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Please help - need a flattering long top to wear with leggings for a night out

21 replies

onlywhenyouleave · 04/03/2016 09:26

I am a size 16-18 and an trying to find a flattering top.

I am 5ft 8 so it needs to be long and I would like it to show my boobs off (as they are good).

I can't find anything!!!! Am flexible with budget for a good find...

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Artandco · 04/03/2016 09:30

I don't think any top with leggings is good for a night out. Leggings are sports wear/ casual gardening clothes

StepAwayFromTheThesaurus · 04/03/2016 09:30

You could try short dresses, maybe?

friendissues1 · 04/03/2016 09:35

Why do you have to wear leggings? Please don't

onlywhenyouleave · 04/03/2016 09:35

Ok, then skinny jeans/jeggings...That kind of look with heels Wink

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OTheHugeManatee · 04/03/2016 09:35

Tunic and leggings is never flattering.

Wear a nice dress with some tights. Job done Grin

mrsmortis · 04/03/2016 09:37

Something like this?

www.marksandspencer.com/large-floral-longline-shirt/p/p22427932?prevPage=plp

It's a shirt so you could wear it as open as you like.

onlywhenyouleave · 04/03/2016 09:37

I wear dresses with tights for work everyday plus it is a casual event so a dress would be OTT. I also have issues with footwear with tights.

Wish I had never asked now Hmm

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PrimalLass · 04/03/2016 09:45

www.meandem.com/lace-sleeve-swing-top-sapphire

I have this in black and blue (the blue is not quite as shown on screen). Size down, it is very generous.

onlywhenyouleave · 04/03/2016 09:57

primal that is lovely, how long is it?

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PrimalLass · 04/03/2016 10:40

I'm 5'5 and it covers my bum.

onlywhenyouleave · 04/03/2016 11:35

Thanks Smile

Like some of those faux, will investigate further.

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misspym · 04/03/2016 13:51

Did you look at Mint Velvet? I am the same size as you but shorter and I like MV tops over jeggings/skinny jeans for going out.

Also would highly recommend these jeans here I have high waisted black skinnies from here and they are amazing. As comfortable as leggings.

misspym · 04/03/2016 13:53

I like the black RI top best of FauxFox's suggestions and also the olive coloured one.

misspym · 04/03/2016 13:57

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misspym · 04/03/2016 13:58

and 4

Don't really fit the boob flattering brief but lovely tops.

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 04/03/2016 14:59

Leggings/jeggings + long top is fine (actually better than fine) . I'd feel much happier in that than a dress any day.

Just make sure they're not see through and no problem.

And all bar one of those links are legging/jegging. Take them out and shoot them eh? Hmm

polyhymnia · 04/03/2016 15:09

Have to agree with those who think leggings are basically casual or sports wear and don't go with a 'nice' top. Dark skinnid are fine, as can be really good quality, well cut jeggings with a bit of substance.

Really like the 1 and 2 MV tops posted, which look classy.
Unlike, IMO, anything from Joe Brown's.
Have seen that M and S one in store and thought that 1 it looked a bit frumpy and 2 it reminded me of a beach cover up. But perhaps that's just me.

polyhymnia · 04/03/2016 15:10

Skinnies!

misspym · 04/03/2016 15:25

Some nice tops here too gray&willow

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