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Work top- very specific requirements.

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purplebeansprouts · 25/10/2024 20:19

Must not need ironing.
Must look smart.
Must not have extra long sleeves, I want them to finish at my wrist.
No loud patterns.
No massive flowers.
Blue or dark green preferred
Ideally none of those long dangling neck ties.
Not fitted.

Basically a non descript but smart top I can throw on in a hurry.

I have looked at m&s, h&m, fat face, hobbs, next, phase 8, tried to look at wallis but their website is awful, have had luck in the past at Crew but nothing there today.

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Doggymummar · 25/10/2024 20:23

What makes it non iron for you? I haven't ironed in a decade, just wash and hang on a hanger to dry so anywhere would do for me. I got a great top from Amazon last week. Let me go find the link.GRACE KARIN Women Tops V-Neck Long Sleeve Ruched Tunic Blouses Casual Top Shirts https://amzn.eu/d/aKSjMra

purplebeansprouts · 25/10/2024 20:36

Doggymummar · 25/10/2024 20:23

What makes it non iron for you? I haven't ironed in a decade, just wash and hang on a hanger to dry so anywhere would do for me. I got a great top from Amazon last week. Let me go find the link.GRACE KARIN Women Tops V-Neck Long Sleeve Ruched Tunic Blouses Casual Top Shirts https://amzn.eu/d/aKSjMra

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That sort of thing but not fitted would be perfect.

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purplebeansprouts · 25/10/2024 20:38

Do you think that would need ironing?

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SwedishEdith · 25/10/2024 20:46

purplebeansprouts · 25/10/2024 20:38

Do you think that would need ironing?

Doubt it. It's polyester.

ForPearlViper · 25/10/2024 21:36

I'm out. At first I didn't notice that this had origanally been posted in style and beauty and was ready to pitch in with my opinions on wood vs quartz vs granite.

purplebeansprouts · 25/10/2024 21:37

ForPearlViper · 25/10/2024 21:36

I'm out. At first I didn't notice that this had origanally been posted in style and beauty and was ready to pitch in with my opinions on wood vs quartz vs granite.

Ahh!!! Sorry!

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MaidOfAle · 25/10/2024 23:07

https://www.seasaltcornwall.com/larissa-printed-cotton-shirt in Pressed Fern Chalk?

purplebeansprouts · 26/10/2024 03:17

MaidOfAle · 25/10/2024 23:07

A little busy for me but I think I could get away with it thank you!

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sashh · 26/10/2024 05:14

When I was working I had a 'uniform' of black linen trousers and a pin tuck blouse in 6 different colours / patterns.

They seem to have stopped doing the one I bought but it was very similar to this https://www.jdwilliams.co.uk/shop/p/py365

Be warned, the cotton one does need a bit of steam or careful hang drying but the others are fine thrown in the wash.

Others

https://www.jdwilliams.co.uk/shop/s?text=pin+tuck+blouse&nofollowind=true

beachcitygirl · 26/10/2024 05:24

I have a couple of pairs of nice fitted black trousers & several satin blouses. - I rotate.
Accessorise differently
Works a treat

GreatNorthBun · 26/10/2024 07:20

I used to have 5 rayon Uniqlo blouses for work in deep green, aubergine, and navy. They always sell at least one blouse like this and they are fine. Totally nondescript and crease free. (I had to get them for work travel as I was always living out of a bag.)

Mine were collarless but this is similar: https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E469419-000/00?colorDisplayCode=55

UNIQLO

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E469419-000/00?colorDisplayCode=55

NewspaperChips · 26/10/2024 08:13

Satin blouses - I’ve just bought one from M&S.

I’m also a fan of eBay for hardly worn blouses - I got a nice black Whistles one recently, non-iron. My go to brands are Whistles, Joules, Boden and LK Bennett.

Fluffycloudsfloatinginthesky · 26/10/2024 09:12

What about this? I have it and comes in several colours

Work top- very specific requirements.
Cyclingmummy1 · 26/10/2024 09:24

ForPearlViper · 25/10/2024 21:36

I'm out. At first I didn't notice that this had origanally been posted in style and beauty and was ready to pitch in with my opinions on wood vs quartz vs granite.

Pleased it's not just me. I was ready to spout forth on the advantages of corian 😁

Arrivederla · 26/10/2024 09:42

DailyEnergyCrisis · 26/10/2024 08:53

https://www4.next.co.uk/style/ls437085/b93942

this brand have several options. This is grey but they do lots of green/blue styles in petite and normal

Thank you for this link - lots of nice tops here

DailyEnergyCrisis · 26/10/2024 09:49

Arrivederla · 26/10/2024 09:42

Thank you for this link - lots of nice tops here

Pleasure! I have about 6 or 7 tops from this brand as they wear well and are good for work and evenings out. The only thing is that they are polyester in the main so potentially a bit sweaty if that’s an issue but I’ve not had any issues so far.

DailyEnergyCrisis · 26/10/2024 09:51

Fluffycloudsfloatinginthesky · 26/10/2024 09:12

What about this? I have it and comes in several colours

I have this too! It’s lovely, slightly see through though if anyone’s concerned by that but fine for an evening out or work with cami under.

Clarinet1 · 26/10/2024 13:38

ForPearlViper · 25/10/2024 21:36

I'm out. At first I didn't notice that this had origanally been posted in style and beauty and was ready to pitch in with my opinions on wood vs quartz vs granite.

I thought so too! 😂

ComfyBoobs · 26/10/2024 14:11

What’s your budget and size OP?

purplebeansprouts · 26/10/2024 14:32

sashh · 26/10/2024 05:14

When I was working I had a 'uniform' of black linen trousers and a pin tuck blouse in 6 different colours / patterns.

They seem to have stopped doing the one I bought but it was very similar to this https://www.jdwilliams.co.uk/shop/p/py365

Be warned, the cotton one does need a bit of steam or careful hang drying but the others are fine thrown in the wash.

Others

https://www.jdwilliams.co.uk/shop/s?text=pin+tuck+blouse&nofollowind=true

I have a similar uniform!

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