https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:52:45 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1565387 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 21:29:22 +0000 celia 1565387@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice. I like the retro feel of the outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1565245 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 15:34:03 +0000 Stephanie 1565245@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally been there on the hip fitting issue! I've been sticking to looser, flowier pieces lately and then partially or fully tucking them to maintain shape. But I love the more fitted look of this blouse.</p> <p>I love how you've styled it here - classy, feminine, a little retro and oh so flattering. You have such a tiny waist! Beautiful look. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1565177 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:55:52 +0000 Anonymous 1565177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So cute! I love the skirt, too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1565158 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 13:03:21 +0000 Ginger 1565158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Aida and shevia - I never thought of modern/current retro as a descriptor, but I like it! It does fit a lot of what I do. Today I'm wearing a vintage princess-darted dress (prob. early 50s) with a gray military/sf jacket. And a big blingy necklace. Kind of random!</p> <p>Kari, I admit haven't actually seen that show - but I love circle skirts and blouses. I have an awesome 50s atomic print quilted skirt in coral, bright green, and lavender. I like to wear it with a black turtleneck, black tights, and Miz Mooz tall lace-up boots. ;)</p> <p>Firecracker, that is a good idea. It's a pretty long shirt so it depends on how high I'd have to make the slit; and I wouldn't want it to mess it up for other ways of styling. Definitely something to consider.</p> <p>Bijou, I'm looking forward to it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1565113 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:14:47 +0000 Bijou 1565113@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This outfit looks lovely and it is great to know that as the weather gets cooler you have another skirt to wear it with (I love the sound of the leather skirt and green tights combination too). &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1565098 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 05:43:28 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1565098@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great outfit--the new top works well with the skirt and pretty, vintage shoes. I wonder if you could alter the top, with your sewing skills. Maybe slit the sides up higher? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564980 Wed, 30 Sep 2015 00:41:17 +0000 Jaime 1564980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks terrific - definitely current retro. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564933 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 23:40:11 +0000 Kari 1564933@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful. It's like a modern version of the beautiful circle skirt &amp; blouse outfits I swooned over in the first season of Call the Midwife (not the nurse uniforms, to be clear!) I love the print on your blouse. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564930 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 23:30:26 +0000 Aida 1564930@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cute! Modern retro <i>and </i>proper retro </p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564858 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 20:07:18 +0000 Ginger 1564858@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Banoffi! I had an appointment this afternoon and a random lady I met was in raptures. Talk about a confidence-booster. ;)</p> <p>Bonnie G, finish the skirt! I know how it feels to loose steam, so I'm very glad to provide motivation. Tuck + belt is a nice formula. Angie recommends matching the belt to the top for short waists, and matching the belt to the skirt for long waists or leg lengthening.</p> <p>Alassë, it certainly is! It's actually from a 1950s pattern. Basic full (but NOT circle) 4-gore skirt, but with enormous pockets. I really wanted to see how it would work on. Now I love them. They add some nice textural detail. Besides, pockets!</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564735 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:34:24 +0000 Alassë 1564735@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A perfectly fitting garment is a wonderful thing. Your skirt is an interesting design (almost like an apron + a skirt), and those heels are so elegant &amp; pretty! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564718 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:03:32 +0000 Bonnie 1564718@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the way you styled your skirt. Your skirt looks like the skirt I started before I went on vacation and haven't finished yet. Now, I'm inspired to get to work. My skirt is in a brown tiedye pattern, and I wondered about what kind of top to wear with it. I'll definitely be trying tucking in a shirt with a belt after seeing your post.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564710 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:46:59 +0000 Banoffi 1564710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a cute outfit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564709 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:45:11 +0000 Ginger 1564709@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you, everyone! Jenn and Word Lily - wow, it feels so good to know that I'm not alone in the top-not-fitting-hips department. I'm so glad there are options for styling.</p> <p>And good point about the floral being a really nice one. I think it's the use of open space that makes it restful, combined with the scale. It's got some pretty greens in it that I'm looking forward to pulling out with tights or leggings and black faux leather skirt.</p> <p>Thakoon also has a knot-front silky knit top that's pretty amazing. If this one hadn't worked better for me, I would have gotten it. It's available both in the blue floral (on black) and a red/yellow one. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564697 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:27:22 +0000 Anonymous 1564697@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You made that terrific skirt?!? &nbsp;Wow!<br />That blouse is soooo pretty - I love that it is a floral print but not&nbsp;<u>too</u> sweet.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564692 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 14:20:12 +0000 Word Lily 1564692@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have this problem with woven tops, too. But this outfit looks great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564681 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:53:38 +0000 Jenn 1564681@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I feel your pain with tops not fitting on the hip. This looks great fully-tucked, though, and fits your retro aesthetic. I've also been finding myself drawn to the chiaroscuro floral look recently.&nbsp;</p> <p>And the vintage shoes! So fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564657 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:31:39 +0000 Sara L. 1564657@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lovely outfit!&nbsp; The fitted and tucked in top makes your waist look tiny.&nbsp; I love those shoes too - what a find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564651 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:28:15 +0000 Anonymous 1564651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So so cute! The top looks great fully-tucked. Problem solved! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw---new-blouse-style#post-1564644 Tue, 29 Sep 2015 13:22:34 +0000 Ginger 1564644@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I guess I'm in the midst of an unofficial style refresh. Last week I went out to try new styles of tops. I don't have a lot that's transitional, and I definitely don't have any of the new silhouettes. Partly because it takes a fitted top with hip room to actually fit me, much less look remotely flattering.</p> <p>I suspected that the with the right half-tuck and drapey fabrics, I could make some things work. I came home with three tops (and a surprise dress), all of which I love. This is the one that I can get away with wearing while it's yet hot.</p> <p>The top is from Thakoon (new to me); very lightweight, I think a printed smooth georgette. The crew neck is regular knit, so it has a sporty feel. But the shoulders fit me perfectly. The sleeves have button cuffs, also fitting me perfectly in both length and width.&nbsp; The rest of it... well, it doesn't begin to fit over my hips, even with the short side slits. It's very straight. But I think I can do a half tuck with other bottoms when it gets cooler, so that shouldn't matter. It seems to work in the dressing room.</p> <p>For the rest, it's a mix: Suede snakeskin-look navy belt from Talbot's, a clearance find; a white piqué skirt made by me; and 1940s navy leather peep-toe sandals. They were unworn and in the original box when I got them. They're the most comfortable heels I own; I had the heels re-soled last year.</p>