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

Agreed - that is bollocks.

That's nice too. Decades ago I had a shorter black broiderie jacket I loved.

Aargh I really really didn’t mean to be ageist!
i was just giggling at the care home uniform part as I work in one locally and it’s almost identical to my shirt there. So it made me chuckle. That’s all! sorry if I caused offence, trily
didn’t mean to. Been a long week and it’s the first thing to have made me laugh which is impressive (even if it is just over my work uniform lookalike🤦‍♀️)

I am 45 and have really liked River Island recently.

How about this with some funky jewellery https://www.riverisland.com/p/white-satin-deep-cuff-blouse-754026

This if you have good arms https://www.riverisland.com/p/white-cami-top-764647

I like this https://www.riverisland.com/p/white-satin-pocket-t-shirt-761936

Lipsy is also a brand I have got back into

https://www.next.co.uk/style/ls353141/k37905#k37905

M&S have upped their game recently too so have a look on their website.

Personally I’d go out and buy myself a new dress!

This thread needs a sticky on top: NO polyester.
I think that's like asking for no rain in the UK.

How about this blouse?

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/ciara-cutwork-blouse-teal-24052579.html

It’s 100% cotton

I would wear the second one but jazz it up with jewellery , nice hair, makeup and small high heels.
some peoples alternative suggestions are worse in my eyes.

it really depends how you wear it and what suits your body shape.

Thanks,

Also no cardigan

I don’t like any of the tops you’ve linked.

You want a nice jumpsuit! I’m the same age as you, and if I was slim like you that’s what I would wear. With a leather or denim jacket and either converse or dms if it’s more causal, or nice sandals if it’s a bit dressier.

Jumpsuit

Is this the first top?

It's far more expensive than it looks.

Op has anyone said blazer yet instead of a cardi? X

the Model is looking pretty fed up she
has to wear a care home uniform

It's a no to all of them from me OP.

How about some high waisted wide leg trousers (very good for hiding a belly)? With a plain cowl neck or v neck vest and bright blazer, (not the work type, the evening meal type, usually a thinner and more fkexible material) accessorise with a nice necklace and either a cross body bag or clutch? You could then wear either flats (like a nice pointy type) or low heels. It's a timeless outfit that suits most ages and all items can be worn individually dressed up or down. Can send you some inspo pics if you want. Please don't wear those floral blue/purple numbers, they are hideous

Neither, sorry! This has similar vibes but a lot more up to date https://www.next.co.uk/style/st346660/d25226#d25226

Can you wear dresses?
something like This?

@OldGrannyish honestly if you actually have the two tops you have originally linked to, I would wear top number two with your jeans . Wasn't keen at first but having seen some of the alternative suggestions I think your choice of clothing is as valid as any.

Enjoy your evening out

I'm coming round to that as well.

Enjoy your party.

This dress is great for pear shapes - the buttons go right down so you can show as much or as little leg as you like and the belt will show your small waist. I have it in 2 colours and love it! Also they do next day delivery

www.silkfred.com/womens/clothing/dresses/day-dresses/dancing-leopard/dove-dress-in-navy-star

It's polyester. The OP said no polyester.

Sorry but that is just hideous 😂

It's got a bit of a farmer vibe!

Can't be doing with pussy bows coz not just Thatcher but Liz Truss too.

I don’t think I’m right I know I’m right! (Joking). For what it is worth I’ve had my colours done years ago and don’t really believe in them, and find the idea a bit rigid though I do think certain colours and styles do suit some people. The colour matching industry is mostly to sell more clothes. I wear colours to brighten my mood and love patterns (but prefer florals). Oh and my aunt is a winter and still stunning (dammit!). She’s one of those women who as a model in their model card one of her best photos is a sporty white casual top (which seems at odds with winters and what style they should wear) but then again as a model she could (or should) have been able to make a sack look good!

At least one other poster @RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie agreed with me about black and colours though her style is different to mine (but awesome!).

I agree.