https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:48:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2233483 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:12:38 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2233483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA—this got really long. As the saying goes, I don’t have time to be brief. Sorry. </p> <p>Lynn67, since you specifically included other forum members, I’ll bite. You are so correct about the wonderful qualities of silk! </p> <p>I’ve had a black silk blouse since the early 90s. It is a short-sleeved button front shirt with a collar. My mom gave it to me with long cotton shorts, blue &amp; raspberry plaid, probably some black in the pattern. I loved that outfit, and wore it until there were holes in the seat of the shorts. I’ve previously mentioned a blue paisley skirt that was a favorite with a black T-shirt and ankle boots. I sometimes swapped in the silk shirt. The shirt fell out of favor for a while, other than as a cover-up to get to the pool at hotels. Recently, I’ve worn it as a topper, for example with my black-and-white jumpsuit. I have never ironed it, and have no idea how it would look ironed. To me, the appeal is the surprise of this fabric in an otherwise casual workaday shirt. </p> <p>I’m wearing a woven silk top right now—a golden tank top from Victoria’s Secret in the 90s. I’m wearing it as an undershirt, because it is soft and warm. I like to wear it with looser-weave tops, because (I think) the warmth glows through. I’ve never worn it as a shirt on its own, but have been thinking that I should do so—once it’s warm enough again. The knit Intimissimi tops I’ve been loving, as shirts and as undershirts, also have silk in them. </p> <p>I have a couple sweaters from Winter Silks (now defunct). Silk is just part of the blend, but I love those sweaters, and feel they have held their shape well. I don’t remember the price, but my budget at that time was quite small, so I generally shopped sales. My Massimo Dutti burgundy/blackberry cardi is a wool silk blend; it is a real workhorse for me, because it is so warm without bulk. </p> <p>I’ve recently cut the tags (literally) from navy and cream silk skirts bought in the 90s. They are a dream to wear, especially because the linings are also silk. (If I had to choose, I’d say get the part that’s closest to you in silk). I don’t get to wear my dressy silk dresses nearly often enough. </p> <p>There are a couple articles—my patterned red pants for example, that I wish were silk every time I put them on. It just has such a lovely feel that can’t be reproduced, and hangs so nicely. You can probably guess my advice—go for it, but follow Jenn’s example and take your time to find the right item at the right price, because it can last a very long time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2233443 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:10:04 +0000 lyn67 2233443@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Congrats on finding a great replacement for the older shirt!&nbsp;</p> <p>Now, I do have an emberrassing&nbsp; question, if you mind answering a little more in detail: -why did you choose silk for a black shirt?</p> <p>&nbsp;You should know that my poor self never ever had a&nbsp; 100% silk item :-(.&nbsp; I have had some knits in silk blends but never a woven. I simply didn't find it it my shops (and on my budget) BUT I should also add I have always considered woven silk it would be too delicate&nbsp; to pair with&nbsp; my other clothes, my life, my own&nbsp; person-and would wrickle(linen is OK, but that is completely other thing in my book). So, of course neither have I ever&nbsp; experienced first hand&nbsp; the advantages of wearing a silk item.</p> <p>Normally I know SILK it is&nbsp; a quality natural fibre (that means dressy for me!:-)), keeps cool when warm and warm when it's cool-that's all...:-(.<br />I once tried a silk shift dress and found it too unstructured, too thin and so-- too revealing, ...too delicate...felt like naked:-)).</p> <p>&nbsp;Please educate me,&nbsp; <i><b>Jenn or other forum members</b>,</i> if so inclined,&nbsp; how can&nbsp; one include silk items&nbsp; within&nbsp; other lower quality fabrics- how does&nbsp; it feel wearing it in a normal daily life, where&nbsp; and how you use it, how to upkeep it....etc. (examples of individual items would be so great to read about). Thank you!:-) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2233106 Wed, 20 Oct 2021 01:44:17 +0000 Anonymous 2233106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Too bad about the EF silk top. I hope it comes back in your size. &nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232996 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:05:16 +0000 Anonymous 2232996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks good but hope the EF returns! Your hair looks beautiful! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232973 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:59:09 +0000 Bijou 2232973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, your new top looks great, I hope it goes the distance like the EF silk blouse. Your hair is stunning. When I moved to a new city (we lived in Sydney for 2 years in early 2000's), I saw a woman with similar hair to mine at my local supermarket and asked her if she could recommend a hairdresser. She was thrilled to be asked and the stylist she recommended was excellent. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232967 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:22:52 +0000 Debbie 2232967@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the top and your hair!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232963 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 12:17:22 +0000 RobinF 2232963@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice replacement. I hate it when a favorite piece bites the dust - and I usually can't find anything like it and have to move on. Good job being patient. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232959 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:56:38 +0000 Aquamarine 2232959@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn, glad you found a replacement for the EF and I will be interested in your review after you’ve worn it a few times.<div><br /></div><div>I just ordered a black silk print EF top from Off Saks (2 sizes)…curious if it will fit and how it will wear. I thought of you since you were so happy with yours.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232918 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 03:24:59 +0000 Jonesy 2232918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your new top seems to fit the bill! Good luck finding a decent stylist--it can be so tough to get just the right person who really gets your hair. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232889 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 01:03:13 +0000 Jaime 2232889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous sheen and sets off your hair beautifully. Like MaryBeth I am curious about your impression of Lilysilk, especially after some wash and wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232885 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:04:21 +0000 Anonymous 2232885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A great looking blouse! I see dark brown on my phone too but I see it’s black in finds. Your hair is spectacular </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232883 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 23:39:41 +0000 Jenn 2232883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Irina,</b> I agree with you on the quality. &nbsp;It's not terrible, but it's also nothing to write home about.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>Angie,&nbsp;</b>I'm feeling the need for another cut soon, but I didn't love the stylist I tried last time around, so I'm back on the hunt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232876 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 23:00:31 +0000 Angie 2232876@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A perfect replacement! Good job taking your time to find it :)</p> <p>LOVE YOUR LONG BEACHY WAVES! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232870 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:00:55 +0000 Irina 2232870@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great! Glad you found a replacement.<br />I ordered a camel silk top from LilySilk this summer and had to return it - I didn’t like the stitching and overall quality was just OK. But I do love their silk pillows cases. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232869 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:00:37 +0000 Jenn 2232869@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, all.&nbsp;</p> <p><b>rachylou,&nbsp;</b>it is black.</p> <p><b>Sal,&nbsp;</b>I agree with you on this. &nbsp;If something similar comes back at EF, I'd be okay with duplicating.</p> <p><b>MaryBeth,&nbsp;</b>this is my first LilySilk piece, so I'll report back.</p> <p><b>lozz_oz</b>, there are probably things that could be done, but I don't have the bandwidth for a project like that. Eileen Fisher is circular, so I'll return it to them for recycling/renewing. </p> <p><b>Sloper,&nbsp;</b>the buttons are actually sort of a reflective, pearly black. &nbsp;They photograph as white because of the reflectivity but don't look that way in real life.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232868 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 22:00:16 +0000 Sloper 2232868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad you found this.&nbsp; Wishing it and you many happy wears!</p> <p>Would you think about changing the buttons to black (I presume they are mother of pearl or white in the pix).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232866 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:51:16 +0000 slim cat 2232866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great - love silk tops . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232858 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:21:42 +0000 rachylou 2232858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It does give a different vibe but imagine how it can be the same functionally. It looks good. Is it brown tho? Looks brown on my phone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232847 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:08:06 +0000 Sal 2232847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks great Jenn and this has been such a core piece for you.&nbsp; 73 wears is a good innings for silk.</p> <p>And if you chance upon the similar/same blouse as the EF, this is a case where I would duplicate.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232846 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:07:38 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2232846@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>As far as replacements go, I think this is a pretty good one!&nbsp; &nbsp;You may even figure out new ways to style it that you didn't have with your EF.&nbsp; &nbsp; I always hear great things about Lilysilk, but not from anyone I actually know - so please keep us posted about how this shirt holds up over time! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232843 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 21:05:02 +0000 lozz_oz 2232843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kudos to you for patience in waiting for a replacement shirt.<br /> Could the old top be hemmed to create a shorter sleeve? Redyed if the colour has faded? Suggestions only if you want to extend your love for shirt #1 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232839 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:37:53 +0000 Katerina 2232839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a perfect blouse! This is exactly the shape I love as well. Your hair is gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232832 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:22:39 +0000 Tanya 2232832@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great looking top!&nbsp; Congrats on the very efficient replacement process. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/replacing-my-favorite-top#post-2232831 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:20:47 +0000 Jenn 2232831@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It only took two tries (and…um…6 months) to find the replacement for my beloved Eileen Fisher silk blouse. EF stopped making my original top, and the somewhat similar version they were selling sold out in my size before I got a chance to try it. </p> <p>I found my replacement at LilySilk. It’s a bit shorter than the tunic length of the piece it’s replacing and it has a full collar instead of the stand collar, but the fit and material are both similar. Do I love it as much as the EF? No. But it’s good enough and won’t be neglected. </p> <p>I normally wouldn’t wear this top with these particular pants unless I was planning to throw a long topper over the top, and that’s exactly what I plan to do if I go out. Like its predecessor, I plan to wear this piece both on its own with jeans for a FFBO, as well as to create a column of black to go under a topper on cooler days. </p> <p>Photos 1 and 2 are the new LilySilk top. Photo 3 is the old EF one, which I wore until it got holes in the elbows. RIP at 73 wears. </p>