Does my bum look 40 in this?

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When you don't want sleeves but you don't want to flash a boob. When you want it to be interesting but not club level interesting. When you want it to fit well and be flattering but not look like you've just come from the gym.

Oh and when you need to wear a bra that isn't strapless.

So on that last point.. I can't promise that these will ALL be suitable for bras but I will do my darndest (not a word but should be - or maybe I've just spelt it very wrong.. maybe it's like prerogative. Yes. PREROGATIVE. For 45 yrs - assuming I was using that word from the off - I have said PEROGATIVE. Which is incorrect I found out recently. I came to the conclusion that Bobby Brown has a hell of a lot to answer for).

However I digress and there are tops to be found and they won't find themselves.

We're looking for tops you can wear with skirts and trousers. Which, I've just realised, is completely stating the obvious.

Ok - so let's rephrase, as none of you are psychic - what I mean are tops that can transform skirts and trousers into outfits for super warm days. You can also wear shorts. Obvs. But not ones that you will just bomb around the garden in.

Tops that you need when you want to make a bit more of an effort. For lunch, for a trip out, for a BBQ. You don't want to look like you're going to the beach. Not a plain vest number. Something with a bit more oomph. Something you can add heels and jewellery to and you have an Out Out top for those warm days.

Does ANYONE know what I'm talking about??

Let's hope I can find some to illustrate my point before the men in white coats come knocking. I'm blaming the heat. And the fact that I really wanted to do ANOTHER dress blog but I'm aware we may have overdosed on them. Personally I could still carry on going.

But let's start with a top that I have had for a year or two now. They do them every year and they're amazing.

Daphne Top from hush was £49 now £30

Or the blush version was £49 now £25

Black was £49 now £30

Pleat Front V Neck Shell Top from Warehouse £29

And in the blue.. again £29

Lightweight V necked vest from hush £25

Satin Tipped Shell in Navy from Warehouse £22

Silk Vest in Emerald Green from Jigsaw was £70 now £49

In the lime again now only £49

And my beloved print...

Cheetah Print Vest £16 from Warehouse

Little bit of rainbow? Again £16 from Warehouse

Print for a STEAL with matching shorts if you do desire. But over a black skirt, this would be fabulous. Or good old jeans and heels, hello perfect Out Out casual Summer outfit.

Pimkie Printed Tie Top £16.99

Now these aren't going to be for everyone but I am rather (very) obsessed with shirring this season. I'm just leaving these here but you have been warned...

Ganni Shirred floral print top was £105 now £63

Similar to above. I'm sure there is a skirt that goes with this, but other than that, over a denim full skirt (which I don't own), or a any navy or cream skirt, this would be amazing. Or good old jeans.

Ganni Charron shirred top £140

This is a stunning shade of green and a great shape but it might be too low on the back for some of you to wear a bra... however I think you can adjust it with the buttons.

Weekday Apron style top £23

And as I said I am SORRY but there are some for the pancake boobed amongst us.

Neroli off the shoulder top from A Piece Apart was £225 now £135

Cecile Copehagen Topanga scarf-jacquard cotton top was £128 now £64

Or in the red - again half price at £64

And please don't all hate me as I know so many of you can't wear them and I do feel guilty BUT I'm sporting a strapless bra today. However I have moved away from a dress so surely I claw back a couple of brownie points for that?

Cami and trousers - Jigsaw (gift ss18)
Mules - Pretty Ballerinas (gift current)
Bag - Balenciaga (2yrs old)
Sunglasses - Victoria Beckham from Bicester Village (3yrs ago)

So I know I said I have done waaaay too many dresses blogs recently but I'm still on a MISSION! I'm thinking midi now... the mini thing was a minefield of minge flashing and I think a midi is perhaps the way forward. I can't promise there won't be more shortly... The thing about the Summer is - because you wear less, there is less to write about! Do we still wear shorts? Are we sandalled out yet? OOH how about tote bags... now there's a thing... Bags to travel with. Ok, we can maybe have a dress hiatus.

Or is there anything else you'd like me to look at to curb my frock obsession?!