Blouses. Inspired by another poster yesterday. So

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Where in the hell do I find nice blouses, with short sleeves. Not cap sleeves, not sleeveless but short. Like just above the elbow. I've done asos, next, m&s, dotty p, wallis, river island..........Am I looking for the impossible. Just something cool to wear in the summer without showing off my meaty northern arms. Thanks!

Pure Collection do silk satin short sleeved shirts, so prob not see through like many silk blouses.

Watching with interest as I want something similar in white or pink, preferably without buttons, more of a t-shirt style.

Also, do you like the HOBBS Esther viscose w a little silk shell top? Reduced to £44

Thanks. I am looking for the impossible I think as I am restricted in fabric - so silk (basically anything nice or drycleanable) with two children is a no go. Don't do polyester much either as it stinks. or am I behind the times on this?

mint velvent do lovely silk panels t's that are so easy to wear feel warm/cool and delicate but practical day tops, can be dressed up too.

The have a black and a lilac one at mo, but keep checking the have new colours in all the time.

The silk ts I find wash well on 30, pop onto hanger

Belinda - thanks, needs to be v neck. Price up to £50. Winter, so nice bright colours for me. Nothing gathered from a round neck. I am asking the impossible I'm sure.

Andsmile - thanks, never heard of mint velvet and some nice ones on there. With sleeves!!!

I knnow a lot of colours are 'drab' looking but there thing is to be neutral. The keep a narrow palllette of colours. But there stuff is so eay to wear day to day and team up with other stuff.

The silk panel T's - I discovered these last year they have a wide banded bottom and the front is loose with pin tucks so easy to cover but still have shape - I love them for me...the feel so nice on. You may get them down to 30 to 40 in sales.

Check House of Fraser and John Lewis as they have Mint Velvet as a concession.

I think their vests and laering ts are way over priced. I like their jeans seem to keep colour well. Most knitwear is fine but some is a little flimsy. Their boxy shapes dont fare well on me.

www.hm.com/gb/product/25510?article=25510-A#article=25510-B

nice.

www.hm.com/gb/product/24278?article=24278-B#article=24278-A
expensive for what it is.

Oh I like those blouses in the links..sort you can just throw on, wear with a scarf or not

Look nice and cool too for summer.

Love this but it's expensive! www.stylebop.com/gb/product_details.php?id=516634&partner=shopstyle&campaign=Kooperation%2Fshopstyle%2Fgbp&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=shopstyle&utm_campaign=productfeed&ia-pmtrack=56971310&campaign=affiliate/linkshare/uk/&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=linkshare&utm_campaign=adsuk&siteID=0RpXOIXA500-JuuStDKNizYneP_eMUK6Xw

Great shape but not sure about the pattern www.tedbaker.com/uk/Womens/Clothing/Tops-T-shirts/IGINIA-Neon-jacquard-top-Fuchsia/p/113739-55-FUCHSIA

Cos are doing a similar one to the Michael Kors top, only in pale blue and about £70.

Boden have a few.

Thanks for the Cos recommend. I've just managed to find a white silk t-shirt!

I have some nice blouses from Yumi and Sugarhill Boutique with that length sleeve. The only thing is I think they are all synthetic.

love this I wear a lot of blouses mainly from mango zara cos and look out for vintage ones at markets and in charity shops

I get mine from a selection of places but next, white stuff, mango mainly. I don't mind poly though. Depending on budget jigsaw and jaegar often have silk or silk mix ones although as you say silk isn't great with dc. I've a couple previously from vero moda although they are viscose.

DvF does great blouses. If you don't want to pay full price you can pick them up on ebay.

Not exactly what you are looking for, but cobalt silk blouse reduced to £29 here www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Hallhuber+Pleat+front+peplum+blouse/190315030,default,pd.html

www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Hallhuber+Pleat+front+peplum+blouse/190315030,default,pd.html

Size 14 cream silk, wrap blouse www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Hallhuber+Silk+wrap+over+blouse/190308295,default,pd.html

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