https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-do-empire-tops-make-me-look-pregnant Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 12:54:12 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-do-empire-tops-make-me-look-pregnant#post-64651 Sat, 09 May 2009 14:52:32 +0000 shiny 64651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think you look pregnant in this top, but I do think it may simply be too long for you - or at least, too long to wear over a skirt. How does it work over clamdiggers or skinny jeans? If I'm remembering correctly, you are petite, right? You may have better luck sticking only to petite empires. Proportions are key. </p> <p>The color is lovely on you. </p> <p>I would not give up on empire styles just yet - but do be very, very picky. I have a suspicion you can rock this look, with the right top. You want a band at the waist instead of gathers. Think of it like the equivalent of a full skirt versus an A-line skirt. You want more of an A-line to the bottom part of the top under the waist. </p> <p>You have amazing collarbones, by the way!! I would love to see you in a sleeveless top. There is something about sleeveless + A-line/empire style that looks a lot better than the empire style with sleeves. I think the latter just adds to much volume all over, does that make sense? Whereas if you bare your arms then the volume below the waist looks more flirty. I could be wacked about this!</p> <p>As for hiding the tummy, I like tops that have ruching on the sides, or can be scrunched up as if they were ruched. I also find anything with a pattern works great to fool the eye. And another favorite trick is to take a loose, shapeless top and put a cropped cardigan over it, buttoned at the waist, to create a waist. For summer you can make it a short-sleeve cardigan. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-do-empire-tops-make-me-look-pregnant#post-64642 Sat, 09 May 2009 13:33:11 +0000 bitsofpieces 64642@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions! Seems like stores are packed with empire tops... and they very rarely flatter me. Looks like an excuse for another shopping trip. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-do-empire-tops-make-me-look-pregnant#post-64636 Sat, 09 May 2009 10:06:10 +0000 Inge 64636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I suddenly remembered this post Angie wrote last year. This particular top probably isn't available anymore, but I love the cut and I'm sure something similar can be found in the shops at the moment:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/2008/04/16/beat-belly-bulge-with-this-knitted-top/" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/2008/04/.....itted-top/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-do-empire-tops-make-me-look-pregnant#post-64633 Sat, 09 May 2009 09:54:27 +0000 Inge 64633@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't think this top looks unflattering, But I understand what you mean, some empire tops can do that to you;-)</p> <p>Perhaps you could try a wrap or faux wrap top, or another kind of top with some ruching or shirring. Or a blousier (banded) top or a 'slouchier' type of top?</p> <p>A few examples:<br /> <a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Leo-Sage-mineral-pima-cotton-shirred-tank/SEARCH/212544000/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Leo-Sag.....detail.fly</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Design-History-flint-jersey-pleated-neck-cap-sleeve-top/SEARCH/301460302/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Design-.....detail.fly</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3029253/0~2376776~2374327~2378057~2378067?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=2378067&#038;P=1" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....7&#038;P=1</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3026801/0~2376776~2374327~2378057~2378067?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=2378067&#038;P=2" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....7&#038;P=2</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3033888/0~2376776~2374327~2378057~2378066?mediumthumbnail=Y&#038;origin=category&#038;searchtype=&#038;pbo=2378066&#038;P=1" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/30.....6&#038;P=1</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.martinandosa.com/web/browse/product.jsp?catId=cat40010&#038;productId=1130_8532" rel="nofollow">http://www.martinandosa.com/we.....=1130_8532</a></p> <p><a href="http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=646815012&#038;tid=BRAF103&#038;ap=2&#038;siteID=2178999" rel="nofollow">http://bananarepublic.gap.com/.....ID=2178999</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.bluefly.com/Design-History-peacock-jersey-ruched-seam-v-neck-top/SEARCH/301882803/detail.fly" rel="nofollow">http://www.bluefly.com/Design-.....detail.fly</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-do-empire-tops-make-me-look-pregnant#post-64626 Sat, 09 May 2009 06:29:55 +0000 Anonymous 64626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about trying a wrap top? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-do-empire-tops-make-me-look-pregnant#post-64625 Sat, 09 May 2009 05:23:39 +0000 Christie 64625@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can identify! I think its the gathers under the bust. I can't wear empire lines with fullness like that either. Do you have better luck with empire lines that fall smoothly to the hem? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-do-empire-tops-make-me-look-pregnant#post-64580 Sat, 09 May 2009 01:12:10 +0000 chewyspaghetti 64580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Make sure the empire seamig hits under your bust, and try a shorter length at the bottom. You could also try a button down shirt with empire seaming. I bought some of those recently, and they work well for me. Maybe try an A-line swing type of tunic? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-do-empire-tops-make-me-look-pregnant#post-64576 Sat, 09 May 2009 00:53:50 +0000 medusa 64576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi, Bitsofpieces - how about trying a tunic top that doesn't have an empire waist? There are a bunch of suggestions in the "casual tunic" thread here:</p> <p><a href="http://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/casual-woven-tunics?replies=15" rel="nofollow">http://youlookfab.com/welookfa.....replies=15</a></p> <p>Maybe a belted style would help define your waist. Perhaps others who know more can comment on that. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-do-empire-tops-make-me-look-pregnant#post-64573 Sat, 09 May 2009 00:20:29 +0000 bitsofpieces 64573@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need something to hide my tummy... and structured button-downs always seem stuffy to me. But I can't seem to find an empire waist top that doesn't make me look pregnant. Here's my most recent attempt: <a href="http://bitsofpieces.wordpress.com/2009/05/09/why-do-empire-tops-make-me-look-preggers/" rel="nofollow">http://bitsofpieces.wordpress......-preggers/</a> </p>