Thank you all so much! Isn't the "Finds" feature great?!? It's so wonderful to be able to see the items right in the post and to link to them so easily.
Angie, these are good suggestions. Thank you. I already had a few of these items in my "finds" but it is good to get confirmation that they could potentially work. I am going to have to check whether the Bay has any of the Vince Camuto tops. Sometimes they are available there. Otherwise, it's trusting to luck at Winner's (unlikely) or ordering from the US. Grrr.
Oh, and I am in love with the Reiss top.
I have the J. Crew tux shirt in white and love it for this time of year; it was in the wash yesterday and that might have been part of the cause of my woe. I also have a linen/ cotton striped shirt from J. Crew from last year similar to one you pinned. And a popover shirt in silk. And a few more nice button ups, and a sweater similar to the Boden, but it isn't feeling all that current to me -- maybe because I have been wearing it (or a similar one) for three years now.
I think what I'm lacking most is a crossover style blouse or shirt and/ or some drapey hi-low hemmed tops.
texstyle, I hope that top works for you - it's terrific looking!
Mo, thank you -- it would have to be the sheer inset version for me. I do have a couple of sleeveless tops but it's still too cool for that right now. I think my other problem is a lack of toppers because with the right topper, some of those tops would work.
Jody, I usually love button ups but I am not feeling them as much right now, either. I am not entirely sure why.
Shannon, I might just stop by Smart Set. I used to get my tees from them.
Sarah, I love your suggestions -- gorgeous colours. Thank you!
Tracey - thanks!