Stylish Up Top Workhorses - YouLookFab Forum

I'm on Zoom at least 3x/day, usually at more like 5-6, always w video on. And yes, it's exhausting. I've noticed that the teams I work with have mostly reverted to "home clothes" - gear, or casual wear. It's gotten to the point that showing up in a blouse feels dressed up!

I wanted to highlight a few unexpected workhorses that I've been reaching for over the last 2 months.

CeCe top. The floral is a large print, so it shows on screen, but doesn't read as busy. V-neck is not too deep. And the top is comfortable, so I can got some meeting to meeting.

AT Sweater. Another larger floral. I initially questioned the black collar, but find it works to draw attention when in larger screen.

Nic+Zoe top. The perfect under-jacket/cardigan top. No collar, no sleeves, v-neck. Looks super-polished when I need to, but is also loose and easy for those rare times when I'm on voice-only.

Nordstrom

CeCe Marrakesh Ink Floral Tie Sleeve Blouse

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Ann Taylor

Multicolored Poppy Sweater Tee

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Nordstrom

Nic + Zoe Day to Night Top

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Sal

Veteran

I can see why all these would work for you. Simple classy and interesting.

I really like the scale of those florals on the light background - I have two "ditsy" florals and I find them harder to wear than bigger scale ones.

nuancedream

These are all great choices for Zoom meetings w/video on. They're eye catching and would show up well on screen. I'm on WebEx meetings 3 times a week, but they are audio only, so anything goes as far as tops are concerned. Just as long as they are comfortable and easy care.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

Excellent info! Thank you! Fab tops! I can see them work flawlessly on you.

My word. Zoom all day is *absolutely* exhausting. Greg and my brother are sooo tired at the end of the day...,

Janet

Wow, I can’t even fathom. I gave a zoom presentation of 1.5 hours plus q&a afterward with about 75 people a couple of weeks ago, and that about did me in.

Nice tops — I can see how they work well.

Firecracker (Sharan)

Those all look nice! Polished yet relaxed enough for sitting at the computer for long periods of time.

Zaeobi

All lovely tops, but I especially like how the neckline on #2 adds something different to the 'usual' spring florals look. Glad to hear it works for you!

I'm usually on 3 Zoom calls a day minimum, so I too feel your pain! I find just looking out of the window in between calls for a bit really helps (even better if you can go for a walk or get your eyes to focus on something a distance away, like in the other room).

Windchime

These are a useful variety of styles and patterns, and I can imagine each of them looking great for a Zoom call. You are probably the best-dressed person on your calls!

Style Fan

These are excellent tops. Perfect for Zooming.

Anonymous

Love the Cece top especially! Don't envy the 5 Zoom meetings a day :/ I swear there have been more meetings in the last month than all of last year!

Jaime

My sympathies about the Zoom all day situation - my husband has not been feeling well and I think it is a lot to do with Zoom in a room all day. Tops look perfect though!

Helena

Such pretty prints!

These are lovely, Gretchen, and I applaud you for maintaining your sense of professionalism when so many aren't. I don't want to see anyone in their sweats or t-shirts when talking business.

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