https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surgery-on-a-blouse Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:21:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surgery-on-a-blouse#post-503984 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 20:10:03 +0000 Mochi 503984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think the flimsy fabric is likely a dealbreaker. (also Amy detesting it). :). I could still try it. I would not want another shirt that is likely to rip if you look at it the wrong way </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surgery-on-a-blouse#post-503952 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:38:48 +0000 Amy 503952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mochi, you'll definitely need a cami for that top.</p> <p>As for the bow, you could probably pick it off and use the fabric from the bow to bind the neck edges; however, I just don't think the shape of the neckline would make that very attractive. If you like the blouse, you'd probably have better luck leaving the bow on.</p> <p>Also, that fabric is terribly flimsy and I don't know that it would hold up to surgery very well.</p> <p>I'm sure there must be other polka dotted tops out there that are nicer and more in keeping with your style preferences.</p> <p>I'm biased though: I just don't like that top at all. It looks cute on Nordie's website, but it looked awful on me </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surgery-on-a-blouse#post-503947 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:34:09 +0000 Anonymous 503947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmmm. Yes I know what you mean about the transparent blouses abounding. I really like the one with the bow but I think you need to try it as is and not remove the bow. By your description, I was expecting this huge, starched appendage! The print helps make it less obstrusive, and I don't think it would add any bulk at all to your chest. I worry it could loose it's reason for living if you de-bow-ify it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surgery-on-a-blouse#post-503934 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:13:34 +0000 Mochi 503934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Club Monaco (last year?) had a blouse with a very similar pattern (I think Angie has this same one, and wore it in her post on Fernanda). That one's also see-through! For some reason I'm just really drawn to it. And funnily enough, I recently bought the reverse version (black with white dots): </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surgery-on-a-blouse#post-503932 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:11:30 +0000 Mochi 503932@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You're right, and I should just stick with the biggest size. It's too bad also about the transparency, which I think is also a trend...? I see a lot of Nordstrom see-through silk blouses on their site. So I'd need to wear it with an undergarment/cami, and keep it under a jacket. I really do love the pattern--ordinarily I wouldn't bother with all these possible downsides. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surgery-on-a-blouse#post-503922 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:05:23 +0000 Isis 503922@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I THINK that's the blouse Amy recently tried on and found to be transparent and gapey. </p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/more-blouse-shopping-escapades" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....-escapades</a></p> <p>Maybe different on you, but definitely size way up. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surgery-on-a-blouse#post-503917 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:01:14 +0000 ButterflyLady 503917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you need to try it - I'm busty and quite broad across my chest as well, but I think the v-neck of that shirt, and the drape-y fabric, would make it pretty flattering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surgery-on-a-blouse#post-503901 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:47:43 +0000 Mochi 503901@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, ladies. Yeah, I would prefer sleeves but I'd wear it like a shell under a jacket. Do you need a blouse to have sleeves (ie want to be able to wear it without an overlayer)?</p> <p>(crossposted with lyn)</p> <p>Yes, that's why I think I *could* get myself warmed up to the look...but am not sure I should be added any bulk at all around there. OTOH, It's kind of like wearing a scarf, which I do...I guess I should order it and try it out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surgery-on-a-blouse#post-503897 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:32:42 +0000 lyn* 503897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a similar blouse and I wear it a ton .... twice a week. LOL.</p> <p>I don't know about taking it out... I think part of it's charm is the bow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surgery-on-a-blouse#post-503892 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:25:54 +0000 Vicki 503892@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Funny, Mochi, because I love that blouse, too, but I'm avoiding it for a different reason: because it's sleeveless. I really like the print and I think you could wear it fine, even loosely tying it. Here's a blog on scarf tying that Isabel posted a while back. It may help you here with this project: <a href="http://www.maitaispicturebook.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.maitaispicturebook.com/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surgery-on-a-blouse#post-503879 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:14:48 +0000 Anonymous 503879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You don't have to tie it into a bow. You can even tie it into a windsor knot like a man's tie. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/surgery-on-a-blouse#post-503875 Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:12:14 +0000 Mochi 503875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to pose this individually to our sewing superstar Amy (who's already familiar with it, too), but maybe there's additional sage advice in numbers. </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/halogen-sleeveless-blouse/3231619?origin=shoppingbag" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ha.....hoppingbag</a></p> <p>This blouse, I really love the pattern and I should be able to fit somewhere within either 14 or 16, so could order both and try them. I would wear it with jackets and cardigans. </p> <p>Anyhow, I dislike the bow, and bows like that in general. Is there a way to remove it without ruining the structural integrity of the garment? I don't expect it to look completely perfect, or at least like nothing was there before, but my mom's a sewer and pretty clever at doing these things. </p> <p>I don't exactly hate the look of bows (and could warm up to them a little, though the less embellishment, the better, always, for me). But as I'm large-busted, would it be a bad look for me if the bow had to stay? I really like the blouse otherwise. </p> <p>Thanks! </p>