Help me complete my outfit: low key wedding, 50 something bride

[Scrabblingabout]

Ok so following my previous thread, I have now got a lovely wool cream A line midi skirt. I now need a satiny/silky top and will wear this plus a wool coat and a nice cashmere wrap for our registry office wedding in the new year. It's all low key. Ideas for the top would be great. I am quite small and want something very slim fitting.

Definitely fitted!! I rather like the shoulders - & at a 4/6 you'd suit them much better than me with my coat hanger shoulders! Personally I think it's too severe, but just throwing it out there ...

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/ruby-silver-sparkle-sequin-top/

Beautiful & elegant - but too loose?

https://www.vestiairecollective.com/women-clothing/tops/needle-thread/beige-polyester-needle-thread-top-31547986.shtml

Bit of a wild card, but since you're so petite & slim, what about children's sequin tops ...???!

https://www.zara.com/uk/en/feather-and-sequin-t-shirt-p02878705.html

A teen one - https://www.nameit.com/en-gb/ni-lmtd-tops/ni-lmtd-tops-longsleeved/long-sleeved-tops/sequins-long-sleeved-top-13252756_WhiteAlyssum.html

Does tulle count as lace therefore a no?

https://ebay.us/m/FvmgMG

Genius idea to go with teen stuff. Like that one but I need to check it isn't too wide/regular fit as the slim silhouette is vital!

That is so beautiful even if it is not for me.

I feel like I should be inviting you to rhe big day for all your help @EleanorMc67!

Another teen one.

https://gb.benetton.com/blouse-with-sequins-creamy-white-5PAYCQ04G_901.html?utm_source=awin&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=UK_LF_AFFILIATION_Benetton_Campaign_AlwaysOn_Conversion_2019&source=aw&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=176013&awc=119181_1764860747_a2ea720266988d6944a45accea95e9ba

Back to adults!

https://www.brandalley.co.uk/silver-long-sleeved-t-shirt-with-sequins-24554251.html

Like this but again too loose.

I suppose something fitted with stretch is the best way to describe it.

Or very slim fit cashmere or merino?

Another wild card. I like the back detail. All depends on the quality of the cheaper makes - which can be surprisingly good sometimes.

https://www.yumi.co.uk/products/yumi-ivory-hanging-sequin-long-sleeve-top

Budget up to £175 and keen on higher quality natural fabrics if possible.

Good point about the sequin issues...okay shall we venture back to satin/silk or thin cashmere/merino??

I like assymetric necklines!

Whoever made the point about the coat and wrap being too much I hear you...I'll plonk the coat down somewhere for the ceremony but yes a wrap falling over all the time could be annoying still!!

It's gorgeous, isn't it? Sorry for seeming like a crazy obsessive with all my posts - I have a deadline for a client that I'm stuck on - so this has been a lovely diversion but I've now spent far too long on it!!! I will stop now ... hope it gives you some ideas at least? It's surprising how just a small change in the wording for a Google search will throw up different options. Tulle/beaded/embroidered are good to try. With fitted/long sleeved/etc. Plus different colours - champagne/ecru/platinum etc. Good luck & do report back if you find your perfect top!!!

I know I said I'd stopped but ... since you're veering towards simple silk-satins now ... I think this is a beautiful shape & the little peplum-type bottom would sit perfectly over your pencil skirt?

https://uk.daisysilk.com/products/30-momme-drawstring-waist-silk-blouse

This is from the same company. Too workwear-looking maybe? They do stock XXS & XS so fit-wise would suit you.

https://uk.daisysilk.com/products/v-neck-silk-pleated-blouse

A more asymmetric style - I like the button detail at the neckline.

https://uk.daisysilk.com/products/22momme-mock-neck-silk-blouse-with-pearl-button

Little diamanté buttons on this style?

https://uk.daisysilk.com/products/womens-rhinestone-buttons-silk-blouse

The Daisysilk stuff is Chinese-made - but gets very good reviews overall. There are soooo many styles!! I like the first peplum one best - I think the silhouette with your pencil skirt would be beautiful - slightly early 40s. The rest - I think the simpler you go with silk, if it has absolutely no quirky details/sequins/ornate buttons etc, the more likely it is to possibly lean towards workwear? All of these are from there.

Back to some more sequins - quite muted & a jumper style.

https://mintvelvet.com/products/cream-sequin-batwing-jumper

Crepe de chine (though viscose) Alice & Olivia blouse with pretty cuff detail on The Outnet?

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/alice-plus-olivia/tops/long-sleeved-tops/gathered-crepe-de-chine-blouse/46376663162999333

Going off-piste again - slim but in devoré velvet?

https://www.theoutnet.com/en-gb/shop/product/loulou-studio/tops/long-sleeved-tops/ophelia-devore-organza-blouse/46376663162938903

Might work if the smallest size is neat enough - too detailed for your taste though?

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/gwen-floral-applique-organza-top-cream-1000815199.html

You mentioned cashmere/wool - most seems to be very plain & with too little detail to differentiate it from workwear. This, however, in XS, could be a lovely gauzy thing over a fitted cream camisole?

https://www.adolfodominguez.com/en-gb/embroidered-knit-top-woman-25318208920852.html

Feather cuffs ...?!

https://www.monsoon.co.uk/luella-feather-cuff-top-ivory-1000814820.html

This is one of the best threads ever 👏🏼👏🏼