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What blouse/top with this skirt?

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Confetti57 · 08/09/2026 11:54

I have this skirt which I adore and was hoping to venture into wearing it at work conferences. https://www.marksandspencer.com/midi-a-line-skirt-with-linen/p/clp23074408?color=EMERALD&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_3pb_ch__-UK-_-_womenswear&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22697911888&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bTR-rRmpIflYUm7NqG0MJrBW&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5P7UBhDaARIsAOSlS1M5UpSCZ4npKDS8mJMxe1hP6zSsBc_6If3X57EN1ogYCoU83-4xnpoaAo5GEALw_wcB

Could anyone recommend what top to wear with it? It would need to be tuckable, so not too much material, but also not be too tight around the tummy and show every bump, not have armpits on show (ideally 3/4 sleeves) and a non-sweaty material. Needs to be quite understated as the green of the skirt might already feel a bit out there.

I feel like traditional blouses look too smart with it but the tops I've been wearing with it this summer are too casual. Any ideas?

M&S

Midi A-Line Skirt with Linen by Crew Clothing at M&S

Embrace laid-back luxury with this A-line skirt from Crew Clothing, made with linen for an airy feel. It's designed in a regular fit with a stylish midi silhouette. The front features gentle gathers and a neat button-through fastening. Handy side pocke...

https://www.marksandspencer.com/midi-a-line-skirt-with-linen/p/clp23074408?color=EMERALD&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_3pb_ch__-_UK_-_-_womenswear&gad_campaignid=22697911888&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bTR-rRmpIflYUm7NqG0MJrBW&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5P7UBhDaARIsAOSlS1M5UpSCZ4npKDS8mJMxe1hP6zSsBc_6If3X57EN1ogYCoU83-4xnpoaAo5GEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

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Confetti57 · 08/09/2026 11:56

Just to add I am imagining something a little like the model is wearing but with longer sleeves and I think black might be better than white.

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IjustbelieveinMe · 08/09/2026 11:59

I would wear a white boxy shaped tshirt from Uniqlo tucked in, and a loose thin black blazer over it with a gold necklace. It’s a lovely skirt!

IjustbelieveinMe · 08/09/2026 12:02

This tshirt, it’s Australia Uniqlo but I’m sure the same tshirt will be in the UK https://www.uniqlo.com/au/en/products/E465755-000/00?colorDisplayCode=00&sizeDisplayCode=003&pldDisplayCode=000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=appshare

Confetti57 · 08/09/2026 12:07

Thank you! That would be lovely with a blazer but I won't be able to wear a blazer, and it might be too casual without? My next conference is in another country and temperatures should be high 20s. I do a lot of running around setting up at these conferences and always get uber paranoid about sweating, which makes it so hard!

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