7 Spring tops with sleeves to look fabulous over 50

Article by Ceri Wheeldon

It’s that time of year when it’s time to put away the sweaters , and there  are some fabulous spring tops – with sleeves – available on the High Street tight now.  Sleeves certainly don’t need to be frumpy! Ruffles, pleats and cold shoulders are the go to style features this spring. I have chosen 7 of my favourites to share. They would all look great with white jeans – and strappy sandals in the evening or flats in the daytime for an instant spring to summer wardrobe.

I hope you like my selection!

1. This red fluted sleeve top is elegant but still on trend with its bell sleeves. Also available in other colours on the website I have a very similar one in black – I get a lot of wear out of it, it literally skims the body and creates a very flattering silhouette. Cost £55 from House of Fraser

2. This pink frill sleeved top is also extremely flattering – and a bargain at £29 – especially as it includes the necklace! From House of Fraser

3. This top is really clever as it looks really summery yet covers the arms in just the right places! Bright, fun , colourful and well priced at £19.99 From House of Fraser

4. A pink bardot top – covering the arms but showing off the shoulders. Fresh and fun.

Cost: £20 from House of Fraser

5. I love this top. Cobalt Blue is my favourite colour. It certainly makes a statement with the cold shoulder and the ruffles. At the time of writing it is n the sale , reduced to £20.30. Again from House of Fraser

6. Another bardot top, this time in a sophisticated monochrome strip . It is the most expensive of the selection at £99.House of Fraser

7. Pleats are also on trend- with the pleated sleeves, again it shows that sleeves don’t have to be boring! Cost £49 from House of Fraser

I have teamed these tops with a pair of white jeans, and I would wear with either strappy sandals, like these in the evenings, £145 from House of Fraser

or flats in the daytime £65 from House of Fraser

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