Top Shop at the age of 36 is a place I never really shop in. I sometimes find myself instore browsing and think the prices are reasonably good however I never really see anything in there that isn't so fashionable it makes me look like mutton dressed as lamb.......until the other week that is when I saw this lovely top and I simply had to have it and at £18.00 I thought for a top that looked as nice as this and felt as good quality as it did it was very worth the money indeed in my opinion.

This was available in blue and white stripe, black (the option I went for) and white (which is also in a petite option) and available online at topshop.co.uk. In sizes 8-16 this top is longline with no straps and made from Lycra/Elastane which means its slightly stretchy but at the same doesn't go out of shape easily and snaps back into its original intended state on the body and isn't one bit baggy.

With a ruched design this is really flattering. Like I say it has no straps and sits above the bust safely and without being revealing and being longline it comes to below the bottom. I can wear this as a dress if I want to and feel daring enough though on my 5.8 frame it is a little daring and in my opinion this is a top that looks fantastic dressed up or down and being ruched in the material (with gather) it doesn't show up my tummy at all!

This is a true to size top (the size 10 fits me perfectly) and it is fully machine washable and tumble dry safe. It is a smooth lightweight top that I've had no issues with taking care of at all and I absolutely love it and highly recommend it as its so versatile!

Only available in Topshop stores or from he website.