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what top to wear with my new pencil skirt

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whoneedssleepanyway · 06/09/2011 10:16

I have bought a new pencil skirt, it probably sounds vile but isn't Grin

it is navy blue lace (quite heavy lace) with a black grossgrain ribbon waist band. I have navy patent courts from LKB to wear with it for work but am a bit stuck on top half.

I think it needs a fitted top that can tuck into waist band but not sure on colour or material....any ideas, will see if I can find a pic of the skirt it is from J Crew.

Thanks Smile

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warmandwooly · 06/09/2011 13:35

Trying to imagine the skirt in my mind closes eyes, thinks hard what about a pussybow bluse in satin or chiffon. I am sure that there was a pussy bow blouse on This Morning today from Littlewoods

tethersend · 06/09/2011 18:02

This would work well

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 06/09/2011 18:08

I'd wear it with a really plain black silk t-shirt and a black fitted blazer - but I like black!

MissBeehiving · 06/09/2011 18:49

Ooh, I think lace skirts for autumn are fab. I'm dithering between a couple of navy blue ones but I'll be wearing it with silk t shirt - either navy or cream/white.

Havingkittens · 06/09/2011 18:58

I was also going to suggest pussybow blouse. Maybe in pale peach, cream or gold. Mustard is nice too (as posted by tethers) if it suits you but it's not for everyone. I'd look vile in anything mustard.

cerealqueen · 06/09/2011 22:49

I'd got for a nice fitted boat neck top, if i could find one for you!

mythical · 06/09/2011 22:53

as suggested before a pussybow blouse would look nice or something in this style

www.glassworks-studios.com/product/cac10015/?siteID=0RpXOIXA500-4KdZUi663HcdIl24DgTj2w

mythical · 06/09/2011 22:54

copy paste the link instead of clicking - it works.

SofaQueen · 07/09/2011 06:11

How about a silky shirt with a sparkly peter pan collar? Or, a polo neck sitted jumper?

SofaQueen · 07/09/2011 06:12

I meant, of course, fitted !

brookeslay · 07/09/2011 15:26

silky blouse or just a long sleeve silk blouse seen a dkny net a porter that is lovely also Zara do similar.

AbsDuWolef · 07/09/2011 15:50

crisp white cotton button down shirt

(tis what I rock with navy blue skirts)

whoneedssleepanyway · 11/09/2011 07:44

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Am loving the skirt and worn it several times but haven't got the perfect top yet.

Tethers sadly mustard looks vile on me, and Remus black does me no favours either.

I am liking the idea of a silky blouse will keep my eyes peeled, and also silky t-shirt to keep it more casual. Would have linked a pic to the skirt but cannot for the life of me find it anywhere, it isn't on J Crew website at the mo.

Thanks all.

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whoneedssleepanyway · 11/09/2011 07:47

Mythical - love that blouse!

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LauraMercier · 11/09/2011 08:15

Have a look at oasis, i just bought a beautiful ivory silk blouse, its quite fitted and looks lovely tucked in, it's a really great top, on phone so cant easily link

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