https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:51:09 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una/page/2#post-606710 Sat, 28 Apr 2012 21:04:20 +0000 Vix 606710@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><strong>Complete overkill at this point but for those of you who were cheerleading me on to find ways to wear this....</strong></p> <p>Added another few photos since I finally got a sunny -- and 85 in April?! -- weekend last week. </p> <p>[Which gave me the excuse I needed for a compare/contrast blog post with stunning Balenciaga and Madame Grès photos/video links!] </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una/page/2#post-600672 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:30:57 +0000 Vix 600672@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><strong>Carole</strong> --</p> <p>Thank you! </p> <p>I have always been a sucker for draping -- even when I dressed in "black and baggy" loved to spend time looking at the archives of designers like Madame Gres and Vionnet. Talk about goddess-like creations!</p> <p>I hear you on your favorite choice. We might have unseasonably warm weather this weekend that will give me a chance to wear it like that!</p> <p><strong>Sarah A --</strong></p> <p>I am so glad I am not alone in being fascinated by how this thing can be put through its paces! </p> <p>[There are more ways but my god, I rarely photograph 1 outfit let alone all these variations, ha.] </p> <p>If you've read any of my other responses you know I do love seeing some boho on YLF. I'll look forward to seeing you explore that side of your style (and yes, let you know how the more streamlined dress version of this top works out!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una/page/2#post-600414 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:44:38 +0000 Sarah A 600414@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am completely fascinated by this top. The silk is beautiful and I love the capability to style various ways. And who knew but posters here have identified a boho side to my style newly discovered. I am excited to hear how the sewing of the second top works out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una/page/2#post-600403 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:07:22 +0000 Carole 600403@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very goddess like! And such a gorgeous color. I think I like it best on its own so that we can see the neckline and detail at the shoulders. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una/page/2#post-600386 Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:41:10 +0000 Vix 600386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Morethanbeige --</p> <p>Thank you so much! I'm glad I stepped toward something new that I loved...and getting "gladder" as I figure out how to wear it. </p> <p>TShannon and Suz --</p> <p>Thanks for weighing in again! I do tend to make my poor clothes work very hard, ha. Glad to have a piece that makes me think I am getting loads of flexibility even if it's mostly in my head. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una/page/2#post-600089 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 17:58:20 +0000 Suz 600089@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow - very clever, Vix! You will get your use from that beauty. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una/page/2#post-599920 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:28:34 +0000 Transcona Shannon 599920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yep - still loving it and still gorgeous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una/page/2#post-599918 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:27:41 +0000 morethanbeige 599918@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the blouse and your styling! Simply wow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-599913 Fri, 20 Apr 2012 14:22:30 +0000 Vix 599913@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><strong>You may be sick of this top by now, but I have a few more photos...dragged out the gorilla tripod this weekend, which helped a bit re "proportions as seen in real life."</strong></p> <p>[blame/thank friend who's seen me in the top IRL, as she was all "hello shooting up at your bust isn't doing you or the top any favors -- get out the tripod and hook it to a lamp or something!]</p> <p>You'll see several shots over dark jeans + slim black sweater -- my default of "column of color under or over" -- and those have been my go-to pairings since I purchased the top in March.</p> <p>[Know the underlayer wasn't a universally popular look when done with the green and blue!]</p> <p>A few other shots with jackets as it will be rare I can wear this puppy on its own in the spring. Too cold and rainy!</p> <p><strong>Thanks again for the input!</strong> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-596689 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 20:06:58 +0000 Vix 596689@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><strong> Sveta, Kristin, Kiwichik, and Harmonica -- </strong></p> <p>Many thanks to you all! Good to know 3/4 seems to be seen by many as a good match between volume and me. </p> <p>[That thin halter strap is always there when styled like that...it's the ends of the ties that are on the split/keyhole neckline.]</p> <p>I am going to continue to play with closet items and proportions. I did buy for warmer months, but want to be able to layer over or under -- else it will get worn about 3/"summer!"</p> <p>Kiwichik -- on a gardening break but will hop over to your thread asap. Love seeing others in their boho wear since I am obviously still learning how to indulge this strong but minor preference.</p> <p>My blog covers random territory so a shortcut to anything vaguely Persnickety Bohemian is below. I may get more from stalking you than vice versa. ;)<br /> <a href="http://buildingacolorfullife.wordpress.com/tag/persnickety-bohemian/" rel="nofollow">http://buildingacolorfullife.w.....-bohemian/</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-596656 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 19:16:41 +0000 harmonica 596656@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That colour is stunning and I like the boho vibe of the blouse. I don't think it is too much volume for you, especially when you pair the blouse with a slimmer bottum. #3 + #4 are stunning! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-596649 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 18:57:49 +0000 Kiwichik 596649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix check out my romantic rubric post. I read your post and inspired by you dragged out a cobalt blue top I haven't worn in ages. I've just had a look at your post again and seen that you've styled your top in a similar way to what I did. I'm going to start stalikng you now to get great ideas for my wardrobe. Thanks. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-596509 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 13:27:03 +0000 Kristin L 596509@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That's absolutely gorgeous! It's a great color and it looks great several different ways. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-596496 Sun, 15 Apr 2012 12:25:07 +0000 Sveta 596496@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am with Claudia:I was not impressed with the style that much with a long sleeve top layered under (pic. 1 &amp; 2) but it is smashing in new pictures! I would definitely wear it like that and the color is sublime and so rich.<br /> The only thing which could drive me crazy is that thin strap around the neck.Is it always there or this is one of the styling available with this top?</p> <p>Other than that love it - what a find! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-596240 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 19:43:50 +0000 Vix 596240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><strong>Hi Claudia, Coco, and Scarlet --</strong></p> <p>Many thanks for the collective compliments, honest feedback, and wisdom! I would like this puppy to look as good as possible.</p> <p>It's funny because while 3/4 sold me on the style, I've ended up really liking it worn back to front as in pic 1 (heavily pleated and higher neckline) and thinking *in person* it looks flattering. </p> <p>However, I admittedly wore it that way with different combos and this piece is a bit of a devil so while the blue/green got some appreciated love it may be pushing it. </p> <p>[And hey: posing with 2 yards of periwinkle silk is kind of like posing with a cute baby or animal...I'm gonna have some ahhhh-by-association. ]</p> <p>The sun came out the second I put the camera down to do chores, but maybe I'll keep trying/replicating some combos and see if anyone wants to weigh in further. </p> <p><strong>Big Thanks to all upthread!</strong> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-596181 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 18:16:00 +0000 Scarlet 596181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Mega thumbs up on versions 3 and 4. Stunning on you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-596159 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:46:06 +0000 CocoLion 596159@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an ingenious piece of clothing and I can see your attraction. It is so unusual (in the best sense) that the piece has a timeless quality.</p> <p>Haven't read the responses yet, but I love the way this looks in 3/4! That way seems to rein in the volume best while retaining the lush silky abstract nature of the blouse. I think #2 also works. #1 would work better IMO if there were less going on, so -- no top underneath showing, and a very simple bottom e.g. tapered pants in a low contrast shade. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-596158 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:45:35 +0000 Claudia 596158@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix, wasn't too crazy about this blouse in photos #1&amp;2. Just okay.</p> <p>CRAZY LOVE IT on you in photos #3&amp;4. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-596150 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 17:37:56 +0000 Vix 596150@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi Meredith --</p> <p>Thank you for the wildly generous compliments! </p> <p>Because the shape is outside my usual go-tos, having several comments that validate my crazy love for this top certainly help offset some of my doubts. </p> <p>[Mr V's point (loathing) re its voluminous nature is not lost on me, ha, which is why I'm reigning it in a bit for the printed dress version.]</p> <p>I have to say the split-sleeve way-to-wear variation I just added sold me on the top/tunic. Now THAT really said Old Hollywood to me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-596078 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:46:27 +0000 Meredith1953 596078@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow! This top is stunning on you and also has an old style Hollywood glamour about it that is just amazing! Goddess indeed! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-596044 Sat, 14 Apr 2012 15:12:50 +0000 Vix 596044@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><strong>Hi Suz and Beth Ann-- </strong></p> <p>Sorry for the delayed response -- thank you both!</p> <p>Suz, I probably have more goddess than goodness in me -- remember how the Greek gods were extremely impulsive and wayward? ;)</p> <p>Your shadow style comment is very interrrrresting. [Agree with Una that it should get some use around here!] </p> <p>That was actually how I felt about boho for a long time as well. I just had to find a tiny little niche in the large spectrum of it and voila: my Persnickety Bohemian side, love child of my Minimalist Magpie and Contrarian Classicist preferences, was born. And is wanting more and more attention these days....</p> <p>I could see you finding a variation -- maybe Gamine Boho or Romantic Boho -- that works well for you in a certain dose. But as I said above, we boho lovers recruit! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-595590 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:56:06 +0000 catgirl 595590@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>"Shadow style" - I love that term! It must be added to the YLF lexicon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-595580 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 22:46:17 +0000 Beth Ann 595580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very dramatic and fab. Wear and enjoy! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-595170 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:43:48 +0000 Suz 595170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix, you really are a goddess. Almost wrote "goodess." That, too. </p> <p>I don't do boho, either, but I wish I could; it's sort of my shadow style...what I would LIKE to wear but never ends up looking or feeling right on me, always ends up feeling like a costume. You make it real and beautiful, and yes, glorious. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-595167 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:42:16 +0000 Vix 595167@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><strong>Hi Manidipa --</strong></p> <p>Thanks! I am a big blue + green fan and the skirt and long-sleeve wool jersey are two of my custom pieces from Fall 2010. Kind of fun to shake them out of their tailored rut a bit!</p> <p>Story of how I built 2 color capsules (blue/green + purple/rose) then and links to more pics of each earlier piece here if you are bored:</p> <p><a href="http://buildingacolorfullife.wordpress.com/2010/10/12/o-no-not-you-again-of-closets-and-color-capsules/" rel="nofollow">http://buildingacolorfullife.w.....-capsules/</a></p> <p>Also: Not sure if you can tell, but this is the same blouse I shared on your "blouson-y gathered neckline" post. [These aren't great pics but those were a lot worse!] So now it's clear(er) why I liked your sash belt versions of things better than worn hanging free, ha.</p> <p>I found it locally, but it's literally just a big boxy peasant-style cut found in many a pattern book. [see attached] Add your figure and a belt and lots of looks appear. ;)</p> <p><strong>Hi Deborah --</strong></p> <p>Thank you so much for the kind words! </p> <p>IMO you are a woman who knows how to let a statement piece do the talking perfectly so the compliment means a lot. </p> <p>I have been in a real "neutrals with neutrals" place lately but have gotten much more into color-color over the last several years. You routinely bold dressers remind me to take the vivid stuff out for a spin or two; thanks!</p> <p>ETA <strong>Hi Shannon</strong>--</p> <p>Thank you so much, I'm glad you like it! We boho lovers recruit, you know...better watch out. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-595157 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:38:14 +0000 Transcona Shannon 595157@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well I don't do boho and I totally LOVE this! The colour and draping is sublime. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-595154 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:36:10 +0000 Vix 595154@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><strong>Hi Kirti --</strong></p> <p>Thank you! Living in a pretty much Vitamin D-free place I am such a sucker for anything remotely "California Blue Sky Blue." </p> <p>And I have to say seeing so many YLFers in bold colors over the last several years has helped me build a closet that's not *just* black and grey!</p> <p><strong>Hi Kiwichik --</strong></p> <p>Sounds like you and I have the same radar. </p> <p>I'm glad we boho lovers are a small but passionate part of the forum! I'll be interested to see if you like the fabric I found for the dress variation of it...it's a Haute Hippie silk. [Thank you 40% off fabric store coupons!]</p> <p>"Warm" here is about July but I am looking forward to pairing with with lights and whites when the risk of mud splatters abates a bit because I agree with you...and because the gathered/split tie neck lets me wear it very low in back or with a split shoulder look it will be *fun* to wear sans merino wool (current underlayers!). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-595128 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:13:57 +0000 Vix 595128@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi again Helen --</p> <p>Maybe you need to add a bit more silk to your life...I have lots of the washable stuff (knits, jersey, drapey wovens) and it wears pretty well. ;)</p> <p>I think he and I were both surprised by the extent of each other's love/hate, but a little harmless "really?!" keeps things fresh. </p> <p>And like you I do consider it a statement piece -- especially as the majority of my closet is modern classic stuff -- and those do have a way of being polarizing. Hard to build up enough passion to hate a solid color V-neck sweater or top, right?</p> <p>The dress version has more of a shot at household love-love, which is funny because the print is kind of wild. Glad the Persnickety Bohemian label made you laugh. My delight in "boho luxe" gets stronger as I age! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-595061 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:10:54 +0000 Deborah 595061@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vix this is stunning! And I really like how you have styled it here. The color is amazing and the blouse itself is such a statement piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-periwinkle-silk-pouf-blouse-esp-for-una#post-595052 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:17:08 +0000 ManidipaM 595052@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is absolutely stunning!! Good gorgeousness, Vix! Where did you find it? Love the tonal blues and green --- so beautifully soothing, versus the edginess of the blouse itself. I think I have a bit of a crush on this...! </p>