Top for under suit? Stumped

Stheno

Hey everyone,

Hoping someone can make a suggestion here.

I'm starting a new job soon and have built up a nice new wardrobe which includes a lovely suit

However, I'm stumped on finding a suitable top to wear under the suit.

Pic of the skirt from the suit is attached, it's made of a navy/grey tweed with gold sparkly threading throughout.

I could go with a plain white or cream shirt I know but I was looking for other suggestions.

Today I went shopping and found the following:

http://www.marksandspencer.ie/Round-Neck-Jumper/P22511126,en_IE,pd.html?dwvar_P22511126_color=QA&start=

http://www.dunnesstores.com/lennon-courtney-at-dunnes-stores-print-frill-sleeve-blouse/view-all/dunnesstores/fcp-product/5920671?colour=multi

http://www.dunnesstores.com/gallery-chevron-top/tops/dunnesstores/fcp-product/2561796?colour=multi

http://www.dunnesstores.com/savida-bow-neck-tencel-shirt/tops,-t-shirts-and-blouses/dunnesstores/fcp-product/7928207?colour=denim

http://www.pamelascott.com/item/zapara/red-flower-print-front-wrap-top/EUN5

I like the m and s top as it's plain and the suit is fairly detailed.

I also like the Pamela Scott top but would love to know what others think?

Many thanks in advance

meeeeh

I'd go for the first one but in navy. Or some similar short sleeved knitted top in navy. It's a lovely skirt but because it's a statement piece I would keep top very simple.

Addle

I second the plain top, in any of the colours of the skirt.
Eg. http://m.dunnesstores.com/savida-button-back-jumper/view-all/dunnesstores/fcp-product/7936243?colour=navy

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meeeeh wrote: »

I'd go for the first one but in navy. Or some similar short sleeved knitted top in navy. It's a lovely skirt but because it's a statement piece I would keep top very simple.

I agree, I wouldn't go for a pattern at all. Any plain shell top or blouse or shirt in cream, light grey, light blue, navy , light pink, lemon etc....

Stheno

Thanks! I originally started with a plain navy top I have and my oh thought it looked dull!

I think I'll just go with that

Day Lewin

Kind of agree, but the plain round-neck top in peach is a bit teacher-y.
(unless you are a teacher of course? in which case, staffroom win!)

I'd go for something like that but in a less "neutral" colour, - a fresher pastel, dots, or lace, etc.

Stheno

Day Lewin wrote: »

Kind of agree, but the plain round-neck top in peach is a bit teacher-y.
(unless you are a teacher of course? in which case, staffroom win!)

I'd go for something like that but in a less "neutral" colour, - a fresher pastel, dots, or lace, etc.

I'm not a teacher and tend to go for contrast

The suit is very statement tbh

And imo the navy works

Salthillprom

Stheno wrote: »

http://www.dunnesstores.com/savida-bow-neck-tencel-shirt/tops,-t-shirts-and-blouses/dunnesstores/fcp-product/7928207?colour=denim

http://www.pamelascott.com/item/zapara/red-flower-print-front-wrap-top/EUN5

I would avoid these two anyway - the denim and the Pamela Scott one. The denim one is too chunky to wear under a suit. The others are nice tops but they are busy.

The suit is patterned...so you are looking at keeping your tops underneath plain really.

I'd pick nice blouses and tops that are plain but brightly coloured. You could go with a duck egg pussy bow silk blouse for example. Red would also be nice under that suit. You can't go wrong with black..maybe a high neck top or blouse with a small bit of lace detail.

The other tops are nice and could be worn with trousers and a plain blazer.

Good luck in your new job.

ETA. I thought the suit was black and grey. Go with navy instead of black where I said black lace above. Pink is also very nice with navy and grey btw.