Tilly and the buttons top

Hi,

I think I feel the same as you about the boxy style. 

Also, I find a super lose style doesn't often suit me - I usually end up looking like a giant rectangle!

I will be making the top once the pattern arrives. However I think I will try something new (for me) e.g. recycle some fabric, mix some different fabrics together, add some embroidery...that way it won't bother me if it doesn't suit me as it is an "experiment" :)

How about adding some ties in the side seams at your natural waist? You can draw it in then either in a bow at the back or make longer ties that cross over at the back and then tie in the front or side?

I've just finished mine. I sized down one size but can easily size down again. I made the cropped version... I'm only 5 foot and I kept pattern length as was with no adjustments, it's still quite cropped on me but I really like it. I went for the short straight sleeve and used a drapey patterned fabric.  I thought it was quite a simple style blouse but now it's finished as much as it's a little on the large side I really love it and can see more in my wardrobe. 

I'm the same not really into boxy styles, but I do a few because I have a large cup size so can avoid doing a fba with a more relaxed fit. I've found that going for a fabric with more drape gives a more flattering fit and think this pattern lends itself to trying a fabric with a bit more flow because of its simplicity, especially if you've already made one in cotton xxx