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Casual/smart outfit needed for the weekend.

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TFImBackIn · 22/07/2026 14:47

Hope some of you lovely women can help me!

I need some clothes for the weekend - I live near a big city and will be going shopping tomorrow or I can order online with next-day delivery.

I'm going to a meal where there's someone I want to impress. I'm in my sixties. I've been on the jabs for a couple of years and I'm in 12 or maybe a 14 if necessary. I don't want to wear a skirt or a dress.

I have 'summer' colouring so pastels, teal, that sort of thing. I need to wear something that covers my toes, so I could get new trainers.

My weight is held around my waist so I'd like something that hides that where possible!

I suit V necks, short sleeves or long sleeves (not sleeveless) and my usual uniform is jeans and t-shirts or shirts.

If you've seen any nice tops lately that you think might suit me, please would you let me know? I think I'll go for jeans - not sure which style to get or which shade. I can get to M&S and they seem to have everything but is there somewhere better?

Thanks.

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EleanorMc67 · 25/07/2026 01:59

PhaedraTwo · 25/07/2026 01:58

I don't think OP has said who she is trying to impress or why and so far the only suggestions that would impress me are the Boden pussy cat blouse worn with the black Levi's and the kitten heels. Definitely the winner.

No, she hasn't - & I didn't like to ask!

EleanorMc67 · 25/07/2026 02:15

This white blouse from COS is rather nice, & would look good with navy trousers or jeans?

https://www.cos.com/en-gb/women/womenswear/shirts/shortsleeveshirts/product/gathered-short-sleeved-cotton-top-white-1330364002

Casual/smart outfit needed for the weekend.
EleanorMc67 · 25/07/2026 02:19

COS also has quite a few pairs of navy wide-leg trousers in satin, linen, twill etc, that would go with the white blouse above. All they'd need accessory-wise would be silver hoop earrings & a big silver cuff.

https://www.cos.com/en-gb/women/trousers/wide-leg-trousers

Casual/smart outfit needed for the weekend.
Casual/smart outfit needed for the weekend.
EleanorMc67 · 25/07/2026 02:31

Another pussybow - the blue has sold out in your size, OP - but the white is in stock. It's silk too.

https://www.stories.com/en-gb/product/printed-tie-neck-silk-blouse-bright-bluepattern-1330575001/

The mauve poplin one is rather nice too.

https://www.stories.com/en-gb/product/volume-sleeve-cotton-blouse-lavender-grey-1335150001/

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Casual/smart outfit needed for the weekend.
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