will go to ON today. I would have passed on that top because of the sleeves but if I am always wearing a cardi with it, it won't matter.</p> <p>That kind of help and perspective is why I love this forum!</p> <p>I did not think the AE top was clingy at all. Very comfy to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-54044 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:41:33 +0000 Laura 54044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Antje, I don't think the AE halter top would be clingy. Debbie, what do you think? </p> <p>Debbie, I too would always wear a cardi with it, and same with the ON top - it's nice to cover up with a cardi and not to have to worry about bra straps and such! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-54043 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 16:41:30 +0000 Debbie 54043@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>kh</p> <p>the AE halter suggested by Laura would definitely work in 100 degree weather but the cami that I need to wear over it wouldn't! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-54022 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 15:30:08 +0000 kh 54022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The problem I'm having is with fabric. It gets well over the 100s (F) here, and most blouses I'm seeing are 100% poly.</p> <p>It's already in the 80's and it's March </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-54011 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:58:53 +0000 Debbie 54011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kyle</p> <p>Have you tried on the Newport News one? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-54010 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:57:52 +0000 Debbie 54010@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone! I have an American Eagle in my town so I was able to run out and try the floral halter. I bought it and think it will be so fun under all different colors of cardis.</p> <p>Thanks to all of you for the suggestions.</p> <p>I will try the old navy one too. Are the cap sleeves ok because they will be hidden by the cardi?</p> <p>Also, the halter looks terrible without the cardi over it because bras show etc. but it doesn't matter, right? because I will always wear with a cardi over it?</p> <p>Shiny cannot wait to try the BR ones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-53938 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:30:56 +0000 Angie 53938@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The gals are right. It's a great time to look for blouses with all types of sleeve lengths right now. Tops will get skimpier the closer we get to Summer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-53937 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 02:27:47 +0000 Kyle 53937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've seen spring-y tops everywhere. Newport News has some fun bargains, you just have to be wary about the quality. </p> <p><a href="http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product_single.aspx?style_id=36304198&#038;index=42&#038;gp_coll_id=9&#038;gp_cat_id=1649&#038;nav_cat_id=1675&#038;category_id=7658" rel="nofollow">http://www.newport-news.com/sh.....ry_id=7658</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-53927 Thu, 12 Mar 2009 01:12:55 +0000 carissa 53927@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>No its not too early, the time is right by the fashion calendar. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-53913 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:36:29 +0000 Antje 53913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ooh, those AE halter floral halter tops are gorgeous. Laura, have you seen them in the store and felt the material? Are they very thin? I don't like tops that are super thin (and show every bulge), and that's often the case in the lower end stores. Just curious. Thanks! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-53912 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:17:51 +0000 Laura 53912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops, here's the link for the second top:<br /> <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5438&#038;pid=633821&#038;scid=633821002" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/.....=633821002</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-53911 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:16:22 +0000 Laura 53911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't own these but noticed them and they look very cute and spring-y. This halter cami from AE would look great under a cropped, short-sleeved cardi:</p> <p><a href="http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat380157&#038;productId=2361_9275" rel="nofollow">http://www.ae.com/web/browse/p.....=2361_9275</a></p> <p>Same for this flutter-sleeved version from ON:<br /> <a href="http://www.ae.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat380157&#038;productId=2361_9275" rel="nofollow">http://www.ae.com/web/browse/p.....=2361_9275</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-53895 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 19:07:00 +0000 shiny 53895@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've been having a lot of luck in this department lately, so I don't think it's too early or too late. I don't really like long-sleeve blouses for some reason, I guess because they aren't as versatile as a short-sleeve or sleeveless that can be worn year round - just pop a cardi over and a cami under for winter warmth. </p> <p>In fact, I scored 3 blouses at ATL this weekend. They aren't silk, they are more of a woven material, yet still feminine and blousy-looking. For example, this one has a subtle sheen to it: </p> <p><a href="http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=17269&#038;N=1200005&#038;pCategoryId=199&#038;categoryId=204&#038;Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_204&#038;defaultColorNameFromCategory=Slate&#038;defaultSizeTypeFromCategory=Misses" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylorloft.com/c.....ory=Misses</a></p> <p>Depending on your budget, check out BR's Monogram line for some gorgeous, classic silk blouses. Price is a bit steeper for this line though - but they are truly sumptious. I really love this one, but the fit was a bit off for me, sigh... I suspect it would be perfect for anyone larger than a C cup:</p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/outfit.do?cid=40619&#038;oid=OUT14133" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....d=OUT14133</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/is-it-still-kind-of-too-early-to-be-looking-for-feminine-blousy-tops#post-53865 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:57:40 +0000 Debbie 53865@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really need to find some feminine blousy tops for late spring/summer (to replace my t-shirts of last year-LOL) and wondered if it is too early.</p> <p>I live in the Pacific NW where it is still in the 30s and 40s most days so I wont need them for awhile but wondered if I wait too long will I miss out? </p>