By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2009-12-08 12:52:02 | Word Count: 467
If you want to do embellished shirts in a new way, we're going straight to the classiest choice first! Newport News' 'Oversized Embellished Tunic' is a seriously chic choice when it comes to doing an old style in a new way. This roomy, over sized cream colored tunic tee is absolutely fabulous. Its extra-wide short sleeves are so on trend right now; it isn't even funny. And, its scoop neck boasts beautiful (though, not overdone) black sequins and lace-embroidered lace appliqu's that flow diagonally from the scoop neck. This unique touch doesn't dare overtake the cool shape of this cotton jersey knit, but definitely does its cute cut justice by keeping things interesting. Its over sized, extra long shape works perfectly with black skinny pants and black heels. Dress this classy option up or down, and you'll be ready to hit the town in true, unrepeatable style.
If you dig the city chic look Newport News surprised us all with, but are on the hunt for something along the hippie/flow-y lines, Volcom definitely has the pick for you. Their 'Bonita Me Tunic' offers a casual, comfortable, seriously cute look for those of you craving a cotton top with some floral-inspired embroidering. This cotton/modal jersey tunic boasts a scoop neck with cut out detailing along its edge, elastic cinched-in waist, and cutout detailing along the sleeves for a pretty, "I'm not trying too hard" casual look. Available in either mint green or coral, pair this sweet top with dark wash skinny jeans tucked into knee-high brown boots and you will be all set and funky fresh in this fabulous embroidered shirt.
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For those of you on the hunt for the perfect beach-y summer embroidered top, Element's got one of the hottest warm weather choicest around. Their 'Indiana Top W' is seriously flattering, comfortable, and cute. This cotton jersey knit racer back tank top boasts a bright and cheery yellow color, thick red yarn embroidered details on the neck, and stripe printed details at the top and on the two front mini-pockets. Couple this cutesy top with jean shorts and white flip-flops, and you'll be taking on the beach in cool style. What we love about this fresh take when it comes to embroidery is that Element makes it work in a setting you wouldn't normally think--an embroidered top at the beach? In this war, sunny yellow, you'll feel right at home, and definitely won't lose any of your style along the way.
So, what's the take-away when it comes to doing embroidered shirts right? To keep things fresh, look at new contexts (ie: beachwear), or super modern shapes (as with our Newport News choice) to get a unique and fabulous feel with a style that's been around the block a time or two.
