My Topshop finds…
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My go-to outfit for a night out is usually ‘jeans and a nice top’. It’s easy, it’s comfortable and will also take you seamlessly from day to night. So for this month’s edit I wanted to focus on finding those ‘nice tops’ we want but can never find!
Palermo Prairie Star Print Blouse – £25
I’ve always loved a star print. It’s a classic that never seems to date. I also really love the Prairie style neckline, so this top ticked all my boxes. I have styled it with my Grey Editor jeans which I love. In the summer months I wear my jeans a little shorter and buy a 30′ leg in Topshop, but in the winter, I wear 32′ leg and find that this is a good length for wearing with boots. You’ll need to play around with leg lengths, sometimes a single inch in either direction can make a huge difference.
I love the way the Editor jeans sit high on my waist and give the illusion of a longer leg. They also seems to give me the illusion of curves, but I have been told by those in the know, that this is not a great style if you have curves. Though I think it’s tricky to be too prescriptive when it comes to denim. I don’t think you can really tell until you try things on. I have paired with my black ‘knife’ boots from a few seasons ago, but there are some great black boots available at Topshop if you are looking.
Black Boots
A top that has just landed at Topshop (and is sure to sell out quickly!) is this Silk Animal Print top from the IDOL range. (£35) I am also in love with this Embroidered Cutwork Top (£35)
A few more ‘nice tops’
The second piece I chose this month were these
Black Vinyl Straight Leg Trousers – £35
I tried them on for a bit of fun, and didn’t think for one minute that they would work. I really struggle when it comes to trousers, as I don’t really have a bum to speak of and wasn’t blessed with long legs, so trousers are always far too long and a little roomy on the back side. (This is the reason I live in jeans.)
I have to admit I also didn’t expect to love vinyl trousers, I thought they may be a little ‘out there’ for me. But when I put them on I absolutely loved them!
To bring balance to the textures, I have paired them with a soft and feminine ivory silk shirt (£59 – bought a couple of months ago but it’s still available) and added some colour with my red Gianvitto Rossi heels and Gucci bag.
I really love the fit of these trousers. I do need to wear a heel as they look better with a bit of ankle showing, but they are trousers I would wear on an evening out, so the length works for me. I also surprised myself with a slightly wider leg. I usually go for a more fitted or straight leg. Just goes to show, if you push yourself a little outside your comfort zone sometimes, you may like what you see!
Here are a few other pieces that I tried on and loved.
I have always been a huge fan of Topshop’s denim and shoes, but as the years have gone by I have started to feel that I should leave the clothes to the ‘youngsters’. However, this has really changed and I am always so spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting pieces. So thanks Topshop, for making those of us in the 40 plus bracket still feel included and relevant!
Love,
Chloe x
