https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 13 May 2026 07:15:06 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-877366 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:16:31 +0000 anya 877366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about a pair of "sleeves" i mean I have a couple of short-sleeved and long sleeved bolero's that i wear when a jacket seems to much. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-877305 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:33:02 +0000 Aida 877305@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It sounds like for work you are most comfortable with only one rugged item (hey, I'm like that all the time ^^). So my suggestion for these dresses is to have EITHER the topper or the shoe fit the UWP bill.</p> <p>- distressed leather jacket : pumps<br /> - refined leather jacket : pumps or rugged/refined boots<br /> - woven blazers : rugged shoe/boot<br /> - knit blazers : pumps or refined boots<br /> - soft long cardigan (fine gauge) : pumps or rugged/refined boots<br /> - soft long cardigan (chunky) : pumps</p> <p>You have a bunch of very cropped jackets that would be super fun with these. Also like the idea of a collarless blazer, what about the citron H&amp;M blazer you, Una, and I got? Would look brilliant with both dresses. Also also, how about tossing a slouchy or cropped sweater over the top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-877071 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:56:59 +0000 DonnaF 877071@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>FWIW, I would not find a SA in leather unapproachable unless she also looked like she worked in a coffee shop, you know, completely covered in tatts with piercings in places other than ears and maybe gauges. I might also wonder if the leather looked like outdoor weight. [Note: I'm an aging Baby Boomer pushing 60 who shops at Nordies.] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-877023 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:59:12 +0000 Anonymous 877023@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I love the stripped with the leather that you posted. It's so perfect with the book-end bootie.<br /> Like Angie said, it's the perfect time to bring the All Saints back out. I don't know about your dress codes (I think not being able to go sleeveless is just crazy) but I think you will add some fun and intrest to the floor by adding more of your preferred tomboy-rate-UWP style. You will look great in a sea of blazer clad SAs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-877007 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:46:28 +0000 Nicole D 877007@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My first though was bolero jacket. Are those cool? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876993 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:26:55 +0000 Angie 876993@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yup. You're crazy xo</p> <p>You're working in fashion, Rae. And you'll add the right amount of polish with your make-up and fit. Totally appropriate.</p> <p>You have many more leather jackets in your holding zone. The All Saints. Haul them out! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876991 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:26:08 +0000 unfrumped 876991@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes leather jackets indoors are to heavy if the jacket is sort of thick or bulky. You can probably tell more about that when you try them on.<br /> Knit on knit still works but you may need more structure in the jacket--a stronger shoulder or collar.<br /> Have you looked at some of the knit and lace moto's now available? I think they might look great--edginess is tempered by the softer fabric, but they have more structure than a shrunken knit.<br /> Also hard to go wrong with a black blazer--I would think you could add scarf, jewelry, pin or what not so as not to look like a banker.<br /> did you see the recent thread on more black jackets (?) featuring Target jacket that is woven + faux leather--so not all black jackets need to be staid. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876917 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:09:04 +0000 Anonymous 876917@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thumbs up for both the existing jackets in your photos. I'd hesitate to buy something new unless it also went well with other things. I find that knit dresses don't have a long lifespan, but they look perfect for stooping and bending at work. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876915 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:04:11 +0000 dizzys 876915@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not quite on topic, but I love the stripes.....they have movement...if that makes sense......</p> <p>I have no comment on the jacket as I have no clue, but I would consider the leather jacket to look fab as you have styled it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876914 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:04:08 +0000 kkards 876914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would love to see the leather jkts over these dresses. I think a denim jacket would also look great.<br /> I don't think the leather would make you unapproachable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876911 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:00:51 +0000 Anonymous 876911@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well, I think you look great in photo 1 -- I don't know how you can't look approachable! </p> <p>What about your mixed media blazer, does it go? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876907 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:59:14 +0000 Diana 876907@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Apparently Aqua still makes one that looks really similar! (only in navy and limited sizes right now, but they might have it in store?). No idea if it's still the same sizing (mine is a year old), but I had to size up.</p> <p><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/aqua-jacket-collarless-crop-blazer?ID=597912&#038;PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results" rel="nofollow">http://www1.bloomingdales.com/.....sn_results</a></p> <p>ETA: Also, this is intriguing.</p> <p><a href="http://www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/aqua-jacket-zip-off-collarless-tweed?ID=673964&#038;PseudoCat=se-xx-xx-xx.esn_results" rel="nofollow">http://www1.bloomingdales.com/.....sn_results</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876900 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:56:32 +0000 rae 876900@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, Diana, that sort of a collarless cut really appeals to me! I have a hard time with high, round necks, too. Yours is almost like a cutaway... mmmm, I like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876897 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:55:06 +0000 rae 876897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie and Ceit, are my leather jackets not too RATE? I haven't felt comfortable wearing them to work at all. I don't feel approachable in them. Am I crazy? I don't really have a slew of them; it's down to these two (white made me clammy at work, and the forum deemed the DIY too dirty looking). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876894 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:50:57 +0000 Diana 876894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree on the collarless blazer suggestion. My cropped collarless Aqua jacket (that Angie helped me buy in NYC) is super versatile over all kinds of dresses and skirts. (I wore it most recently for the bridal shower outfit). I don't like the high, round necked collarless styles for myself but this one is cut lower and more like a regular blazer (just missing lapels) that work well with all sorts of necklines.</p> <p>I know the white Bebe jacket is too hot for work, but how does that style look with the dresses?</p> <p>ETA: found a photo where you can see the neckline I'm talking about. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876885 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:45:48 +0000 Anonymous 876885@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think your steampunk brown jacket on the stripes would be awesome. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876881 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:43:22 +0000 Angie 876881@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about your SLEW of leather toppers? Cropped pullover? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876879 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:42:05 +0000 rae 876879@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Here's a pic of my blue knit blazer as I used to wear it over the striped dress. The dress code is presented as pretty ephemeral - for example, I learned we are allowed to wear *colored* denim if we dress it up. I have felt good and appropriate applying that rule of thumb to my other casual items (Ella Moss moto with a pencil and button front, slouchy knit pullover with silk dress pants). I guess the knit blazers don't feel structured/dressy/classic enough in my mind to counteract the stretch and drape of the dresses. </p> <p>Rute, thank you for the suggestion! I would not have thought of a collarless jacket, leather or otherwise. I guess I have to wear a dress out to try on blazers when I get a day off. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876735 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:56:35 +0000 Elizabeth P 876735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Why are you ruling out the jackets you already have because they are knit? I think knit over knit is fine... am I wrong? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876730 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 13:53:41 +0000 texstyle 876730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with the others a black blazer would work, but is pretty expected, unless it's a very interesting one - But a color such as a neon coral or something could also work... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876660 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:53:58 +0000 TraceyLiz65 876660@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A collarless blazer like the photos posted above would be stunning and right on trend! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876603 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:21:38 +0000 Deborah 876603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see a black blazer over the second dress. Black with the blue would look dynamic. Is the first dress black and white? Is so a black blazer would be good, or white or a completely contrasting colour.<br /> Your blue F21 blaze would lok good over dress 1. What about your faux leather Bebe? Jacket over the blue? Would your new Ella Moss work over the blue dress? How would your Thari dress look over dress 1 for some tonal pattern mix (sort off)? Just some thoughts. I do think a nice black jacke could be a good investment too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876594 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:49:23 +0000 Anonymous 876594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Rae, I wear mine (stripes) with a black blazer. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876588 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:39:26 +0000 Karie 876588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like rute's suggestion of the Channel-type jacket for you. A black blazer would work great too. Would you wear one style more often than the other? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876562 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:15:12 +0000 harmonica 876562@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>love rute's suggestions. a white or cream blazer might work as well </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876554 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:36:47 +0000 annaj 876554@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Black blazer sounds perfect! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876553 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:35:10 +0000 rute 876553@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love the ideia of a small "chanel type" leather jacket, it's dressy but still young and trendy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876547 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 07:27:51 +0000 ElleH 876547@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So dress code is dressy? Business casual? Sorry I know you told us in your other post but my brain is really foggy. I would try different blazer styles, longer, shorter, coming to points in front like Deborah's new white one &amp; see which looks best &amp; take pics for us. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876536 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:24:48 +0000 lyn* 876536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I'd wear a similar dress w/ a black blazer - so maybe you need to find one! I struggle a bit with the drape-y pretty dresses too; and I try to find ones with sleeves for that reason!</p> <p>For now, do you have a long sleeved top you can wear underneath? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-kinds-of-toppers-for-these-dresses#post-876535 Wed, 13 Mar 2013 06:04:41 +0000 rae 876535@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm having a complete mental block and struggling with these. They still fit the same, but I don't feel great when I try to style them for work at the moment. Since they're jersey, I want to pair them with a dressier jacket (we cannot go sleeveless), but then my two solid blazers are also knit, and my Gibson blazer doesn't go. I was thinking they are similar in style to B44, but when I picture how Nordies styles B44, it is for the more casual TBD department. </p> <p>Would the plain black blazer that some of you have suggested as a wardrobe hole do the trick? </p>