https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 04:57:33 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops/page/2#post-631702 Tue, 29 May 2012 18:15:48 +0000 Anonymous 631702@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz- It's all systems go with the BR tops I ordered. As Sveta attested, the silk is really nice, not paper thin. I think they run TTS, but I'm sizing up, since I like the roomier fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops/page/2#post-631084 Tue, 29 May 2012 00:45:03 +0000 Suz 631084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all of you. Jonesy, you are a saviour; this is something I never knew and now have learned! And I SO appreciate it. I haven't had a chance to peruse the site properly but will begin that this evening! </p> <p>Dianthus, it is only an hour's drive for me to the border so if I could have things sent it might make sense. If I know my size, or the fit of an item, it is certainly worth while. I hope it won't prove necessary given my current time constraints, but it's great to have this in the back of my mind. </p> <p>Thank you, again, everyone. And I will keep you posted about my results! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630968 Mon, 28 May 2012 22:28:45 +0000 cheryl 630968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't have any suggestions for you but I just wanted to sympathize. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630799 Mon, 28 May 2012 17:30:07 +0000 Jonesy 630799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>According to their website they ship to Canada for free, standard shipping (I checked before I made the suggestion to you).</p> <p><a href="http://us.asos.com/infopages/pgeshiptocountry.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://us.asos.com/infopages/pgeshiptocountry.aspx</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630791 Mon, 28 May 2012 17:13:59 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 630791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ASOS does ship to Canada and I have not found their shipping to be pricey at all. Suz, you can also order from BR in the U.S - or maybe that is only if you cross the border to pick up. I do that and find that the lower price on the U.S. site offsets my cost for picking it up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630779 Mon, 28 May 2012 16:42:50 +0000 Suz 630779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>But not Canada for free, Jonesy. That is my problem. Garh!!</p> <p>Many of the lovely suggestions here are not available in Canada. The BR selection, for example, is MUCH smaller. Far fewer colours even when we have the same item. None flattering to moi. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630761 Mon, 28 May 2012 16:00:05 +0000 Jonesy 630761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, have you checked out asos.com? They have lots of sleeveless woven tops and pretty good prices, and they ship everywhere for free, both ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630741 Mon, 28 May 2012 15:20:49 +0000 Tanya 630741@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The BR blouse Sveta linked to is awesome Suz, I ended up getting it in three colors and slightly different versions. The silk is thin in a nice way and not too shiny, and the fit is loose and flowy. I have posted the pink one with slight ruffle on my WIW from this week (title says a whole week in jeans) and the blue one on the WIW thread from the week before ( title is second week of no denim). I also got it on cream </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630718 Mon, 28 May 2012 14:39:46 +0000 Suz 630718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's the automatic spellchecker! It does some pretty wonky things to me sometimes, too! </p> <p>That is my laugh of the day. Especially since I WAS being petty, with my griping!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630713 Mon, 28 May 2012 14:27:32 +0000 Angie 630713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*chuckle*</p> <p>Naughty spell check. </p> <p>Edited </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630712 Mon, 28 May 2012 14:25:48 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 630712@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Okay, I know it was a typo but I found it hilarious to read that our very sweet and nice Suz should shop in the "pettiness" section. Still smiling... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630704 Mon, 28 May 2012 14:14:23 +0000 Angie 630704@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>BR has GREAT sleeveless blouses in at the moment! Tanya and Zap have a few of those blouses. Shop in the petites section. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630581 Mon, 28 May 2012 10:54:27 +0000 Suz 630581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kyle, thank you. And the day Ann Taylor opens in Canada (this fall!!) or, better yet, starts delivering to Canada, will be the day I feel I have died and gone to top heaven. The only way I can get AT stuff now is to go to the US. Alas, because I know it fits me. </p> <p>Dianthus, thanks. We don't have Club Monaco here in Kingston and I am unable to make a trip to Toronto before I go to Banff. But that's a good bet to try when I am able. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630486 Mon, 28 May 2012 03:21:44 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 630486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another option is Club Monaco. I find their clothes don't fit me but my friend loves the clothes there and they look great on her. She is a small petite frame so perhaps their styles would work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630479 Mon, 28 May 2012 03:06:47 +0000 Kyle 630479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, Ann Taylor has a lovely sleeveless button up in lots of colors. It is crisp and cool looking in stretch cotton, and I believe AT is known for its petite sizing. Good luck on your quest. I bought one of these in white on eBay awhile ago and it's a workhorse. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630391 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:44:34 +0000 Suz 630391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is why I love this place. You are all so wonderful! </p> <p>Shannon, I am glad to hear that I am not the only one with this perception. And Nicole, it helps to hear I'm not alone. Ditto Meredith! </p> <p>Sveta, THANK you for the links. I did just put in a BR order. The trouble is, I really need to order petites from them and also, I have an issue about neckline similar to Angie's. Many scoop necks or Vs or anything too loose up top is not a great idea for me. The best is something rather crisp and with a narrow V or a high neckline, really the opposite of what most people want, so perhaps I shouldn't be surprised that it is tough to find. </p> <p>Dianthus, you are SO clever; I have not yet been to Mexx. I am going to try them tomorrow. Cross fingers. </p> <p>Anne, I don't know if I should be happy or sad that this is not just a Canadian problem. Oy. I HOPE you find something that works for you!! </p> <p>Angie, thank you. I have indeed bought a number of button downs this year and I am SUPER grateful for them. I got some linen button downs at Uniglo in New York when I was there in March, and I have a few from BR from last year, and I intend to order a few from Brooks Brothers, too. I also thrifted a great boyfriend style gingham cotton shirt from American Eagle. </p> <p>I like them, they suit me (when the fit is correct) and I am immensely grateful that they are available this year, so I'm snapping them up. </p> <p>BUT. In my climate, long sleeved collared shirts (even if one rolls the sleeves) are just too HOT for high summer. I can't do it. If I lived in air conditioned splendour, maybe, but I don't. So I truly need sleeveless or short sleeved, and preferably a few that are collarless or at least not at all fussy around the collar. But of course that often means loose baggy necklines...and you know that is not a very good look for the likes of me. Sigh. </p> <p>Laura, the shirt you linked to is GORGEOUS. That's exactly what I need and want. And The Bay and Lord and Taylor are now wed. So I am going to check The Bay's website to see if they have it. They certainly do NOT have it in my local store, but that's not saying anything. They carry mostly the dregs there. Grrr. </p> <p>Zap - I really like that particular BR top, too, and thought of ordering it. But in Canada it does not come in so many pretty colours. Maybe I will order from the US and have it delivered to hubs when he is there. Please let me know your review of it when it comes!! I did order a couple of other things from them. Crossing fingers. I know what you mean by paper thin. I had a couple of tops from BR last year that were pretty in theory but really were paper thin. I just didn't ever feel comfortable in them so donated them after one wear. Luckily I got them for a couple of dollars a piece so I considered it an education expense! </p> <p>Krish, I'm heading to Roots tomorrow, too! That is one of the few untouched retail stones. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630380 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:17:13 +0000 krishnidoux 630380@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>May I suggest (hum) Costco? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630378 Mon, 28 May 2012 01:16:18 +0000 krishnidoux 630378@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hear you!!! It's horrendous. </p> <p>About the "perfect" tank: I did find something close to it at Roots. Simple thick cotton, well made tank with just the right collar opening and strap width. And long enough to cover my torso without riding up constantly. White one is not see through. </p> <p>Otherwise, I don't know what to suggest as I am as empty-handed as you after two shopping trips. </p> <p>I was all excited earlier this year that a Marshall opened in my city. Lasted until I went there... very discouraging. Exactly the same merchandise as Winners, only less choice. </p> <p>Maybe it's last year's cotton shortage that is hitting?<br /> <a href="http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20110506/cotton-prices-clothes-110508/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopS.....es-110508/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630371 Mon, 28 May 2012 00:59:48 +0000 Meredith1953 630371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tops have been so difficult for me to like that I have strayed into many more jackets to "pick up the slack". God know how it will be when full blown heat sets it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630354 Mon, 28 May 2012 00:08:14 +0000 Anonymous 630354@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good to know Sveta! Thanks for letting me know! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630350 Mon, 28 May 2012 00:00:48 +0000 Sveta 630350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Zap, I have seen this BR tank in the store and it is beautiful silk. It is thin as silk can be thin which means elegantly thin - not like t shirt thin which means cheaply </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630348 Sun, 27 May 2012 23:56:32 +0000 Anonymous 630348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am always "top hungry" no matter what I do. My list now: A short sleeved PB Blouse in black and solid color tops, in general. </p> <p>I bought a bunch of oversized GAP V necks in desperation, they seem to be doing the job for my casual outfits:<br /> <a href="http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=25781&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=136921&#038;scid=136921032" rel="nofollow">http://www.gap.com/browse/prod.....=136921032</a></p> <p>I also have a BR order coming with these. Hopefully they are not paper thin. I'm not getting my hopes up:<br /> <a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=35356&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=905166&#038;scid=905166052" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=905166052</a><br /> If these work, I'm hoping these can work as a decent layer for cardis and blazers.<br /> BR had some linen blend tops that I'm planning on getting as well.</p> <p>Look at the BR, GAP and Old navy sites. Free shipping and free returns does the trick. Alas, one vendor with common sense! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630346 Sun, 27 May 2012 23:45:09 +0000 Angie 630346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Suz, I hear you. I tweeted this today: </p> <p>"The more I look at tops in retail this season, the more I love (and buy up more), button downs". </p> <p>I am VERY, VERY fussy with my tops - much more so than my bottoms. I can find 10 bottoms to buy in half an hour but it will take me *much* longer to commit to a top. But I have had luck this year because it's a woven blousy and shirty season - and I like to wear baggy tops. Zara, J. Crew and BR have been fabulous. Linen is stunning, as are their silk blends, cotton blends and 100% polyester - all woven. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630331 Sun, 27 May 2012 22:59:35 +0000 Laura 630331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a perfect summer blouse from this brand from a couple of years ago that Angie recommended. Here's a really great top from the same brand - but I don't know about finding a way to get it to Canada without breaking the bank.</p> <p><a href="http://www.lordandtaylor.com/eng/womensapparel-Floral_Print_Sheer_Top_-lordandtaylor/223791" rel="nofollow">http://www.lordandtaylor.com/e.....lor/223791</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630325 Sun, 27 May 2012 22:31:30 +0000 nicoleb 630325@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*hugs* Hang in there Suz! I find top shopping difficult also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630323 Sun, 27 May 2012 22:24:04 +0000 Anonymous 630323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gah, I hear you. It's not just a Canadian problem. I'm actually looking for the perfect tank top. Perfect scoop neck, perfect knit fabric that drapes nicely and doesn't cling to my wobbly bits to wear under some boxy cardigans I bought recently at Nordies. I keep finding the perfect specimens for $50+, which seems outrageous for a tank. Don't tell my husband, but I just ordered a few to see if the fuss is worth it! ;)</p> <p>When you DO find a top that works, scoop it up in a few colors! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630316 Sun, 27 May 2012 22:00:13 +0000 Laura 630316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's the same tragic situation every year. Never enough casual woven dresses, either. You have my sympathies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630308 Sun, 27 May 2012 21:40:14 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 630308@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Did you try Mexx? They usually have some nice fitted woven shirts. I have picked up a few there that I've loved and worn many times. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630303 Sun, 27 May 2012 21:27:29 +0000 Sveta 630303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, nothing in Gap but some in Banana Republic:<br /> <a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=5042&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=451156" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....pid=451156</a></p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=16814&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=905200" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....pid=905200</a></p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=16814&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=905470&#038;scid=905470013" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....=905470013</a></p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=16814&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=905392&#038;scid=905392013" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....=905392013</a></p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=5039&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=905354" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gapcanad.....pid=905354</a></p> <p>Old Navy:<br /> <a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=72298&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=898379&#038;scid=898379033" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/br.....=898379033</a><br /> <a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=72302&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=477496&#038;scid=477496033" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/br.....=477496033</a><br /> <a href="http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=72302&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=463580&#038;scid=463580013" rel="nofollow">http://oldnavy.gapcanada.ca/br.....=463580013</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/it-is-now-official-i-cant-find-any-tops#post-630299 Sun, 27 May 2012 21:14:53 +0000 Sveta 630299@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What exactly you are looking for, Suz? How they did not fit? Winners is pretty dismal right now, I agree Have you tried Banana Republic or Gap: both have 30% and 40% sale until tomorrow. They have free shipping and returns so you can try them risk free. I saw some nice ones in BR... </p>