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Jeans and a ‘nice top’

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GoldenCagedBird · 14/02/2023 21:45

So short of ‘nice tops’

i have jeans of every shape, leather trousers and skirts- but my top half is a bit lacklustre. I went out to the pub earlier and felt like I dressed exactly the same as if I had popped to the supermarket.

I have either basic casual tops- wraparound, striped bretons, plain shirts and a few ‘going out tops’ which are pre covid and just aren’t my style any more.

Can anyone suggest a ‘nice top’ to go with mom jeans or flares? Anyone bought anything nice lately?

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Barleysugar86 · 14/02/2023 21:53

I really like the floral tops from fat face- something like this for the pub in the evening. But then I'm not a very dressy up person!
www.johnlewis.com/fatface-ivy-blush-floral-graphic-cotton-blend-top-black-multi/p109772531

AnotherNameChangeYes · 14/02/2023 22:03

@GoldenCagedBird I know what you mean. I love my Mom jeans but only wear them with plain white t shirts and trainers.

I’ve got some leather look jeggings that I wear with a jumper and chunky boots. I used to wear skinny jeans and ‘nice tops’ but I don’t wear skinny jeans anymore and I never see any tops I like.

When I go out now I tend to wear a dress and trainers or my DMs.

HerbalTeaAndCake · 14/02/2023 22:09

Following with interest! We need nice tops 👍👍👍

TokyoSushi · 14/02/2023 22:10

HerbalTeaAndCake · 14/02/2023 22:09

Following with interest! We need nice tops 👍👍👍

Agreed!

Hoolihan · 14/02/2023 22:11

Got my eye in this, tucked in to jeans with a tan bag and big earrings:

www.oliveclothing.com/new/women/p-oliveunique-20221101-012-beige-jane-lace-trimmed-blouse-beige

TheOGCCL · 14/02/2023 22:14

I think the fashion now is to wear very plain, minimalist things like a black turtle neck and then accessorise with lots of layered gold jewelery and maybe bright lipstick.

I think shirts and blouses always look a bit more elevated.

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GoldenCagedBird · 14/02/2023 22:15

I like these so far- having a dig through asos. I think I need some brighter colours and different textures to make them more ‘going out’-y

www.asos.com/prd/203436291?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

www.asos.com/prd/203630482?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

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Hoolihan · 14/02/2023 22:16

And this whole look (if only I was a 20-something French beauty 😂)
www.sezane.com/en/product/carlotta-blouse/black#size-6

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GoldenCagedBird · 14/02/2023 22:17

TheOGCCL · 14/02/2023 22:14

I think the fashion now is to wear very plain, minimalist things like a black turtle neck and then accessorise with lots of layered gold jewelery and maybe bright lipstick.

I think shirts and blouses always look a bit more elevated.

I dress like this during the day though, minus bright lipstick or I’d smear it on my loved ones.

I love the look but I went out with DH for a Valentine’s drink and realised in the loos wore the same outfit as what I wore at aldi 4 days previous

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Hoolihan · 14/02/2023 22:18

GoldenCagedBird · 14/02/2023 22:15

I like these so far- having a dig through asos. I think I need some brighter colours and different textures to make them more ‘going out’-y

www.asos.com/prd/203436291?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

www.asos.com/prd/203630482?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

Ok, think I'm a lot older than you judging by these, please ignore my suggestions! I'm not a fan of the first one as looks a bit cheap? Second one is fun though!

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GoldenCagedBird · 14/02/2023 22:20

Hoolihan · 14/02/2023 22:18

Ok, think I'm a lot older than you judging by these, please ignore my suggestions! I'm not a fan of the first one as looks a bit cheap? Second one is fun though!

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I’m late twenties

I love a bit of tack, particularly if it’s animal print :))

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TheMatriarchy · 14/02/2023 22:21

I have a penchant for Joie tops, can get them at john lewis now, the outnet has a nice selection too.

PinkityPink · 14/02/2023 22:21

They are gol dust aren't they. No suggestions here but following for ideas

Nolosomi · 14/02/2023 22:21

I need going out tops too and am always on the look out. Everything is so basic these days…

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GoldenCagedBird · 14/02/2023 22:22

www.asos.com/prd/201855636?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

love this- would wear with flares and clompy boots

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Nolosomi · 14/02/2023 22:23

French connection have some nice ones. How about this? I have it in black and it’s lovely

www.frenchconnection.com/products/cora-pleated-smock-top-bittersweet

OnTheRunWithMannyMontana · 14/02/2023 22:23

I've had some lovely tops recently through stitch fix. (I also have £15 referral credit for anyone who wants to try it here www.stitchfix.co.uk/invite/y8295x2d93?sod=m&som=c)

I absolutely love my box, I've set it to every 3 months and I generally limit myself to 2-3 items otherwise I could spend a fortune.

These are the two "nice tops" I've had recently. I wear them a lot!

Jeans and a ‘nice top’
Jeans and a ‘nice top’
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GoldenCagedBird · 14/02/2023 22:25

This nice

www.asos.com/prd/21017887?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

basic but a bit sexy for aldi

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GoldenCagedBird · 14/02/2023 22:27

www.asos.com/prd/14162929?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

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BlackAmericanoNoSugar · 14/02/2023 22:46

I like East for sheer, floaty tops. I usually wear a camisole or sleeveless t-shirt underneath, Uniqlo bra-top vests are particularly good as they have quite a few colours and have a built-in bra so no bra straps showing. I like a bit of floral but stay away from the overly ethnic or anything with a frill or tassels.

HerbalTeaAndCake · 14/02/2023 22:52

OnTheRunWithMannyMontana · 14/02/2023 22:23

I've had some lovely tops recently through stitch fix. (I also have £15 referral credit for anyone who wants to try it here www.stitchfix.co.uk/invite/y8295x2d93?sod=m&som=c)

I absolutely love my box, I've set it to every 3 months and I generally limit myself to 2-3 items otherwise I could spend a fortune.

These are the two "nice tops" I've had recently. I wear them a lot!

Love these!

tillyoumakeit · 14/02/2023 22:56

Hoolihan · 14/02/2023 22:11

Got my eye in this, tucked in to jeans with a tan bag and big earrings:

www.oliveclothing.com/new/women/p-oliveunique-20221101-012-beige-jane-lace-trimmed-blouse-beige

Oh this is lovely! And the other link you posted. I'm on the lookout for new brands to explore so am off to browse these sites!

pattihews · 14/02/2023 23:39

Sorry, OP, too old for you if you're in your 20s. But good for us over-40s.