I have this lovely skirt I would like to wear.  It is part of a "suit" purchased in 2004 for three weddings.  The last time I wore it was four years ago.

My body has changed shape over the last 12 years, and while at one stage the whole ensemble was too tight, now the skirt fits well, however I have come to the conclusion the top will not fit me any longer, it is too tight across my back (which I hope is wider since I started weights but who knows).

It is silk, a lovely raspberry colour, knee length with subtle sequins (yes there is such a thing).  I see it being worn to dinners, summer parties or even weddings if I purchased the right top.

I think it would be a hard colour to match exactly , and given my shape, I don't see a tucked in top working well.  Black would be too harsh.  My thoughts are a blush pink top with a peplum....something quite delicate.  Or maybe silver.

Or if there is any easy way to alter the top, it has a zip down the back from one third the way down.  

I won't sell this.  As a teenager I had a lot of fun borrowing older dresses from my Grand mother/Aunt/Mum and while I have two sons I have visions of lending these older pieces to younger relatives who can style them how they like or even alter them.

Or do you think I should leave this one alone?

Thanks in advance.