https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 06 Apr 2026 05:11:38 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2399553 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 18:07:00 +0000 uneasyshopper 2399553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So grateful to all of you for your thoughts here! At 5’4” and my weight, I know I can’t pull off the model’s length. I need to iron the pants, since they were folded in a package for who knows how long. I’m happy to know you think the length is ok at the moment. Happy Thanksgiving to all!!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2399457 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:38:52 +0000 Angie 2399457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The pants are regular length on you, and look just fine at this length!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2399442 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 18:43:37 +0000 Jenni NZ 2399442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Top and pants and shoes all look fantastic and so do you! They look the right length to me, I am not an expert. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2399440 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:37:11 +0000 Carol 2399440@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute top and shoes. I don't think they need to be shortened, unless the party is extremely important, in which case, yes--shorten to model's hem.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2399438 Sat, 22 Nov 2025 17:26:03 +0000 uneasyshopper 2399438@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just an update and a question…</p> <p>Here’s the top I’m going with. But do you think these pants need to be shortened? And if so, how much? I am 5’4” tall, and these are NOT petite size. TIA!&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398789 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:47:27 +0000 uneasyshopper 2398789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Carol! That sparkly sweater is beautiful! &nbsp;I’m not sure I can wear something quite that form-fitting at my age. Hadn’t thought of pussy bow top. great idea.&nbsp;</p> <p>Jenni, thanks for your thoughts! &nbsp;On closer inspection of the Isaac Mizrahi (QVC) top, I walked away from it. Great price and design, but I didn’t love the fabric up close. And yes, Kohls’ prices are VERY reasonable. I ended up ordering the sequin tee. Because I waited too long, some of the colors were sold out. I ordered it in the navy, which I do like.. Not sure how it will look on me. Ordered both small and medium since lower pricepoints can run small. Hopefully, it will arrive in the next few days!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398501 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 04:04:22 +0000 Jenni NZ 2398501@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I love the brighter sparkly ones from Kohl’s! Prices seem reasonable to me (but I live in New Zealand where most clothing costs more). I really like the Isaac Mizrahi one from E-bay too.<br /> You’ve got me feeling quite emotionally invested in this search now, LOL! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398499 Sun, 09 Nov 2025 03:19:27 +0000 Carol 2398499@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Silk pussy bow top, any color. Or sleeveless sparkly sweater, like the one I just bought from CK. Flats--so many cute Mary Janes these days. I might opt for one that is not black, like metallic or animal. But if you do black, any shoe in patent looks great.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398471 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 19:16:25 +0000 uneasyshopper 2398471@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>THANK YOU for such great suggestions, wonderful ladies! That Lauren top is lovely, Angie! And I love the thoughts about sparkly tops. I think that’s more towards where I’m thinking — if I can find something that doesn’t look cheap...&nbsp;</p> <p>My first stop last week was actually at a VERY high-end CONSIGNMENT shop, but the pricepoints were higher than what I wanted to pay. And while the pieces they suggested were really elegant, I wasn’t feeling all that “festive” in them. I seldom spend as much on pants as I did on these EF pants, which I figured are an investment. But I don’t want to spend a lot on the top, since I so seldom dress up. I really need to find a decent thrift shop. In the mean time:</p> <p>Pre-owned velvet Madewell top<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/406270327448?_skw=blue+velvet+holiday+short+sleeve+top+women%2C+small&amp;itmmeta=01K9JAQZ3VD4K2WEC0TN6WY60P&amp;hash=item5e97993a98:g:rbIAAeSw5QFo5Z2b&amp;itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cIl7%2Bqg9ZJWHKMmRyu3J6RHJTS7CXb%2FQoosraIjR9nJrv4zugeclvoX15beomJNGuQoV53%2FolHLVaZAfzmpsQVGh9lMvEk7kL18uVMtF%2Bt1xpZwL8tN9za%2Bf7gfeMXctMkMm2%2F3QWQPGEg9BLpr%2FRQMgJROd7UvTkMkOXmafbLUiYg4wTKoLjZd%2F76L5FEcKhtYlxBRvL5mlbRYGfu%2BFVYfJy%2B7BQD%2FETkTSkIAhC5y9%2B5A0MTZampVqHscBNm0UKz0zEylb7TNmMupx8WT9y%2BommbBc0YWgpAgETIuehk5g%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4Ly38rMZg">https://www.ebay.com/itm/40627.....all&#038;i</a></p> <p>Isaac Mizrahi<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/177510340258?_skw=blue+velvet+holiday+short+sleeve+top+women%2C+small&amp;itmmeta=01K9JBBNGCJYA36WHJ305NN8G8&amp;hash=item295470d6a2:g:ohoAAeSwbIRo97pA&amp;itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAABEFkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1ffxpkV1fuk92u8XyzlbaNfudHwMooSwR6n0Vr8h%2Fo%2Bcs5HlFyxfcbVWC0IxZ2PXAHDOZVGJassklOlR54r0SJX%2BOwun2vaSF5k2dAuCvTzubSPMhJ5d7rRFINzAZPEQXc1FPKa3a%2B6RFWItnH532xUZKo0rmv1FRkBXjAZUS75JTDwnHrlBCcXRHjyzstzmF2hR71iVk6WNDE2QP3Pi8eBpHBzaEW96l9keEiXLe%2FR2at%2BvTuK4qUoQN3U5kQtu6z8yjq0a%2FSU%2B5Oet2KByDhZ6kPT3xac40YkgaDiUCQxVP8UPplyoYILaCJlXcM46ZSoiuFoJZuXrv7x3Zcolll6%7Ctkp%3ABFBMqtiuy8xm">https://www.ebay.com/itm/17751.....all&#038;i</a></p> <p>Eileen Fisher - love this, but afraid a small might run too big in EF? Any thoughts on this? I have narrow shoulders… Sometimes in better brands, I need an XS.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://poshmark.com/listing/Eileen-Fisher-Royal-Blue-Velvet-Silk-Blend-Blouse-Womens-Size-S-Short-Sleeve-68f6395e013d2a6cb8925450">https://poshmark.com/listing/E.....-S-Short-S</a></p> <p>I just stumbled on these in “navy,”(I’m partial to blues ) surprisingly at Kohls online. Not sure what the quality will be though. Plus, I might be too old and “hippy” to wear something this short with these slim pants. Could I wear it with a wide-leg black pant instead?&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-6494638/womens-velvet-crew-neck-short-sleeve-clubwear-sequin-blouse.jsp?skuid=80124068&amp;ci_mcc=ci&amp;CID=shopping20&amp;utm_campaignid=470973243&amp;utm_adgroupid=1238051162273484&amp;CID=shopping20&amp;utm_campaignid=470973243&amp;msclkid=5a60fcfd9b3016d8c14f95f219b76fe8&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds&amp;gad_source=7&amp;gad_campaignid=21740181276">https://www.kohls.com/product/.....quin-blous</a></p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-7486368/womens-sparkly-sequin-velvet-tops-short-sleeve-shirt-party-blouse.jsp?skuid=39296121&amp;ci_mcc=ci&amp;utm_campaign=DIGITAL%20MARKETPLACE&amp;utm_medium=CSE&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;CID=shopping20&amp;utm_campaignid=470973243&amp;utm_adgroupid=1238051162273484&amp;CID=shopping20&amp;utm_campaign=PMax&amp;utm_medium=CSE&amp;utm_source=bing&amp;utm_campaignid=470973243&amp;msclkid=ec9fcebcc54f10fc678ba7b347c8516a&amp;gclid=ec9fcebcc54f10fc678ba7b347c8516a&amp;gclsrc=3p.ds&amp;gad_source=7&amp;gad_campaignid=21740181276">https://www.kohls.com/product/.....hirt-party</a></p> <p>TIA!!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398462 Sat, 08 Nov 2025 16:54:24 +0000 Roberta 2398462@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Last year I bought a half sleeve, dark red, print velvet top for a friend's annual Christmas party. It was just the right weight, dressy but not fussy, and goes with half a dozen bottoms in my closet. You might try Googling the key elements of what you're looking for; sleeve length, textile, color, and see what you wind up with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398384 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:55:54 +0000 cat2 2398384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Talbots has some fun tops with sequins this year. The green sequin velvet might be fun. And I like the sequin tank options because you can layer them with various toppers to get the warmth level you want </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398374 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:53:05 +0000 Jenni NZ 2398374@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love a sparkly top myself for that type of event and usually have at least one in the wardrobe. If you don’t already have anything I like the thrift store idea or Angie’s idea, which I think would still work beautifully with those pants.<br /> I remember a Christmas event when I was working overseas (England) in 2002 and a work colleague asked if I was sorted for something to wear. I said- “Yes- well, black pants and a sparkly top” and she said “I think that’s what we’re all wearing!”<br /> That was 23 years ago when I was 41 and now I’m 64! I can report it was a fun night back then and I looked totally appropriate! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398361 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:44:01 +0000 Indigoprint 2398361@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>CutLoose brand has some beautiful velvet pieces. New and on ebay/ poshmark </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398359 Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:18:39 +0000 VioletMyra 2398359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I second thrift store shopping. Lots of lovely items to be found in small sizes . . . unfortunately that's not me. Best wishes to all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398353 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:54:05 +0000 JAileen 2398353@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Go to a nice thrift store. &nbsp;They probably have lots of sparkly tops that will work with your pants, and not be too warm. &nbsp;I used to have a couple of dressy events annually and I found great things inexpensively. &nbsp;I think the donors had only wore them once or twice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398352 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:50:42 +0000 Angie 2398352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Although, I see those are stretchy pull-on pants. You might like the two together. The top I'm suggesting is great with structured bottoms.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398351 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:48:58 +0000 Angie 2398351@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Try this top. It's gorgeous! It was just what my client was looking for, for the holidays when we shopped together a few days ago.</p> <p>It does NOT need to be tucked. It works well OVER bottoms. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398342 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:55:08 +0000 Suz 2398342@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Eileen Fisher has some lovely velvet shirts in jewel tones this season, so that's an option, with some bling.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/top-for-holiday-party#post-2398341 Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:03:35 +0000 uneasyshopper 2398341@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thinking of pairing Eileen Fisher crepe straight pants with SOMETHING for a December holiday party. (Does that make sense?). And if so, what to pair them with? I don’t want to be too hot — sweaters tend to be too much for me in these environments. I’m a 5’4” pear - age mid 60s. Usually a size 4 or 6 in a top. And I will likely have to wear a flat black shoe. Options online are overwhelming. Would love some guidance from you amazing ladies! TIA!&nbsp;</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nordstrom.com/s/eileen-fisher-stretch-crepe-slim-ankle-pants-regular-petite/4211579?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FAll%20Results&amp;color=001">https://www.nordstrom.com/s/ei.....11579?orig</a> </p>