Hey everyone! As you remember from this post, I have found the “blouson” style or “peasant” style tops (with the elastic hem) to be a good solution for a top when you don’t want to wear a “third piece” over it.
Now, I will say, I know many other tops look better on me. But, for those times when it’s warm out or I don’t want to wear a sweater or jacket over the top, this shirt works. It doesn’t cling and show every bump and dent of my midsection. It let’s my tummy hangout undercover and disguises any waistband issues.
The lace fabric of this specific top, gives some texture to the top to cover up any stitching or hardware if you have an industrial strength bra like I do.
It’s available here and here in an exuberant print, here in red or sleeveless here. If you like the cold-shoulder trend (I can’t get over the name – brrrrr), they have it here in white. Really, I think lots of stores will have this style if you are looking for different colors and prints. One of my favorite brands, Alfani from Macy’s, has a few options here and here that I may check out in person soon!
Just a quick FYI, I added a video page to this blog and I’ll post my newest videos there and on my YouTube Channel. So far, I’m just covering topics we’ve already covered here and now just taking it to video form. Have a nice week everyone!
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I love these kinds of blouses, Julia!! I have quite a few of them myself.
My mom (the 70’s model on my blog) even tranformed a regular shirt (which was too long) into one of these by just adding elastic at the bottom for my step mom (the 60’s model on my blog)!
Love the mural too!! Isn’t it fun to discover new places to take photos?
jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Jodie, I am always amazed at your mom’s sewing skills. You are a lucky woman! And yes, these backgrounds make the pictures so much more fun!
Very cute top! Looks very versatile.
Yes, totally Laura! Hello to another midwesterner!
Love the setting and the look! xox
-Patti
http://notdeadyetstyle.com
Yes, except that the goldfish looks sad…
That’s another blouse I never would have tried, but now that you model it, I can see its virtues. I always thought that an elastic bottom would just emphasize the width of my hips. This is so helpful!
You know, I thought I would look like a balloon on a string, but I think b/c it looks puffy on all sizes, it doesn’t look that way. Kind of like it’s more acceptable to be puffy on the top half, you know?
Great blouse! I love how you paired it with a slim cut skirt. Very chic AND comfortable.
Yes, totally agree Ellen! Thanks for popping by!
I think this top looks great on you!
Awwww, thanks Susan!
You look great and the background in your photos is awesome. Thanks again for your comment this morning.
Hey no problem Beth! The backgrounds are so fun to pick out for these photo shoots. Honestly, I have as much fun finding locations as finding the clothes!
Julia, I tried on the green blouse in your link at Macy’s. It was really beautiful but a bit short for my taste. They didn’t have the 1x in the store but I was thinking about ordering it. I tried on the 1x of another similar top and it was tighter in the chest. Go figure!
Argh! Well, I’m glad you tried it but sorry it didn’t work out. We are all so varied in our sizes, aren’t we? However, there is another top out there where you will look fabulous. Don’t give up!