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.

Maybe even consider a simple cashmere/mohair cardigan over this?

https://www.reiss.com/style/su851854/y07286

Looks like Daisysilk and Lilysilk seem to have loads but I have never heard of them and was a bit unsure about ordering.

Will look at reviews!

Thing is half our high street fashion is Chinese made anyway so that doesn't put me off as long as the quality is okay given the special occasion!

https://www.whitecoco.co.uk/products/jovie-top?variant=55953382506878

https://www.whitecoco.co.uk/products/priscilla-shirt?variant=56129763475838

https://www.whitecoco.co.uk/products/sammy-top

https://www.whitecoco.co.uk/products/jovie-top?variant=55953382506878

https://www.whitecoco.co.uk/products/priscilla-shirt?variant=56129763475838

https://www.whitecoco.co.uk/products/sammy-top

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su166359/q87019

I had something like this for my civil partnership this year

@EleanorMc67. The pink ! Love it

Likewise, I hadn't really looked at them much til now - but it's refreshing to see real silk & in different weights/finishes, as it's disappeared from lots of brands. Silk is always going to come from China etc anyway, but Daisysilk seems to have much better reviews - & the site doesn't have those annoying pop-ups!

Saying that Daisysilk seems like the better option - this one from Lilysilk is bloody lovely! The detail at the back!

https://www.lilysilk.com/uk/product/ajuga-silk-twill-blouse-top.html

Could you find a local seamstress to tailor a top you like? Show some of the pictures and ask?

As is this.

https://www.lilysilk.com/uk/product/bell-sleeves-minimalist-silk-top.html

Very old Hollywood, fitted & asymmetric.

https://www.lilysilk.com/uk/product/asymmetrical-silk-blouse-with-puff-sleeves.html

But the description! Were they on drugs ...?!

"Asymmetry is another type of symmetry. The blouse is made of 100% mulberry silk which ensures the breathability and softness. Sculpted like the goddess of intellect and wisdom Phoebe, buttons at the left shoulder and slight pleats at the neckline slim the upper body and flatter the figure, emphasizing the female confidence. The color lily white remains classic, with puff sleeves and longer cuffs for a fresh, modern feel."

Wtf???!

This was the cardigan from Reiss I was thinking of. It's gorgeous!

The sequinned Sezanne one, or the silk with the fab buttons? Both lovely I think!

Since I seem to have bombarded the OP with 95% of what's on the thread, I think I can say thank you!! Glad you've enjoyed it!!

Love this from the front, but personally not keen on cut-out backs. But it is lovely.

https://www.libertylondon.com/uk/ivory-satin-blouse-000844627.html

@EleanorMc67 should be official Mumsnet style advisor!

That would be fun ... as long as they payed me!!

@Scrabblingabout would this work? In your size, slim silhouette and interesting neckline.

https://www.self-portrait.com/products/ss25-cream-boucle-top?_pos=3&_fid=bbdfe1016&_ss=c

Over budget but lovely

https://www.self-portrait.com/products/aw25-cream-wool-cardigan?_pos=4&_fid=9516c105d&_ss=c

@EleanorMc67sequins got me in the feels. I think they’re just special. Now can you find me the best jeans for rotund tummy short arse ?! 🤣. Jokes. But the wedding. Would love to see pics of what is chosen 🥰