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What sort of casual tops are we wearing these days? Early 40’s, UK12, tallish, proportionate apple

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BalladOfBarryAndFreda · 04/03/2022 10:22

I’ve been living in Bretons for years and felt fine in them until recently. Obviously I knew they weren’t high fashion or anything but they made up the vast majority of my casual tops Blush. I wfh and don’t live in the most fashion forward of places. However, for some reason, they look really dated and mumsy all of a sudden (I can hear a lot of you thinking “all of a sudden?!” Grin)

I don’t want to wear what the teens and 20 somethings are wearing. What are 40 something women wearing as casual wear these days? I have quite big boobs so anything too low (slutty) or too high cut (matronly) is out.

Advice gratefully received Smile

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JesusMaryAndJosephAndTheWeeDon · 04/03/2022 12:41

Following, I have quite a few Bretons and am struggling to know what to wear at the moment. Also have big boobs so some styles can be tricky.

AlwaysaLittleBitTired · 04/03/2022 12:47

Shirts/blouses mainly, and some nice knitwear...
You can find different necklines for blouses which will suit a larger bust, if you don't go down the usual button shirt idea. Shirts can be fitted or oversized.

hihellohihello · 04/03/2022 12:50

Can't go much wrong with a shirt. Unbutton the neck for desired neckline. Tuck in, wear out, tie the bottom up or wear undone over a top or dress.

hihellohihello · 04/03/2022 12:51

@AlwaysaLittleBitTired cross post!Grin

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