https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:47:11 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2111662 Sat, 04 Apr 2020 15:03:18 +0000 Zaeobi 2111662@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, @suntiger - I agree the colours are pretty but ultimately I don't think I can justify keeping them for my lifestyle, climate or laziness (I think I may be allergic to ironing, lol). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2110793 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:37:13 +0000 Anonymous 2110793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like both of the blouses a lot- beautiful colors! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2110707 Wed, 01 Apr 2020 08:08:18 +0000 Zaeobi 2110707@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Haha&nbsp;<b>@Angie&nbsp;</b>aww thank you - it's always in the back of my mind that I don't want to be dressed <i>too</i> distractingly &amp; colourful in class, though!&nbsp;</p> <p><b>@Star</b> &amp; <b></b><b>@Brookly</b><b>n</b>&nbsp;I agree the green shirt has a different vibe to the green pussybow blouse, but I'm trying to evaluate how much use I'll get out of the 'glam 70s' look for my lifestyle - it may be too shiny for an interview, so the only other formal situations I can think of are parties (usually casual/ going out) or weddings (for which I already have traditional South Asian clothes, or use my 'going out' clothes because I've never been to a black tie event). I think I'm also a little apprehensive about how thick the material is - it still drapes well, but I've been looking for lightweight sleeved summer tops, of which this decidedly is not.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Aurore&nbsp;</b>Thank you You think the orange colour is flattering? It's <i>so</i> hard to tell in the dark lighting of my flat whether the coral-orange works for me or not. The breton top is interesting because, laid flat, the stripes don't align perfectly - I thought this would annoy me but actually, once I put it on, the 'gaps' in the stripes curve well enough around my body to mitigate this (in my opinion, anyway).&nbsp;</p> <p>Sorry for writing so much (again) - I've got 3 months to make my decision so I may leave this thread open for a week &amp; then put the blouses in a holding area so that I can be sure. Thank you for indulging me, ladies - my Kettlewell haul may not have been perfect, but that hasn't put me off trying again (maybe once I'm back home in the UK though, so I don't get burnt by international return fees)!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2110355 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:49:27 +0000 Aurore 2110355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first thought when looking at the first photos was "wow, that orange blouse look so great on her!" The shine and color seem perfect to me.&nbsp;</p> <p>I like the green blouse too - but for some reason I don't manage to clearly identify, I prefer the orange one.&nbsp;</p> <p>The breton top fits you well.&nbsp;</p> <p>EDIT : I have not read the previous comments to avoid being influenced, now that I read them I realise I seem to be the only one to like the orange blouse better…:)</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2110344 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 10:31:31 +0000 Brooklyn 2110344@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The fit seems fine on the older shirt but I think it has a different vibe for the newer one you are considering, The new one is very glam 70s. I think you could justify keeping it, even though the colour is similar. Looks great with that skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2110333 Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:20:26 +0000 Star (Lise) 2110333@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your old shirt is great, and fit seems right to me. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2110125 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:23:33 +0000 Angie 2110125@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My dear <b>Zaoebi,</b>&nbsp;I'd have loved to have had a teacher who dressed like you </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2110002 Mon, 30 Mar 2020 09:26:13 +0000 Zaeobi 2110002@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I *knew* there was a reason why I was still a little iffy about keeping even the green pussybow blouse - did a little SMC (Shopping My Closet) &amp; I remembered this green shirt that I already own. It's thinner &amp; less shiny than the Kettlewell one but it still drapes, which I think may work better with my lifestyle &amp; body shape. What do you honestly think about its fit - too big in the shoulders? Debating whether it needs replacing (with the blouse)... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109849 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 16:36:24 +0000 Liesbeth 2109849@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like all of these. To me the striped top actually looks best tucked into the long skirt: fab proportions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109818 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 14:31:09 +0000 Anonymous 2109818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A jacket or topper or scarf that picks up the colors of the striped top may help you feel less toddleresque. I like the striped shirt best worn out in #6 than 4/5. The shiny bow blouse dresses up a casual outfit. I like the orange best but then I really like to wear orange. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109803 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 12:44:11 +0000 Star (Lise) 2109803@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the striped top works in and out, but I prefer the more long look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109772 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 07:18:32 +0000 Zaeobi 2109772@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you <b> @all </b> for your responses! It's a shame I wasn't able to find a replacement for my orange pussybow blouse, but maybe the green one will become a wardrobe workhorse instead. I'll try to be patient until the next orange opportunity comes along </p> <p><b> @Jane </b> thank you for confirming the washing quality of Kettlewell's clothing. I'm trying to adapt to slow 'fashion' sustainability, so I checked the overall structural integrity of the garments (no loose threads etc) first. The real test will be the washing machine, though </p> <p><b> @Smittie </b> Oh I've tried to figure out what my Kibbe type is in the past but that's a whole other can of worms, haha. It's a very fine line to find clothing that work with my curves &amp; preferred modesty levels without looking too frumpy or dowdy - it's very easy to find flowy blouses for my body type but casualwear (like the striped top) is harder to get right. I think <b> @Shevia </b> may be onto something with the combination of a wider neckline &amp; my hair up, though. Glad you think it's cute too, <b> @Angie </b> - sometimes I wonder if the hair up with the pussybow blouse &amp; modest skirt is too stereotypical of my profession (teacher) but I suppose stereotypes exist for a reason! </p> <p>Lastly <b> @Star </b> &amp; <b> @Slim Cat </b> do you think the striped top works OK tucked into the skirt? Or should I wear it more long with trousers (like photo #6)? </p> <p>Thanks again, everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109751 Sun, 29 Mar 2020 02:57:09 +0000 Jaime 2109751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with the consensus. The neckline on the striped top looks great with your hair up. The green is beautiful on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109669 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:13:53 +0000 Angie 2109669@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like the others, the green blouse and striped top look fab. Super cute fun hair you have too!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109663 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 19:03:57 +0000 Jane 2109663@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m nodding with others, keep the striped top and the green blouse. FWIW I have several Kettlewell silky round neck fitted tops and they wash and wear very well. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109635 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:18:15 +0000 slim cat 2109635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Like striped top and love your green blouse. The color of the long skirt is teal in your pictures - perfect color combo with emerald green blouse.<br />Flip-flops are cute . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109627 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:05:32 +0000 smittie 2109627@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am absolutely loving the pussy bow blouses. They must be tucked and I love how you styled the green one with the long skirt!!</p> <p>I think the pussy now blouses are better than the Breton top. Not because the Breton top looks worse (it looks fabulous) but from a Kibbe perspective, the drape and fabric of the blouses I think might be better with your curves. </p> <p>I think your side profile looks wonderful in the skirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109626 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:02:00 +0000 Star (Lise) 2109626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>:)&nbsp; My shorthand is confusing, I mean No the green is not too light on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109625 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:00:55 +0000 Star (Lise) 2109625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, sorry you said light, not tight.&nbsp; No color is fab on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109623 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 16:59:19 +0000 Star (Lise) 2109623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Striped top looks more nautical than toddler to me - I really like it.&nbsp; And I love the green blouse on you, does not look tight. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109618 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 16:19:53 +0000 Zaeobi 2109618@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies. The green blouse isn't too light? I've been trying to adjust to the seasonal advice of being a 'warm/ deep autumn' but it's difficult to judge which colours are dark enough... </p> <p>The striped top is a comfy joy to wear (the split hem gives my hips room to breathe!) but I may need to play around with some more outfits to mitigate the 'giant toddler' effect before I commit. Or maybe it's just all in my head? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109613 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:59:24 +0000 rachylou 2109613@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same as Mirjana - I think green blouse and stripe top. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109612 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:46:45 +0000 Mirjana 2109612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like stripe top and green blouse , lovely on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109596 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 15:03:10 +0000 Zaeobi 2109596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS - These 3 tops were from Kettlewell, a UK brand that's built around selling smart casual clothes &amp; accessories according to your seasonal analysis. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/kr-these-kettlewell-tops#post-2109592 Sat, 28 Mar 2020 14:44:00 +0000 Zaeobi 2109592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Finally got my order of pussybow blouses from before, but should I keep them?<br /> <a href="https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/worth-it-kettlewell-satin-tie-blouse-89" rel="nofollow">https://youlookfab.com/welookf.....-blouse-89</a> </p> <p>-Photos #1-3: Orange pussybow blouse<br /> (Are the wrinkles &amp; shiny sheen too much? More coral than orange in real-life - still warm-toned enough on me?) </p> <p>- Photos #4-6: Multi stripe breton top (Like the warm colours but how to not look like a giant toddler in it - any tips?)</p> <p>- Photos #7-9: Green pussybow blouse<br /> (Same problems as the orange - how does it look tucked into the maxi skirt?) </p> <p>-Photo #10: Shows the real colour of my dark green maxi skirt in photos #4-8 (&amp; my self-inflicted manicure ) </p> <p>PS - Please excuse my 'Corona chic' flip-flops &amp; hair! The returns window has been extended to 3 months, so thank you all for your styling advice &amp; Keep/ Return judgement in the meanwhile </p>