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Is this top really ageing/unflattering?

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LivBonas · 02/04/2018 14:32

I always like the look of these Crew rugby shirts. www.crewclothing.co.uk/rugby-top-whe002-whtblu/
They have one in the sale now and I thought I might try it. I'm in my 20s and I know the tops aren't the height of stylishness, but are they really ageing and unflattering ?

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Stormwhale · 02/04/2018 15:01

It's what the women at the yacht club near me wear. I'm not sure if that is the look i would go for myself though.

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LivBonas · 02/04/2018 15:03

@mogloveseggs Does your friend wear them with jeans? I'm tempted to order it and try it, especially as it's in the sale. I can always send it back I guess.

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Orangesandlemons82 · 02/04/2018 15:06

Interested to see people's opinions on them. I am in my 30s and live in Breton tops. I also thought these would be a good alternative. I wouldn't wear them with the collar up, so thought that would be ok, but obviously not!

lattewith3shotsplease · 02/04/2018 15:06

OP,
It shouldn't matter what other people think about your clothes.

Wear what you like as long as you have the confidence to "wear it well"

I think the top is really nice and would happily wear it. Smile

mistermagpie · 02/04/2018 15:06

I'm 37 and very unstylish but I wouldn't be caught dead in that, sorry!

mogloveseggs · 02/04/2018 15:07

Yes she does with skinny jeans I think. She’s into horses so it’s a pretty standard look in those circles I think? (I’m not horsey) and just really suits her. Never looks scruffy at all.

seethesunaftersnow · 02/04/2018 15:07

I'm 32 and I'm sorry but it's a big fat no. How old are you op?

AnElderlyLadyOfMediumHeight · 02/04/2018 15:08

Tbh, I do think it's the kind of thing worn by older people - but what's wrong with being older?

EasterBunBun · 02/04/2018 15:10

My neighbour in her 30s wears those all the time and they look great on her but her whole vibe is very sporty and the shape suits her. I love the Crew Breton tops as the fabric seems to improve with age and the cut is perfect for me. Is it just me ( totally average size and proportion in everything else ) but are Boden sleeves verrrry long ?

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LivBonas · 02/04/2018 15:10

Yes, I'd wear them with skinny jeans as just an easy outfit as well (not with the collar up though!). Wow, I didn't know a rugby top was so divisive, I'm completely torn. I am certainly not equestrian so I don't think I could pull it off really.

I always wear Breton tops and want to try something different, if not the rugby top, does anyone else have any suggestions?

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LivBonas · 02/04/2018 15:11

I'm in my late 30s seethesunaftersnow

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mogloveseggs · 02/04/2018 15:11

Op try it and see. You might be pleasantly surprised.

liveandletbe · 02/04/2018 15:16

I have no fashion sense, I don;t even care, but that would be a step lower for me. Belongs in the Beckham for idiots line.

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LivBonas · 02/04/2018 15:16

I'm going to try it, although it might be one of those items that I buy and it languishes in the wardrobe, I don't want to be judged wearing it, there's a lot of opinions floating around about these tops evidently !

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DullAndOld · 02/04/2018 15:18

think it could be unflattering, but OK if you were going horse riding or sailing.

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LivBonas · 02/04/2018 15:18

A few people have said they are not stylish, but still say the top is awful... do you mind answering why it's so awful? I'm interested, as I was immediately drawn to it !

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DullAndOld · 02/04/2018 15:19

I must admit I am 53 and not v stylish but wouldn't wear that. I might have when I worked with horses.

lattewith3shotsplease · 02/04/2018 15:19

OP,
How on earth are you going to be judged ?

DullAndOld · 02/04/2018 15:20

its just a bit square and shapeless tbh.

It looks like the kind of thing Johnny Boden thinks women should wear.

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LivBonas · 02/04/2018 15:20

latte, I meant judged as in judged to be very unstylish! I meant it in a jokey way, sorry if that didn't come across

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AnyFucker · 02/04/2018 15:21

British Home Stores ?

mumsiedarlingrevolta · 02/04/2018 15:22

I'm a bit older than you-I also gravitate toward preppy, classic looks.
I think the top is cute and will be nice to throw on - but then I also love a breton top.

DullAndOld · 02/04/2018 15:22

if you like stripes, (as do I)TK Max do a nice fitted Breton top..at least they did a year or two ago.

RoadToRivendell · 02/04/2018 15:22

I was under the impression that a shrunken rugby shirt was au courant.

I tried one on at J.Crew the other day and I decided I'm too old to pull the look off (45) - too close to a middle-aged tourist, as one has suggested. I think it would look fantastic on someone in their 20s.

SandraGreen · 02/04/2018 15:22

Even the models look shit in them.

Too square and frumpy.

If you want to look like a 66 year old American tourist then go ahead.