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FGS, there must be a decent party top somewhere?!

42 replies

123Jump · 14/12/2013 15:45

I have an amazing pair of trousers from Cos n grey, and plenty of heels. But I cannot find a decent top anywhere.
Something glamorous for christmas nights out. I have been searching for weeks. Has anyone seen one?
I'm 5'8", so it needs to be a bit longer, and not high necked as I have norks. preferably under £100.
Please help!

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Frozenatchristmas · 14/12/2013 15:47

Marks spot.

KeepYourEyesPeeled · 14/12/2013 15:58

I feel your pain . Everything is bloody high necked at the moment or the baggy shell top variety that is shapeless . Does nothing fur us with nork .

Shamelessly marking place !

dizhin79 · 14/12/2013 16:29

how's about this? I'm 5`10" and guess tops are normally good length on me www.guess.eu/en/Catalog/View/women/apparel/ashlee-sweater/W34R18Z0PO0

dizhin79 · 14/12/2013 16:30

doh! just saw the no high neck thing!

Frozenatchristmas · 14/12/2013 16:50

I would like something v or low neck with sleeves at least to the elbow.

lurkingaround · 14/12/2013 18:55

Marking spot also. You'd think it should be easy to pick one up this time of year.

SpoiltButGrateful · 14/12/2013 19:22

Just came on to ask the same question. Please, please help - running out of time!!

123Jump · 15/12/2013 07:04

Groan, there actually mustn't be one.
Sad

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UnexpectedItemInShaggingArea · 15/12/2013 07:18

Marking place too, I had a frantic dash around the shops yesterday and am pretty shocked at what was on offer.

Frozenatchristmas · 15/12/2013 08:32

I looked online quite a bit last night. Everything is either high necked or has no sleeves!

123Jump · 15/12/2013 08:40

This is actually very strange….why are there no lower necked party tops?Confused
And I agree Frozenatchristmas, if you do happen to find a lower necked top it has no sleeves!

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capsium · 15/12/2013 08:44

www.bravissimo.com/pepperberry/products/tops/#/6

Something from here?

capsium · 15/12/2013 08:44

www.bravissimo.com/pepperberry/products/tops/#/6

Proper link.

Frozenatchristmas · 15/12/2013 08:48

Looked at pepperberry and they are not exactly exciting. Again no sleeves or that horrid polyester clingy material they insist on using so only look nice on someone with absolutely no fat!

capsium · 15/12/2013 08:57

Have you a plain top you could dress up with statement jewelry?

capsium · 15/12/2013 09:00

Clingy material is quite easy to stretch. Stuff a pillow down the front of the top and stretch fabric over, whilst you have the top on. Do the same to the back if still more room is needed. I often do this, it works well. Grin

I have seen DH copy this method too!

thenightsky · 15/12/2013 09:04

Oh its shit at the moment out there in shop land. High necks that make my norks look about 4 foot long and not a sleeve in sight so bingo wings flapping the breeze. I've resorted to digging old tops from about 10 years ago out of the back of the wardrobe.

123Jump · 15/12/2013 14:11

Pepperberry tops are too short for me.
I think we need a campaign to "dress our norks" Grin!

Thank you for the responses anyway.

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FreyaKItty · 15/12/2013 14:19

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OwlMother · 15/12/2013 14:26

This is my party/ Christmas top this year. It has a sparkly thread through it, and feels glam. Sleeves reach to the elbow. It also works over a blouse for a different look. I am a reasonably busty size 12.

www.frenchconnection.com/product/Woman+Collections+Knitwear/78AOK/Snow+Angel+Jumper.htm

Twinklestein · 15/12/2013 16:14

Hoss Intropia (Click to see grey version)

Hoss Intropia

DvF

Day Birger et Mikkelsen

Twinklestein · 15/12/2013 16:17

Isabel de Pedro

ihatethecold · 15/12/2013 16:22

The day Berger one is lovely.

Frozenatchristmas · 15/12/2013 16:35

No good for big of nork though.

Twinklestein · 15/12/2013 16:47

How big is big? Mine are 32E/30F, I've got it, it's fine.

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