https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:15:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed/page/2#post-1860001 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:15:58 +0000 Style Fan 1860001@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My blouse is getting lots of wonderful advice.&nbsp; I love it but could never quite figure out what to do with it.&nbsp; Approprio you are right.&nbsp; It will never be a workhorse but it will make an appearance from time to time.&nbsp; Yes, Suz it is a great layering piece.&nbsp; Mexx always fit me perfectly.&nbsp; Their pants were wonderful for me.&nbsp; Sob sob. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed/page/2#post-1859930 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:29:11 +0000 approprio 1859930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b></b>fashiontern,&nbsp;I'm all about my Arcteryx pants and malt whisky, but otherwise you could be right - silk is excellent fabric for a base layer </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed/page/2#post-1859923 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:12:03 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1859923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Approprio, I can see you taking a break by the trail, sitting on a boulder, pack at your side, looking at a picturesque view, in your Kuhl pants, rugged boots, and munching on bread and cheese accompanied by a glass of wine and wearing this blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed/page/2#post-1859920 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 15:05:52 +0000 Suz 1859920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the top also and definitely see it as a layering piece. You've already had a bunch of great styling suggestions. I miss Mexx, too!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed/page/2#post-1859907 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 14:18:41 +0000 approprio 1859907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Missed this thread first time around. Just want to say - I love this blouse, and nth the suggestion to use it as a layering piece. I can see it working really well under a sleeveless gilet or even a denim jacket.</p> <p>Garments like this are never workhorses but they're great to have on hand to make casual looks more formal. This is the sort of thing I pack on my holidays so I've got something to dress up my hiking pants. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed/page/2#post-1859872 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 08:34:37 +0000 Style Fan 1859872@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous look Joy.&nbsp; Thanks for the suggestion.&nbsp; I will have to rescue my top.&nbsp; It is in my holding zone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed/page/2#post-1859853 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 04:10:22 +0000 Anonymous 1859853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just realized that I have a similar print on a rather sheer long-sleeved shirt/blouse. I enjoy most wearing it under a faux furry vest. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed/page/2#post-1859835 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 01:47:45 +0000 Style Fan 1859835@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great suggestions everyone.&nbsp; Thanks for nudging me Fashiontern.&nbsp; :)&nbsp; I got distracted.&nbsp; My top will have to wait until April now. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed/page/2#post-1859830 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 01:26:07 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 1859830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is it still raining and Mr SF too busy to take a pic? ;)<br /> I like Runcarla’s idea of wearing it over a black tank dress. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed/page/2#post-1833698 Sun, 06 Aug 2017 01:41:57 +0000 Gigi 1833698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have no suggestions for styling (I'm not very imaginative when it comes to styling!), but I do like the top. It looks like something that could be worn despite whatever is trending at the moment. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed/page/2#post-1833441 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 12:13:21 +0000 unfrumped 1833441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What rachylou said, with caveats.<br /> I'm determined to keep culling my wardrobe even though I have tons of space ( though it's in the " extra bedroom " closets) currently. So I have been doing what you're doing, pulling things out and trying them on. I still have trouble with the instant "love" assessment BUT am doing better at, what's this items role in my wardrobe?<br /> I would some tryons where you ask yourself, does this look fab on me? , or is there just one aspect that's attracting you? Such as , you may live the color, or print. Also, what else in your wardrobe serves the same purpose-- note, does not have to be another sheer blouse, but something you'd wear instead that looks BETTER.<br /> I find sheer animal print clothing "difficult" also. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed/page/2#post-1833402 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 08:05:54 +0000 Style Fan 1833402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great suggestions.<br />Carla I will try it with the JK pants.<br />Joy good eye!&nbsp; I bought the top as part of a collection.&nbsp; The pants were a natural linen colour and the jacket was natural colour.&nbsp; The jacket was cropped.&nbsp; Both pieces are gone from so much wear.<br />Jenni&nbsp; the boots are Clarks.&nbsp; They are 2 toned.&nbsp; Good attention to details. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed/page/2#post-1833392 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 06:18:17 +0000 Jenni NZ 1833392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>SF I like it with the ( Frye?) boots which sort of pick up the 2 colours in the top? And shortening it like Firecracker did with hers could be great, but we should see it out first </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1833324 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 01:59:32 +0000 Anonymous 1833324@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the top and the way you have styled it. It looks like it could be worn with white and natural linen bottoms. If you can wear orange. You might try it with that color. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1833319 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 01:44:57 +0000 Carla 1833319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks like a date-night top, and worth keeping. I'd like to see it with the JK bottoms as well. Firecracker's remodel is inspirational. It might work as a layer over a simple tank dress (black or other colour) if you have one, or thrown over a bathing suit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1833307 Sat, 05 Aug 2017 00:48:09 +0000 Style Fan 1833307@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all the feedback.&nbsp; Jenn I hadn't thought of pairing the top with my Kamm pants.&nbsp; The colours work together but the materials are so different.&nbsp; Hmmm.&nbsp; Excellent ideas Skylurker.&nbsp; I would say you are great at styling others.&nbsp; Binkie you are not weird at all.&nbsp; You have described my style perfectly.&nbsp; I tend to wear classic structured pieces and olive green.&nbsp; Floaty fabrics are not my thing.&nbsp; Great ideas Firecracker. &nbsp;<br />You might be on to something Rachy.&nbsp; Probably the top is better under a jacket.<br />I will work on it Angie.&nbsp; Pouring rain today and Mr SF is occupied. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1833157 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 16:00:34 +0000 Angie 1833157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Style Fan. Curious to see the blouse out.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1833066 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 07:37:04 +0000 rachylou 1833066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I will be the spanner. While I like the colour and the pattern a whole lot on you, I don't like the cut. The depth and width of the v neck, the cut through the torso... I feel like it should be either blousier or follow your form more. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1833051 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 05:21:46 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1833051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, too, and think it looks really nice on you. I would try wearing different colors of camisoles under it, depending on what you wear it with. It reminds me of a peasant style tunic I made and later shortened to a blouson style, after I got tired of wearing it as a tunic. (Mine already had a narrow elastic waist, so I just shortened it to several inches below that waistline). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1832981 Fri, 04 Aug 2017 00:41:20 +0000 binkle 1832981@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with skylurker, but also, I took a moment to take a peek at some of your blog photos. &nbsp;I think more classic/structured styles suit you better, more defined neck lines - boatnecks, more "definitive" looking materials - not floaty fabrics, that sort of thing. &nbsp;I also especially liked the olive green outfit with the patterned scarf - I thought that outfit had the right amount and type of pattern. &nbsp;But I'm weird... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1832838 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:55:19 +0000 skylurker 1832838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I'm no good styling others, all I can say is : if the top belonged to me, I would wear it under a jacket, to add structure, and to have the print just as accent - sheerness would be less visible that way, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1832823 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 17:20:33 +0000 Jenn 1832823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like it, and I agree with you that everything doesn't need to work full time to have a place in your closet. I'd like to see it untucked, too. Would it work with your Jesse Kamm wide legs? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1832809 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:59:33 +0000 Style Fan 1832809@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks BC.&nbsp; Angie and Smittie I will work on another photo shoot. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1832808 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:57:07 +0000 Style Fan 1832808@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you Isabel!&nbsp; Yes I agree that Lisap is very good at styling in creative and daring ways that look "Grown up"&nbsp; I end up looking like I got dressed in the dark upside down when I try to be creative.&nbsp; I do like the idea of adding a third piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1832799 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:44:44 +0000 Anonymous 1832799@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think Lisap is really onto something because while I think it's flattering to you, the combination of sheer and what looks like animal print is not a familiar favorite for me.<br />But! I think Lisap is especially good at incorporating daring items into outfits that look grown up stylish.<br />I think you'd find that adding another component, like the ones she suggested would make you more comfortable and increase it's wearabilty.<br />I am practical and minimalist in my wardrobe but I love to see pretty things and I think this really is pretty on you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1832788 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:26:29 +0000 Style Fan 1832788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great ideas Sal.&nbsp; No this top will never be a workhorse.&nbsp; I just don`t have that kind of lifestyle.&nbsp; I would wear it to a music concert or for a date night (I have never called it that before!) but that is it.&nbsp; That is okay.&nbsp; Everything doesn`t need to be working fulltime to stay in my closet.<br />You are right Sterling.&nbsp; I don`t generally wear sheer and fussy clothing.&nbsp; This top is actually comfortable.&nbsp; I would not wear it to work but then I am retired.&lt;br&gt;Staysfit it definitely is a special occasion blouse.&nbsp; Tops like that are rare in my closet and I don`t really want to buy anymore.&nbsp; I do hate worrying about my clothes.&nbsp; So far it hasn`t snagged.&lt;br&gt;Elizabeth another Mexx lover!&nbsp; I will get it shortened.&lt;br&gt;Texstyle it goes to my mid thigh.&nbsp; I don`t mind wearing a camisole for special occasions.&nbsp; It might look nice with shorts.<br />Chris I do like the idea of wearing it with rust or orange.&nbsp; The beads are orange/rust. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1832786 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:25:49 +0000 Anonymous 1832786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like this top. I too would like to see it untucked. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1832771 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:16:59 +0000 Angie 1832771@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would like to see it untucked.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1832767 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:12:43 +0000 Anonymous 1832767@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The top looks really good on you! Do keep it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/opinion-on-top-needed#post-1832761 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 16:06:20 +0000 Chris987 1832761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree that it looks classic. Also agree with suggestions for adding a vest, gilet, wrap, scarf, topper....maybe something with a bit of a bright color like orange or rust... </p>