tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post2296065865196742282..comments2024-03-22T19:27:57.258-04:00Comments on les anti-modernes*: foundations: the silk blousemiss sophiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-29734240583942713402012-03-02T09:52:25.741-05:002012-03-02T09:52:25.741-05:00I love shirts and was looking at an equipment shir...I love shirts and was looking at an equipment shirt today. They are expensive but seem to be good quality. How have your aged? Have you had them for a while. I am obsessed with DA. the fashion is incredible I particularly love the long skirt/blouse look. I can watch it on repeat! Best show in a long time :) Really enjoying you foundations series btw!T like Bubble Tea ...https://www.blogger.com/profile/08914793043471492697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-60039085280328873012012-03-01T01:36:57.170-05:002012-03-01T01:36:57.170-05:00see lin's comment upthread on how she cleans h...see lin's comment upthread on how she cleans her silk blouses - i think silk is less delicate than it appears...<br /><br />it was such a treat to discover DA last week. i went through seasons 1 & 2 over the weekend. soooo good!miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-72561045154686562382012-03-01T01:35:39.483-05:002012-03-01T01:35:39.483-05:00i love wearing my equipment blouses untucked, so i...i love wearing my equipment blouses untucked, so i don't mind the longer length either!miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-90305724759305587152012-03-01T01:30:26.449-05:002012-03-01T01:30:26.449-05:00DA is an incredibly addictively good show from Eng...DA is an incredibly addictively good show from England. you need to watch it!<br /><br />i think silk (esp good quality) is less delicate than you think. i don't have any silk blouses that are more 'feminine' so i'm very tempted by the a&w one!miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-10389264367050869902012-03-01T00:34:41.533-05:002012-03-01T00:34:41.533-05:00I love silk blouses but hate how easily they wrink...I love silk blouses but hate how easily they wrinkle when you wear them in the heat of the day. I like them in a masculine cut but feminine colors such as my blush madewell.Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732731746539116916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-74213972880367807792012-02-29T18:29:02.225-05:002012-02-29T18:29:02.225-05:00I have only recently dared to trust myself with si...I have only recently dared to trust myself with silk! I am especially drawn to the polkadot versions, and have my eye on one from Jigsaw. And I am so relieved to be able to look forward to wearing thinner blouses now that spring is on the way. So refreshing, and most welcome. <br />I like the peach coloured shirt above (aubin&wills?), which of course is sold out in my size all over the web. <br /><br />And I am not familiar with Downton Abbey! Is it American? I tend to avoid tv these days, so am a bit out of the loop, but I keep noticing the adoration on tumblr!lapindelunehttp://lapindelune.squarespace.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-67368841090204269232012-02-29T05:16:37.038-05:002012-02-29T05:16:37.038-05:00i have a few silk cotton shirts too that i love - ...i have a few silk cotton shirts too that i love - it's such a classic blend! perfect for hot days.miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-28035959977142035792012-02-28T22:21:43.934-05:002012-02-28T22:21:43.934-05:00I've been looking to buy a silk blouse, but I ...I've been looking to buy a silk blouse, but I haven't found the ONE yet. I love how effortlessly glamorous it looks, even in a masculine cut. <br /><br />I do worry about how it'll feel in a tropical setting. Silk isn't the most practical fabric to wear when it's hot and humid, which it almost always is wear I live. <br /><br />And, gaaaaaaah. I NEED to start watching Downton Abbey ASAP.Kathttp://dontaskmetosmile.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-17651980585718454972012-02-28T13:06:29.934-05:002012-02-28T13:06:29.934-05:00i don't have a silk blouse but it looks like a...i don't have a silk blouse but it looks like a great staple to have. i like that it can be dressed up or down - seems very versatile. also, i prefer longer shirts due to my long torso, so that is also a plus.LNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10653179782684621938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-27544020203891760432012-02-28T04:33:37.341-05:002012-02-28T04:33:37.341-05:00I nerver try silk blouse, i'm a cotton blouse ...I nerver try silk blouse, i'm a cotton blouse girl :) In fact, i don't really like the way silk drape on my body, too slouchy. I prefer the mix cotton - silk, it's easier to clean.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038409335110757953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-32860600052729444452012-02-28T04:20:52.440-05:002012-02-28T04:20:52.440-05:00i know what you mean! all my Downton Abbey watchin...i know what you mean! all my Downton Abbey watching has me in a more feminine blouse mood these days...miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-66550989922430777372012-02-28T03:57:11.395-05:002012-02-28T03:57:11.395-05:00i agree! silk is such a special fabric - it comple...i agree! silk is such a special fabric - it completely changes how you move and feel when you're wearing it.miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-80862472739927098182012-02-28T03:55:27.196-05:002012-02-28T03:55:27.196-05:00i'm the same way! i don't mind the length ...i'm the same way! i don't mind the length on my equipment shirts - they're not *too* long for me and go well with skinny pants and heels. <br /><br />if i had my own quality washing machine back home i'd definitely dry clean my silk blouses less. i find silk to be ideal for a *certain* kind of warm day - if it's not too humid. when it gets really nasty hot out, i like cotton or cotton-silk blends.miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-91979470475695762842012-02-28T03:49:33.408-05:002012-02-28T03:49:33.408-05:00that is incredibly sweet - thank you!
i know what...that is incredibly sweet - thank you!<br /><br />i know what you mean about the price. i was only able to afford a silk shirt like this in the last year or two. but in my experience the items that you save up for and buy after careful consideration are usually the ones that you take the best care of, and tend to last the longest :)miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-71163192855898451982012-02-28T03:46:23.590-05:002012-02-28T03:46:23.590-05:00that's a great idea! my equipment shirts are a...that's a great idea! my equipment shirts are a big large in the shoulders too, but i have broad-ish shoulders for my frame so it's not too much of an issue. i like the slouchy fit.miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-43070719200167931622012-02-28T03:03:47.182-05:002012-02-28T03:03:47.182-05:00I'm not really a shirt person, but I'd lov...I'm not really a shirt person, but I'd love to add a couple of silk shirts/blouses to my wardrobe. Cotton shirts are usually to stiff for my curvy figure, whereas silk will drape softly.Nannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14693596999746198347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-22960017607560517722012-02-28T01:26:36.542-05:002012-02-28T01:26:36.542-05:00I'm still more of a cotton shirt girl than sil...I'm still more of a cotton shirt girl than silk, but I've found my silk blouse to be a good option for evenings and dinners. <br /><br />I like silk shirts best when they're cut a little loose, but I hate it when they're too long. <br /><br />Contrary to some of the comments, I've actually found silk quite easy to care for - I put them in a wash bag and toss them into my machine (my mother's miele or my maytag machine) and use the "delicates" setting and a gentle detergent, and they've not degraded in any way over the past 2-3 years. It's way easier to maintain than knits. But silk is generally quite stifling on warm days, which is why I still prefer cotton. For colder climates, I found them incredibly insulating under a sweater - a great way to minimise bulk.linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00638024559737049131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-79833071327530834322012-02-28T00:48:17.881-05:002012-02-28T00:48:17.881-05:00i think so - the XS that i'm wearing is still ...i think so - the XS that i'm wearing is still roomy and slouchy, and IMO a great silk blouse needs some drape to bring out the lovely texture of the silk.miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-48107645918691665922012-02-28T00:41:43.877-05:002012-02-28T00:41:43.877-05:00I love silk blouses and i'm just starting to p...I love silk blouses and i'm just starting to purchase my own 'collection'. They're so effortless yet so luxurious looking. I feel a little nervous wearing them because I am afraid of damaging them! But they're definitely a foundation for any wardrobe. Hoping to acquire an Equipment shirt in the near future. A little expensive for a college student, but I am determined! By the way I really, really love your 'Foundations' series. In my opinion, they're posts worth bookmarking and keeping in mind. :)Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05282910741101590573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-60671592941021300702012-02-27T23:21:16.586-05:002012-02-27T23:21:16.586-05:00as you can tell by now, i love an understated neut...as you can tell by now, i love an understated neutral and a crazy print! :D <br /><br />i'd say for your first silk shirt a neutral solid would be the best choice, and you can build up your collection from there! the neutral ones never go on sale but i think it's worth it :)miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-70936836366032845282012-02-27T23:17:59.953-05:002012-02-27T23:17:59.953-05:00i wear an XS - also noted in my post above. it'...i wear an XS - also noted in my post above. it's roomy and slouchy but just enough and i love the longer hem length. :)miss sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09427223953623415005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-72365298762687158892012-02-27T21:11:42.772-05:002012-02-27T21:11:42.772-05:00just kidding about the prints! I just read that cl...just kidding about the prints! I just read that classic 10 posts (i'm a new reader so I hadn't gotten that far yet haha) but I guess im not sure if I want a printed one to be my first silk shirt. idkkkAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09855748810235044954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-73430954911927109052012-02-27T21:06:01.758-05:002012-02-27T21:06:01.758-05:00I guess I like the one with the pockets- haven'...I guess I like the one with the pockets- haven't thought much about the other one before. I found some Equipment blouses on sale last week but wasn't sure if I wanted my first Equipment blouse to be a printed trendy type of item (I'm sure it was on sale because they were out of season- with tiny blue/yellow flowers haha). What do you think of the printed blouses? you seem like much more of a solids type :)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09855748810235044954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-74191385974486382302012-02-27T18:51:27.491-05:002012-02-27T18:51:27.491-05:00I love your Equipment silk blouses. I am consideri...I love your Equipment silk blouses. I am considering investing in one (or two, hehe). Do you mind what size you wear? I know they are meant to be loose and oversized so I'm confused on what size to order.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7889754957463731831.post-20562230541946187002012-02-27T15:13:42.249-05:002012-02-27T15:13:42.249-05:00Love the equipment shirts, but I find them too lon...Love the equipment shirts, but I find them too long even in size XS :( I love both kind of shirts, I think it depends on the mood as well. I like pairing the more feminine blouses with a more "masculine" o-neck sweater.Fleurettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06005450822288905796noreply@blogger.com