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Need suggestions for a top with this skirt please...

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Mumtoh · 03/01/2014 14:16

I'm going to a party next week, and planning to wear this skirt, with black opaque tights and black heels. I am struggling to find something to go with it. I am fairly slim (10/12) with generous norks (32F). My arms are quite good, except I have a bit of wrinkling at the top of my boobs and under the upper arms (from weight loss) so I tend not to wear sleeveless tops. Any suggestions as to a good top to wear please? The skirt is grey with sparkly sequins, just above the knee.
TIA

Need suggestions for a top with this skirt please...

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AllIWantForChristmasIsAdvocaat · 03/01/2014 16:11

I would recommend a top similar to m.dorothyperkins.com/mt/www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=33053&storeId=12552&productId=12568461&langId=-1&categoryId=&parent_category_rn=&searchTerm=DP05404801&resultCount=1&geoip=home&un_jtt_redirect

Or a black sheer blouse maybe?

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 03/01/2014 17:45

Something plain and a bit dressed down would be good - a black silk t-shirt, or a 'posh' grey sweatshirt, like Whistles do so well.

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Mumtoh · 03/01/2014 17:53

Thanks for the suggestion, but it's out of stock, boo.

I do have a black sheer blouse but I think it will be too loose, this skirt needs something more fitted I think.

Any more ideas?....

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ChineseFireball · 03/01/2014 17:53

ooooh no help at all but I love the skirt! Where's it from?

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Mumtoh · 03/01/2014 18:07

It was from H & M, but last year I'm afraid!

What about this one:

www.asos.com/River-Island/River-Island-Raglan-T-Shirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3667558&cid=4169&Rf-200=4&Rf937=2428&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Black

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Mumtoh · 03/01/2014 18:09

Argh, sorry can't get link to work!
This any better?

www.asos.com/River-Island/River-Island-Raglan-T-Shirt/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=3667558&cid=4169&Rf-200=4&Rf937=2428&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Black

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GoodnessKnows · 03/01/2014 18:40

www.marksandspencer.com/Per-Una-Cornelli-Lace-Top/dp/B001D2667K?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_15&nodeId=4048638031&sr=1-15&qid=1388774384

GoodnessKnows · 03/01/2014 18:41

www.marksandspencer.com/Autograph-Contrast-Floral-Lace-Top/dp/B005DNK4BY?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_48&nodeId=4048638031&sr=1-48&qid=1388774451

GoodnessKnows · 03/01/2014 18:43

Or plain
www.marksandspencer.com/Collection-Pure-Cotton-V-Neck-StayNEW/dp/B00DQGB5S6?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_74&nodeId=4048638031&sr=1-74&qid=1388774510

Think thus one is best ad
S pattern to clash but has lovely detailed pleat front
www.marksandspencer.com/Collection-Short-Sleeve-Twisted-V-Neck/dp/B00BPHZSYU?ie=UTF8&ref=sr_1_79&nodeId=4048638031&sr=1-79&qid=1388774510

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 03/01/2014 18:44

Personally, I think a lace top plus lace skirt wouldn't work.

plain black one you've posted would go fine, but not sure how nice the fabric would be.

MadAboutHotChoc · 03/01/2014 18:53

I would go for a lovely plain jumper - in either grey, plum, emerald or purple.

MadAboutHotChoc · 03/01/2014 18:54

I like the idea of a plain silky tshirt too.

nilbyname · 03/01/2014 19:23

Defo light grey fine knit would be perfect .

SorrelForbes · 03/01/2014 19:33

I wore a grey and black sequin skirt on NYE with a fitted burgundy vest top and a fitted black (very fine knit) cardigan.

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Mumtoh · 03/01/2014 23:50

Goodness I love the two lacy tops! but I agree with Remus I don't think they would go with a lacy skirt. I'm sure I have something else in my wardrobe they'd go with though

I think I might order the t shirt I posted the link to, and carry on looking. Can't visualise a jumper with it, to a party. Or am I being daft?

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soontobeslendergirl · 03/01/2014 23:56

Would this be too much?

www.dress-for-less.co.uk/tmpl/detail.tmpl?art_count=96;art_id=418603;pg=85

soontobeslendergirl · 03/01/2014 23:57

This is a wee bit pricey but lovely:

www.dress-for-less.co.uk/tmpl/detail.tmpl?art_count=96;art_id=415732;pg=85

soontobeslendergirl · 04/01/2014 00:00

or a nice fitted one if you could squeeze those boobs into it :o

www.dress-for-less.co.uk/tmpl/detail.tmpl?art_count=96;art_id=315078;pg=85;count_cat_sel=2;

DrNick · 04/01/2014 00:09

plain blak t shirt

GoodnessKnows · 04/01/2014 00:45

Agreed. The lacy ones I've digested would clash (overkill as well as not identical pattern as skirt). Tightish long sleeved top would work v well. Plainer beautiful quality something. I got a boy carried away looking at M&S sale for you. Lol

DrNick · 04/01/2014 08:26

I have two sequin skirts and that's how i do them. Plain tops

Bonsoir · 04/01/2014 08:39

Since the skirt is tight, you need to wear a slightly looser top. A very fine pale knit would look good.

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Mumtoh · 04/01/2014 10:27

Thanks to all for the suggestions, soon I love that 'pricier' top, but I have a bit of an issue with the top of my arms...

Goodness easy to get carried away! I do it all the time!

Anyone got any links to fine knits they think would be good? TIA

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DrNick · 04/01/2014 10:30

thats what I would do
www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/goods/076654

whendidyoulast · 04/01/2014 10:44

I would wear a pretty cardigan. Not this one but along the same lines www.next.co.uk/gl240s10#l21797gl2

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