A top for this skirt? ETA: I ordered some tops

JAileen

I just ordered this skirt. I thought it might be good for just in case. I don't know what kind of top would work, though. Any suggestions?

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ni.....proddescr3

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8 years ago

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Angie

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You broke the skirt purchasing guideline. Naughty!

http://youlookfab.com/2015/08/.....guideline/

You need a short fitted top, or a cropped top. Or you can tuck in a shirt or blouse like you see on the model.

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'Batiste Flirt' Skirt (Regular & Petite)

$118.00

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8 years ago

JAileen

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Angie, I'm so glad you saw this! There was no corresponding top that I could see, or I would have bought it. Thanks for making it a find. (I still don't know how to do that)

I was thinking a crisp linen top or a dressy sweater with a band at the bottom. I was hoping for SPECIFICS, please.

My worse case scenario, I would return it.

8 years ago

Colette

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I saw that skirt in person and it is really pretty. I think this lace top might work with your skirt.

I actually ordered a white linen blend similar to yours to replace an old skirt that has seen better days.

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'Heirloom Flowers' Lace V-Neck Top

$128.00 $76.80

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'Summer Fling' Linen Blend Skirt

$118.00

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8 years ago

JAileen

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Colette, thank you for the suggestion. The top is really pretty. Unfortunately, I bought the grey skirt. It looks like this top doesn't come in grey or white.

8 years ago

Colette

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Darn. Look for a top in grey or white with similar proportions.

8 years ago

Mochi

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Nic + Zoe has styled it with their own top. (I know this is not the same color skirt, but you could check out the brand website--not just Nordstrom--for ideas.)

http://www.sostylecloth.com/wp.....kirt-4.jpg

8 years ago

columbine(erin)

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I'm on my phone so I can't make a find. But I thought of this Boden top in silver.
I'm not sure if it would be short enough, though.

http://m.bodenusa.com/en-US/wo.....o-top.html

8 years ago

JAileen

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Mochi, that's actually the color skirt I ordered. I hadn't thought about a patterned top. Hmmm, I'll have to think on this. Thanks!

Columbine, thank you! That is a really pretty top. I ordered a poncho from Boden last fall, so obviously I don't know anything about their sizing, but the quality was excellent.

8 years ago

elpgal

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Columbine and Jaileen, Boden lists the item measurements. You could semi-tuck a linen pocket tee.

8 years ago

JAileen

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Elpgal, thanks for the suggestion!

8 years ago

Caisee J

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How about a shirt like one of these? Assuming it isn't too hot out where you are yet.

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Butterfly Sleeve V-Neck Top

$265.00 $158.97

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Ann Taylor

Cropped Ann Cardigan

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8 years ago

JAileen

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Caisee, thanks. I hadn't thought of a top with 3/4 sleeves. I like the cardigan a lot. I'm not sure the available colors will work, though. The pink one isn't available, but I liked several of that brand's tops available from Nordstrom.

We are definitely not too hot yet - we got 7 inches of snow today!!!

8 years ago

Joy

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Any shade of white looks good with that light grey, so does a pale mint or blush. How about a bit shorter version of Find 1 or 2...something that looks sheer and layered.

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Silk Ballet Neck Shell (Regular & Petite)

$258.00

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Karen Kane Asymmetrical Wrap Hem Top

$89.00

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8 years ago

JAileen

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Joy, I like both of those a lot. I think they have the general feel I was thinking of. I need to look at Eileen Fisher more. Thanks!

8 years ago

JAileen

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i ordered some tops for this skirt. I was frustrated because Nordstrom didn't have a full complement of colors. I would have liked to have bought the sweater in the grey, but it wasn't available , even on Nic + Zoe's website, except in petite. The cardigan is interesting because it can be worn four ways. I have a sleeveless dress that I think it will work with, too.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ni.....proddescr5

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ni.....proddescr3

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ni.....proddescr1

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ni.....proddescr2

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8 years ago

Mochi

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By the way, JAileen, I quickly hopped online to see if I could find the top in a regular size (yes, I'm still procrastinating on stuff) but I found the skirt here and it looks like you could get a nice 20% discount with a promo code:

http://www.lordandtaylor.com/w.....ated-skirt

8 years ago

JAileen

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Mochi, you need to do your taxes! Thank you for finding the sale. Unfortunately, I ordered Ash, which is not one of the colors on L&T website.

8 years ago

JAileen

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I just found the cardigan in Ash at Zappos. So it'll be here tomorrow, but the skirt hasn't even shipped yet, from Nordstrom.

8 years ago

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