https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:36:27 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse/page/2#post-593442 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 16:46:29 +0000 Vicki 593442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just adding a thank you for the additional comments and all the feedback was most helpful. I do think as Julie said, it may verge on too large, in addition to being voluminous and I agree with Krish and so many of you that once it's been relegated to a quiet closet location, it won't get any action (although, yes, Beth Ann, I do keep pieces for "many years" and like them for that notion, that I can bring them out at any time). ManidapaM, how clever to think of adding elastic to the sleeves, which reminds me of some of the lovely peasant tops I've been seeing at Nordstrom and Zara. I think it's time to gently let go and move one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse/page/2#post-593242 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 13:21:30 +0000 Vix 593242@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Vicki --</p> <p>That color is so lovely on you I'd be tempted to narrow or chop off the sleeves to solve the volume issue. [And afterwards try tucking and/or belting to test that look too.] </p> <p>But if you're ready to move on than don't look back!</p> <p>Sometimes we like something more in theory and risking alteration costs just isn't worth it;. I bet it will find a new new home without much trouble. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-593180 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:59:51 +0000 ButterflyLady 593180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's a gorgeous colour on you, but I agree with the others that it's just a bit too voluminous on your slender frame. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592979 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 02:08:15 +0000 Beth Ann 592979@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Keep it. Wear it in Paris. Any excuse to travel to Paris will do, and this has true Parisienne style. Seriously, I say "keep" if you've got the space in your closet AND if you're OK with having a piece you that you wear one way, once in a while. Some people need a carefully edited closet to avoid style confusion, but I don't. Sometimes it's fun to reach for something different and arty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592944 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:33:27 +0000 banananutmuffin 592944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love it, actually, even on your petite frame. But if you're second-guessing it, then I'd say it's a "no." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592921 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:57:29 +0000 HelenInCanada 592921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous, gorgeous blouse. BUT I agree with many others here that it completely overwhelms your petite frame! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592912 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:46:11 +0000 Jonesy 592912@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me, it's the combo of the wide 3/4 sleeves and the smocking above the bust...two strikes against it :). I agree that the color is gorgeous on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592847 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:47:23 +0000 keruchina 592847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's such a beautiful color, and you look lovely in it, but the sleeves seem overwhelming to me, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592833 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:12:54 +0000 krishnidoux 592833@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have styled it to perfection. However, if you have not worn it until now, chances are you never will. </p> <p>Being silk, and so unique, so comfortable, it would sell very well at a consignment shop. Go fish that belt back to sell it. Then use the $ towards a new blouse or tunic. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592821 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:47:43 +0000 Angie 592821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd have preferred to see a slimmer sleeve cut on you, Vicki - but you totally pull off this look too! I vote keep. Gorgeous colour against your complexion </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592815 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:33:53 +0000 cciele 592815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to see it with the leopard skirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592745 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:41:59 +0000 Anonymous 592745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just commenting to commiserate. I love these boho style tops and often I have the same problem that you do with them *swallowing* me up. It might be great on Sona, though! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592693 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:01:49 +0000 Vicki 592693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is why I love all of you!!! You give me concrete solutions when I need them. Guess where it is? In my "staging" closet, waiting for the next "best home." So many of you have said that there's a lot of volume and it's true and Ana, your question about the shoulders is a good point. It IS a bit too drapey and shifts from shoulder to shoulder when it's on my frame, because of the deeper scoop in the neckline. Mary Lou, the idea of using this color with the yellow pencil skirt is outstanding, but I think it's just too big. Sona, I've been wanting to repay you for your generosity. Hmmm...could this be the way?!</p> <p>I'm sending a big thanks and hugs to each of you for helping me clear my closet and feel good about it!!! Love, love, love. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592681 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:47:09 +0000 Sona 592681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>how about trying it belted and showing us? I am worried though that it is more my size than your tiny frame size!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592661 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:20:58 +0000 Ana 592661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually, I really like this. It's a "look," but one I'm a fan of. Very, very arty! I love it styled with the scarf. From the photos, it seems to fit you around the bust and in the shoulders, which I think is key with one of these types of a-line blouses. How do you feel about the fit, Vicki? Does it fit in the shoulders? There is a lot of volume there so it's difficult for me to tell for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592658 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:17:47 +0000 Transcona Shannon 592658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm afraid it seems like just too much shirt for you Vicki. I do love the colour though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592654 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:15:21 +0000 MsMary 592654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you just need a beret and an artist's palette. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592650 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:12:43 +0000 RoseandJoan 592650@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colour and fabric on you Vicki and can see why you were drawn to the piece, overall I feel it looks too large rather than voluminous on your petite frame. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592633 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:03:00 +0000 Claudia 592633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should keep! </p> <p>First, the color is just divine on you.</p> <p>Second, there is something very charming, and hip as Una noted, about this top on you. I love the ideas of trying the white jeans and the pencil skirts, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592608 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:46:42 +0000 ManidipaM 592608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Could you use the scarf itself as a belt? Maybe knot it into a bracelet to serve as buckle/extender? That might replicate the obi feel you were originally hoping for.</p> <p>Personally, I think the body of the blouse is fine in terms of volume; the arms are more difficult. Can you perhaps cuff them once and hold the cuff in place with a single set of stitches? I think bringing the sleeve in closer to the elbow might do it.</p> <p>Alternatively, adding elastic will also rein it in --- but that loses the lovely flowy feel of the kimono sleeves.</p> <p>I have to say I love the colour on you, and hope you *can* find a way to wear it that makes you happy. </p> <p>Last suggestion: How about white skinnies for more visual volume (since white advances) while keeping the actual volume of the bottoms calmer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592607 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:45:50 +0000 lyn67 592607@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't mind the volume, I like that colour and paired with the skinnies, it's so efortlessy done! Just sayin' I still cannot recover from your once posted black&amp;White polka skirt....:-) Can you try this with that? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592601 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:44:09 +0000 Emily 592601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the colour on you but it is really voluminous, especially in the sleeve. I wonder if the volume could be mitigated by altering the sleeves, shortening and adding a cuff, perhaps? You do look awfully sassy in the photos! I love that neckline with the little scarf and shades. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592582 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:34:58 +0000 MsMary 592582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd love to see this over your yellow pencil skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592578 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:32:41 +0000 rae 592578@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel there is too much volume in the arms, making them look disproportionate to the rest of slender you. If you really love it, perhaps you could shorten the sleeves, so that more delicate arm shows? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592569 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:28:41 +0000 Anonymous 592569@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This blouse would be perfect for keepiong cool in hot weather, but I doubt that your area gets really hot even in Santa Ana winds. Still there must be some way to wear it. I like it with the black skinnies. Have you tried it with slim nearly-knee-length shorts? The scarf is gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592560 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:11:56 +0000 jayne 592560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Lori, I like the tiny skinny you under that volumn! It is a cute 'whatever' vibe because the top is so FAB!</p> <p>I liked it best with scarf too </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592538 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:43:30 +0000 Lori 592538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I may be in the minority, but I love it, and think it looks great on you with the skinnies and and the scarf. I can see how it would look overwhelming with your arms spread out like that, but in reality, you don't walk around like that, right?!?! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592535 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:40:07 +0000 kellygirl 592535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I 'm with Una. It looks too voluminous through the arms and body. You might be able to rein it in with a vest but I think there might be too much fabric at the armholes to make it sit right--even under a vest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592534 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:39:58 +0000 Meredith1953 592534@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The volume of the top looks a little overwhelming on petite you. Can you team it with an open vest or belt it with an obi? I know conventional wisdom is to team the volume of the top with a narrow pant but maybe a high waisted skirt or slouchy trousers? I LOVE the color on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/keep-or-toss-silk-teal-blouse#post-592533 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:37:03 +0000 HelloKitty 592533@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vicki, what happens when you try to tuck this in? Is it too much material? I would like to see it tucked into a pencil skirt. I'd also like to see it in the opposite direction, with wide leg pants (i.e. volume on volume). The blouse itself is lovely, but I'm not sure about the length.</p> <p>That is a gorgeous scarf by the way! </p>