https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:28:26 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343778 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 11:46:16 +0000 Lantana 1343778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#2wins hands down, the pattern of the top bookending the laces on the sneakers and imparting integrity to the look.<br /> Sandals do create a Phryne Fisher vibe, that's for sure. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343777 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 11:44:36 +0000 krishnidoux 1343777@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are great culottes!&nbsp;<br />I too prefer them with sandals or a little heel.&nbsp;<br />I am just wondering... could they be a tad too long, maybe?&nbsp;<br />I really like the tops in 3 and 4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343761 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 11:10:34 +0000 trendincl 1343761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i liked them thank you for sharing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343757 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 10:53:15 +0000 Sharon 1343757@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, <b>shevia</b>.<br /><b>Jenava</b>, I am not committed enough to sneakers to purchase a new pair just to wear with these The ones I am wearing are white leather and have about a 2cm sole. I really just tried them to see how they looked.&nbsp;I have a fairly dressy aesthetic so I think heels will be my default option.<br /><b>Deborah</b>, the culotte ball is now in your court! xx<br /><b>Alana</b>, they are cool shoes. I like the oxford look, although it may be a bit too warm once summer gets here.&nbsp;<br /><b>Neel</b>, you are very kind!<br /><b>Lyn</b>, I am so glad everyone likes #3, as that top was my favourite last year and it feels really good to see it make the cut again!<br /><b>Kiwigal</b>, the sandals are probably more "me", but I do enjoy playing around a bit with different styles. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343749 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 09:41:42 +0000 Sal 1343749@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love 4 but also like 3 very much.</p> <p>I prefer the sandals but the hi tops are fun, and probably very comfortable. I think it is my draw to figure flattery that makes me prefer the heeled sandal rather than the sneakers. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343747 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 09:34:22 +0000 Lyn D. 1343747@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the old pattern pic Alana!</p> <p>#3 is so lovely, and the sandals seem like the classic match with the culottes.<br />Great outfits </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343721 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 05:22:51 +0000 Neel 1343721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2 and 3 are my absolute favorites! I want those culottes! 2 is just smashing! That middle age midriff puts my early 30s paunch to shame. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343693 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 04:09:44 +0000 Alana in Canada 1343693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am a fan of&nbsp;#4, too. I am craving a stacked mid-heel oxford with #4--don't know if you do that sort of shoe or not? (Is it too weird to be re-dressing you in my head?)</p> <p>ETA: Found a photo of exactly the shoe I was thinking of paired with culottes. Must have been all this talk of the 20s and 30s.</p> <p>I love seeing different wardrobe try-outs. You have come up with some great wearable outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343656 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 02:51:45 +0000 Deborah 1343656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for the sandals;). 2,3,4 with sandals are fab. 3 is my fave and I think 4 is gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343642 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 02:39:35 +0000 Jenava 1343642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually like all of these tops!&nbsp; However, I do not like the shoes.&nbsp; They look like wrestling shoes to me with that very thin sole.&nbsp; Are you committed ot wearhting these with sneakers?&nbsp; if so, would you consider a low-top with matching laces and a thicker sole, rather than the high-top with thin sole and contrast laces?&nbsp; I think these are adorable with the sandals.&nbsp; They read dressy to me, so I'd probably stick with a leather shoe, personally. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343637 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 02:35:10 +0000 Jaime 1343637@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love #2 and #3 for more casual and #4 as more elegant! Fantastic culottes! (I also love 20s style.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343592 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 00:36:42 +0000 Sharon 1343592@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Claire</b>, I would definitely need to be taken somewhere very special if I borrowed your pearls!<br /><b>Suz</b>, I haven't tried fitted tops. Most of my tops are pretty loose, but I was thinking of trying this belted with a button down shirt. The top in #1 has given me no end of trouble with styling.It is not quite enough of anything to work with the bottoms in my wardrobe.&nbsp;&nbsp;I may try it with sandals as you suggest.<br /><b>Angie</b>, thank you so much for your kind advice. I really appreciate the time you have spent on helping me get this right.<br /><b>Laura</b>, 1920's are a favourite in our house, particularly with hubby!<br /><b>Caro</b>, I do have a cropped, long sleeve knit, but it is just a bit short to wear without an under layer. I may try it with a camisole.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343572 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 00:15:55 +0000 Caro in Oz 1343572@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 is my favourite, then #2. I'd like to see a different shoe with #1 too.<br />Do you have a cropped knit? After seeing #4 the right knit would be fab too&nbsp;:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343557 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 00:05:38 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1343557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The proportions do have a 20s/30s feel somehow, don't they? I really like 4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343553 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 00:04:14 +0000 Angie 1343553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love all of them, especially #2, 3 and 4. #4 is extra elegant.&nbsp;Nicely done. I vote killer all round - and thanks for humouring me by styling those gorgeous culottes with another top.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343551 Sun, 31 Aug 2014 00:03:27 +0000 Suz 1343551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like the last one, too. Very elegant! And so fluid.&nbsp;</p> <p>I also like #2 a lot. The black and white top with the sneakers appeals to my matchy-matchy gene. And I see no reason to reveal that sliver of slender middle -- in the right setting, of course. I do see how it might feel awkward in some settings.&nbsp;</p> <p>The culottes themselves are beautiful. I am assuming you also tried them with more fitted tops in an earlier post that I have somehow missed?&nbsp;</p> <p>I think I'd love the top in #1 with some sandals, too. For some reason the sneakers don't sing to me in that outfit.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343545 Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:57:38 +0000 Anonymous 1343545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I actually love the last one the best, Sharon! I love the long top with the long culottes.&nbsp;Now I need to send you my opera length pearls and the outfit will be complete. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/trying-tops-with-culottes#post-1343536 Sat, 30 Aug 2014 23:48:15 +0000 Sharon 1343536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok, here are some attempts to style the culottes with more boxy, cropped tops.<br />Apologies for the brightness of the Brisbane morning sun- thank goodness Spring has arrived!<br />1.This top has side zips and is actually quite square in shape. Husband like this except for the sneakers (which he doesn't get at all)<br />2.I think this is a better length, but not sure that I like the pattern. Also, middle-aged middle on show.<br />3.This is my favourite top from last year. The photo is not great because it is a faux-snakeskin front which reflects the light. I think the shape is good, but is it too long?<br />4.And in a completely different universe....sandals for Deborah and my husband, and a top my husband loves. I think he enjoys the retro 1920's vibe - he has a huge crush on Miss Fisher. I am not convinced that this works.</p> <p>Do any of these work? Comments and advice welcome. Thanks for looking. </p>