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I Was Tired of Tops Cut for Women Half My Age. At 54, This Long Blouse Finally Covers My Hips
A long, loose blouse in a bright print. I wore it all morning with leggings and never once tugged it down at the back.
Most mornings I pull on a pair of leggings or my good jeans, and then the trouble starts. Every top I own seems to stop right at the hip, so I spend the day tugging it down at the back.
And so much of what I see in the shops is cut for someone half my age: short, tight, or so plain I'd disappear in it.
When I saw the Juliette blouse on the Scott and Daughters website, my first thought was: a bright print like that, at my age?
Still, I was curious enough to look.
What caught my eye: the colour and the V-neck
It's a bold print in blues, turquoise and a touch of violet, with big flowers and sea turtles in it. The V-neck is soft and not too low, and the sleeves stop just below the elbow.
The page says the pattern and the V-neck add character without overwhelming your look. That was the part I doubted.
I decided to give it a try.
Unboxing my Scott and Daughters parcel
The first thing I did was check the length. It's a proper long blouse: from the bust down it's softly gathered and then flares out, so it falls well past my hips.
I stood side on in front of the mirror and, for once, the back was covered too. No tugging.
First outing: the Saturday markets
I wore it to the markets with leggings and flat sandals. It's loose and it drapes, so it moved with me while I was bending over the fruit stalls and carrying the bags.
Nothing clung to my middle. By lunchtime I'd forgotten I was wearing something new.
Lunch with friends, in two minutes
On Tuesday I had lunch with two old friends. I put the Juliette on with my jeans and was out the door in two minutes. No second top, no cardigan, no changing my mind.
One friend said the colour suited me. The other asked where it was from.
The New Chapter Sale
When I went back to the Scott & Daughters website, I read the story behind the boutique.
Julie, who started it, has handed the business to her daughters, Emily and Charlotte, and to mark the new chapter they're running a New Chapter Sale across the online collection.
The Juliette was part of it. If you're tired of tops that stop at the hip, it might be worth a look while your size is still there.
My Old Tops Next to the Juliette
I've worn mine three times in the first week. I can't speak for everyone, only for what I saw in the mirror.
How long do I have?
When I looked, the Juliette was $59.95 AUD, down from a listed earlier price of $144.95 AUD, as part of the New Chapter Sale.
The site says popular sizes can sell out, so I'd check your size sooner rather than later.
Juliette Long Blouse with V-Neck
$144.95 AUD$59.95 AUD
New Chapter Sale · Save 60%
- Long blouse that falls well past the hips
- Loose, soft drape that moves with you
- Bold blue print with a soft V-neck
- Sizes S to 5XL
- Free shipping with Australia Post · 30-day money-back guarantee
Buy 2 items, get an extra 15% off · 3 items 20% · 4 or more 25%
See if your size is still in stock →Colour: Blue print. The sale price runs while sizes last.
I'm still the same woman pulling on her leggings in the morning. I just don't have to tug at the back of my top any more.
Megan
This is a personal story by Megan Clark, 54, a long-time Scott and Daughters customer who agreed to share her experience.