What top with black velvet trouser suit?

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I have a series of black tie related work events this autumn. I've ordered a black velvet trouser suit and am hoping to recycle it for as many of them as possible but am struggling a bit to think about what to wear for a top.

I've ordered a white satin shirt as one classic option but would like another option: would love a burgundy/ wine coloured something, greens also suit me.

I'm 10/12 but stomach not as flat as it used to be - never recovered from large baby - so prefer nothing too clingy or tight around waist.

Any ideas gratefully received!

I feel like a silky cami would work

or a crisp tuxedo style shirt

something metallic or sequinned

Ooo bronze metallic! [goes off to google]

Agree a nice silky forest green cami or blouse would look nice with a black velvet suit. Or a pale yellow.

Sequined camisole. Can you find one with a 'flip' sequin? Bronze and ??? Loads of sequins already in the shops.

I think a faded black band t-shirt would look good but obviously it depends on the event.

What's a flip sequin? Sorry for ignorance!

Love this idea but I couldn't in my industry

Sainsburys have some metallic ribbed long sleeved tops - one in brown I think?
if set on burgundy then look for a similar metallic tee

But maybe you want looser - sorry! I would say Tu is worth a look in general.

A contrasting waistcoat could look good and you could wear it on its own or with a shirt/ T-shirt underneath to change it up.

Velvet is an opportunity to play around with textures so I could spend your money all day with this brief! Silk, definitely - a camisole or a high-necked blouse. I would also want a very, very soft wool vest - something a bit like this.

I think a waistcoat of some sort would look good too - Whistles has a couple that just about qualify as green (pale sage; mint), but they're quite expensive.

I suspect this might be a bit short, judging by the pics, but it would be a bargain basement metallic option if it works for you.

A lacy/mesh blouse would also be a lovely contrast in texture if you could find something suitable. Best I could do in a quick JL search was this.

(Ridiculous price, not a serious suggestion, but you could have a louche burgundy snake print blouse complete with a bow...)

Friends Like These Black Satin Lace Detail Cowl Neck Blouse What about this

Love & Roses Forest Green Petite Long Sleeve Satin Cowl Neck Blouse Or this

Next have some beautiful jewel tone silk blouses that would work beautifully..

It looks different colours in different lights - flip might not be the correct term, it's called flip paint on a car. My chorus sings with a mixed chorus and their ladies wear a sequinned top that looks brown/bronze in one light and yellow gold in another.

I'm a big fan of velvet. Black velvet can be really ageing if you don't style it right: You might end up looking like you've been shopping from the Damart Christmas lookbook

I would definitely get a vintage man's paisley shirt with a massive collar and a fuchsia or chartreuse shirt with a massive pussy cat bow.

I thought waistcoat.

"Women’s Waistcoats at M&S" https://www.marksandspencer.com/l/women/tops/waistcoats

"Cotton Blend Broderie Waistcoat | M&S | M&S" https://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton-blend-broderie-waistcoat/p/clp60766637?color=CREAM#intid=carousel_FUNH_AT_PHOENIX-RECENTLY-VIEWED_END_PLP_2_2:67cb7bce-48ac-4eed-bbe4-b87cfc188268

Waistcoat is an interesting idea!
I am amused but slightly concerned about looking like a Christmas look book 😬

I'd say don't wear white with black. You may look like a waitress.

I think this is the kind of thing you should be looking for (but it's in the wrong material, too heavy for velvet). Simple, stylish.

If the trousers are loose then a more fitted top nay look better.

https://www.johnlewis.com/reiss-nina-necklace-trim-wool-blend-tank-top/p113930240

Hmm the waitress look is best avoided. Particularly in case I am mistaken for one in my male heavy industry.

I've ordered (in addition to the white satin shirt which I am now concerned is a bit waitressy) a red wine satin sleeveless, high necked number, and also the long sleeved forest green satin number someone mentioned upthread.
If I can manage it, I'll come back with photos later once I've tried it all on.

www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/lend-an-ear-copper-sequin-top/

Goddammit that's fabulous. I might have to order that one as well.

What about this https://www.johnlewis.com/ro-zo-sequin-shell-top-pink/p114109002