Your favourite casual tops please!

[Walnut8]

I'm in need of inspiration - I desperately need some more as my favourite ones are getting very worn!!

Would prefer sleeves, but any suggestions would be great. Thanks!

What styles do you like? Do you like plain/patterned?

Either plain or patterned, I don't mind really! I don't like anything too short or boxy... most of my tops are either the fitted jersey type with scoop or slash neck (usually striped), shirts (but only where the buttons start at boob level and go up - I have DD boobs, so buttons all the way down tend to gape), or blouses.... am a size 10, average height, if that helps!

I've been doing a lot of layering lately - long vests (h&m are great), loose tops like this, grey skinny jeans, big scarf...

If I'm looking for a new casual top, I tend to get one from Mantaray at Debenhams as I like their style and they usually have some sort of offer/voucher code on which makes it quite reasonably priced.

If you don't like patterned/print tops it probably isn't for you though!

I really like this and this at the moment.

whereis I like the idea of tops like that but the extra material doesn't often work for me. I can do not-too-loose blouses if that makes sense, but much bigger than that and I just look a bit frumpy. I think perhaps because my shoulders are on the broad side?

This is the style/shape that I have a lot of and seems to suit me, but a bit boring I know www.asos.com/au/French-Connection/French-Connection-Matelot-Stripe-Top/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=2463946&xr=1&mk=VOID&r=3

I wear a lot of Boden stripey jersey tops. Olive the Hampton long sleeved T - I have it on about 5 colour combos. The scoop beckons v flatter on despite the horizontal stripes and it is nice and long (I have a v long back). And they are great quality, they wash and wear well, I have some that are 5 years old.

thanks bikerunski - I've actually never bought anything from Boden. I'm tempted to try one (even though I am trying to look beyond stripes!!!!) ...what is the fit like?

try these

Ive just bought this m.topshop.com/mt/www.topshop.com/en/tsuk/product/sale-offers-436/sale-799/tops-814/linen-viscose-oversize-top-2144122?refinements=category~%5b398593%7c398526%5d&bi=49&ps=24

Ive also got it in navy blue too, really comfy and great for lounging around or look good with skinny jeans and boots and are thin enough to layer.

Like lots of those massimo dutti ones.

I like that topshop one, Desperate, but it is a flattering drape? So many of those tops just look baggy on me.

I like the massimo dutti ones generally but none of them are really calling out to me ... any of them that you particularly like, LaTrucha?

I actually feel a bit the same way. Shapes I like are not in the colours I like. I would really like to t ry lots of them on and see, espcially the blue one with the gold neck, the oversized strip one and the white ne withthe striped hem.

I'm thinking of getting this but I do really like a white t'shirt. Might not be exciting eough for you.

Love those Massimo ones. Some gorgeous ones. Dagnammit. Why are you showing me lovely stuff. Really trying not to spend.

those Massimo ones are great.

ever since last year when bought a sparkly sweater from there and a padded lightweight jacket with hood I have preferred them more than Zara.

Which sucks as I have a gift card from Zara!

The Top Shop top looks great until I see how badly it washes!

I think Massimo is quite a bit better than Zara. Except for that bleddy perfume/air fragrance stuff they use. With a v heavy hand. Makes me heave.

I also love Boden Hamptons tees. And their "essential" tees are great too, long or short sleeve, maybe a bit dull though if you want something interesting / special.

Walnut, the fit on the Hampton Tops is possibly marginally big, and possibly marginally small on the Boden essential Ts, but order your usual size and you shouldn't go wrong.

Walnut- I think its flattering but Im small of boob! Its great at hiding mum tum.

I love a lot of those massimo tops too! Damn I really shouldnt spend more money.

Topshop tops wash ok dont they? Anyway the ones I linked to are in the sale so I dont mind!

Rather expensive but UNBELIEVABLY flattering are James Perse jersey button up shirts from Selfridges. Sometimes they come up on ebay - there are a few at the moment. eg.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NWOT-Ex-James-Perse-Sheer-Slub-Side-Panel-Shirt-Size-1-Rrp-155-Galaxy-blue-/321323481612?pt=UK_Women_s_Tops_Shirts&hash=item4ad05f3a0c

Sorry... proper link

James Perse jersey shirt

Love all the suggestions thank you!

Im fond of jersey shirts plasticbanana but that would definitely gape over my chest. I need more of a henley style or one where the buttons stop at nip level, unless it's quite loose.

I'm tempted to order the navy/ivory essential Boden top (as long as you promise it wont be frumpy) and maybe the modern stripey top in Cobalt .... bought a coral and white stripe one yesterday. There must be something stylish out there beyond stripes!

Also considering these few from warehouse:

too boxy?

floral

Anywhere else I should be looking??

I like the flowery one. I might have to get it myself.