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I've ruined my favourite top:-( please help me find a similar one? Am bereft...

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JonahAndTheSale · 29/08/2016 13:49

It was only about £30 but I've had this top for years and I LOVE it!

It's so light and floaty and I throw it on with jeans and feel good.

It never made me feel sweaty or uncomrtable!

I've lost my best friend!

It was from Dorothy Perkins, size 10.

I burnt a hole in it with the iron! I'm so annoyed with myself.

Has anyone seen a similar style of top?

I'd really appreciate it. I'm really drawn to bright blue/cobalt.

Thanks

I've ruined my favourite top:-( please help me find a similar one? Am bereft...
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HowToChooseAUserName · 29/08/2016 14:26

What is it made of? And what %?

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HowToChooseAUserName · 29/08/2016 14:29

Not quite the same and not Dorothy Perkins budget - but cobalt and looks v. floaty.

www1.bloomingdales.com/shop/product/amanda-uprichard-butterfly-silk-top?ID=1657080&pla_country=US&CAWELAID=120156070002994952

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CeolNaMara · 29/08/2016 14:31

Good colour but no print
Suspect you may not like the tie waist
Hmm, it's off the shoulder

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CeolNaMara · 29/08/2016 14:36

There's a huge range of blues on the Kettlewell site, this is their cobalt
Depends how you feel about lace

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Victoria1083 · 29/08/2016 14:49
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happyvalley4 · 29/08/2016 14:55

You may be able to get an exact replacement on eBay 2nd hand. Put in the search Dorothy Perkins top blue size 12 and save it. eBay will then message you when someone posts a top with this description. It may take a while but one will eventually be put on for sale by somebody.

I did this with a Boden top I really liked but was discontinued. After a few months I got the exact one in good condition.

Good luck!

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happyvalley4 · 29/08/2016 14:56

Sorry it was size 10 not 12 but you get my gist!

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mge · 29/08/2016 14:58

This is not a quick fix option but doesn't have to be expensive. Find some fabric you like, find a local dessmaker and get it copied. I have done that in the past with successful results.

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OiWithThePoodlesAlready · 29/08/2016 15:14
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RepentAtLeisure · 29/08/2016 15:38

Well done! 3 hours left on the auction...

I'm tempted to put a bid on in case the OP wants it (and if not, I have a nice new top!)

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RepentAtLeisure · 29/08/2016 15:41

I'll put an alarm on my phone for 5 minutes till the auction ends, but hopefully she's just having lunch and will come back.

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JonahAndTheSale · 29/08/2016 16:17

Thank you! Just back! I've put a bid on! Hopefully I'll win it!!

Thanks Thanks

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RepentAtLeisure · 29/08/2016 16:23

Good luck!

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DelicatePreciousThing1 · 29/08/2016 16:31

Bid way more than it's worth then you are sure to get it!

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OiWithThePoodlesAlready · 29/08/2016 19:25

Did you win jonah?

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user1471888857 · 29/08/2016 19:39

Hope you won ..how lucky was that

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JonahAndTheSale · 29/08/2016 19:46

I've just won it!!

You are all brilliant Star

Hopefully it'll be in good condition when it comes and a wash will be all it needs! no iron holes

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Alexthekid · 29/08/2016 19:53

Aww I love a happy ending Smile

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RepentAtLeisure · 29/08/2016 19:58

Yay, good news!!

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OiWithThePoodlesAlready · 29/08/2016 20:04

Good! Now don't ruin this one! Wink

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BikeRunSki · 29/08/2016 20:09

I was going to suggest eBay.....!!!!!
Well done MN!
eBay has come up trumps got me a few times (I think DS (8) genuinely believes that his favourite trousers have fit him since he was 3).

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lasttimeround · 29/08/2016 21:19

Awww

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