https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toppers-for-a-fluid-collared-button-down-top Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:52:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toppers-for-a-fluid-collared-button-down-top#post-1123969 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 07:31:54 +0000 cciele 1123969@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd wear a cropped jacket (denim or military style). Cute shirt! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toppers-for-a-fluid-collared-button-down-top#post-1123936 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 04:47:30 +0000 MsLuna 1123936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Elly: Great idea! I'm busty/broad-shouldered and full of tummy and I could layer a short sleeve shirt underneath the floaty top. I tend to button the blouse a bit lower, but I don't mind having the shirt (or cami) peek from underneath (most of my fluid blouses are opaque, not see-through). I also tend to roll the sleeves because I tend to wear the floaty blouses slightly RATE-ish :)</p> <p>@carambola: That's a good idea, but unfortunately, pullover sweaters over any shirt seem to emphasize my belly a lot. It might work on another Inverted Triangle who doesn't have too rounded of an abdomen. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toppers-for-a-fluid-collared-button-down-top#post-1123858 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 02:37:28 +0000 carambola 1123858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie recently linked to&nbsp;a cowl neck over a silky button down. Would that work for you?<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://youlookfab.com/2013/12/16/layering-a-blouse-under-a-cowl-neck-pullover/">http://youlookfab.com/2013/12/.....-pullover/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toppers-for-a-fluid-collared-button-down-top#post-1123810 Sun, 29 Dec 2013 01:08:55 +0000 Elly 1123810@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you thought about wear layers under your shirts? Even though I am busty and broad shouldered, I often can fit a snug heattech type top or merino tee under floaty blouses (even if I have to leave 1 more button open at the neck. Then I can scrunch or roll the sleeves or not (adds RATEness imo) and wear the blouse I like without a major style compromise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toppers-for-a-fluid-collared-button-down-top#post-1123685 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 21:17:36 +0000 MsLuna 1123685@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Jewell: Thanks for the pictures! And that IS a nice look on you! I'm always on a lookout for more rugged (RATE) vests as this is more of the look I'm going for. I might go for the military-style as well. Thanks for sharing! :)</p> <p>@dianthus: Yup - I'm considering a long swingy sweater as well - I guess I'm just trying to look for one that I really like. The right amount of drape and something that's not too flimsy. I'm minimizing my wardrobe, so I'm looking to buy for quality as well.</p> <p>Ladies, thanks for all your suggestions! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toppers-for-a-fluid-collared-button-down-top#post-1123666 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 20:58:19 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1123666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jewell's pic made me think that perhaps a long swingy type of sweater (I can't think of what they are called) would look nice with the jegging/boot and fluid shirt for a more casual look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toppers-for-a-fluid-collared-button-down-top#post-1123661 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 20:47:39 +0000 Jewell 1123661@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your post just reminded me of why I snatch up good vests whenever I come across them- they can be hard to come by. To avoid the preppy look, I'd say stay away from traditional pullover sweater vests. Go for something open, preferably without a collar so it doesn't interfere with the collar of your shirt. I've included a pic of my fur vest over fluid top look and another pic I found on the web&nbsp;featuring a different type of vest. You might even try something military-inspired or in denim for a great contrast against the dressiness of the Portofino shirt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toppers-for-a-fluid-collared-button-down-top#post-1123640 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 20:26:57 +0000 MsLuna 1123640@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Faux fur is a good idea. I actually like the look, though I haven't been as lucky finding something I like (the story of my life!). As for vests... Would you be able to show me an example of a look that isn't too preppy or classic? One reason why I avoided vests is because it emphasizes my belly and it has a very preppy vibe (I add more romantic and tough to my modern classic base look). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toppers-for-a-fluid-collared-button-down-top#post-1123635 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 20:17:37 +0000 Jewell 1123635@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't know how you feel about faux fur, but I love the look of fluid tops under fur vests. Another option that might work, is layering under a tank/sleeveless top if you have some that aren't too summery. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toppers-for-a-fluid-collared-button-down-top#post-1123622 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 19:57:58 +0000 MsLuna 1123622@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like a good idea. Unfortunately I don't own those kinds of sweaters because I never find them in the colour I want. It seems to me that the only way to make this work is to wear something long. I'm trying to find a way so I don't have to box away this style and wait for spring to wear them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toppers-for-a-fluid-collared-button-down-top#post-1123408 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 09:29:01 +0000 Windchime 1123408@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried themwith light knitwear such as a vneck sweater or sleeveless vest? I wear both of these over some fluid button downs on colder days. I also have a couple of (not sure of correct term) open front cardigans--no buttons-- which work with this kind of shirt. I layer a cami underneath for adequate warmth when needed. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/toppers-for-a-fluid-collared-button-down-top#post-1123402 Sat, 28 Dec 2013 08:55:53 +0000 MsLuna 1123402@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Happy holidays everyone! It's good to finally have a break between my work/school/life schedule to see how everyone's doing!</p> <p>So I have a question. I'm looking to minimize my wardrobe and I absolutely love wearing fluid button-down shirts such as the <a href="http://www.express.com/clothing/the+convertible+sleeve+portofino+shirt/pro/9799357/cat320062" rel="nofollow">Express Portofino shirt</a>. I wore them on their own through the summer and the warmer fall months, but I don't like the way they look when layered underneath the jackets/blazers that I own. I know a classic one-button tailored blazer works well, but I'm wondering if there are other alternatives? </p> <p>I tried the shirt on with a moto jacket and a couple draped jacket styles and I just can't make it work. I also tend to wear these untucked because I mainly wear jeggings/leggings in the winter months because I tuck them inside long winter-appropriate boots and tend to wear tunics during this time as well.</p> <p>Thanks! </p>