https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:29:58 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1234011 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 15:47:46 +0000 MuseumGal 1234011@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You all crack me up.&nbsp; It's amazing how many of you prefer the fridge top because it's more interesting - which is why I bought it in the first place.&nbsp; I'm often willing to forgo figure flattery for interest, but this top pulled at the bust while I was wearing it, so I don't think it's worth keeping, despite the cool print.&nbsp; Hopefully someone else will find it and love it at Goodwill. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233934 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 13:54:58 +0000 Janet 1233934@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OK, you do not look at all like a refrigerator, or the guy below (the football player known as "The Refrigerator" which was the first thing I thought of when I saw your post title!). </p> <p>However, I agree with the assessment of print and neckline as the culprits for the not-as-flattering look of that top. The devil is in the details, isn't it? I have cast aside many fitting-room garments for the same reason. Sometimes I've kept something like that, thinking "I'll wear it under a jacket" but I really don't like tops that I feel like I can't wear without hiding them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233931 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 13:49:46 +0000 ironkurtin 1233931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I wonder if the printing the first could be salvaged with a scarf that covers the neckline, to draw the eye inward?</p> <p>Also, be kind to yourself. Fridge my butt. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233926 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 13:45:43 +0000 Ledonna N. 1233926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just bumping what was already said. I am also with rachylou I'm loving the first pic because of the print it is interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233860 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 11:59:27 +0000 harmonica 1233860@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Agree with hat is already said. Goodwill is a blessing ;-)</p> <p>I also wanted to add a big thanks! I know it's not easy to post not so flattering pic's, but <b>I</b> learned a lot form your post and I I thank you for your courage. Love how this forum is so welcoming and full of expertise :-)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233746 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 03:34:05 +0000 Anonymous 1233746@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also echo the others.&nbsp; More skin of the second top = more structure.&nbsp; I also think the high low hem of the second top is a major plus in looking less boxy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233651 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:17:35 +0000 Day Vies 1233651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Short hand for deciding if a top will make you look like a refrigerator -- if it's cut like a box it will look like a box, unless it's too small, or fits perfectly. I'm an apple too and as a result I prefer structured tops that have darts and seams to give the garment a pleasing shape. Refrigerator is not so pleasing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233647 Sat, 26 Apr 2014 00:13:57 +0000 Sveta 1233647@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just can echo others here so i won't as they have you sorted already :-)<br />Isn't it amazing how such little details make such huge difference?<br />On the other note I envy your ability to wear those deep necklines to perfection: I can never fill them up </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233636 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 23:55:13 +0000 Aida 1233636@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Another vote for the neckline. It's further emphasized with the cardigan as much more flat while the second one starts to echo the vertical lines the cardigan makes. The print scale also kind of emphasizes it, as others noted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233584 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 22:54:27 +0000 Anonymous 1233584@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for posting this, MG! This was educational, since I think I get the fridge look with tops&nbsp;from time to time, too, and it's nice to know why that happens. Although, in my case, the fridge tops emphasize my shortness too, so I guess the whole effect is kind of like those cheap dorm mini-fridges.</p> <p>The other outfit looks really nice, BTW! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233492 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:53:36 +0000 Suz 1233492@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hahahahah, Laura!!! Brilliant response!!&nbsp;</p> <p>I do not see a fridge -- however, I get your point and think the neckline, sleeves, length, contrast with pants,&nbsp;and possibly the pattern placement are to blame. Yet, like Rachy (and you!) I am oddly drawn to the fridge top. Go figure.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233490 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:48:03 +0000 Beth Ann 1233490@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you were a refrigerator, men would be crawling all over you and you wouldn't get a moment's peace.&nbsp; If you were in my house, you might be slightly stinky and sticky, too.&nbsp; </p> <p>Seriously, I agree with the others, it's an issue of neckline, sleeve, and perhaps length.&nbsp; I abhor short and capped sleeves.&nbsp; They bisect my arm in an unattractive spot and widen the appearance of my bosom.&nbsp; Sleeveless, as long as the strap is positioned well and not too skinny, is far more attractive!</p> <p>Of course, I have a few short sleeve tops -- the must simply quality as JFE.&nbsp; This top is best under a cardi or jacket with a vertical line in the front.</p> <p>Love the print!&nbsp; Dissertate away! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233457 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:45:49 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1233457@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Side note one: my first response to your title was: "because you're so cool!" Thank you, I'll be here all week.</p> <p>Side note two: I love the word "dissertate," I think I'll steal it. Sounds much more elegant than "staring into space trying to write things," which is how I spend a lot of my time.</p> <p>I think everyone's hit it with the neckline and the print. Oddly, I think the vertical elements of the print in 1 emphasize the drop off at the hem, rather than creating a visually slimming effect as one might think it would. But rachylou also has a good point that it has a certain straightforward charm to it, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233434 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:29:16 +0000 rachylou 1233434@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have learned a lot here today, on this thread!</p> <p>But I confess I like the look of the refrigerator top over the tank. It's just more interesting to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233429 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:27:43 +0000 DonnaF 1233429@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Would a side or middle half-tuck provide you with sufficient flattery to keep the first top?&nbsp; It would break up the horizontal line as would a pendant with a thick cord.&nbsp; (Can you tell I'm one of those people who have a hard time letting go?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233398 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 18:49:01 +0000 Laurinda 1233398@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The spacing and contrast level&nbsp;of the pattern might be another issue. Imogen Lamport has a nice explanation of 'sparse' (and high contrast) prints:<br />"<span>Sparse prints have the elements spread further apart, these are the ‘fattening’ prints as your eye is drawn individually to each element of the print."</p> <p></span><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.insideoutstyleblog.com/2013/06/how-to-pick-a-slimming-print.html">How to Pick a Slimming Print</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233387 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 18:27:21 +0000 calmwave 1233387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MuseumGal, great question and thank you for asking it. &nbsp;You and I are of a similar build and I so appreciate the experienced eye of the other responders for making clear what I seem blind to in my own outfits. &nbsp;My first thought was the wide, high contrast stripes in the pattern, but in reading the other ladies' responses, I quickly saw in my own unsuccessful outfits that the neckline, sleeve, lack of structure&nbsp;are often the culprits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233372 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 18:11:37 +0000 magpie 1233372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sleeves and neckline, plus a little bit from the big pattern, I think. &nbsp;Wee fluttery sleeves don't seem to&nbsp;do those of us with&nbsp;ample racks any favors.</p> <p>(What's an IT?) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233355 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 17:45:22 +0000 columbine(erin) 1233355@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally agree with Alaskagirl. The sleeves make or break it. Too bad because the pattern is fun.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233303 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 16:22:09 +0000 lyn67 1233303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LOL for&nbsp;calling it a&nbsp;fridge!:-( Not fair, but big and contrasty pattern(arranged in some&nbsp; again too&nbsp;high contrast and&nbsp;too&nbsp;wide vertical stripes)+high&nbsp;neckline is guilty for the&nbsp;not so flattering&nbsp;look.&nbsp;You deserve much much &nbsp;better by paying attention to details like this, so&nbsp;nr 2 is great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233266 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:37:20 +0000 MuseumGal 1233266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the analysis all!&nbsp; The neckline, sleeves, lighter color, and I think strong lines all collude emphasize my upper half in a not flattering way.&nbsp; Top goes to the Goodwill pile! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233243 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 15:11:28 +0000 catgirl 1233243@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Neckline and sleeves! i have the same issue as an IT - the exact cut of sleeve is important to keep me from looking like a brick. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233231 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:52:33 +0000 Eliza 1233231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I agree with others about the neckline. &nbsp;I know the feeling of what I am wearing changing proportions significantly and can't always pinpoint exactly what the issue is. I also find that with more fluid toppers, adding a jacket or blazer, even a knit one, can add some structure and help create flattering lines. &nbsp;The colors of these prints are very nice on you and the drape of them is very today.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233228 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:43:42 +0000 Liz 1233228@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The differences I see between the two: #1 has a higher neckline, a bold, attention-drawing print, a longer length, and a straight-across hem. I suspect a combination of these is causing the visual difference.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233226 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:41:53 +0000 Vix 1233226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi MG --</p> <p>I wouldn't say "fridge" but agree the neckline + longer length of #1 is less flattering on you. Relatively easy fixes if you like the top and it's woven!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233223 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:37:35 +0000 Elizabeth P 1233223@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For one, you don't look like a refrigerator :)</p> <p>I think it's the neckline.&nbsp; The higher one in the first outfit means there is a lot more fabric on your chest, which makes the whole top look more boxy,and your shoulders wider.&nbsp; I avoid higher necklines like this, for the same reason.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233221 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:36:03 +0000 TraceyLiz65 1233221@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The higher neckline in top one is the culprit! The neckline in photo two is lower and really shows the difference. &nbsp;Big busted women all have this issue.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/why-does-this-top-make-me-look-like-a-refrigerator#post-1233219 Fri, 25 Apr 2014 14:33:18 +0000 MuseumGal 1233219@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are stay at home and dissertate ensembles, so they are not meant to be fashion-y and normally I would not post them.&nbsp; But today I noticed that the top in Pic 1 made my upper half look like a refrigerator.&nbsp; By contrast, yesterday's top (Pic 2) is much more flattering.&nbsp; I'm wearing the same pants and cardi in both pics, to highlight the contrast.&nbsp; I <i>am</i> quite top heavy - my basic architecture is a busty short-waisted IT, and now that I'm heavy, I'm also quite apple-y - but why does the top in Pic 1 emphasize it but not the top in Pic 2?&nbsp; I want to love the top in Pic 1 - it is a fun snakeskin print tunic - so why does it look so terrible on me? </p>