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Challenge for you...What top with these trousers?

29 replies

Eggybreadwithnuts · 14/03/2026 17:07

So loved these and bought for Spain end of April so warmish...what:

Top
Top and cardi
to wear with these Zara trousers???

Challenge for you...What top with these trousers?
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Eggybreadwithnuts · 14/03/2026 17:15

Photos you get extra brownie points!

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Offredismysister · 14/03/2026 17:29

I bought these tees last year & am pleased they’ve done them again. They look so nice on.
Edited to add: m&s capped sleeve tee.

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Wildgoat · 14/03/2026 17:31

They are very loud indeed, so you’re going to have to go with a plain navy or white T-shirt or vest, or linen shirt.

Eggybreadwithnuts · 14/03/2026 17:35

Wildgoat · 14/03/2026 17:31

They are very loud indeed, so you’re going to have to go with a plain navy or white T-shirt or vest, or linen shirt.

Trousers are cream and a royal blue.

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FionnulaTheCooler · 14/03/2026 17:38

I'd go for a plain vest and maybe a long sleeved linen shirt over it if you feel you need an extra layer.

SoScarletItWas · 14/03/2026 17:39

Zara again, puff sleeve top

https://www.zara.com/uk/en/puff-sleeve-top-p05039203.html?v1=511064545&v2=2420285

VividDeer · 14/03/2026 17:39

White vest, or t shirt if you want arms

Wildgoat · 14/03/2026 17:41

Eggybreadwithnuts · 14/03/2026 17:35

Trousers are cream and a royal blue.

Ok cream top or blue one then.

SoScarletItWas · 14/03/2026 17:42

If you’re ok with polyester mix - crossover off shoulder in oyster or white

www.zara.com/uk/en/boucle-crossover-top-p02298466.html?v1=513117867

SoScarletItWas · 14/03/2026 17:43

You could go bright pink with royal blue if you didn’t want to match or tone.

whatwouldlilacerullodo · 14/03/2026 17:50

Orange or yellow, some reds will work. Or cream, navy, brown... orange top with a cream or yellow or brown cardigan and brown or cream shoes (if you go for cream cardi, the shoes can be yellow or red). But I like clashing colours.

fluffiphlox · 14/03/2026 17:51

I’d go with a plain cream vest or tshirt.

watchingthishtread · 14/03/2026 17:59

Cream top. Probably better without the exposed midriff 😁

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Eggybreadwithnuts · 14/03/2026 18:05

FionnulaTheCooler · 14/03/2026 17:38

I'd go for a plain vest and maybe a long sleeved linen shirt over it if you feel you need an extra layer.

Love this idea

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Eggybreadwithnuts · 14/03/2026 18:06

SoScarletItWas · 14/03/2026 17:39

Love thos but Im quite busty so usually go gor a v neck

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Gimmeabreakwhynot · 14/03/2026 19:22

Plain white t shirt or vest. I really like them. Accessorise with some gold jewellery and beachy hair.
What footwear will you wear?

TheGirlWhoLived · 14/03/2026 19:26

I’ve bought this one to throw on with some high waisted cream and brown trousers, it goes really well! Not sure why it’s only £3.20, but it’s really nice irl! here

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minnowonthesay · 14/03/2026 20:26

I like this, they don’t do it in cream though

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Abracadabra12 · 14/03/2026 21:15

I agree with pp who suggested something in orange, rust or burgundy, or lime green could look good too. I would treat a white and navy pattern as a neutral

Wildgoat · 14/03/2026 22:35

Abracadabra12 · 14/03/2026 21:15

I agree with pp who suggested something in orange, rust or burgundy, or lime green could look good too. I would treat a white and navy pattern as a neutral

I think that’s moving into clown like, I get these are not to my taste, and I like more elegant clothes, but trousers that loud with an orange or red top is moving into double take territory,

Funkle · 14/03/2026 23:27

Wildgoat · 14/03/2026 22:35

I think that’s moving into clown like, I get these are not to my taste, and I like more elegant clothes, but trousers that loud with an orange or red top is moving into double take territory,

I think what you are saying is offensive. The trousers are not loud at all. Also saying you prefer more elegant clothes suggests that the wearer is trashy. In fact the trousers are just not to your liking.

They are patterned maybe even a bold pattern but not loud. Pattern does not equal trassy or unrefined. People are allowed to like different things.
Clashing colours ect is very "in" at the moment.

Maybe some people think you are boring in your elegant clothes.

Eggybreadwithnuts · 15/03/2026 07:50

Will look for cream tops I think

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Funkle · 14/03/2026 23:27

I think what you are saying is offensive. The trousers are not loud at all. Also saying you prefer more elegant clothes suggests that the wearer is trashy. In fact the trousers are just not to your liking.

They are patterned maybe even a bold pattern but not loud. Pattern does not equal trassy or unrefined. People are allowed to like different things.
Clashing colours ect is very "in" at the moment.

Maybe some people think you are boring in your elegant clothes.

Offensive? How on earth can it be offensive to say an item of clothing is offensive.

even if I said they were awful it still would not ne offensive, as they are trousers not a person,

Itsnotallaboutyoulikeyouthink · 15/03/2026 09:32

FionnulaTheCooler · 14/03/2026 17:38

I'd go for a plain vest and maybe a long sleeved linen shirt over it if you feel you need an extra layer.

I’ve have these and this is exactly what I wore with them last summer.

henlake7 · 15/03/2026 19:56

Plain white tee or vest is probably your safest option.

I have quite a few similar trousers in loud prints for summer and wear mine with a £3 Primark graphic t shirt in either xs or xl (depending on how bloated im feeling!) along with a pair of Converse.
TBF though I can be abit of a slob who doesn't really dress for her age!