https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 14 May 2026 10:26:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464728 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:07:07 +0000 Freckles 464728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I adore shawl collars and find they soften my shoulders which is a good thing.</p> <p>I'm so glad you're getting this. I think it will look fab on you. The charcoal is a very pretty shade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464642 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:29:36 +0000 qfbrenda 464642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Velvety, I saw that. I couldn't spend enough to get the % off so I'm getting a $50 layering top. But I think I'll get that one down to pennies per wear, so it's all good. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464602 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:47:48 +0000 velvetychocolate 464602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure if you noticed, but if you order this evening, there's a promotion going on - if you order online, (after 5pm tonight) you can get $25 off your $100 order. I ordered up the essential turtleneck (also recommended in Angie's earlier blog post) plus the shawl collar sweater you're asking about - total came to $99. Arrgghhh! So, I just ordered some socks too...lol!</p> <p>The online code for the $25 off $100 order is "BRAFTER5". Hope this helps </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464599 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:45:24 +0000 qfbrenda 464599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the reassurance, everyone. </p> <p>There's still plenty of the petite which I need, though there are only two colors available. I ordered the charcoal gray. I hope it works! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464582 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:05:36 +0000 Amy 464582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you should try it and see...if you can get one...did you gals buy all of these up? When I looked earlier, there were plenty of each color. Now there's hardly any, lol </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464580 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:01:32 +0000 velvetychocolate 464580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not an IT, but I do have one or two other tops that are shaped like this and they are very flattering. I'm going to order the BR top myself. One of the things I like about this particular style is how fab they look under a blazer or jacket of some kind - this type of neckline just works with jackets, and doesn't require a scarf or any added accessories, due to the neckline being the focal point. For reference, notice how Angie's crossover halter top with the same sort of neckline works beautifully with her blazer:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2011/08/24/lions-and-bellhops-at-the-bellagio/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2011/08/.....-bellagio/</a></p> <p>See what I mean? </p> <p>In the meantime, I find that this sort of neckline isn't usually "too low-cut" - and doesn't require having to add a cami underneath - another bonus. It's almost like the neckline of these types of tops *are* the "scarf" so to speak. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464562 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:42:56 +0000 Suz 464562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a top with a neckline like this, Brenda, and I love it. I am small busted (to put it mildly...I can barely find them these days!) but do have wide shoulders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464529 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:17:08 +0000 catgirl 464529@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, you're right. But both of them are uncomfortable on me personally. I definitely would like to see this shirt on someone (Brenda!)... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464523 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:12:24 +0000 Angie 464523@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Una, the necklines are different. What you gave Mo was a cowl and this is a shawl. </p> <p>Thumbs up from me, Brenda. That's a superb neckline for most people. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464506 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:49:25 +0000 Aida 464506@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't tried this specific sweater on, but I'm also IT and I would at least try this. The V is very shallow and shouldn't add any extra shoulder width. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464462 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:43:48 +0000 catgirl 464462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry to hijack, Brenda! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464442 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:26:25 +0000 Jonesy 464442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That top you gave Malina looks fab! Did you post it for feedback, or just hate it so much that you knew it had to go? So you're thinking the gathers on this BR top = bulk? So your dream neckline would be a clean round neck or v-neck, with no collar, gathers, etc.? </p> <p>Sorry for taking over your thread, Brenda! You should try the top :)! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464436 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:20:22 +0000 catgirl 464436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>See the post on the sweater I gave to Mo, Jonesy! It has a similar neckline, though not as pronounced. I don't like any bulk around my neck or chest. I've realized even scarves have this effect for me. </p> <p> Sometimes I feel like a complete weirdo - insanely picky yet completely indiscriminate. </p> <p>Brenda, you should ignore me and try it on! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464434 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:16:49 +0000 Jonesy 464434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Aren't v-necks supposed to be a neckline of choice for ITs? I have one just like this from BR from several years ago (mine is teal) and I think it's quite flattering for an IT, or at least this particular IT.</p> <p>LOL, Una--how on earth would it make you feel hunched and bulky :)? I think this would look fab on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464426 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:06:28 +0000 catgirl 464426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would never wear this - between wide shoulders and a short neck, it would make me feel hunched and bulky. I agree with Steph 100%. However, you're tiny and not as busty as me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464420 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:00:28 +0000 MsMaven 464420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not an IT, but I did try this top on and didn't get it. Necklines like this one make me look/feel prissy. It is a neck issue--I have kind of a wide neck compared to my face. Doesn't stop me from wearing turtlenecks when it is cold.</p> <p>I think the neck rather than the shoulders are the issue here. It is a flattering style on most people. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/question-about-br-shawl-collar-v-layering-top#post-464311 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:50:44 +0000 qfbrenda 464311@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=5043&#038;vid=1&#038;pid=883975&#038;scid=883975002" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....=883975002</a></p> <p>Would that work for an IT, or is it too much detail up top? </p>