opinions on this top please!

[shelley72]

i passed this top in Debenhams on saturday and i cant quite decide if i like it, or if it would make me look a bit of a tart like i am trying too hard to be young again (im 38). i have always avoided jN at all costs.

so what do you think? would i have to be super tall and skinny to get away with it?

I like it. But then I'm 43 so what do I know.

I don't think you would have to be particularly tall or skinny, I think its 'ok' IYSWIM- not beautiful nor hideous either. presume you woukd wear with bootcut jeans? If buying online I would size way up- Jane Norman sizes are ridiculously small.

There is nothing remotely tarty about that top - would swamp me as I can't wear anything voluminous, but if it suits your shape, go for it!

I like it.

It looks nice.

I'm 42 and have recently bought a couple of JN things for the first time and totally agree they are for tiny people.

The belt will be the naffest plastic looking thing imagineable and you should find another belt to use straight away.

This was the case with a tight knitted tank top tunic thing I bought in the sale from there for £6

Yes, not 'unmissable' IMO, but not particularly 'young' or tarty either. Does depend on whether you can 'do' voluminous - I'm big and can't because it would look tent-like, and I'd also find the sleeves over-fussy. But it totally depends on your shape, I think.

ooh hadnt thought about the shape . thing is i have no idea what i should be wearing AT ALL. have lost my way somewhat with clothes. but DD is now 10mo, mat leave is about to end so i should start making the effort again i suppose.
so how do i know what kind of things would suit? figure has been buggered up beyond recognition changed somewhat since babies