Floaty cover tops-I don't know what to call them-are very trendy and I like them. I've been looking for one that is lightweight enough, with short sleeves, to wear over tank tops this summer. But everything I've found is knit or sleeveless-like a long vest.

I too have found them in boutique type places and not in chains. It'll probably catch up in mass market next season.

So, it looks like you purchased. When would you wear it? Out to dinner when you need a little something? I'm not sure how this would help in air conditioning.

It's long, and a dark color, which adds to my confusion.

I was never one to figure how when to wear a turtle neck sleeveless sweater.

Looks like a kimono style. I have several and I do have one that is the sheer fabric. My preference is rayon. However, mine are no where near as long as the one you show and I would not like the longer length. They are great with skinny jeans or skinny pants (ankle pants). I wear a tank underneath. I have seen younger women wear them with shorts. Pair with a wedge heel shoe - it's a popular look! kimono

It's very pretty, but as I am, like you, a polo/golf shirt person, I have trouble wearing lots of loose cloth. All that floating fabric is very uncomfortable for me. Have you ever ever worn anything like this?

Not for me, but then again I'm short and would be overwhelmed by all that fabric. It is a little "golden girls" to me in silhouette, though not in pattern or color.

But if it makes you happy, wear it! Life's too short to not express yourself at any chance.

I'm short, too, and couldn't/wouldn't wear it, but I found a few pics online -

If I looked like those models, I'd wear it!

I am on the tall side and I do wear skinny jeans, with a tank and a longer length topper. Pushups keep my arms toned, but my grandmother's voice in my head says it is inappropriate to have 'naked' arms in public. LOL

The last picture my3dogs posted would make a beautiful table cloth.

My girls love these kimonos , and they are surely in style as a concept. Personally I do not like anything voluminous on me , I am voluminous enough on my own.

I agree they do not work well on shorter people, and i also think they need to be paired with heels.

Not for me. As others have said, maybe if I was 5'10" and 125 pounds. Too much fabric for me. Heck, I even have trouble with a long scarf!

Although I am fat I do wear the shorter version, and with low heels. Given the prevalence of sleeveless/cap sleeve tops these days, they are great for concealing bat wings.

On me, I would probably just look like I went out with my bath robe on or my swim suit cover up. So nah, I wouldn't wear it myself.

I saw one on a 30-something woman at the last wedding I attended. She wore a solid-colored pants and top combo underneath it and heels. She's about 5'10" without shoes.

I love it and yes, I would wear it. Skinny pants and a tank or short sleeved fitted top for summer. I am tall and don't care if anyone thinks I look like a Golden girl.

LOL, "voluminous enough on my own."

I'm probably too short to pull off that type of look.

When to wear a turtleneck sleeveless sweater:

Paula Broadwell on Jon Stewart's daily Show

Yup. I'd wear it. I'm usually a jeans and t-shirt (except at work) person but when I opt for something else I like something "different". That top fits the bill.

Not my cup o' tea - not into the floaty look.

No..I love these(and not only these..love long coats, long cardigans), but I'm too short, unfortunately. Overwhelms me.

I have a friend though that looks like a goddess in all these drape-y, hard to pull off clothes. She does look like a goddess in any case I must add lol. Tall, dark, gorgeous..all the eyes are on her wherever she goes.

I think it really depends on a person. If it looks good on you, I don't see why not. Wouldn't care whether it's "yesterday", or the day before yesterday..:)

I am surprised by how few wear them-- they are definitely in style/on trend in a variety of styles and shapes! The ones I currently own are more bohemian than yours but I like many of the various styles.

I like that they can dress up or add style to a simple outfit-- a tank and pants or jeans and a turtleneck in the fall. I ALWAYS get compliments when I wear mine--- and I don't think I look like Maude even a tiny bit.

I am average height at 5'6 but I do have broad shoulders/big bones. My mother, at 5'barely something, would be swallowed in one of these.

Uh oh, I bought one thinking it was a swim cover up. It was only now, when reading this thread, did I learn otherwise. I'm not gonna wear heels.

I agree they are definitely in style and can look striking.

For me, tailored always looks much better and I think it might also feel more like "me".

Ironically, people often choose oversized things if they think they have figure flaws, but I think oversized things work best on the lithe.

I just ordered this, which is more my idea of a topper (with a white cotton cami).

I have yet to try it out. Like MTN, I feel my best look is tailored, so it may end up for my 5'8 daughter. I'm 5'5 , size 10, so not slim but this thing is very flattering. I'd wear it with slim- fit pants to a casual dinner .LOL westsider...before buying I did pause thinking just that! Oh, and at Nordstroms, I did see a robe thing in their Topshop dept. Similar to this in pale green, open, unbelted . Weird.

I like it. Id wear it.

I would definitely wear it over a tight top and tight pants, but I also own and regularly wear around the house three kaftans and I am far from lithe. But love comfort.

I like it. I just bought a similar one last week. Mine has tassels and the length stops around my knees. Somehow I don't feel that the fabric or pattern overwhelms my frame. I wear it with a tank, skinny jeans, and wedges. I'm typically dress very simple with black as my go to color. I've been trying to 'branch out' a little.

I like it too, and yes, I'd wear it with a tank or tee, skinny jeans, and boots or sandals (heeled). I love floaty, ethereal pieces paired with more body-hugging items. They bring out my inner gypsy.

Exactly Shee and Robo!! While I wouldn't wear the longer length - what you wear underneath (I think) makes a huge difference in whether you can carry it off or not. Shee, I have a couple with fringe/tassels. I love them! So comfy, yet fashionable! I think most of my kimonos the fabric is substantial enough for them to not be too "floaty".

My3dogs I'd love to know the store or brand of the navy middle kimono please!

Sue

Hi, Sue, I just grabbed pics from online....I just took my pic and found it again, and it came from someone's Pinterest page. Working back til I found the source, it came from a company in the UK called 'New Look'. I looked there quickly and didn't see it, but here is a link to their 83 kimonos!

http://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/tops/kimonos/_/N-9wfZg23

Found a better pic of mine (print is slightly different).

I like the look but I am too clumsy to pull it off. I'd get it caught in something or tear it somehow. I saw a woman wearing that look yesterday in the grocery store. She was middle aged and she looked great.