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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Should I try this print blouse? https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:54:25 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php rabbit on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1201134 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:38:08 +0000 rabbit 1201134@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ dark background?   There are a lot of variations of this around: <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.polyvore.com/black_bird_print_blouse/thing?id=26574690">http://www.polyvore.com/black_.....d=26574690</a> rachylou on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1201128 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:31:55 +0000 rachylou 1201128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the shape for you quite a lot. I am not, crazy, tho about the colours and pattern. They feel weak to me, for you. Something with a dark background, now that I feel could be stunning on you. Print-wise, I find this one too cute, too nice. It makes me think of that episode of Portlandia, where they just "put a bird on it." Napkins! Canvas bags! Tea cups! You could style it more Current Lily Pulitzer, less hipster, but I fear things would not be improved. Ohmigosh. I'm so harsh. Was that harsh? LACeleste on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1201098 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 17:10:52 +0000 LACeleste 1201098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Just wanted to say I missed you!  I was born in Hawaii and am so pro-print I can't give valuable print advice.  Hope the experts here help you out! rabbit on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1201069 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:42:18 +0000 rabbit 1201069@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think it depends on your coloring, how it plays with your frame/features and how you wear it.  With rolled sleeves and untucked with a contemporary jean look it could be quite nice.   It's true that there might be a more contemporary print or cut that also has birds and/or flowers -- I love them too. Here's some alternate bird prints just as ideas (I know nothing about the sites): <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sheinside.com/Beige-V-Neck-Long-Sleeve-Birds-Print-Blouse-p-143047-cat-1733.html?url_from=plablouse13081702&gclid=CLrd2NSGpL0CFYeUfgodK3gAKw">http://www.sheinside.com/Beige.....l?url_from</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.chicnova.com/point-collar-blouse-with-birds-print.html?gclid=CJCCxPiGpL0CFRSPfgodA6QAQg">http://www.chicnova.com/point-.....fgodA6QAQg</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.sheinside.com/Beige-Long-Sleeve-Birds-Print-Chiffon-Blouse-p-111955-cat-1733.html">http://www.sheinside.com/Beige.....-1733.html</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.oasap.com/shirts-blouses/35929-bird-print-button-up-shirt.html?gclid=CNzM_sSHpL0CFVKFfgodSjIAig">http://www.oasap.com/shirts-bl.....0CFVKFfgod</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pariscoming.com/en-birds-print-self-tied-floral-blouse-p147137.htm?source=ProductListAds&id=87591892735&currency=usd&gclid=CIb_sZOIpL0CFQWTfgodLJIA3w"><a href="http://www.pariscoming.com/en-birds-print-self-tied-floral-blouse-p147137.htm?source=ProductListAds&amp" rel="nofollow">http://www.pariscoming.com/en-.....s&amp</a>;</a> florals: (nice shape): <a rel="nofollow" href="http://us.asos.com/Wal-G-Wrap-Front-Floral-Blouse/12lcnk/?iid=3950899&cid=4167&Rf937=4140&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=999&sort=-1&clr=Green&xr=1&mk=VOID&r=3&mporgp=L1dhbC1HL1dhbC1HLVdyYXAtRnJvbnQtRmxvcmFsLUJsb3VzZS9Qcm9kLw..&utm_source=google_product_search&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=google_product_search&WT.tsrc=Google%20Product%20Search&WT.srch=1&affid=2365&WT.srch=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ppc&utm_term=46333858242&utm_content=&utm_campaign=&cvosrc=ppc.google.46333858242&network=g&mobile=&search=1&content=&creative=37182257305&ptid=46333858242&adposition=1o1&gclid=CPn_3PyHpL0CFc1afgodJi0AEw">http://us.asos.com/Wal-G-Wrap-.....#038;pge=0</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ted-baker-london-electric-day-dream-floral-top/3687431?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=ted_baker_london_%27electric_day_dream%27_floral_top:274178&cm_pla=tops:women:blouse/top&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=222de45e-b117-11e3-beb7-001b2166c2c0&origin=pla">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/te.....eed&c</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1634585/simply-vera-vera-wang-printed-chiffon-blouse.jsp">http://www.kohls.com/product/p.....blouse.jsp</a> <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-1505677/simply-vera-vera-wang-chiffon-top-set.jsp?isClearance=true">http://www.kohls.com/product/p.....rance=true</a> (I like a lot of the Vera Wang prints at Kohls personally) Diana on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1201024 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:06:18 +0000 Diana 1201024@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the print a lot, but I agree with the others that the cut seems a bit dated/hard to wear.  I'd personally want something with slightly more structure at the shoulder or neck line.  (for example, a stronger shoulder seam, or a v-neck or sharper lapels.) ETA: although if you have a naturally strong shoulder line you might be able to pull it off. Minnie on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1201021 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:03:58 +0000 Minnie 1201021@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I like the print, but am not sure about the cut / style. Maybe it looks better when not buttoned up and with scrunched-up sleeves. Catnip on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1200991 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:42:35 +0000 Catnip 1200991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love the print and the colors, but have no idea how it would look on you.  As several others have said, the only way to know for sure is to try it. Suz on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1200986 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:37:55 +0000 Suz 1200986@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Only way to know is to try...the colours look lovely for you, Glory.  Thistle on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1200976 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:23:50 +0000 Thistle 1200976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ hmmm, I like the color, but I am unsure about the cut. How would you style it? Gin Martini on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1200975 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 15:22:15 +0000 Gin Martini 1200975@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I love florals and they are in, but your pick seems a bit dated to me. The cut is somewhat matronly. I think something brighter might work better. See photos. Peri on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1200937 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 14:44:53 +0000 Peri 1200937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Hi Glory, missed you! I have trouble with prints too...I feel overwhelmed but also I get a pajama vibe from so many of them! I've gradually added a few, but I know where you are coming from. The colors in that one are gorgeous and I love the hummingbirds. I would be very tempted. As someone told me a few days ago, ordering and finding out, even if you return, is way better than wondering for months! Glory on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1200866 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:40:04 +0000 Glory 1200866@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I end up returning so much of what I purchase because I think most things just look dreadful when on. To be honest this is a body image issue. I am 5' 4" and am overweight. I sure don't want to enhance it but at the same time want to dress the body I have. Liz on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1200863 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:31:11 +0000 Liz 1200863@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ To me, prints seem overwhelming when they are too large of a scale for someone's frame, or when the colors are "too much" for someone's coloring. Is there something about your frame or your coloring that is making you wonder, or is it more that you're not as comfortable in colors or patterns? Glory on "Should I try this print blouse?" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/should-i-try-this-print-blouse#post-1200860 Fri, 21 Mar 2014 13:25:42 +0000 Glory 1200860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I find that I battle with myself on print. I love the idea of a floral or bird shirt with glorious colours.  I do worry that they can overwhelm me though. Does this warrant a purchase? Too much print? Too much colour? Guidance welcome.