Don't get the M and Co top. It looks like an apology with sleeves and the glitter around the bottom says, "I want to disappear into the background but here is my half arsed concession to partying"
Why don't you want to show your arms? You are only 40 and slim. Don't tell us that your arms are covered with swastika tattoos? (Joke)
Don't buy the hooves either (sorry handrags).
The mint velvet top is nice.