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I think I may have bought the ugliest top in the whole world.

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AliceTheCamelHasGotTheHump · 14/01/2009 17:02

I've been looking for a link but I can't find one so you'll have to make to with my description:

I got it from Monsoon. It's actually two tops; a vest and an over layer. The vest is dark brown, t-shirt knit material with string straps. So far so fine.

Now the other bit...

It's a chiffon material, but not particularly floaty. See-through anyway. It's a giant brown and orange paisley pattern. It has a shaped neckline, sort of scalloped and going down into a sweetheart point. Seam under bust and then A-line. Mid-bum length. It has slightly-below-elbow length batwing sleeves with scalloped edges. To top it all off it has a row of military style brass ball buttons down the front.

What was I thinking? I wore it to go shopping today and every time I caught sight of myself it looked like something my Granny would wear. It makes me look stout and matronly. If I were going to move to Chipping Sodbury, join the WI, make jam, shout at people who drop litter, judge fruit cakes and do the church flowers I would wear this top.

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AliceTheCamelHasGotTheHump · 16/01/2009 15:10

I quite like the cape thing. I'm possibly not a great judge though.

The tradgedy is that I never buy myself new clothes, and NEVER never in Monsoon price-range. Buying a new item of clothing for me is a massive treat. I bought that, and a beautiful blue patterned top with a tie under the bust... that I've since realised is a maternity top .

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used2bthin · 17/01/2009 20:24

Well Ihave decided the cape thing is a keeper. I wore it today so too late now! My mum hates it but my friend loves it I HOPE it looks ok with skinny jeans, boots and a long sleeved t shirt under. Alicethecamel what a shame! I wouldn't worry about the other top being maternity though, loads of non maternity tops look like they should be anyway!

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