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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Shopping for Casual Tops https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 20 May 2026 02:06:23 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Theresa on "Shopping for Casual Tops" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops#post-233883 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:36:52 +0000 Theresa 233883@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for all those links Karen!! I'll have to have a look tomorrow - student free day here and girls are fighting and very needy LOL Do let me know what you find Tam!! I bought some fabric on Saturday, so hopefully later this week I'll get to make something at least. puffenstuff on "Shopping for Casual Tops" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops#post-233797 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:23:55 +0000 puffenstuff 233797@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yeah true about the quality of their tops - I dont mind for a small wardrobe filler and the fabric on the top I brought is not too bad. If I get through to Autumn with it I'll be happy. Been searching around and found some cute tops online: <a href="http://www.birdsnest.com.au/brands/jag/10158-frill-top-1" rel="nofollow">http://www.birdsnest.com.au/br.....rill-top-1</a> <a href="http://www.birdsnest.com.au/brands/threadz/10099-printed-geometric-cotton-top" rel="nofollow">http://www.birdsnest.com.au/br.....cotton-top</a> <a href="http://www.birdsnest.com.au/brands/jag/9818-ruffle-front-printed-cami" rel="nofollow">http://www.birdsnest.com.au/br.....inted-cami</a> <a href="http://www.birdsnest.com.au/brands/jag/9817-ruffle-front-cami" rel="nofollow">http://www.birdsnest.com.au/br.....front-cami</a> <a href="http://www.birdsnest.com.au/brands/living-doll/8919-sugar-spice-top" rel="nofollow">http://www.birdsnest.com.au/br.....-spice-top</a> <a href="http://www.freez.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=3470&cat=5&page=1" rel="nofollow">http://www.freez.com.au/shop/p.....038;page=1</a> <a href="http://www.freez.com.au/shop/product.php?productid=3501&cat=5&page=2" rel="nofollow">http://www.freez.com.au/shop/p.....038;page=2</a> yublocka on "Shopping for Casual Tops" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops#post-233585 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:19:13 +0000 yublocka 233585@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Theresa seems like you are reading my mind on this one!! I have this week off work - yay! - and plan to spend one day scouring the stores looking for options. Tops only! I will not be sidetracked!! From past experience I'll be lucky if I find one top, but I'll let you know if I see anything promising!!!! Theresa on "Shopping for Casual Tops" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops#post-233570 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 11:16:12 +0000 Theresa 233570@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the suggestions girls. I'm really trying to avoid all the cheaper quality clothes (I've had similar issues with VG/Temt etc tops as Megan) now - I must admit that clothes are no longer destroyed so quickly now the girls are older, and I'm really determined to get the best I can that will last for as long as possible. Karen I have a few patterns, but I'll have a look at that one too - the more the merrier in my pattern box LOL Megan on "Shopping for Casual Tops" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops#post-233531 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 06:00:10 +0000 Megan 233531@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Valley girl's quality is generally AWFUL. I have a couple of short sleeved sweaters from there and within 2 washes (gentle cycle, cold water) they were coming apart at the seems puffenstuff on "Shopping for Casual Tops" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops#post-233441 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 00:09:49 +0000 puffenstuff 233441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ladies I was in Valleygirl today (returning 2 t-shirts because I've become bored with knits and want more wovens now!) and they have some really nice summer tops. I brought one in a navy floral print that I think would be flattering for most shapes, straps thick enough to cover bra straps and has some shirring at the bottom hem to keep a nice shape. Theresa I can recommend the basic tank pattern I have used before if you're looking for a pattern - it's Simplicity 2593. Katiepea on "Shopping for Casual Tops" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops#post-233207 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:09:42 +0000 Katiepea 233207@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hey There! Since your tops are probably like mine and only last one season given the amount of wear and tear they get, have you considered Crossroads? There seem to be quite a few tops here and some of them are quite reasonably priced: <a href="http://www.crossroads.com.au/Home.aspx" rel="nofollow">http://www.crossroads.com.au/Home.aspx</a> They often have great promotions as well. Good luck in your quest for the holy grail of decent, reasonably priced and flattering casual tops! Theresa on "Shopping for Casual Tops" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops#post-233200 Sat, 16 Oct 2010 08:12:07 +0000 Theresa 233200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Shana thank you so much for those links!!!!! I had a quick look here before I went shopping today (to be sure I was on the right track!), but found precisely nothing that was sleeveless, woven, print or even suitably embellished After reading Tam's comment about sleeves though it occurred to me that I did need at least one with sleeves for the days I'm out and about in the sun (which is fairly frequently actually!). So, today I managed to find a plain white button through (will post a thread on it soon) at Just Jeans. Karen there's no Jag or Esprit up here so I'll have to see if they have an online store... I think that preppy kind of store is what I'm looking for... Oh I forgot to look in colorado today - but their colours lately haven't inspired me at all. I've decided shopping in Australia just plain sucks when you spend so much time here admiring the variety in the US LOL But, whilst at Spotlight buying some fabric for some new dresses, I did pick up 2 pieces of fabric to make some tops out of, so hopefully if I can get those made, I will be ok! shana on "Shopping for Casual Tops" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops#post-232644 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:45:24 +0000 shana 232644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think you're on the right track. You could also look for some plain tops with some embellishment. Maybe a slight ruffle, pintucking, a bow or other type of detail. Prints might be a little less versatile (though you should have both!). Here are some ideas from ATL & J Crew (though I know you don't have these stores in Oz): <a href="http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=28109&N=1200005&pCategoryId=3359&categoryId=204&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_204&loc=TN&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Chrome&defaultSizeType=Regular" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylorloft.com/c.....pe=Regular</a> <a href="http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=27342&N=1200005&pCategoryId=3359&categoryId=204&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_204&loc=TN&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Warm%20Ivory&defaultSizeType=Regular" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylorloft.com/c.....pe=Regular</a> <a href="http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=27539&N=1200005&pCategoryId=3359&categoryId=204&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_204&loc=TN&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Wild%20Berry&defaultSizeType=Regular" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylorloft.com/c.....pe=Regular</a> <a href="http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=28540&N=1200005&pCategoryId=3359&categoryId=204&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_204&loc=TN&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Magenta&defaultSizeType=Regular" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylorloft.com/c.....pe=Regular</a> <a href="http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=28183&N=1200005&pCategoryId=3359&categoryId=204&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_204&loc=TN&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Light%20Pink&defaultSizeType=Regular" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylorloft.com/c.....pe=Regular</a> <a href="http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=27771&N=1200005&pCategoryId=3359&categoryId=204&Ns=CATEGORY_SEQ_204&loc=TN&gridSize=sm&showAll=true&defaultColor=Sweet%20Plum&defaultSizeType=Regular" rel="nofollow">http://www.anntaylorloft.com/c.....pe=Regular</a> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtstops/camis/PRDOVR~27826/99102044058/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~20+17+4294967139~15~~~~~~~/27826.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../27826.jsp</a> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtstops/camis/PRDOVR~28505/99102076959/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~20+17+4294967139~90~~~~~~~/28505.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../28505.jsp</a> <a href="http://www.jcrew.com/womens_category/shirtstops/casualshirts/PRDOVR~26793/99102014610/ENE~1+2+3+22+4294967294+20~~~20+17+4294967139~90~~~~~~~/26793.jsp" rel="nofollow">http://www.jcrew.com/womens_ca...../26793.jsp</a> puffenstuff on "Shopping for Casual Tops" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops#post-232601 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:13:14 +0000 puffenstuff 232601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Why is it so hard to find basic good quality woven tops in Australia! I'm on the hunt along with you Ladies, I am hoping I can make some myself some tops but then decent fabric is also hard to find. How about checking out Esprit or Jag? yublocka on "Shopping for Casual Tops" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops#post-232581 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 10:02:04 +0000 yublocka 232581@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Theresa I am in the exact same predicament as you, so I'll look forward to hearing what you find. As well as sleeveless, I would like to find some short sleeved tops though. On some days I can't be bothered going sleeveless cos it means I have to put sunscreen on my shoulders. Lazy I know. Please do post what you find. Tops are always my #1 wardrobe struggle. Louise on "Shopping for Casual Tops" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops#post-232568 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:53:56 +0000 Louise 232568@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A print sounds good, and perhaps bright colours too especially if most of your bottoms are neutral? x Theresa on "Shopping for Casual Tops" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/shopping-for-casual-tops#post-232557 Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:29:43 +0000 Theresa 232557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I've really become aware that my wardrobe is very lacking in the casual tops department. So, I'm going to have to do something about it! But I need some advice one what to look for... I think I would prefer sleeveless woven's in a natural fibre as they are much better suited to my hot humid climate, and I think they would be good at bridging my desire to dress up, but not so over the top that I stand out too much at school (I'm ok standing out a bit like I do now, but can't go too OTT!). And something that can be worn under cardi/jackets etc in cooler months. But I'm not sure if I should look for plain, print, textured or otherwise embellished? These tops (I'm thinking 3 in absolute total), would be worn *dressed up with jeans for nights out *with black or denim shorts *with my white, turquoise or beige skirt. So seeing as they'll mostly be worn with plain bottoms in blues/whites/black, I thought perhaps prints would be good? I am hoping to get a bit of time tomorrow to have a look around, so I'd really love some feedback as to if I'm on the right track etc! And I'm off to read some of Angie's blog posts on casual wear... As usual I'm no doubt overthinking this LOL so thanks for all help!!!