Comments on: Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Silk georgette tiered-cuff blouse

By: sss

sss — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:42:19 +0000

After seeing this top featured here, I loved the detailing on the sleeves and ordered it in black. I should have read these comments first as my experience was the same: blouse is too short to tuck into anything but higher waisted bottoms (and I have a shorter torso, am a size 0, and am not busty), the fabric feels really cheap and is full of static, and the shape of the blouse is very boxy (which is better if tucked in but it still does not look as tailored as it does in the model photo). Overall, I would not recommend. It’s a shame since it looks so lovely in the photo.

By: Lola

Lola — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:09:54 +0000

Your question is basically, “Why would they make it if it wasn’t meant to be worn?”

Answer: Just because they make it, that doesn’t mean that you have to wear it. Especially to work.

By: C

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:35:39 +0000

The bottom was unfinished and as I recall, because there was no structure other than the pleats at the neckline, it just hung at a sort of awkward length.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:12:35 +0000

I’ve actually been pleasantly surprised with the quality of things from the VS catalog (one jacket, one hooded tee/henley, one skirt). The fit’s not always 100%, but the fabrics have been substantial and the finishing nicely done. I guess it varies across items.

I’ve almost purchased this blouse like four times–I think the detailing is really pretty.

By: Cat

Cat — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:22:03 +0000

with my black peep-toes, I wear dark gray tights — just enough color difference to look intentional, without being super fashion-y.

By: Lawgirl

Lawgirl — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:47:56 +0000

Co-sign that. Maybe I’m just not fashion-forward with all this layering biz, but turtleneck under a blouse (or a dress) is usually CRAPTASTIC :O)

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:34:59 +0000

I agree. I have never, in five years as an attorney in Chicago, actually seen someone wear this ensemble. Other than a very odd paralegal with a wardrobe that has clearly not been updated since the late ’80s/early ’90s.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:32:09 +0000

I have worn a cami under a sheer shirt in the late stages of pregnancy, when it is clear it is a cami, and cannot possibly mistaken for a bra.

By: lawgrl

lawgrl — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:31:36 +0000

I agree. I thought tights were a no-no with any sort of open toes, but I have been seeing a lot of peep toes pictued with opaque tights lately, and given all the peep-toes that are clearly meant for winter, I’d say go for it. Come to think of it, I saw someone wearing peep-toes with bare feet the other day, and it looked ridiculous! (I’m in Michigan – brrrr!)

By: jcb

jcb — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:13:55 +0000

I’d wear those with opaque tights. Last season and already this season I’ve been wearing peep-toes with tights. And, I don’t see anything wrong with wearing them to work.