‘Nice tops’ for jeans

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Packing for a weekend away and realised I have absolutely no ‘nice tops’ for when I fancy wearing jeans and a nice top. I’m having an absolute mind blank on where to shop! I usually hide in oversized jumpers, I’m a 16 with annoyingly large boobs. Can anyone recommend somewhere stylish but affordable? I usually use ASOS but the quality has been shocking recently.

Reiss, Whistles, Jigsaw, AllSaints, Karen Millen, Cos, Theory?

Thanks but I should have said probably on a slightly lower budget! I’m late 20s and it seems to be either boohoo/pretty little things style (not me!) or the other end of the spectrum. I’m not sure where to look somewhere in the middle for good quality, not frumpy and not hideously expensive.

I find TK Maxx helpful for this. It can be a bit hit and miss though, but I have been known to pick up really nice tops there that I wouldn't dream of paying the original price for.

ASOS has been terrible recently! I'm finding Mango, River Island, H&M, and &Other Stories good at the moment. Also M&S for things like silk t-shirts at a reasonable price. Zara also worth a look.

Whistles used to be okay for these, but their sizing is ridiculous now unless you’re Mr Tickle.

I’ve got a couple from M&S, but you have to filter through a whole load of crap for the occasional gem.

Mango or Zara maybe?

I’m the same and I just never go anywhere where I have to dress up! I only have t-shirts to go with jeans. I am similar size to you, I have scoured everywhere and I can’t find anything. Some of the stores mentioned I would never even look in as they are all for teeny tiny people - zara?! My boobs wouldn’t fit in any top from there…,

I have been on a top buying spree in order to liven up my jeans and the ones that I have bought (Topshop, River Island, Monki and Miss Selfridge ) have all come from charity shops so I say try your local charity shops.

I'd second TK Maxx. I also like Klass. You have to scroll past some not so nice stuff but most of my 'going out with jean's' tops are from there.

I find that when I don’t know what I want exactly, Vinted is a great place to look.

Maybe have a look at Yumi.

Asos has really gone downhill, River Island and Next are good for ' nice top and jeans'

Monsoon have some tops that are reduced. Worth a look.

Primark? I just bought a lovely cream v-neck jumper on sale for £4 that would look nice with jeans and some accessories (big boob approved too!LOL).

Following.. I'm size 16 & 34H boobs.

I struggle to find any smart/going out tops. No shops seem to cater for anyone with a bust.

Certainly not the likes of Zara, River Island, Miss Selfrifge, H&M

It's all cut really small across the chest & stiff fabrics.... or a t-shirt/vest top...

I usually spend hours trawling through Vinted looking for shapes that might work and taking a chance.

Have a look at In The Style.

Great plus size range and some lovely bits on there and quite cheap!

Jac Jossa does loads of edits for them and I always think her bits are fab 🥰

One Hundred Stars have some really forgiving drapey styles. They are expensive but their sales often have huge reductions.

How about

https://www.next.co.uk/style/ls271615/p85471#p85471

https://www.next.co.uk/style/ls405045/q41649#q41649

https://www.asos.com/topshop/topshop-ring-detail-top-in-champagne/prd/205396804#colourWayId-205396805

https://www.asos.com/topshop/topshop-stripe-wrap-top-in-olive/prd/204590328#colourWayId-204590331

Zara, or look on Vinted. Just search for dressy tops, size ?, etc.