Please dress me... Update

I think I'd go for the square neck tee or the top on the left - I just think a blouse will look too worky iyswim?

I agree about the blouse being a bit 'worky' but it could look good with the right accessories. Of the two, I'd go for the square cut top but I'd be tempted to go for something a little bit dressier, like

http://www.oasis-stores.com/Lace-Insert-Cami/Tops/oasis/fcp-product/4580000101

http://www.warehouse.co.uk/drape-front-bandeau/Casual-Tops/warehouse/fcp-product/300480 (although think this one might be too long irl for the skirt)

http://www.coast-stores.com/MAXIME-TOP/All-Tops/coast/fcp-product/2374850680

http://www.coast-stores.com/VERONICA-WRAP-BLOUSE/All-Tops/coast/fcp-product/2253742120

http://www.coast-stores.com/CARMELLA-COWL/All-Tops/coast/fcp-product/2354628380

Depends on whether you want to buy anything new though!

The blouse isnt as fussy as the one pictured, doesnt button right up for example and in the black satin its very dressy but I get your point....

that Maxime top is just perfect flutterbye but i refuse to spend that much money on a top, pheweyyyy!! I have my matalan black square neck tee and was going to wear with a red silk neckerchief that the bride gave me... i'll keep looking for tees i just wish that coast one wasnt 45 bucks!!!

I love the look of the maxime top too, am half tempted to get it for myself. I have a similar one from Coast which I splashed out on a few years ago (it's v-neck with no sleeves, but the same ruched material) and it's one of the most useful tops I own. It isn't 'fashionable' so will last for years, and dresses anything up so is great for emergency outfits!

I like the sound of the red silk neckerchief and a black top, with red shoes too and a chunky red bracelet would be very nice ?

Exactly!!!!

I'm trawling the web trying to find a cheaper version but not having much luck!

. pic went wonky..

Could these styles work - and a bit more friendly on the purse...

https://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/tops/rose-corsage-vest_201427101?icSort=-bestSellerScore

https://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/tops/silky-pleated-top_202101901

https://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/tops/corsage-shrug_202110401?icSort=-bestSellerScore (with a white vest top underneath?)

https://www.newlook.com/shop/womens/tops/corsage-vest_201724301?icSort=-bestSellerScore

http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Tops/satin-trim-tank-top/17759&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand

http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Tops/Black-lace-trim-ruffle-vest/18595&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand

http://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online/Tops/Vintage-Lace-T-Shirt/20603&resultsPerPage=100&attrList=Dept,brand

http://www.peacocks.co.uk/product/index.jsp?productId=3957181&prodFindSrc=paramNav

Awww geordie thank you for going to all that trouble, its really appreciated. However, the vests are all quite long on me and they arent very 50s looking.... I am loving that corset top for the helluva it but i dont think it would work in my size 16 frame! I'm going to go have a look around the shops today coz if i find something I'll then buy the netting off ebay....... orrrrrrr i'll wear another skirt that i have which some of those tops you've posted would go really well with!

i'll report back with any news, thanks so much girls!