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I need a going out top

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BikeRunSki · 02/11/2015 18:22

I'm going out for a few drinks with my friends for my birthday next weekend and I need a top. I am not very stylish and terrible at dressing to go out. We're going out in my village - ex Yorkshire pit/mill village - so not super cutting edge. If this top could double up for Christmas too, that would be awesome. I am normally a denim/stripey Tee kind of dresser, but feel a bit of glam might be called for, although I am normally the total opposite of footballer's wife glam. I wear very little make up, and my hair is too curly to "do". (I don't straighten it as it is naturally very coarse, dry and brittle).

I'll be 45 this week (Shock), size 14, 5'8", curvy, mum tum. Fairish hair, blue eyes. Love silver colour , hate gold.

I was planning to wear jeans that I already have and boots very similar to these, which I also already own.

Being a country bumpkin with a preschooler, mail order would be best!

Budget - I suppose up to around £40.

TIA

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Hangingbasket14 · 02/11/2015 21:10

Oh god Bike you have made me nervous about wearing it now!!!

BikeRunSki · 02/11/2015 21:39

I suspect you are less cylindrical Hanging!

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Elemental · 02/11/2015 21:42

I like this top, casual but a bit more dressed up because of the lace sleeves - Gap

BikeRunSki · 02/11/2015 21:50

I have ordered the silver Oasis one in Margarita's first link.

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BikeRunSki · 02/11/2015 21:50

Thank you for all your suggestions.

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margaritasbythesea · 02/11/2015 21:53

(glowinf) hope you like it bike

BikeRunSki · 02/11/2015 22:17

Its actually similar - but much nicer and more refined - to a top I once had from Tesco.

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margaritasbythesea · 03/11/2015 19:53

post if it is good please!

BikeRunSki · 03/11/2015 20:03

Will do

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BikeRunSki · 06/11/2015 11:03

It's arrived! It's fab. Drapes nicely, not at all restrictive (which is usually my problem with smart or formal tops). I ordered an L because I can't stand anything singing to my tummy, but the L is enormous! But love it so much I am sending it back for a M.

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margaritasbythesea · 13/11/2015 07:50

Just saw this. Glad you like it.

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