I just want a cool non clinging top with short or 3/4 length sleeves

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Can anyone help me ? I'm only 5' and my top is a 14/16 my bottom a 14 .
I'm fat around my torso .

I have no idea when it comes to clothes - where to look or what suits me .

have been thinking something " boxy " .

I'm always in trousers and guess I need something quite short ?

Very grateful for help/advice .

Oasis may have what your looking for?

www.oasis-stores.com/sale_tops/dept/fcp-category/list

What about this? I have it and love it

www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-rich-boho-embroidered-gypsy-blouse/p/p22371392

Thank you both so much .

I've not looked at everything on the Oasis site but fear I'm shopping too late in the season ,a lot of it seems unavailable in a 16 . And it does look rather long ,i suppose I need petite .

The M&S one looks good ,but would no doubt quickly be stained . But it's a good style ...

how about this?

What about this? Probably still available in store. I tried it and rejected as it was slightly too short on my uber long body so might suit you.

www.zara.com/uk/en/sale/woman/tops/view-all/top-with-guipure-lace-bib-front-c731548p2705505.html

Uniqlo tshirts are great if you want something casual. They're quite thin and not super clingy (the supima cotton/modal ones). And they do a "boxy" fit: www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/goods/136277?r=1495468462442074086

Ooh you are clever and helpful people .

Liking the seasalt one but would prefer a few inches on the sleeves .

Hadn't seen the Uniqulo ones - but not good reviews ?

Leaning very much towards the Zara one ,thinking if short and fat I need a bit of structure to a boxy top ,avoid floppyness .

I have a couple of these and they're fab:

www.yoursclothing.co.uk/duck-egg-blue-short-sleeve-gypsy-top-with-embroidered-hem-detail-p

Lovely silk blouse with 3/4 sleeves & integral vest top. Only £19.99! Picked one up for short size 18 me this week. www.tkmaxx.com/tops/blue-butterfly-print-silk-blouse/invt/01012778

There are several like this in the Boden sale...
For example

Abigain top

Heather top

I've got a couple of these, which are cool because of being a silk and cotton mix, and loose fitting without being sloppy-looking.

20% off at the moment. The price shown on the page is what I paid, so the 20% reduction will presumably be done at checkout if you quote the code given. (I think it's Holiday, anyway it's there on the page for you.)

Add link, doh!

www.woolovers.com/silk-cotton/womens/short-sleeved-jumper.aspx

Me again, don't be out off by the word jumper in the link. It's a gorgeous light material.

Look at the Esprit website too.

The Yours ones look good HelpMe and cotton as well (natural fibres not polyester, shops take note!) - what is the fit like?

So gutted the Zara top is sold out now! I love it!

HelpMe I love the look of the Yours top but would it be dress like on 5'2 me? Actually that might not be a bad thing - would be a great beach dress.

mrsgpig - I think it probably is quite long ,this lin k had video and also says it's 31" long .

www.yoursclothing.co.uk/Coral-Pink-Short-Sleeve-Gypsy-Top-With-Embroided-Hem-Detail-p

shame

Thanks, I always forget to look for the measurements. Now I just need to locate a measuring tape.

I'm about your height and it is quite long on me. I don't mind that though. I like them becuase they are cotton and are very cool!