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M&S - cover up for arms

(37 Posts)
Shirleyw Sat 11-Aug-18 04:39:38

Thanks for that granny, I never seen those before, sooo handy. Have just bagged a white one, (I'm sure the 20 % off is due soon so will hang on till then ? )

glammanana Fri 10-Aug-18 13:42:55

I'm sure a lace balero would do the same job at less than half the price,I bought a couple a few years ago from TKMax to wear with sun dresses of an evening.

grannyactivist Fri 10-Aug-18 13:30:29

www.marksandspencer.com/l/style-and-living/shapewear-for-your-upper-arms/lace-armwear

Kateykrunch Fri 10-Aug-18 13:16:29

Telly, can you tell me what the lace sleeves coverup thing is called, I know what you mean but I cant seem to find it on the M&S web site, many thanks, x

gormenghast Fri 10-Aug-18 12:57:13

M and S have a range of t- shirts with longer sleeves (just about 2-3 inches above the elbow. They've been doing them for the last couple of years and they are fantastic for covering bingo wings.I have about ten of them in different designs.

Telly Thu 19-Jul-18 19:44:42

Yes this one is basically just lace sleeves so you would wear it with most dresses, especially ones where a t-shirt would not work. Still waiting for it to arrive.

annodomini Wed 18-Jul-18 17:11:16

For the past few years I have bought M&S t-shirts with almost elbow-length sleeves which hide my bingo wings white satisfactorily. Cotton traders have elbow length tees. I have a very light cotton/silk cardi from Woolovers. Was wearing one on a train with really cold air con on Monday and it was just about warm enough.

Fennel Wed 18-Jul-18 17:10:03

Similar idea is to wear a light long or 3/4 sleeved tee shirt in white or black. Then anything you like on top. however fancy or revealing.
I have a white one.

gillybob Wed 18-Jul-18 17:07:56

I think the arm cover that Telly is talking about is designed to be worn underneath a sleeveless dress or top not over .

FlexibleFriend Wed 18-Jul-18 16:36:27

There's loads of lovely kimono tops for a lightweight cover up for arms about.

BlueBelle Wed 18-Jul-18 16:09:53

So what’s the difference to a cardi ??

Telly Wed 18-Jul-18 16:06:03

Browsing today and I notice that M & S have a sort of cover up for arms that you wear with sleeveless dresses. They have black or white and have a lace effect. Thought this was a good idea so have ordered one. The idea is that you would not need a cardi if you wanted to cover up. I do feel self conscious in a sleeveless top. Seemed worth a try.