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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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purplebeansprouts · 26/10/2024 14:33

ComfyBoobs · 26/10/2024 14:11

What’s your budget and size OP?

14/16 depending on the bust measurements willing to pay £70 if it's good

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okydokethen · 26/10/2024 17:35

www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/tops/green-long-cuff-satin-shirt/p/909254038

These colours look nice

Arrivederla · 27/10/2024 10:00

okydokethen · 26/10/2024 17:35

I have a couple of these from New Look from last year. They are very good value, look more expensive than they are and don't need ironing!

purplebeansprouts · 27/10/2024 13:05

NaiceAm · 27/10/2024 07:10

Might work yes. I think I can excuse the 3/4 length sleeves

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purplebeansprouts · 27/10/2024 13:07

NaiceAm · 27/10/2024 07:10

Aw out of stock I'll ask them to notify me

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Demurelemur · 27/10/2024 17:40

Bring back Warehouse

Hoppityhophops · 27/10/2024 17:41

Anyone else thought OP was asking abouta kitchen worktop? 🤣

purplebeansprouts · 27/10/2024 18:42

Fluffycloudsfloatinginthesky · 26/10/2024 09:12

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

Whenever I've tried this brand the material has always felt a bit scratchy? Maybe it's just me though

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purplebeansprouts · 27/10/2024 18:42

Demurelemur · 27/10/2024 17:40

Bring back Warehouse

YES PLEASE

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CaMcC · 27/10/2024 22:53

purplebeansprouts · 27/10/2024 13:07

Aw out of stock I'll ask them to notify me

If you like this one, try looking at boat neck tops. Very inoffensive style for officewear. Modal or merino wool depending on how much you want to spend. Wool is the bees knees for staying wrinkle free. Fine knit merino is thin and easy to style as a top rather than a jumper. It does need special washing though.

https://www.johnlewis.com/crew-clothing-soft-modal-top-navy-blue/p112357644

https://gb.benetton.com/boat-neck-sweater-dark-blue-103CD10AV016.html

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E471666-000/00

Not boat neck but it's hard to beat Uniqlo for affordable merino wool jumpers. You can size down for a non-sweater look. I tend to wear them with Uniqlo's airism vests underneath. Look at the size charts first though because their sizes can be a bit screwy.

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E469410-000/00

Boat neck sweater - Dark Blue | Benetton

Long sleeve sweater in a cotton and Modal® blend. Relaxed fit and boat neckline with curl. A soft and comfy piece that is great when layering, to create a look that's always different.

https://gb.benetton.com/boat-neck-sweater-dark-blue-103CD10AV_016.html

Blinky21 · 28/10/2024 11:24

I have the rayon and satin blouses from Uniqlo, I would recommend both but they do need ironing. The rayon one in particular creases easily

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