https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/victorian-high-necked-will-that-work Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:55:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/victorian-high-necked-will-that-work#post-1017359 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 00:27:49 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1017359@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sounds like it could work really well for you! I can imagine it looking dynamite the ways you've described wanting to wear it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/victorian-high-necked-will-that-work#post-1017188 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 20:05:55 +0000 RoseandJoan 1017188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes the strict, repressed look of the shirt is the perfect counterpoint to your hair and punk roots. I can also see this being re-dyed a vibrant shade in the future for a second life. </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>ETA rebel (steam)funk so to speak </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/victorian-high-necked-will-that-work#post-1017135 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:57:49 +0000 AnnieMouse 1017135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Firecracker, while that's a lovely blouse, I never wear satins - they're too hot in the summer and far too cold in the winter. And texturally, the slip factor on them gives me the heebie jeebies. The lace/ ruffles are what actually draw me to the etsy versions, because they're such a&nbsp;departure for me. </p> <p>BUT, to Rachylou's point... I'm wearing a button front shirt today, and have gotten a little more open to them, if the construction is just right. I don't like startchy shirts, but I think the womanly styling avoids that, somewhat?</p> <p>I'm currently trying to work out how many places one could fit into my wardrobe, and whether it would be too repetitive. </p> <p>I think I could wear it with<br /><b></b><b></b>1) my leopard, coloured, and BF&nbsp;jeans pretty easily <br />2) with an assortment of booties/ loafers/ brogues<br />3) POSSIBLY with my tartan + leather pencil skirt (if I pair it with my tall boots and leather, but maybe too costumey?)&nbsp;<br />4) with some of my office-y-ier trousers (tweed, gabardine, and a wool blend)(possibly with a super saturated blazer/ jacket?)<br />5) as an undershirt to my sheath dresses I wear in winter, as an alternative to my turtlenecks</p> <p>I would <i>probably </i>avoid wearing with maxis, because then it can go too prairie girl, I think, unless I wear with a trim-cut tweed vest (...hmmm).&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/victorian-high-necked-will-that-work#post-1017106 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:27:16 +0000 rachylou 1017106@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think this kind of top could be really cool. BUT, if you really won't wear it because of the buttons, I'd pass. Because I'm that way and I have lots of button shirts that gather dust and I feel a whole lot better having stuff I actually wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/victorian-high-necked-will-that-work#post-1017094 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 18:14:05 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1017094@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of the high-necked blouse for the purposes you're describing. I'm more hesitant about the lace and especially the ruffles on the Etsy one. What about a high-collar blouse that doesn't have the frilly details? Maybe more of a tuxedo style? Something like this, maybe:</p> <p><a href="http://www.outblush.com/women/fashion/tops-tees/jones-new-york-high-neck-blouse/" rel="nofollow">http://www.outblush.com/women/.....ck-blouse/</a></p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/victorian-high-necked-will-that-work#post-1017019 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:20:06 +0000 rute 1017019@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know you are not super femme but this kind of blouse will work well with leather black skinnies and moto booties!<br />I think it will work well with broad shoulders, but it's not busty girls friendly. You can always try! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/victorian-high-necked-will-that-work#post-1017004 Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:02:43 +0000 AnnieMouse 1017004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I used to have this really great lace blouse that I wore to pieces, and I've lately been feeling drawn to the romance-y feel of those to offset the harder edges of my wardrobe. I'm also <i>really </i>feeling the high-neck <a href="http://blanchesplace.com/victorian-blouses/20-laura-high-neck-eyelet-trimmed-victorian-blouse.html" rel="nofollow">Victorian/ Edwardian </a>kinda vibe. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/154445624/vintage-70s-victorian-lace-blouse?ref=col_view" rel="nofollow">Some </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/104843763/1990s-lace-blouse-edwardian-style-lace?ref=col_view" rel="nofollow">others</a>&nbsp;I've found that I like on Etsy.</p> <p>I'm afraid that it has the potential to&nbsp;become an orphan, as <br />* I've not historically really been a button-shirt kinda gal, <br />* I'm not sure how the silhouette will work with my mildly broad shoulders/ sorta busty self<br />* I'm not super femme in my presentation as a whole (I don't think?)</p> <p>But... <br />* I feel like it&nbsp; work well with the variety of denim in my closet (and leather, but the jackets haven't come out yet, as it's still in the 90s here), as a bit of a counterpoint to feminise<br />* I have a few classic sheath dresses that I think this would make a nice alternative to my usual ribbed turtlenecks<br />* I've spent the last several years in turtlenecks, and I'm a bit burnt on them overall, but I still prefer the coverage. </p> <p>Thoughts? </p>