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Ballon sleeved top?

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tethersend · 16/11/2011 19:55

I fancy a top with balloon sleeves- sleeves like this...

Anyone seen any? Want it to be a top rather than a blouse. Budget as low as possible (boo).

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tethersend · 16/11/2011 19:57

Obviously I used the French spelling in the title Blush

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MissBeehiving · 16/11/2011 20:28

Here?

Here?

tethersend · 16/11/2011 20:32

Sorry, want a top not a blouse- am pg so it needs to be a bit stretchy Wink

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MissBeehiving · 16/11/2011 20:51

Ooh congrats Tethers. Smile Is that a recent development or am I sooo behind the times?

tethersend · 16/11/2011 21:08

No, very recent- am only just 3 months gone, but my tummy is already expanding!

Thanks for congrats Smile

I was originally going to get something like those blouses, but boobs and stomach have other ideas- I just REALLy want those sleeves...

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theseventhdwarf · 17/11/2011 04:01

I jus bought one from cos - really similar to the one you linked - can't do links but if there s cos near you check them out - was about 60 euro ( so that's about 45 stg I d say ) sleeves are slightly sheer body is fitted - but with support nearly
Hth

tethersend · 17/11/2011 11:25

Wow, links, thank you Smile

Unfortunately, none of those are right, rc... I really want sleeves like the pic in my OP; with a long close fitted cuff before the sleeve balloons out. Also need stretchy material, as want it close fitting on the body. That you so much for looking though Smile

theseventh, couldn't find the top you describe on the website, but did find something else to buy Grin

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tethersend · 17/11/2011 16:26

Anyone else?

I will consider knitwear...

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sweetheart · 17/11/2011 16:38

debenhams sale

DP tunic

Not suite what your looking for I don't think though!

sweetheart · 17/11/2011 16:53

more batwick than balloon

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???

tethersend · 17/11/2011 16:59

Sorry swwetheart, should've specified jumpers or tops, not cardis.

And I really want sleeves like the ones in the OP...

This would have been perfect Sad

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TracyK · 17/11/2011 17:03

Could you not source the material and get a dressmaker to knock you one up - doesn't look that complex?

TracyK · 17/11/2011 17:14

www.anthropologie.eu/en/uk/printed/looking-forward-top/invt/7112466380651/ this is rather pretty - maybe alter the sleeves?

TracyK · 17/11/2011 17:17

www.singer22.com/a2130s-010-d.html?source=shopstyle&src=gan nice - but maybe just in the US?

tethersend · 17/11/2011 17:20

It would be great if i could just buy one, Tracy... not keen on the print of the Anthropologie one, and the sleeves on that last one have no cuff and massive splits in them- not what I'm after I'm afraid.

Thanks though.

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TracyK · 17/11/2011 17:22

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VTG-70s-Balloon-Sleeve-Blouse-Top-Size-12-/200622895189 if you are size 12? Again will have to alter the cuffs.

TracyK · 17/11/2011 17:26

www.oasis-stores.com/balloon%20sleeve%20polo%20neck%20jumper/knitwear/Oasis/fcp-product/3610146001 a watered down version of the original.

monkeysmama · 17/11/2011 17:28

Congratulations! Have you looked in Zara? Reiss had some shirts like that but no good for expanding belly. Warehouse or Oasis (sorry forgotten which) have a balloon sleeved roll neck and I seem to remember a crew neck jumper too. Sorry no links.

TracyK · 17/11/2011 17:31

www.anthropologie.eu/en/uk/sweaters/harrington-cowlneck/invt/7114600503047/ can't really see if the sleeves are right on this one.

monkeysmama · 17/11/2011 17:40

Roll neck here I have one from last year and they're stretchy.

tethersend · 17/11/2011 17:44

Ok, closest by miles is your grey Phase eight one, Tracy. It's great; colour not ideal, but almost exactly what I want. Thank you! Am buying it.

Now, if you can find any other colours... Wink

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tethersend · 17/11/2011 17:44

Thank you monkeysmama Smile

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TracyK · 17/11/2011 19:48

Did you get the grey or the pink one? You have started me on the hunt for your original top. It is just the shape I would suit. I'm now going to have look in the fabric shops and get my mil to make me one.
the other Phase 8 jumper in pale coffee colour is v flattering on but doesn't have the balloon sleeves, is just a nice jumper with cowl neck.