K/R chevron top (new pics) - YouLookFab Forum

Hi all

I posted earlier in the week about a Cue chevron top that I tried on. I loved it but my shopping buddies weren't too keen on it. It was also too small. So I passed.

When I put it to the forum some people did not care for it, some liked it and most agreed that it was too small.

I decided to track down a larger size. Here it is.

Pic 1 shows how I envisaged I would wear it - with an A line skirt (with knee high boots when it gets cooler). Pic 2 is with a pencil skirt (with ankle boots when it gets cooler). Pic 3 is with my floral Moto jacket (for BrieN).

Because it is short and fitted, I can't envisage myself wearing it with jeans unless I get a high waist wide legged pair. That is not on the cards right now (but never say never). I have one pair of wide leg pants I could possibly wear it with but I don't wear those pants frequently (the skirts I do).

So, any further thoughts? Versatile enough? That's my main concern. I think it is big enough now. I feel inclined to keep it.

Plus PSA: the floral Moto jacket is now available on ASOS so I created another find in case anyone is interested.

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BLANKNYC Leather Look Jacket with Floral Embroidery & Stud Detail

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BLANKNYC As You Wish Floral Embroidered Moto Jacket

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Barbara Diane

Veteran

I like it.

Maneera

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I LOVE this top and think you should DEFINITELY keep it. #1 is killer amazing and SO YOU!

But then, I have plenty of tops that I wear *only* with skirts. In fact, I buy completely different tops to wear with skirts/jeans/leggings. What's wrong with that? I wear skirts plenty in summer (and so do you) so they're no harm in keeping some cropped tops that are only to be worn with skirts. Sometimes these tops can work with formal work trousers (at least the ones I have are high-waisted)

Here's a picture of one of my fav tops that works only with skirts. It's too short for jeans. And btw, I also have sweaters that I wear only with skirts in winter. They're cropped & tight fitting, as opposed to sweaters I wear with jeans (which are longer with a more fluid fit).

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Bijou

I love it on you, especially with the black skirts. I also like the pattern mixing with your floral moto jacket. That jacket is absolutely sensational on you!
Inspired by your chevron post, I bought a chevron knit dress. It is nice to add a new for me print into my wardrobe.

Brooklyn

Wow thank you Bijou, I am honoured to have inspired you! I hope you will post pics. I know chevron is not everyone's cuppa but I think it is striking and has a certain timelessness.
Manny, I love your enthusiasm! You make an excellent sales pitch for this top. I also have some tops that I only wear with skirts. They are similar to this one but plain. I guess a plain top is more versatile but I do love the pattern on this one (did I mention that already?). I don't think I would tire of the pattern but because it is statement-ish it's not going to be a workhorse. I love that top on you, BTW.
And thanks for chiming in Barbara Diane.

Tisa

Active Member

You look amazing in both outfits. Sometimes I still have a bit of difficulty looking anywhere else but at the pattern, but the way you styled it takes the edge off (especially when you wear it with a jacket).

shedev

The fit looks good. I like how you styled it. I vote keep.

Suz

Yes. It looks great and you look happy! I like the pattern mix with the jacket and can see it will be easy to incorporate into your closet. I don't have a problem with a few tops that work only with skirts or higher waisted items. I have a couple of sweaters like that.

JAileen

It looks fab on you. Keep! It doesn't matter that it doesn't work with pants. It looks sensational with a skirt.

Momo

Keep!

BrieN

You look wonderful in that top. I love it with the floral jacket!! You totally have it going on.
It has to be hard to choose as literally everything looks amazing on you :), but IMHO I think you would be well served to keep this. It looks great, is a pattern you love, it will be fun to combine with other items, and it is a proportion that (if I understand Angie correctly) we are trending towards.

rachylou

I love it with the floral moto!

Anonymous

Fabulous! It fits perfectly, and suits you to a tee. Keep and enjoy!

Bennett

I forgot you owned that fantastic moto jacket, that's exactly the large print on black I was imagining this top mixed with! This is a head-turner for sure. Definitely a keeper! YLF!!!!!!!!

I am a big ASOS fan. Great find in the jacket!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

SO much better in the larger size. LOVE it. Killer. Keep.

Lyn D.

Perfect, and what a difference the right size makes!
I love the waist defining contrast of the waistband.

Thanks everyone! It's great that everyone prefers the larger size.

Tisa, thanks for your honesty. I am OK with graphic patterns but I know what you mean.
Suz, I sometimes end up laughing in my WIW photos because I feel silly taking them. I don't know where to look, whether to smile or not, what's the best way to stand... It's all a work in progress. But I do love the top.
Bennett, yes, I am a big ASOS fan too. They have such a huge range and do free delivery here (most retailers don't).
BrieN, I did wonder if my friends did not like it because of the fit, which is old but new again I am finding that I need shorter tops for my A line skirts. I have actually had 3 tops shortened on purpose because they are hard to find.

Now, everyone, I have to confess (sheepishly) that last night I remembered I have an older black and white chevron top. As seen in this photo. But this is actually a long tunic top that I have to tuck in to wear with an A line skirt (and too long to tuck into a pencil skirt). And I prefer not to tuck. So I am thinking the new (shorter) top is an upgrade, not a duplication? (But, hey, points for consistency!)

Love the new chevron in the larger size -- and yes, it is an upgrade. Feels more current. Your styling of this item is spot on. I can also se it with a strappy, sexier shoe.

Sal

Looks great Brooklyn, I think it will have some longevity too as we are just moving into the newer silhouettes. It is terrific with the jacket!!

UmmLila (Lisa)

This is excellent -- good job finding the right size for you.

Debora

I missed your first post, but love this on you. Perfect!

Jaime

Keeper!

Completely different animal. Keep both.

gradfashionista

Looks amazing on you--a definite keep!

Thanks everyone! For the advice and the kind words.
Angie, yes, I think you are right. I tried on the older top last night and it is more suited to wearing with mid rise jeans. I will keep it too! Thanks for your input

unfrumped

I think it's adorable and really good in this size. Just the right amount of ease but still fitted.

I am trying to get more versatility overall, but I think it's fine to have some things that are targeted at a few outfits. For that I think they should be really fun, or part of a signature style, and wearable-- Which I think this is( and big break the bank).

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