Pretty, long sleeve tops

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Anonymous wrote:Desigual. I purchased and LOVE this one https://www.nordstrom.com/s/abstract-print-button-up-shirt/8251963 It runs small. For reference, I’m XS or sometimes small. I exchanged for a medium.

I’ve worn it with dark jeans (flat front pull on for no button/zip bulge because top is crazy silky soft) and these boots https://www.vivaia.com/item/water-repellent-wedge-boots-margot-wedge-p_10017265.html?gid=10017265

Early fall I wore it with a navy knit blazer or cashmere wrap.

Now that it’s officially cold, I wear it with this wrap shawl coat that I adore and had to hunt for in my size. Couple of holiday celebrations at restaurants that are sure to be hot. Otherwise will wear as is in pic. https://www.nordstrom.com/s/lauren-ralph-lauren-wool-blend-wrap-coat/8496086

Um...

That Desigual shirt is seriously ugly. Is there a flying geese on the back of it???

Desigual is my least favorite clothing brand on earth. I hate everything about that brand and when i see it on the street, my blood pressure goes up. I get that people seem to love it -- it's a majorly popular brand in europe. But it's one of those things i cannot understand how anyone would objectively look at it and want to own it.

Laughing at Boden and Sezane. Are DC women fashion trend setters?

I don’t wear any of that excepting some Boden pajamas. Desigual is UGLY - all of it. It’s worn exclusively by failed artists with body issues.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Desigual. I purchased and LOVE this one https://www.nordstrom.com/s/abstract-print-button-up-shirt/8251963 It runs small. For reference, I’m XS or sometimes small. I exchanged for a medium.

I’ve worn it with dark jeans (flat front pull on for no button/zip bulge because top is crazy silky soft) and these boots https://www.vivaia.com/item/water-repellent-wedge-boots-margot-wedge-p_10017265.html?gid=10017265

Early fall I wore it with a navy knit blazer or cashmere wrap.

Now that it’s officially cold, I wear it with this wrap shawl coat that I adore and had to hunt for in my size. Couple of holiday celebrations at restaurants that are sure to be hot. Otherwise will wear as is in pic. https://www.nordstrom.com/s/lauren-ralph-lauren-wool-blend-wrap-coat/8496086

HIDEOUS. Shirt and boots are capital crimes.

Do not darken this board any longer. Be gone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Desigual. I purchased and LOVE this one https://www.nordstrom.com/s/abstract-print-button-up-shirt/8251963 It runs small. For reference, I’m XS or sometimes small. I exchanged for a medium.

I’ve worn it with dark jeans (flat front pull on for no button/zip bulge because top is crazy silky soft) and these boots https://www.vivaia.com/item/water-repellent-wedge-boots-margot-wedge-p_10017265.html?gid=10017265

Early fall I wore it with a navy knit blazer or cashmere wrap.

Now that it’s officially cold, I wear it with this wrap shawl coat that I adore and had to hunt for in my size. Couple of holiday celebrations at restaurants that are sure to be hot. Otherwise will wear as is in pic. https://www.nordstrom.com/s/lauren-ralph-lauren-wool-blend-wrap-coat/8496086

Um...

That Desigual shirt is seriously ugly. Is there a flying geese on the back of it???

Desigual is my least favorite clothing brand on earth. I hate everything about that brand and when i see it on the street, my blood pressure goes up. I get that people seem to love it -- it's a majorly popular brand in europe. But it's one of those things i cannot understand how anyone would objectively look at it and want to own it.

Laughing at Boden and Sezane. Are DC women fashion trend setters?

DP. Are you the Desigual poster? And you’re calling that mess “fashion trend setting”?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Desigual. I purchased and LOVE this one https://www.nordstrom.com/s/abstract-print-button-up-shirt/8251963 It runs small. For reference, I’m XS or sometimes small. I exchanged for a medium.

I’ve worn it with dark jeans (flat front pull on for no button/zip bulge because top is crazy silky soft) and these boots https://www.vivaia.com/item/water-repellent-wedge-boots-margot-wedge-p_10017265.html?gid=10017265

Early fall I wore it with a navy knit blazer or cashmere wrap.

Now that it’s officially cold, I wear it with this wrap shawl coat that I adore and had to hunt for in my size. Couple of holiday celebrations at restaurants that are sure to be hot. Otherwise will wear as is in pic. https://www.nordstrom.com/s/lauren-ralph-lauren-wool-blend-wrap-coat/8496086

HIDEOUS. Shirt and boots are capital crimes.

Do not darken this board any longer. Be gone.

+ a million
I actually thought the PP’s post was satire.

[Anonymous]

The current, on trend option here is a light weight, slightly fitted sweater. I'm not talking about a thick cable knit, but like a ribbed silk cardigan, maybe with a v neck, worn on its own or over a very lightweight camisole. Polos are also in, again fitted with a v neck or with the buttons undone. Something like this:

https://www.madewell.com/p/womens/clothing/tops-shirts/tops/lettuce-hem-v-neck-cardigan/NW945/

https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/sweaters/pullovers/fitted-pullover-sweater-in-tenceltrade-lyocell-blend/CE732

If the v neck or polo styles don't work, you can do a boat or square or jewel neck. Cardigans are nice because you can adjust the amount of skin you show based on how much you unbutton it.

The key is a thin, fine knit in a body skimming (not tight, but something that will graze your body and show some shape) fabric. Ribbing is great for this. You can wear it with jeans and boots for a casual date, over a slip dress or with a mini skirt to feminize it more, with wide leg trousers for after work drinks, etc.

The big patterned and cutwork blouses people are linking might work for some women if that is your style and you can pull it off, but a lot of women won't feel comfortable in that, especially on a date. The thin knits are a lot more versatile and easy to dress up or down with jewelry and other clothes. I am also seeing a lot of knit dresses, if you have the body for it. Look amazing with boots. The more body con it is, the more covered up it should be to balance it. So like a fitted sheath dress, but it's long sleeve with a mock neck, worn with tall boots.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.sezane.com/us-en/product/aly-blouse/ecru-lace#size-2

https://www.sezane.com/us-en/product/bianca-blouse/black#size-0

https://www.sezane.com/us-en/product/abelia-blouse/bottle-green#size-0

https://www.hobbs.com/us/product/silver-metallic-ashley-pleat-sleeve-twist-neck-top/0225-2352-9845L00-SILVER.html

https://www.reiss.com/us/en/style/su751832/w55367

https://www.reiss.com/us/en/style/su766461/w64010

I like the second from the last- the Reiss one with the asymmetrical neck. I don’t see people wearing tops that tight very often but I think it would be good for a date.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:https://www.sezane.com/us-en/product/aly-blouse/ecru-lace#size-2

https://www.sezane.com/us-en/product/bianca-blouse/black#size-0

https://www.sezane.com/us-en/product/abelia-blouse/bottle-green#size-0

https://www.hobbs.com/us/product/silver-metallic-ashley-pleat-sleeve-twist-neck-top/0225-2352-9845L00-SILVER.html

https://www.reiss.com/us/en/style/su751832/w55367

https://www.reiss.com/us/en/style/su766461/w64010

I like the second from the last- the Reiss one with the asymmetrical neck. I don’t see people wearing tops that tight very often but I think it would be good for a date.

DP. I find tops like that so distracting. Yes, the neckline is supposed to be asymmetrical, but it looks like a mistake. If I was staring at this person, I'd have to fight the urge to reach over and straighten it out. Very jarring.

[Anonymous]

PP here - OP please post what you end up purchasing and if you are happy with it! Many of us are always looking for long sleeve tops

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Desigual. I purchased and LOVE this one https://www.nordstrom.com/s/abstract-print-button-up-shirt/8251963 It runs small. For reference, I’m XS or sometimes small. I exchanged for a medium.

I’ve worn it with dark jeans (flat front pull on for no button/zip bulge because top is crazy silky soft) and these boots https://www.vivaia.com/item/water-repellent-wedge-boots-margot-wedge-p_10017265.html?gid=10017265

Early fall I wore it with a navy knit blazer or cashmere wrap.

Now that it’s officially cold, I wear it with this wrap shawl coat that I adore and had to hunt for in my size. Couple of holiday celebrations at restaurants that are sure to be hot. Otherwise will wear as is in pic. https://www.nordstrom.com/s/lauren-ralph-lauren-wool-blend-wrap-coat/8496086

HIDEOUS. Shirt and boots are capital crimes.

Do not darken this board any longer. Be gone.

I like it. It wouldn’t suit me but it’s interesting. A thin ribbed ivory cardigan does not interest me.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I was on the same quest but struck out. I think the answer is they're not that popular right now.

Yes, I think they’re a bit dated. WHBM should have some (go to store for middle aged / older cougars and I’m not saying that rudely)

NP. How on earth are pretty, long sleeve tops "dated"?

No idea, but tell me if you find a good one being sold today that isn’t a sweater or knit. The look now is layers (eg tank and Veronica Beard blazer or cardigan) or knit tops. Those nice long sleeve silk or high quality cotton or satin or whatever tops from the 2010s aren’t in and there’s a reason you aren’t finding any you like - they aren’t really being made.

The look now also leans away from details like prints/florals or embroidery or any of the stuff Anthropologie was known for and more toward solids and stripes.

[Anonymous]

Desigual is an avant-garde brand for people who understand that fashion is part of a broader social conversation and that challenging the status quo is a responsibility of anyone with a conscience.

The fact that someone prefers bland sweaters and conservative wear tells me they are very comfortable or very trapped in the status quo; their violent reaction to Desigual tells me that Desigual is doing its job: challenging the mindless following of the masses.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The current, on trend option here is a light weight, slightly fitted sweater. I'm not talking about a thick cable knit, but like a ribbed silk cardigan, maybe with a v neck, worn on its own or over a very lightweight camisole. Polos are also in, again fitted with a v neck or with the buttons undone. Something like this:

https://www.madewell.com/p/womens/clothing/tops-shirts/tops/lettuce-hem-v-neck-cardigan/NW945/

https://www.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/sweaters/pullovers/fitted-pullover-sweater-in-tenceltrade-lyocell-blend/CE732

If the v neck or polo styles don't work, you can do a boat or square or jewel neck. Cardigans are nice because you can adjust the amount of skin you show based on how much you unbutton it.

The key is a thin, fine knit in a body skimming (not tight, but something that will graze your body and show some shape) fabric. Ribbing is great for this. You can wear it with jeans and boots for a casual date, over a slip dress or with a mini skirt to feminize it more, with wide leg trousers for after work drinks, etc.

The big patterned and cutwork blouses people are linking might work for some women if that is your style and you can pull it off, but a lot of women won't feel comfortable in that, especially on a date. The thin knits are a lot more versatile and easy to dress up or down with jewelry and other clothes. I am also seeing a lot of knit dresses, if you have the body for it. Look amazing with boots. The more body con it is, the more covered up it should be to balance it. So like a fitted sheath dress, but it's long sleeve with a mock neck, worn with tall boots.

These are really pretty!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Desigual is an avant-garde brand for people who understand that fashion is part of a broader social conversation and that challenging the status quo is a responsibility of anyone with a conscience.

The fact that someone prefers bland sweaters and conservative wear tells me they are very comfortable or very trapped in the status quo; their violent reaction to Desigual tells me that Desigual is doing its job: challenging the mindless following of the masses.

Mindful person here, who think's it's super ugly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Desigual is an avant-garde brand for people who understand that fashion is part of a broader social conversation and that challenging the status quo is a responsibility of anyone with a conscience.

The fact that someone prefers bland sweaters and conservative wear tells me they are very comfortable or very trapped in the status quo; their violent reaction to Desigual tells me that Desigual is doing its job: challenging the mindless following of the masses.

Sweetie. You are not in Rei Kawakubo.
You’re pushing highly flammable future landfill garbage for the legally blind.
Get a grip.

[Anonymous]

Ok this is DCUM. We are tired moms with limited energy. I am trying to look halfway decent without spending a ton of energy or a ton of money. I live in a suburb and work for the government. I don’t have a place in my life for high fashion. Making enough of a nod towards trends to not embarrass my tween is really what I’m going for.

If you love and appreciate avant garde clothing this may not be the best place to find your people. I’m sure there are other places! I am just tired and old and have no idea where that would be. Maybe Vogue has a comment section on their website?