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Anyone want to help me find a ‘going out top’?

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RockingMyFiftiesNot · 30/10/2022 09:23

…because I’m not doing a very good job of finding one myself!

Ideally it would be from somewhere I could go and try it on - needed for next weekend so although most places could deliver by then, I’m a bit stuck if it doesn’t fit. Have access to most high street stores. TK Maxx is usually my first port of call but not seeing anything I like.

This is the info I can think of for now, If people are kind enough to post links, I’ll be able to say what I do/don’t like about the suggestions.

It’s to wear to a meal with friends in a smart restaurant, envisage wearing it to various gathering in the run up to Christmas.

Size 14, height 5’5
Big boobs so don’t like high necks, prefer round or square neck to Vs.
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Colours: ‘autumn’ - golden yellows, orangey reds (not pinky reds); kahki; bottle green; chocolate brown; teal; dark blue: deep purple (not lilac) etc
Or any combination of the above sort of colours .

Generally like a longer top that will come down to my hips, but not much longer.
Will wear with slim leg trousers next weekend but might wear with jeans/jeggings on other occasions.

Sleeveless is good so I can keep cool but sleeves ok as long as the material isn’t too warm.

Don’t want it to be overly fussy but more interesting that a plain blouse.

Budget - £50 ish? Always happier with less, am not a brand snob at all.

Any help appreciated, thank you

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StPaulandTheBrokenBones · 30/10/2022 17:12

What about something like this? You could unbutton as far as you want and can be dressed up or down

www.johnlewis.com/and-or-ivy-satin-button-neck-blouse/ruby-red/p109258023

StPaulandTheBrokenBones · 30/10/2022 17:15

And I have this one myself. It’s very flattering and I like the metal buttons down the front and the sleeves

www.johnlewis.com/and-or-ivy-animal-print-button-neck-blouse-neutral/p6318994

RockingMyFiftiesNot · 30/10/2022 17:41

Thank you @StPaulandTheBrokenBones. I really like both of those, especially the first one but unfortunately it looks a bit pinkier than I like (I had my colours done many years ago and honestly I know that if I don't get the right colour I won't feel comfortable). Absolutely along the right lines though.
I have had so many animal print tops in the past that I'd rather not. That said, I do love the blouse! I'll definitely see if I can find them in store in the next few days and see what they are like on.

I'm also trying to avoid black as I've too much of that and would .

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StPaulandTheBrokenBones · 30/10/2022 17:47

I know exactly what you mean about leopard print as you tend to see it everywhere. I only bought mine because I really liked the buttons and the neckline.

Other places I’ve occasionally found decent blouses are Baukjen and Mint Velvet but these are more expensive.

SunshineLollipopsAndRainbows · 30/10/2022 17:50

Will try to find a link but I bought a beautiful sequinned “ vest” top from George at Asda today for the princely sum of £14. It’s a really lovely deep green & to my joy, doesn’t have spaghetti straps which I hate! It is V neck but I too am a big busted gal & find V necks the most flattering.

SunshineLollipopsAndRainbows · 30/10/2022 17:54

This is it

Anyone want to help me find a ‘going out top’?
StPaulandTheBrokenBones · 30/10/2022 17:59

I’ve got this too. It’s quite a heavy fabric so hangs nicely.

www.baukjen.com/products/imken-top-with-lenzing-ecovero-deep-indigo

I love that vest BTW but I can’t get away with sleeveless anything these days (sob!)

RockingMyFiftiesNot · 30/10/2022 18:30

You guys are amazing ! I love the sequin top, wouldn't wear it everywhere but would be fab for Christmas nights out. Will see if they still have them. The Baukjen blouse looks really classy.

Thanks both, all very much my kind of thing.

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Caroffee · 30/10/2022 18:31

Try Next.

RockingMyFiftiesNot · 30/10/2022 18:55

Thank you @InsomniacVampire

The black top is really lovely but the neck is too high for me. I need to show a 'bit of skin' else my boobs look even bigger than they are .
Love the orange - would need to see it - looks a bit 'every day' but maybe because the model is wearing jeans. Will see if I can find it instore.
The green isn't quite 'my' greens- I prefer more khaki or bottle green.

Great choices tho, thank you for trying to help.

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InsomniacVampire · 30/10/2022 19:16

I have the orange top and the same in another colour and you can dress them up or down.

Online only brand, but I have had some lovely stuff from them!

www.roman.co.uk/satin-ruffle-neck-blouse-20113534

www.next.co.uk/g55207s3/u58826#u58826

www.next.co.uk/style/ls320858/r74855#r74855

www.next.co.uk/gl8434s6/r09045#r09045

Admittedly I have trouble differentiating between the different shades of green that are wanted or not, sorry!

OooooSweetVampireOMine · 30/10/2022 19:37

How about this op?

https://www.boden.co.uk/en-gb/embroidered-woven-mix-top-hunter-green/sty-t1037-grn

cypresstree · 30/10/2022 23:09

Maybe for christmas top with square neck: www3.next.co.uk/style/ls234623/q02184#q02184

I am large chested too and the v necks just make me look really old. I find square necks the most flattering but I don't find them often.

RockingMyFiftiesNot · 31/10/2022 07:46

Thank you so much everyone! I can focus my shopping trip now and hopefully find one of your fab suggestions that fits!

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LadyOfTheCanyon · 31/10/2022 09:39

That green one is beautiful!

Nothing to add, sorry OP but watching with interest as I do find it hard to buy 'going out' tops.

Also @StPaulandTheBrokenBones -did you get to see them this year on tour?

happyinherts · 31/10/2022 12:31

The Asda green vest top, as mentioned upthread. I love it too....

direct.asda.com/george/women/tops/green-sequin-cami-top/GEM958729,default,pd.html?cgid=D1M1G20C2

StPaulandTheBrokenBones · 31/10/2022 22:11

No I didn’t know they were touring! Gutted. This year has been a bit shite so I’ve not really been to any gigs for ages.

Withmayo · 16/11/2022 18:23

A bit pricey but gorgeous
www.meandem.com/dotted-tulle-ruche-top-black

RockingMyFiftiesNot · 16/11/2022 18:28

Withmayo · 16/11/2022 18:23

That is gorgeous but I really don't suit high necks. Love it though, hopefully it will help someone else.

Update: I had decided I liked a couple of Next tops suggested, went to 2 Nexts but they didn't have them in and I didn't have time to order / try etc.

Rummaged through my wardrobe and found a top I'd bought in the sales at the beginning of the year and am embarrassed to admit had forgotten about. That did me for the dinner, but am going to go back through all the suggestions to see if I can find something else to swap between over the festive season.

Seems lots of others are also on the hunt, so keep the suggestions coming!
Thanks

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