Fashion Halp

maratea

Ok, so for my cousin's b-party, all of the guests are supposed to dress is mostly all black, and the bride will wear something bright so she stands out (not my idea, but whatever). Anyway, I'm pretty sure I'm going to wear a skirt, probably this (click). What kind of top should I wear? Accessories (don't have to be black)? The bparty is over Memorial Day, so it will probably be warm. I'm not crazy about sleeveless 'cause my arms are fatties, but I'll wear it if it's cute. Dress me?

kd.joseph

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[QUOTE]Ok, so for my cousin's b-party, all of the guests are supposed to dress is mostly all black, and the bride will wear something bright so she stands out (not my idea, but whatever). Anyway, I'm pretty sure I'm going to wear a skirt, probably this (click). What kind of top should I wear? Accessories (don't have to be black)? The bparty is over Memorial Day, so it will probably be warm. I'm not crazy about sleeveless 'cause my arms are fatties, but I'll wear it if it's cute. Dress me?
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]

Hmmm...well where do you usually shop at besides Old Navy. I know how you feel about the arm thing.

maratea

Oh, I'll shop any where, KD, so long as the store has my size. I just used that skirt as an example.

ZombieNates

I hear ya on the arms.  And that skirt is SO comfortable--I have an old version of it and I live in it.  It's easy to dress up--let me find some stuff online.

nda_roxybabe

I have that skirt in grey! I always struggle with a top for it.

ZombieNates

Well, how dressy do you want to go?

maratea

Um, not overly dressy, but nice looking. We are going to a comedy club, then some bars, so it's not anything super fancy. People don't go over the top when dressing for clubs around here.

kd.joseph

I was just looking at some tops on Ann Taylor Lofts website earlier. They have some really cute tops.

polichik

Dude, I had a dream that I was a personal shopper/stylist for Kate Middleton last night. So, I'm on it

What's your budget?

polichik

This one is long-sleeved but lightweight:
http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=232&pageId=1&productId=570016801&viewAll=true&prd=CottonSilk+Utility+Shirt&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=true&inSeam=&posId=4&catId=cat4809277&cat=&onSale=true&colorFamily=&maxPg=15&size=

I LOVE this one. I'd tie a bright sash around the waist for definition and wear with your highest heels:
http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=232&pageId=1&productId=570014838&viewAll=true&prd=Ruffled+Silk+Utility+Shirt&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=true&inSeam=&posId=12&catId=cat4809277&cat=&onSale=true&colorFamily=&maxPg=2&size=

Covers upper arms but shows some sexy skin:
http://www.whitehouseblackmarket.com/store/browse/product.jsp?maxRec=232&pageId=1&productId=570020554&viewAll=true&prd=Dot+Print+OffTheShoulder+Dress&subCatId=&color=&fromSearch=true&inSeam=&posId=10&catId=cat4809277&cat=&onSale=true&colorFamily=&maxPg=15&size=

If you do either of those black tops, I'd do big jewelry, like one of these:
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_necklace&product_id=1000018295&Page=all&pgcount=25

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_necklace&product_id=1083004802&Page=all&pgcount=25

http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_necklace&product_id=1084401872&Page=all&pgcount=25

And fedoras are always awesome at b-parties:
http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&category_name=acc_hat_hairgoods&product_id=2058636170&Page=all&pgcount=25

maratea

Budget- Well since the skirt is so cheap, I can spend more on the top, especially if it's something I'll wear again. Let's say under $75 for top, even though I'm generally the cheapest person ever.

maratea

I really like that first top, Poli. And I love that chunky pearl necklace. I might buy that just because.

polichik

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[QUOTE]I really like that first top, Poli. And I love that chunky pearl necklace. I might buy that just because.
Posted by maratea[/QUOTE]

:D I'm off to find more!

maratea

Just mostly black, Koda. It can have some color to it. I am not crazy about being told how to dress but it's my cousin and I love her like mad, so I'll do it for her. 

polichik

More options:

http://www.bluefly.com/Rebecca-Beeson-smoke-jersey-knotted-cowl-long-sleeve-top/cat20032/314166602/detail.fly?referer=ca_shopping&cm_mmc=ca_shopping-_-na-_-womens_tops_tees-_-314166602&mr:referralID=48d51b6e-80ba-11e0-891e-001b2166c2c0

This one's a little punky. I kind of love it:
http://www.bluefly.com/Fluxus-black-camo-burnout-Tactic-hi-low-top/cat20032/314452501/detail.fly?referer=ca_shopping&cm_mmc=ca_shopping-_-na-_-womens_tops_tees-_-314452501&mr:referralID=60cbad34-80ba-11e0-891e-001b2166c2c0

A little splurgy, but I love the flowy chiffon:
http://www.bluefly.com/Rebecca-Beeson-black-jersey-chiffon-detail-dolman-sleeve-top/cat20032/314169101/detail.fly?referer=ca_shopping&cm_mmc=ca_shopping-_-na-_-womens_tops_tees-_-314169101&mr:referralID=6cf5619b-80ba-11e0-891e-001b2166c2c0

If you went with this one, you could wear your skirt high on your wait to do a retro-feel fit
http://store.americanapparel.net/rsa0340c.html

maratea

Thanks, Poli! I really like that chiffon sleeve one.

bltata

Here are some tops I like. They are all somewhat lightweight so you won't overheat, are flowy so they won't be too clingy and will hide problem areas, and cover your arms.

Tunic-ish
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11157671&cp=4078198.11025267.11254408

Satiny
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11218073&cp=4078198.11025267.11254408

Has lace
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11624436&cp=4078198.11025267.11254408

If you want a little bling/flair
http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11127570&cp=4078198.11025267.11254408