https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 21 May 2026 23:30:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60789 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:17:17 +0000 Kristen 60789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Catching up on posts that appeared while I was typing... :)</p> <p>Okay, okay, I will try out a Carissa shirt when I am at goal, I promise! Hmmm, might be a nice goal reward to give myself... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60787 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:14:40 +0000 Kristen 60787@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ah, right, I remember that post now! Thanks for the reminder, Angie. It's definitely a shirt I'll look into when I'm ready to get an investment piece. Sadly, I'm not quite there yet. I wish I were!</p> <p>JG, I'll add NY &#38; Co to my shopping list. I was thinking this weekend I was going to hit the biggest mall here and try a bunch of new-to-me stores to see where I am at with their sizes. Searching for new button-downs seems like the perfect starting point for that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60785 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:12:00 +0000 Angie 60785@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carissa! That’s fantastic! I’m jumping for joy! You are brilliant! I’m so happy for you. You sounded fabulous and the models looked SO MUCH better in your product :0). You need a Carissa shirt, Kristen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60782 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:02:18 +0000 carissa 60782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the shout out Angie.</p> <p>You are right on the sizing too. I think the W (Well Endowed) sizes are pretty much an 'every woman's proportion'. One certainly doesn't see my bust-line coming their way and most would probably not even describe me as busty.</p> <p>We were featured live on Good Morning Texas friday: <a href="http://www.wfaa.com/video/gmtgeneral-index.html?nvid=351387&#038;shu=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.wfaa.com/video/gmtg.....#038;shu=1</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60769 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:41:09 +0000 Angie 60769@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Our forum member Carissa, makes button downs. Her name is Carissa, so I’ve called her shirt “the Carissa shirt”. </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2009/01/22/bratique-helene-woven-tops-for-busty-gals/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2009/01/.....usty-gals/</a></p> <p>Don’t be put off if the bust measurement seems too large – Carissa will probably be able to sort you out. A client of mine in Milwaukee is not nearly as busty as Nicole is in the picture and she has a Carissa shirt that looks KILLER. I’d say she has a pretty normal sized bust line. I hope Carissa chimes in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60764 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:25:38 +0000 JewelryGirl 60764@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristen, I think my favorite one's are the NewYork &#38; Co. I like their "City Stretch" shirt. It's not too long (like some of my others I have) &#38; it's more tailored, not boxy. Just the right amount of stretch &#38; buttons start about mid-chest if I remember right. I have a couple in 3/4 sleeve. Looks like it's mostly short sleeve &#38; elbow length on the website now but they still had some in stores a few weeks ago when I was there. Try them!! Good price point &#38; they usually have a nice color selection also. Good Luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60758 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:13:23 +0000 Kristen 60758@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, that WHBM one looks perfect! I think I will be stopping by there, AT, Express, and J Crew this weekend to try them on. Thanks everyone for the tip!</p> <p>Angie, what's a Carissa shirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60757 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:06:01 +0000 Angie 60757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about a Carissa shirt? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60711 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 21:16:03 +0000 Vani 60711@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristen, I just saw this on WHBM website and though of you:<br /> <a href="http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=6&#038;pageId=1&#038;viewAll=&#038;productId=300112504&#038;prd=Unbasic+Shirt&#038;subCatId=&#038;color=&#038;inSeam=&#038;posId=2&#038;catId=cat210001&#038;cat=Sale+Tops&#038;onSale=true&#038;colorFamily=&#038;maxPg=1&#038;size=Size8" rel="nofollow">http://www.whitehouseblackmark.....size=Size8</a></p> <p>It seems to fit the description of your existing shirts.</p> <p>You can use of these coupons if you do decide to buy one or more:<br /> <a href="http://stylenotes.com/White-House-Black-Market-Sale-Up-to-60-off-extra-20-off/289677.html" rel="nofollow">http://stylenotes.com/White-Ho.....89677.html</a></p> <p>I've never shopped online at this store so I'm not sure if you can stack coupons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60700 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:47:49 +0000 shana 60700@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Kristen, I wanted to say - drop into J. Crew and check the sale rack - I see the broadcloth shirts on sale all the time under $30. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60698 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:46:30 +0000 shana 60698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a few from AT that are similar to your F&#38;T ones - buttons that start at the v and that have the curved hem. But I always have to try them on because they are hit or miss when it comes to fit at the bust. Lately, I have had luck with the BR button downs and they seem to be frequently on sale (I bought two that were under $20 each in the January sales). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60661 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 17:14:53 +0000 tarzy 60661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kristen - I agree that EB can be a bit boxy. I've pretty much stopped buying from them because of that, but button-downs have always been a problem for me (large bust) and I do like these particular shirts. I like the v-neck, and the short sleeve one fits nicely. I also have one of the Ann Taylor shirts, which is much more fitted (but slightly tight on the bust for me.) I also have a Jones NY button down, which is very nice but a bit pricy (I bought it on sale, with a Macy's coupon.) Also at Macy's I found a button-down from Alfani (which I think is one of Macy's own brands?) All the shirts I bought had the more open v-neck - I can't wear the traditional button-ups. </p> <p>I really had to shop around and try on a million different shirts. Good luck with your search! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60649 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 16:14:10 +0000 NCyogini 60649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ann Taylor right now has a great sale on button-down blouses, all from 10.00ish - 30.00. I picked up one for just $9.88!<br /> Look under 'Smart Sale'. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60647 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:57:39 +0000 Kristen 60647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tara, do you find them to be fitted enough? Usually when I try on EB shirts, they feel too boxy. They're so easy to clean and wear, otherwise! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60645 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:51:33 +0000 tarzy 60645@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've had good luck with the Eddie Bauer shirts:</p> <p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/c9ke59" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/c9ke59</a></p> <p><a href="http://tinyurl.com/ch2q39" rel="nofollow">http://tinyurl.com/ch2q39</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60629 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:05:26 +0000 Kristen 60629@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oooh, thanks for the recs on Express button-downs! It's been one of those stores I hadn't been able to shop in before, but I think I finally can. I've done a couple of walkthroughs around the store but haven't tried anything on yet. I think your recommendations will be the thing that gets me in the dressing room; I had my eye on a couple of other tops too.<br /> I'll check out the J Crew's too, but probably only at the outlet store for now. That's a little too pricey for me just yet. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60623 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:44:48 +0000 Sarah 60623@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>PS: That JCrew blouse I posted is not designed to be buttoned all the way up and it has pretty feminine detailing on the sleeves and at the neck. I got mine in pewter stripes, but the blue is also lovely. The store also had solid white. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60620 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:36:48 +0000 Sarah 60620@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have also had good luck with Express button downs. I bought the ribbon button down blouse last fall and it fits me like a glove.<br /> I have also had great success with JCrew's button downs. I have three currently, and they fit perfectly. They are also fairly good quality. You can find them in many colors (even some patterns!) and there are probably quite a few on sale now.<br /> My most recent was a short sleeve version:<br /> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/WomenBrowse/Women_Feature_Assortment/NewArrivals/shirts/PRDOVR~13325/13325.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Brows...../13325.jsp</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60612 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:20:01 +0000 Kari 60612@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have actually had good luck with Express' button-down blouses. The side seam is curved, material is cotton/poly/spandex, and the buttons are spaced closely enough together that I don't get a gape at the bustline (which is VERY rare for me.) They might be worth a look (particularly since you are still in the midst of your loss process &#38; not at your permanent size, so I'm guessing you aren't looking for investment blouses yet.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/need-new-button-downs#post-60608 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:52:10 +0000 Kristen 60608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At long last, my beloved Forth&#38; Towne button-downs have gotten too big and have to be retired. They have served me so well over the years, I'm genuinely sad over losing them. They're perfectly cut: 3/4-length sleeves, buttons that start at a vee on chest instead up at the neck, a pretty curved hem that sat perfectly on the hip for pants. And in so many colors: classic white, teal, chocolate brown, and pale lilac were the last ones I held onto, pink and blue having been worn thin long ago. </p> <p>Clearly, they need to be replaced. Button-downs are a great look for me, perfectly in my style niche. But of course, since I'm not quite done losing weight, I'm not ready to spend a lot on them. </p> <p>Does anyone have suggestions for where I might find good replacements? I'm not looking for the classic cut, I really preferred the more feminine lines of the F&#38;T style. Plus, I'm busty so the up-to-the-neck button style is less flattering on me. Just white is a fine place to start, but if you know any that are in colors, pass 'em along! Thanks. </p>