https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-more-structure---moving-away-from-knits Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 18 May 2026 17:49:32 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-more-structure---moving-away-from-knits#post-807794 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:02:07 +0000 Tricia 807794@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks! I just ordered a few things and will see how it goes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-more-structure---moving-away-from-knits#post-807758 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 17:25:35 +0000 Kristin L 807758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Claudia, dstalksalot and Claire have some great ideas! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-more-structure---moving-away-from-knits#post-807713 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:18:32 +0000 Anonymous 807713@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about some woven wrap style blouses? They would accommodate your bust while accenting your waist. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-more-structure---moving-away-from-knits#post-807709 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:15:07 +0000 dizzys 807709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have been looking for the same vintage inspired items for my casual wear. I too am large on top. Here are a couple of item I found.</p> <p><a href="http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0025642/Anchors-aweigh-crepe-blouse" rel="nofollow">http://www.eshakti.com/Product.....epe-blouse</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.eshakti.com/Product/CL0025723/Ruffled-paisley-print-top" rel="nofollow">http://www.eshakti.com/Product.....-print-top</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-more-structure---moving-away-from-knits#post-807700 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 16:06:38 +0000 Kat 807700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brilliant idea Claudia, the peplum is both current and retro, has a bit of structure (unlike the knits), flatters a small waist, easy to adapt to a situation and, given the descriptions of your favorite outfits, sounds like it would fit in beautifully!</p> <p>I'll be checking back frequently as I don't have as much to add as I'd like, but I feel certain you'll get tons of insight and advice that will work for you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-more-structure---moving-away-from-knits#post-807694 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:56:41 +0000 Claudia 807694@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about adding some peplum style tops and suit style jackets? Both modern and retro at the same time, and figure flattering for your type shape. These go great both dressed up, with a pencil skirt or sheath dress, and dressed down with jeans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-more-structure---moving-away-from-knits#post-807670 Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:16:34 +0000 Tricia 807670@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hey all,</p> <p>I'm trying to evolve my style a little bit for the new year and I need a little help. I've always been a knit rather than a woven gal, but more and more I find that knits feel frumpy to me. I'm talking about shirts/tops more than dresses.</p> <p>I am short with a large bust for my height (5'2" and a 34DD), but a small waist I like to emphasize, so I need things that will close over the chest but not make me look big all over. </p> <p>I also favor a retro style of dress - not a full-on vintage costume, but I wear a lot of vintage and vintage-inspired fashion. I was all about the cardigans for ages, but I find that I barely ever pull them out anymore. I like 60s-style sheath dresses and bombshell pencil skirts better than full 50s-style skirts.</p> <p>I also want to skew a little more modern/artsy in my style, as I don't want to look like I stepped out of the past. Can the YLF minds help me figure out what kind of tops to buy?</p> <p>To give you an example, here are some of my current favorite outfits:</p> <p>- For work: black pencil skirt or wide-legged, high-waisted black pants with a black and white polka dot blouse - it's georgette, so a little bit sheer, flowy, with a tie neck. I wear it tucked in. </p> <p>- For play: denim leggings, a short black 1960s vintage minidress (too short to wear alone) and my tall purple Fluevog boots. Or dark wash skinnies, loose white button-down shirt, and the same boots. </p> <p>I love those "secretary" or "pussy bow" blouses and the way they look with pencil skirts, but I already own two of them. Would more be overkill?</p> <p>What about jackets? I have one "boyfriend" blazer that I love right now, but that's all.</p> <p>Thanks all! </p>