Which top?

[OldGrannyish]

Friend's 50th birthday. DH doesn't like one because it's too grannyish and MIL says that one is better (but then, she is a granny!)
Which is better? I prefer one over the other, but my fashion sense is questionable

Black jeans and probably a dark blue (or black?) cardigan with it

Also different women suit different prints and styles. I look awful in Cos and Arket mostly but my SIL really suits their clothes. I prefer &otherstories and similar brands which SIL doesn’t suit. I also tend to suit florals whereas she prefers plain colours and polka dots.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/satin-top/p/clp60596145?extid=ps_ps-gpla_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_baussc&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi46iBhDyARIsAE3nVraJfWM1FjqQbBYQMcoPMuQ_aUJhaq_fvuFoVwvKSJttbo1WNEQJBJ8aAlHTEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

This, with a silky navy jacket.

Out of interest - those saying no to bright top with black jeans, what can you wear a bright coloured top with? I have some lovely jewel coloured tops as those colours suit me, but have no idea what to wear on my bottom half?

I would start my own thread on this but thought it may enlighten the OP too!

Dark blue, charcoal or indigo jeans? That's what I do.

I like this. Not sure if I’d wear it but it’s simple and I’ve loved a lot of Oliver Bonas clothes recently. They weren’t always great!

Neither!!! Can we find you something else?

I think the bright colour thing is one of those that if we’re being really perfectionist though. It’s going to rule out a load of options that would look good.

There are 11 pages of people trying😁

With black and blue jeans but also various black skirts I wear a vintage sequin black with gold short sleeved top or a light baby pink and silver vintage shirt sleeved sequin top (both 80s I think) or a long sleeved rainbow 🌈 sequin top I got at Next last year and got compliments on. The sequin ones are lovely (a bit big now properly since I lost weight!).

Honestly, I was expecting you to say you were much older when I saw the tops. I’m 47 but would think both were quite frumpy for a party/outing but nice for work or similar. If you are an 8-10 you are obviously quite slim so worth making the most of that. What about something a bit more partyish?:
E.g https://johnlewis.scene7.com/is/image/JohnLewis/006413686alt1?$rsp-pdp-port-640$ A bit expensive but there will be similar bargains out there.

@awaynboilyurheid that looks like an old person's top to me, the kind of thing my mum would wear!

@StNinian i used to have a shirt like that at uni!

@OldGrannyish How about something totally different? Maybe not this colour, but something like this might be good, maybe wear with a v neck black cotton T-shirt and your black heels? The double breasted blazer would hide your tummy if you’re conscious and the flared trousers would look great if you’re taller?
https://www.peacocks.co.uk/4403760-rust-plain.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwi46iBhDyARIsAE3nVraPQ2ZP0CXPbnk89HHiEj74sInNnjl1VB4hkAjqXtlCcyrBwyevuTcaAv_1EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#193=4692
https://www.peacocks.co.uk/4404714-rust-plain.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjwi46iBhDyARIsAE3nVrZNWBIJc8pPW5VA110VsVwa76AJkwesR27nWyKpr9akt-Pmx8FgUekaAloHEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#193=4968

https://www.roman.co.uk/cropped-high-collar-crepe-jacket-15015960

Navy jacket as referred to upthread.

Absolutely ! I'm not surprised the poor OP is confused. And this thread really shows how personal individual taste is .

FWIW I liked the Hush leopard skin top linked by @VooVooV .

For instant put togetherness wear a sequin top blazer and jeans .

I know you said no synthetics but just for one evening…
https://www.inthestyle.com/ash-black-high-low-wrap-top
https://www.inthestyle.com/carys-whittaker-stone-leopard-print-peplum-blouse
In The Style have some nice blouses & shirts that are loose on the stomach but also a decent length. I also would wear a jacket going but nothing inside with these

What about something a bit more like this

Could also be worn with black jeans!

What about this top, the model is even wearing it with black jeans? It would suit your size and hide a bit of a belly (although at size 8-10 surely that less of an issue than you think). I think what you've posted so far is good for work (at least some of them are good for work), but not for an evening out.
https://www.baukjen.com/products/clara-top-aubergine

That is lovely @Hayliebells. Completely my style and colour. Why can't more people make simple clothes?

Oh god they are awful as well.

I agree @GeriKellmansUpdo , simple is always best! I love Baukjen. The bamboo fabric drapes really nicely.

@OldGrannyish A bit of a wild card, but how about a silk shirt dress? (I am with you on 'no artificial fibres'). I have never bought anything from Shein, but this kind of dress is good at hiding a bit of a tummy, and it's a bit more 'special' than jeans, without being the kind of thing you'd feel conspicuous or over-dressed in. https://www.shein.co.uk/100-SILK-BELTED-FITTED-DRESS-p-10321849-cat-1727.html?skucode=I06xkdmfit1j&url_from=ukadplasw2203304939402200M_GPM&cid=16749342232&setid=&adid=&pf=GOOGLE&gclid=Cj0KCQjwi46iBhDyARIsAE3nVrZCvwB8FEQObGpqqButFAUbNpL1P1GrcjcvgJ93l_-dqcNcDJzN1k0aAuHyEALw_wcB

Have you thought about booking a personal styling appointment Personal Styling Service (johnlewis.com)

I've used it before and the lady was great at working out what would suit me for the occasion, within my budget. It's probably only as good as the stylist you see, but it's free so nothing to lose.

What's the venue?
What is your colouring like? What colours do you feel good in?
Do you like to fade into the background or be centre of attention?
How would you describe your style?
The shape of the second top looks good to me but maybe a different colour/print
and a bit of jewellery that you like.