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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: ISO: Black Sleeveless Cowl Neck Top https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-black-sleeveless-cowl-neck-top Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 22:32:57 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php marianne on "ISO: Black Sleeveless Cowl Neck Top" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-black-sleeveless-cowl-neck-top#post-65042 Mon, 11 May 2009 22:51:30 +0000 marianne 65042@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Lesley, sorry for off-topic, but you mentioned somewhere that Brulees were to wide for you - have you seen Clarks Dusky Hill sandals? I saw them IRL and they have similar profile and come in different widths. It might not be your style, but I thought I'd mention that. chewyspaghetti on "ISO: Black Sleeveless Cowl Neck Top" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-black-sleeveless-cowl-neck-top#post-65022 Mon, 11 May 2009 18:40:17 +0000 chewyspaghetti 65022@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh to have an XS be baggy on me! LOL I'm just excited to not have to be shopping in the plus size stores anymore. I did actually go into Express the other day and see the cowl neck top- I was highly tempted, but what I was really looking for was leggings. *caution- thread hijack ahead* Angie- I'd love to see you write something about making the most of your shopping with limited options/online shopping. I live in a kind of isolated area due to mountains and desert. We do have a mall, but have recently lost two (only four to begin with!) anchor stores. Now JC Penny's and Sears are the only local dept stores. My local choices can be counted on my hands- mostly teen or discount stores. I have to travel an hour to get to a decent selection of shops, and even then I usually have limited time because of the kids. I try to make the most of it, but it can be difficult and any tips would be appreciated. Angie on "ISO: Black Sleeveless Cowl Neck Top" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-black-sleeveless-cowl-neck-top#post-64858 Mon, 11 May 2009 01:59:06 +0000 Angie 64858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I fully understand, Lesley and April. I have similar challenges. (Express sizes are all over the place at the moment). April, you’re petite, and can actually order 00P online. Taylor does that too. Lesley is not petite which makes things a little trickier – correct me if I’m wrong Lesley, but petite clothes don’t work for you either, right? It’s all too short everywhere. (That’s the problem I encounter anyway). Your best bet is to shop mainstream Euro brands and prêt a porter online because their fits are smaller (mainstream affordable Euro brands like: Benetton, Zara, H&M, French Connection, Mango). Also, do you have a Club Monaco close by? Canadian stores ROCK. Their fits and styling might tickle your fancy. Try places like bluefly.com too. They are always on sale. Also, have a look at Bebe and Arden B. Loads of young stuff but treasures are a plenty and fits are slim. When it comes to dresses, cuts by Maggy London, Maxx Studio, Donna Morgan and Donna Ricco are often cut smaller. I can go into the world of designer stuff with you too, but prices are high so we’ll leave that for now. I hope this helps. April on "ISO: Black Sleeveless Cowl Neck Top" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-black-sleeveless-cowl-neck-top#post-64783 Sun, 10 May 2009 16:27:08 +0000 April 64783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Lesley, I had the same issue with pants in Express. Can't remember which style it was, but the smallest one they make was huge (and I'm not saying it was a tad loose; there were handfuls of extra fabric around the middle). I know that probably everyone feels this way, particularly if you're on either enf of the size and shape bell curve, but it's not pleasant to have the impression that you are being ignored by retailers. lwc on "ISO: Black Sleeveless Cowl Neck Top" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-black-sleeveless-cowl-neck-top#post-64737 Sun, 10 May 2009 07:27:52 +0000 lwc 64737@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I usually wear a size XS top. The brands that I have/had that fit well on top include: J Crew, various brands at Anthropologie, Banana Republic, Gap, Express, and ATL. Current rants about the aforementioned retailers: J Crew - ruffles and pastel colors galore. I prefer their clean-lined clothing in saturated colors (i.e. Jackie shells, simple cardigans, 3/4 sleeve button downs, tees, tanks, etc.). Anthro - potential boho overload and their prices. Seriously? Are they living through the same recession that I am??? BR - not really feeling their styles at the moment, and their color stories have been off for a while now. Gap - poor quality and an identity crisis abound here. These folks need to get it together, or they are seriously going down. Express - who was their fit model this season??? ATL - despite a nice array of colors, their basics can be boring. Okay...I feel better now. *sigh* Angie on "ISO: Black Sleeveless Cowl Neck Top" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-black-sleeveless-cowl-neck-top#post-64734 Sun, 10 May 2009 05:52:15 +0000 Angie 64734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I hear you, Lesley. Rotten luck. Thanks for trying, though. What size top do you usually wear and what brands do you have that fit well on top? Don't worry - we'll get there! lwc on "ISO: Black Sleeveless Cowl Neck Top" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-black-sleeveless-cowl-neck-top#post-64732 Sun, 10 May 2009 05:11:45 +0000 lwc 64732@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for all of the suggestions, Angie! I tried on most of these tops today at a local Express. They were cute. However, the XS size was loose on me. What?!?! I should be able to put on an XS at Express in a basic knit, and walk out the door. Not so with these tops. Needless to say, I left frustrated and came home empty-handed...again. I'm beginning to think that in order to get the right style, fit, and price, that I may need to spend a bit more. It seems kind of ridiculous to pay $60 for a basic knit, when most people are scoring deals at Express, ON, Target, etc. I also think that it is sad that I found killer jeans and white clams, but can't manage to "top them off." I'm really having issues with style, fit, color, and price. What to do?!?! I will try the ON top that Chewy mentioned, but I definitely need a variety of tops. I try not to do multiples...I like to "spread the love," so to speak. Also, as an inverted triangle, do you think that I can pull this off? Or should I stick with more simple, structured shapes?: <a href="http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?isProduct=true&color=001&navAction=jump&id=910138" rel="nofollow">http://www.anthropologie.com/a.....;id=910138</a> If you have any other suggestions about where I should shop for tops, let me know. I'm wide open... Thanks much! Angie on "ISO: Black Sleeveless Cowl Neck Top" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-black-sleeveless-cowl-neck-top#post-64486 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:24:30 +0000 Angie 64486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sorry that didn’t work out, Lesley, but Express has since brought out a multitude of great, cheap, layering knit tops in fairly good fabric (I can’t help being fussy about fabric). Look online and order the XS. These are the ones I have had on my body and I think you might like them: <a href="http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=18698&parentCategoryId=2&categoryId=9&subCategoryId=11" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/catalog.....egoryId=11</a> Good little tailored basic. <a href="http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=16703&parentCategoryId=2&categoryId=9&subCategoryId=13" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/catalog.....egoryId=13</a> Date night. <a href="http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=18593&parentCategoryId=2&categoryId=9&subCategoryId=11" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/catalog.....egoryId=11</a> I have three of these. <a href="http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=18923&parentCategoryId=2&categoryId=9&subCategoryId=11" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/catalog.....egoryId=11</a> I personally liked the grey, but you’d look fab in the white! <a href="http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=17711&parentCategoryId=2&categoryId=9&subCategoryId=11" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/catalog.....egoryId=11</a> Sweet. <a href="http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=16708&parentCategoryId=2&categoryId=9&subCategoryId=10" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/catalog.....egoryId=10</a> Nice and breezy. I like the volume. <a href="http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=17722&showBreadcrumb=false&relatedItem=true" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/catalog.....dItem=true</a> Sweet. <a href="http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=17805&showBreadcrumb=false&relatedItem=true" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/catalog.....dItem=true</a> Adorably boho. <a href="http://www.express.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=17723&showBreadcrumb=false&relatedItem=true" rel="nofollow">http://www.express.com/catalog.....dItem=true</a> Nice banded top. chewyspaghetti on "ISO: Black Sleeveless Cowl Neck Top" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-black-sleeveless-cowl-neck-top#post-64475 Fri, 08 May 2009 16:20:20 +0000 chewyspaghetti 64475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Old Navy has one: <a href="http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5438&vid=1&pid=653468&scid=653468002" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/.....=653468002</a> and so does New York & Co <a href="http://www.nyandcompany.com/nyco/browse/product_detail_with_picker.jsp?productId=prod1100041&categoryId=cat350008" rel="nofollow">http://www.nyandcompany.com/ny.....=cat350008</a> lwc on "ISO: Black Sleeveless Cowl Neck Top" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/iso-black-sleeveless-cowl-neck-top#post-64469 Fri, 08 May 2009 15:53:38 +0000 lwc 64469@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I want one to wear with jeans and white clams. I tried the Express cowl neck top that Angie posted about a while back, but it doesn't fit me properly. It gapped around the armholes. I found this top online, and am interested in ordering it: <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3023379?tuid=000006cb-006f-0861-6c61-726765727669&id=9373426&largeImg=0&tname=product" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....me=product</a> Still, I'm wondering if there are some other options out there that I don't know about, and lower price points too. Any ideas of where I can look? Or should I just get the one that I posted???