https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 06 May 2026 02:54:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959966 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:08:39 +0000 Molly L-R 959966@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I favour button up blouses and something with a little structure.&nbsp; In the summer I like sleeveless tops and dresses as I run hot, but do wear some plain Ts for work.&nbsp; My favourite style of pullover is rollneck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959782 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:04:22 +0000 Anonymous 959782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like body skimming with scoop, 'V' or square necks. I don't wear button downs and the fabric has to have a bit of give. <br />Length wise they have to be no longer then low hip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959682 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:05:14 +0000 Nicola 959682@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I just lost my answer. I'll try again....</p> <p>Thanks for all your thoughts and advice. I will be giving this a bit of thought and watching the WIWs to borrow some ideas off you all. Joy, Claire, Suz &amp; Sveta - I will be choosing the opposite to you I need wide open necklines. DonnaF - thanks for the links.</p> <p>Saramir - I have the same problem with button downs. I love them but am always adjusting them. They ride up or untuck or the sleeves need tweaking. Very frustrating. I wore one under a jersey yesterday and lasted an hour. I have more luck with short sleeved or rolled sleeved summer versions, but am determined to persevere with finding my version of a button down. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959631 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:50:25 +0000 Sveta 959631@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What Suz said. With short hair, small bust and long-ish neck I cannot wear deeper necklines. Collars are my friend as well as turtle necks, boatnecks and crew necks. Anything lower usually not a good match.<br />I also prefer woven shirt and blouses to knit tops or t-shirts: I can never feel fab in those. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959608 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:15:06 +0000 Suz 959608@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Everything Joy said. (And said so well).&nbsp;</p> <p>I think a lot of our preferences have to do with our figure flattery needs, and some have to do with the weather that we confront.&nbsp;</p> <p>Checking Angie's "dressing for your body type" posts can be really helpful as a starting guideline. With tops, the issues are shoulder shape/ size; bust; neck length/ hair length. Also, for some, muffin top, and short or long - waistedness can affect the fit.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959591 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:01:06 +0000 saramir 959591@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm struggling with this precise issue right now, as I'm desperately in need of work tops. I have figured out, with the help of Angie's blog and Pinterest, that I LOVE the tailored look: button-downs and structured jackets. But. I HATE wearing button-downs and jackets. I feel too restricted and I'm constantly fidgeting with things staying tucked in. Ugh.</p> <p>So, I prefer <b>knits that look professional</b>...I'm still trying to figure out what that means. <b>Slightly fitted elbow-length sleeves</b> are flattering on me because they don't cut off my already-short arms and they visually slim the upper arms. And, for me, they are the sweet spot for warmth/cool. And, the <b>midsection </b>has to be either loose or disguised so I can feel comfortable (e.g., a wrap or ruching). </p> <p>I really like the idea of Eileen Fisher silk knit tees but she doesn't make patterns and I need the patterns to hide the inevitable stains! I'm in love with DVF wrap dresses and am hoping to snag a silk jersey wrap blouse on ebay to see if it will be my perfect match. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959511 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:00:26 +0000 Jaime 959511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Anything that is non clingy around my mid-section, where the&nbsp;shoulders fit (completely dropped is fine or even preferred), with no sleeves or elbow length to long (with some exceptions), and with&nbsp;no pulling at my bust or waist. Easier said than done (and not even so easy to say). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959479 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:11:04 +0000 Mo 959479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I favor drapier tees lately with lower necklines but honestly like many types of tops, except for the woven button down. &nbsp;I am VERY picky there. &nbsp;I think my limiting wardrobe category is bottoms. &nbsp;I do only a very few&nbsp;silhouettes there.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959445 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:45:21 +0000 Jjsloane 959445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hmm, I'm not sure I have a 10 top criteria. I guess it is seasonal. I love tunics that are slightly drapey but not too long in interesting prints for summer. I&nbsp;love the look of button downs, but the gape tortures me so never quite a 10 no matter what. At this point whatever doesn't accentuate the muffin top (and a little extra weight), looks current and doesn't require special cleaning is a 8-9 at least.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959409 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:21:22 +0000 Anonymous 959409@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Joy: whew! There is a sweet spot isn't there? For me if they are too high or a slash neck, I don't like them with a jacket on top. And everything I own has to be layer-friendly. Too low and my bony upper chest make me look like I'm wasting away. I'm not, of course--everything is just sliding south, lol!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959400 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:12:42 +0000 catgirl 959400@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Absolutely no top is a guaranteed win for me, other than the right shape of Indian kurti. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959397 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:11:23 +0000 DonnaF 959397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just discovered the slimming magic of ruched Ts.&nbsp; I used to think that gathers added weight, but just the opposite is true: </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/caslon-shirred-v-neck-tee/3132547?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=Washed+Purple+Flower&amp;resultback=3203&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_8_C" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ca.....ts-_-1_8_C</a> </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/michael-michael-kors-zip-shoulder-stripe-top-petite/3539659?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=WHITE&amp;resultback=3179&amp;cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_9_C" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/mi.....ts-_-1_9_C</a> </p> <p>I run cold, and where I live it rarely gets hot so I don't need easy breezy tops.&nbsp; For those days, I have three woven linen tops:&nbsp; a 3/4 sleeve scoop neck blouse, a roll sleeve long blouse with a drawstring waist, and a long sleeved collared shirt.&nbsp; These all tend to be cooler than my woven and knit cottons. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959386 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:05:56 +0000 always trying 959386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>3/4, or elbow sleeve T's with&nbsp;not too low&nbsp;scoop necks for warmer weather, and long sleeve crew neck T's for cooler weather, for casual dressing with jeans, capris, etc.&nbsp; For dresser&nbsp;one of my favs is a loose print silk blouse.&nbsp; Also for winter I have two crew neck&nbsp;sort of sweat shirt style sweaters that I love, and a dressier white scoop neck sweater for&nbsp;dressier.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Also a fav cotton white 3/4 sleeve shirt and a roll up sleeve chambray that I wear all year round either layered or not. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959373 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:45:46 +0000 Anonymous 959373@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Claire, I meant they are rather unflattering on me, although the higher necks aren't bad. I use necklaces or scarves a lot as "fillers" </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959366 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:39:52 +0000 Anonymous 959366@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My current faves are silk button front blouses. They give me good coverage at the neck I love the way they billow out. They're easy to layer over too because the fabric is thin and they easily collapse under a blazer or sweater sleeve. I also love fine gauge pullovers. I've given up on T-shirts and knit tops because they don't last and they show every lump and bump, but the fine sweaters are really nice. I have sleeveless ones in silk and rayon blends for summer and long sleeved ones that are thin enough to layer over (and under) making them pretty season-less. I like a high scoop neck (@Joy, those are unflattering?) that just shows my collar bones.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959362 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:36:48 +0000 kkards 959362@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>knits -- long sleeve knits, short sleeve knits, sleeveless knits. i have shirts cut close to the body for layering, (i wear a lot of blazers and sweaters, in all weather). and lots of knits that are cut to hang looser and flow away from the body. i tend to wear crew necks, although &nbsp;i have some v necks&nbsp;-i find boat neck don't lay right, and i spend all day fidgeting. i also own some tank top style shape wear that i slip on for days that i am wearing a more fitted knit and want to smooth out the muffin top.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959356 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:24:48 +0000 Anonymous 959356@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I usually prefer woven tops, especially on their own without layering. I need a neckline that comes close to my neck, so buttondowns, woven crew necks, mandarin collars, and slash necks. For layering, turtlenecks...tailored woven ones if I can find them. However, you will see me in high scoop necks for summer, even though they aren't the most flattering, just to stay cooler </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959350 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:17:29 +0000 texstyle 959350@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I meant to add that I also have re-discovered boat neck or ballet neck styles to be flattering for me in some cases and have purchased a couple super light weight versions with elbow length sleeves that I can easily roll or scrunch if I want.</p> <p>If you look at the necklines of the things in your closet that you really like to wear and give you a high happiness factor, you probably will see a trend. That's what I did a while back after reading tips here on YLF. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959347 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:13:17 +0000 cheryl 959347@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love knit tops. I prefer a roomy fit and a square, scoop or vneck looks best on me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959346 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:13:08 +0000 texstyle 959346@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I still love a deep V-neck slouchy tee, but I've been gravitating towards more button downs in linen/cotton blends for summer and tanks with more coverage on the upper chest and shoulders near the neck. I bought two substantial weight summer tanks from BR last year that have been workhorses. I also learned to snatch up lightweight jackets and blazers in slub knits, slightly heavier cotton knits and most recently a linen and then a chambray (very soft but a bit heavier than linen). I find that the toppers make a LOT of my tanks work that would not work on their own (for me) as I like more coverage and more structure most of the time despite the high heat we have here in Texas. (like 2 months of 100+ degree days sometimes). Layers make it easy to go in the AC too and with 2 very light weight pieces I don't get overheated and in fact stay shaded from the intense heat of the sun.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959336 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:02:50 +0000 rachylou 959336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm into silky blouses, on the longer side. I don't tuck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959309 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:29:35 +0000 milehighstyle (Linda) 959309@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with Angie on the button front shirts and with Thistle on the wrap tops.&nbsp; I also wear silk t shirt style blouses with boat necks - a lot of scoop neck tops are too low cut for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959302 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:23:47 +0000 lyn* 959302@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like tops with interesting detail and a easy to mix pattern </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959297 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:19:21 +0000 Thistle 959297@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love wrap tops. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-tops-are-10s-for-you#post-959295 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:17:26 +0000 Nicola 959295@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was inspired by Angie's draped top post today and her comment that she wears&nbsp;three styles of tops. I loved it how she saw one of 'her styles' in the new shape&nbsp;and then tweaked it to make it work just right for her.</p> <p>That's what I need! &nbsp;I need a bit more top direction. &nbsp;I need to nail down what sort of top silhouettes look great on me and then be able to see the possibilities (or the 'don't go theres') in new tops.</p> <p>Suz said it perfectly&nbsp;yesterday,&nbsp;<i> "But on the whole, I want a closet of 10s. Clothes that don't make me feel that I have compromised. Clothes that don't just look "okay." Clothes that look like a million bucks! "&nbsp;</i><a rel="nofollow" href="http://suz.lookfab.com/post/kd-dress-from-a-friend#replies">http://suz.lookfab.com/post/kd.....nd#replies</a></p> <p>So - does anyone else have a list of top styles they choose from?</p> <p>I find winter easy enough - I wear a lot of merino which hugs me from waist to hip nicely whilst still grazing over the wobbly bits. &nbsp;It also fits over my bust and anything with a scoop neck or, even better, a crossover looks great. &nbsp;Summer is much harder with lighter fabrics. &nbsp;I hunt with religious fervour for things with some shape, that aren't too tight, that drape but aren't tent-like, and after a while it becomes too too hard!</p> <p>I'd love to know what works for you. </p>