https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 22:26:54 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops/page/2#post-919494 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 18:02:46 +0000 Mander 919494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have a problem with tops, too!&nbsp; For me it's partly that I really don't like 3/4 length sleeves much, but it has been surprisingly difficult to find long-sleeved tops.&nbsp; Sometimes the arms are a bit too short when I do find them.&nbsp; Short-sleeved tops are easier to find but I'd rather wear long sleeves 3 out of 4 seasons here.<br /><br />It's definitely something that I look out for when I shop.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops/page/2#post-919462 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 16:40:30 +0000 Susie 919462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I seem to have a good amount of tops for work but needed more weekend casual tops. LOFT had 40% off last weekend and I bought 3 cotton tops that are a good shape (not too long) to wear with shorts and 2 linen tees that are a bit nicer and can do double duty for work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops/page/2#post-919424 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 15:11:35 +0000 rae 919424@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Piggybacking on Gaylene, J Crew's sister store Madewell also has some nice linen tees and tanks this year. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops/page/2#post-919392 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:24:51 +0000 Gaylene 919392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shannon, my go-to source for summer tops is usually J Crew for their linen T's and sweaters; the fabric is cool and the tops are available in a host of colors. I also find the J Crew feather-weight cashmere really useful when I'm moving between the sticky outdoors and frigid, air-conditioned interiors. Even their T's can be a bit more interesting than the average department store variety and, for me, the fit is much nicer.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/knitstees/shortsleevetees/PRDOVR~71290/71290.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../71290.jsp</a><br /><br />I don't think that J Crew has any stores near Winnipeg yet, but I've always had good service from the online Canadian site. Right now, the site is offering 25% off with the code SPRINGBEST; shipping is a flat rate of $9.95, although the fee is often waived during promotions. You might want to check them out.<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops/page/2#post-919379 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 13:51:58 +0000 kkards 919379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ i like dressy tees and jersey knots&nbsp;that i can layer. somehow, this year, i have enough of them,&nbsp;but not enough or the right jackets, sweaters or blazers to layer on top.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops/page/2#post-919332 Sat, 27 Apr 2013 12:06:01 +0000 Krista 919332@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shannon, I feel your pain and clearly many others do as well! I was just in to Reitman's yesterday and found a bunch of really cute spring/summer toppers in the Petites section. I didn't have time to try them on, but I am going back today to have a look-see and see what I can find. &nbsp;I generally struggle with the quality of Reitman's and don't shop there often, but I tend to buy summer tops there because it's not too expensive for 1-2 season wear. &nbsp;I'll let you know if I find anything! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops/page/2#post-919027 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:36:48 +0000 jenanded 919027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh yes, summer tops are hard to find and run out of steam with all that washing... I dont tend to have so many statement tops and the neutral pieces to go under toppers seem to satisfy all of the above. I scored well for casual tops at old navy over here. &nbsp;But nicer tops I struggle with the level of dressiness factor. In a few weeks will the stores be full of beachwear tops? I find this hard to get work tops. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops/page/2#post-919019 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:22:00 +0000 Anonymous 919019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In past summers I've defaulted to a bunch of inexpensive tanks that I wear for everyday around home and toss a vest on top when running out. I've managed to pick up some nicer tops but tend to find them off season. Too many would be great if they weren't polyester. I still like wearing the breathable nylon mesh Sweet Pea tops and wish they would get restocked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops/page/2#post-918992 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 21:55:43 +0000 Mia 918992@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Tops are my nemesis. &nbsp;I find one I like and wear it to shreds then won't let go because I can't find anything to replace it with. &nbsp;I realize this is no help but I know exactly what you mean and the seasonal thing is very frustrating. I wear the same colour palette as you do and I think part of the problem is that Spring tops are in "Spring" colours and they are not flattering on our colouring &nbsp;so mostly I pass them by on that basis and maybe you do too?<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918963 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:26:12 +0000 Peri 918963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My style problem with summer tops is cap sleeves. I hate them so much! But I must be in the minority because they are about all you see in the stores. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918859 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:53:39 +0000 qfbrenda 918859@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Does Ann Taylor ship to Canada?&nbsp; They have an amazing sale going right now.&nbsp; I just ordered 3 summer tops because I'm in the same place as you.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918857 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:51:31 +0000 Transcona Shannon 918857@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rachy - not your imagination at all. I did wear more dresses in general but wanted to experiment with some trouser silhouettes this past year. I've been missing the dresses lately though.<br /><br />Marley - yep, gonna wait for a while. I'll work with what I've got for a while. At least until I see something "purdy" :)<br /><br />Sunnee - thanks for those links! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918831 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:32:17 +0000 Sunee 918831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow! Lot's of people with this issue, including me. I always want to wear button downs but for some reason, even though I don't have big boobs, I can never get them to close properly. It's very frustrating. I have been given the advice many times to buy them a size up and then have them tailored down with darts. Of course, I am too lazy to do that so like many of you, I live in tanks and t-shirts (long sleeves on winter). The nice thing about them is that I can (and do) buy them in every colour I like and when they wear out, I can replace them easily and cheaply. That is especially true of anything white.&nbsp;<br /><br />Recently I took a shopping trip to <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.joefresh.com/en/">Joe Fresh </a>and I found quite a few nice tops, even a silk button down that actually fit me ($49 USD)! So I'd say check them out.&nbsp;<br />You might also have a look at <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.fitvalet.com">http://www.fitvalet.com</a>&nbsp;for things that are available to buy online. For example I love this look...&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="http://fitvalet.com/body-shape/diamond/an-igniting-look/">http://fitvalet.com/body-shape.....ting-look/</a> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918830 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:30:45 +0000 Marley 918830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I guess that I'm fortunate that I live in a climate where the summers never really get so hot that I can't wear my top more than once without having to launder it between wearings!&nbsp; Also, I have no problem wearing the same neutral, layering basic more than one day in a row, or everyother day - even when the same people are going to see me both days!&nbsp; I've never heard of that ratio of tops to bottoms!&nbsp; Interesting!&nbsp; I'm going to have to think about that!&nbsp; Shannon, I'd say to give it a few weeks (unless you are desperate right now!) and see what new items come out.&nbsp; I bet we get a whole new slew of "purdies" to choose from! https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918820 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:19:00 +0000 rachylou 918820@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have to cull and replace my own tops soon. I have a lot, but they're getting old and unwearable to anyplace but the bakery.<br /><br />Is it my imagination, or did you used to wear more dresses in general, Shannon?<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918537 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:28:30 +0000 Transcona Shannon 918537@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Wow - I had no idea that so many of us have this issue! Nice to know I'm not alone.<br /><br />Suz - I like the idea of a some linen sweaters but haven't seen anything remotely like that in the stores. However, it's early in the season so will keep checking.<br /><br />Ingunn - I definitely tire of my blouses/tops quicker than any other item, especially if I'm only wearing a few of them over and over.<br /><br />I think I'll go through my entire closet this weekend and really see what I have and try them all on with various bottoms before running out and buying things in a frenzy. Want to make sure I buy what I need and that those are the right items.<br /><br />Happy hunting ladies :)<br /><br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918494 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:31:39 +0000 Elizabeth P 918494@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sign me up too.&nbsp; I tend to live in dressy tee shirts, which starts to get old, really quickly.&nbsp; Part of my style revolt :)&nbsp; This year I seem to have found a few short sleeved cotton sweaters which will do for work, and are a step up from tees.&nbsp; I also struggle with woven blouses fitting me well.&nbsp; <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918489 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:16:40 +0000 nancylee 918489@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I agree 100%, Shannon. &nbsp;Summer tops are an elusive item for sure. &nbsp;At least it's good to know others have the same trouble. &nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918484 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:56:25 +0000 Astrid 918484@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm also having problems with tops for summer! I'm fairly covered for fall and winter now, but the warm weather we've been getting has been panic inducing. In keeping with my wish for a bit more 'boho' I'm going to try to find some colorful patterned blouses/tees.<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918449 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:11:13 +0000 Caro in Oz 918449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I sympathise - I always seem to be short on tops too. I've had to make a really concerted effort to get to a point where I feel okay with them - I am still "upgrading" though. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918433 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:38:10 +0000 Molly L-R 918433@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have this exact same problem.&nbsp; For this time of year, between winter and summer, I like to wear either long sleeved/three quarter sleeved T's, short sleeved button up blouses or fitted tops with a good amount of cotton in them.&nbsp; But I'm having real trouble finding things in the colours and fabrications I like.&nbsp; The thing is, I sweat A LOT.&nbsp; Which means that a lot of the time,&nbsp;like Suz, my tops only last a season.&nbsp; Right now I'm at 8 work tops and that's the absolute minimum I can work with.&nbsp; I'd prefer to have 10 or 12, but it's tricky.&nbsp; Right now I'm trawling eBay every day to try and find short sleeved H&amp;M blouses in my colours and size. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918376 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:45:11 +0000 Ingunn 918376@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm the same! Far too many bottoms+toppers and too few tops. I don't think that neutral tops are a problem to repeat often, though. I guess it's more about me getting bored faster with my tops than the rest. It might be because they are the focal point in the outfit, at least from my point of view. Do you feel this way, too? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918371 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:30:22 +0000 Jyoti 918371@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I kind of had a similar feeling a little while back where I was buying all these cool bottoms and didn't feel like I had any tops to wear them with!<br /><br />So my issue was that I had the same top duplicated a million times-- I basically had a bunch of tanks and tees and then one or two blouses. &nbsp;I would recommend that you try and find a good variety of tops-- different colours and silhouettes and materials and patterns and all that kind of good stuff. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918334 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 04:02:20 +0000 Deborah 918334@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon this is my ongoing dilemma. For some reason I see very few tops that I like. It is so frustrating. I think working out exactly what you think you want and will work for you will help as you look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918330 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:53:12 +0000 Day Vies 918330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I have loads of solid colored tops but nothing in print. Printed tops are difficult because they're usually woven and me and woven tops don't get along too well. <br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918300 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:16:10 +0000 Suz 918300@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, as you know from my earlier <a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tops-for-spring-and-summer-what-to-look-for">top thread</a>&nbsp;I find this a major challenge, too. IMO it is just plain difficult to find figure flattering, modest yet current, practical (i.e. washable and cool), and adaptable summer tops! And, to make matters worse, we have to buy summer tops more often. Or at least I do. Perhaps precisely because I am not wearing sweaters in the summer as an alternative top, or perhaps because I have to launder them more often due to the heat, my summer tops last, essentially, a season. They might last longer if I could find enough to create a longer rotation...but that's just not how things seem to work chez moi. I am lucky if I can find 7 decent tops per season, which is one per day, and in summer I often need more than one per day!!&nbsp;<br /><br />Oy vey.&nbsp;<br /><br />Actually, things are a bit better for me this year because I do have a couple that lasted from last summer and I have picked up a few new ones (heheh) <b>BUT</b>, I totally hear what you are saying.&nbsp;<br /><br />If sweaters are a winter mainstay and crossover item for you (work to weekend) what about looking for a couple of linen sweaters? To wear over a simple tank.&nbsp; https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918293 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:06:57 +0000 Debbie 918293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always feel like I don't have enough tops. In Austin this weekend I hope to find a couple of silk T's. Cobalt is a color I am definitely looking for. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918216 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:55:16 +0000 Peri 918216@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I always want more variety of tops because I think they are more memorable than pants. Maybe because my pants styles are so basic. I often weaker the same pants several times a week and if anyone cares they haven't told me. But I feel like I couldn't get away with that with tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918213 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:53:23 +0000 Transcona Shannon 918213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Whooops - double posted with Sveta, Deb and Rae!<br /><br />Sveta - I actually don't have quite as many summer dresses as I did last year. Some of them just finally died after much usage. For summer dresses, I have my floral frock, a new cobalt/black/white striped one from Cleo Petite, my ancient abstract print Jay Manuel and my black sheath.<br /><br />It's this time of year that's tough - we're out of heavy winter sweaters but not yet into summer sleeveless, you know?<br /><br />I also find I need more tops in summer that can work with both my casual and my work wardrobes. Because I'm usually off work for a couple of weeks, I like tops that can do double duty.<br /><br />Maybe I'm also just wanting some better quality tops - some of the ones I wore last spring/summer look pretty "done" this year. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/not-enough-tops#post-918206 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 01:48:07 +0000 Transcona Shannon 918206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So relieved to hear I'm not the only one who has this issue.&nbsp;<br /><br />Angie - I love the shirts that you find (for yourself and others) and I wish I could fit shirts more easily. I did pick up a lovely cobalt blue silky polyester-blend equipment shirt at Cleo Petite today at lunch time which will work well with many things (I think).<br /><br />Shevia - I can completely relate. I love so many different types of tops but they just don't love me back.<br /><br />Zap - I definitely need to find some sleeveless blouses and shells for when our summer heat hits. We get quite hot here in the summer, but the air conditioning in my office could double as a meat freezer. Layering is key.