https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tops-belt-good-ideas Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 02 May 2026 19:40:39 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tops-belt-good-ideas#post-925550 Sun, 05 May 2013 16:04:56 +0000 Scarlet 925550@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Caro, interesting point about anti-wicking tank. I have never tried that. Also you are right I shouldn't by too much, especially since the laundry machine is going double time lately. I don't have any summer tops yet though.&nbsp;<br /> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tops-belt-good-ideas#post-924522 Fri, 03 May 2013 23:10:33 +0000 Caro in Oz 924522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another vote for #1 - the shape &amp; pattern look more modern imo. Scarlet can you find an anti-wicking tank to wear under it - they are usually used for exercise but I find they take any moisture away from the body &amp; help me feel cooler:)&nbsp;<br /><br />The only advice I would give is don't feel you need to buy a lot of things - a few &nbsp;pieces that work together &amp; get you through from wash to wash is all you need. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tops-belt-good-ideas#post-924425 Fri, 03 May 2013 20:34:21 +0000 Sara L. 924425@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I prefer the pattern of #1.&nbsp; Do you you run hot or cold?&nbsp; I run cold and don't sweat much even when it's hot (maybe from living in a desert for so many years?) so I don't mind polyester.<br /><br />I&nbsp;had a hard time figuring out what to get for work after my kids were born too.&nbsp; I went back to work after 12 weeks so still had baby weight and didn't want to buy a lot of new clothes but also needed clothes that were appropriate for an office environment.&nbsp; I bought a few new bottoms and then rotated them like crazy since most of my shirts were able to handle a little extra weight. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tops-belt-good-ideas#post-924414 Fri, 03 May 2013 20:19:35 +0000 Glory 924414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Another vote for 1. I think it would work well and you could put a cami under if needed. And I agree that it will dry quickly when needed. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tops-belt-good-ideas#post-924407 Fri, 03 May 2013 20:06:32 +0000 Scarlet 924407@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yeah, I like the way one looks better too. It's just the fabric that gives me pause. Denise I have to say your experience sounds like a cautionary tale. Good point about the darkness of the belt. I wasn't thinking of that.</p> <p>Pil, no I really can't baby my clothes right now, especially considering that silk would need to be ironed every time I washed it, so it's poly or bust, I guess. Hmm, maybe it's worth a shot after all. It does have those big arm holes. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tops-belt-good-ideas#post-924391 Fri, 03 May 2013 19:49:13 +0000 CocoLion 924391@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I much prefer the style of #1, more modern and I think it will be more flattering. &nbsp;As for the heat factor, the style looks loose so that will help. &nbsp;Most of all, can you wear a cotton cami underneath, I think that will help you feel cooler.<br /><br />I had two poly work shirts which I wore in April, I rolled up both of the sleeves. &nbsp;But I was very very warm in them. &nbsp;One was black and fitted (black didn't help considering I was serving outdoors in the warm April sun). &nbsp;The other was cream and a bit looser. &nbsp;That one worked better but I am still relegating the shirts to the donate pile because I move around a lot at work and the poly is too warm.<br /><br />Some Viscose fabrics breath better than poly as does rayon. &nbsp;In fact I have no issue with my rayon tops.<br /><br />Love the belt, but it reads as black or grey not white. &nbsp;Do you want a high-contrast look with the white jeans? &nbsp;If so, this is the one. &nbsp;I'm more on team low-contrast so I would probably wear a lighter printed belt. &nbsp;I think I'm a little obsessed about "cutting myself in half" with a high contrast belt, maybe I need to re-think that. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tops-belt-good-ideas#post-924372 Fri, 03 May 2013 19:24:00 +0000 bj1111 924372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poly top by far. Belt also ok.</p> <p>If it's not too snug, poly should be ok in an uncooled office? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tops-belt-good-ideas#post-924360 Fri, 03 May 2013 19:15:05 +0000 pil 924360@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They're both beautiful Scarlet, though I love #1. The white belts that so many are sporting would look really nice with it too, though the python probably works through more seasons. Looking for a silk top probably isn't very practical with a baby? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tops-belt-good-ideas#post-924340 Fri, 03 May 2013 18:42:16 +0000 annagybe 924340@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ My favorite is #1. https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/tops-belt-good-ideas#post-924338 Fri, 03 May 2013 18:40:06 +0000 Scarlet 924338@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am getting ready to go back to work after my maternity leave and trying to renew my wardrobe a little to gear myself up. My work is very casual, but I try to look nice. Also there is no air conditioning (a European thing, I guess) and my office gets really hot in the afternoon, even when it is not that hot outside. This top is made out of polyester and transparent, so I would wear it e.g. over a white camisole with white jeans. I find polyester is not so breatheable, but dries quickly if one gets sweaty. A mixed bag. An alternative would be the second top which is a cotton/viscose blend. I really like Angie's top in her white on white blog post and have been looking for something in that vein ever since. I also have the snakeskin booties, but Angie's top was black and white whereas these tops are blue and white, so I don't suppose the shoes would work equally as well. I could wear plenty of other shoes of course. Also I thought the belt would go nicely with the first top at least.</p> <p>I feel a bit adrift in my closet lately and weirdly indecisive. Any input is appreciated.</p> <p>1.) polyester top<br /> 2.) cotton/viscose mix<br /> 3.) Angie's super-fab outfit<br /> 4.) belt </p><p><br /></p><p>ETA: Well I just sat down to order some things to try and that first top is sold out now in my size. This is happening a lot lately. I guess it is a message not to dither!</p>