Oversized Tops and Jumpers - discuss!

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I'm not sure what I think of them.

The "Does my Bum Look 40?" blogger wears them a lot, and I'm really tempted to buy one to wear with skinnies and boots, but then I hear a tiny voice in my ear - it's my mother, saying "what a shapeless top; it drowns your lovely figure."

And then I think, well I'm 45, too old to listen to my mother, but am I too old for this trend too? What is the general consensus? Any nice High Street examples?

I am a tall, slim size 10 btw.

I like them can only do loose lightweight Knut though as otherwise can look frumpy with boobs. I have a lovey stone coloured one with very fine gold tread through it and it's great worn as you describe.

Knit even!

I'm only very just 10 years younger than you and belive there is always a time when an oversized jumper, skinnys etc work wonders as a size 10/8.

I also believe fuck what anyone else thinks can you tell I've had wine ?

I am size12 and 46. I look ok I think. I like a tight vest skinnies big jumper ad boots age is jut a number

I've always tended to wear long tops with skinnies, and I'm now thinking big tops might be a better look. I agree, Noddy, fine knit over a vest sounds good. I'm not at all booby.

I spent my entire teenage years hiding my figure in oversized shapeless jumpers and (lumberjack) shirts. I'm not going to do it now. I just can't seperate it from how I dressed in the early 90's.

Quinn - I think that's exactly the problem! Those boxy tops from the 80s are still fresh in the memory.

Tall and size 10 is just the reason to do it

I love them. If you're careful about choosing a good drape they can be very flattering with skinnies. I'm 5'2" and size 12.

Ooh I have been wearing this a lot lately to cover up early pregnancy and do have a bit of a why haven't I been doing this all my life feeling. I think the key is finding something nicely drapey without being too ship in full sale volumous. I always like 40bum's cowl neck tops from French Connection.

Go for it OP

My mum is 43 and a size 10 she practically lives in this style I think it looks great!

I am 25 and a size 20, I intend on living in leggings and long top/jumper dresses and my boots until atleast may next year as I am due DC2 in March.

Its a style that looks good on anyone I think and screw what everyone else thinks if you like it and feel comfortable then that's all that matters :o

I'd like an oversized knit but want it to be a bit sheer so it doesn't drown me as I'm only 5ft.

Need to be of a fine knit

I usually size down so not to billowy

And only for "slim" days

I love the cos jumper 40 bum lady posted this week. And the Zara shoes

Actually I want her wardrobe!

Well I got this from Topshop yesterday for the same reason, and to wear with some of my coloured skinnies into autumn. It's semi opaque and pretty long and comes in a grey colour too.

I'm still not sure though - I'm 5'4", size 10-12 hourglass and should be wearing more fitted stuff (according to Dressipi), but I don't like tight jumpers with tight skinnies (too Liz Hurley IMO).

I am 5 ft , size 8/10 if I wore this look I would look huge . I am hourglass and have big bum and thick legs . My small bit is my rib cage and waist before boobs kick in. It would be lost in a slouchy jumper .. I think it works best on apples with skinny legs .

I feel the same, but think 40YO bum lady looks great in her oversized tops, so am experimenting a bit more.

I got this yesterday (20% off in Debenhams): www.phase-eight.co.uk/fcp/product/phase-eight/Knitwear-&-Cardigans/Milo-Guinevere-Jumper/401240429

Phase Eight have a few drapey tops that are still this side of smart, but I've found I really need to try them. Some I think are going to be fab just make me look drowned in fabric.

I lived in the Zara linen tees this summer, though, they're truly fantastic (although mor dog a traditional shape, just loose).

More of, not mor dog

Thanks for the links; I'll have a look (after I've done the lunch; I'm getting the evils from DH....).

Coincidentally, a few weeks ago I tried on the Cos jumper with the lime trim that 40-Bum is wearing; I felt like Batman in it. But she looks fantastic.

Well, I popped into Warehouse yesterday, took advantage of their 20% off deal and bought this in navy. It isn't 100% what I had in mind, but it's a gorgeous fine knit, quite wide on the body, with a silky panel on the front., and I sized up to a 12 so it was a bit longer at the front. This may be the start of something....