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M&S Collection

Scratch Line Short Sleeve Shell Top

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Product code: T436906

About this style

Designed for a relaxed, loose fit. Take a look at our size guides for more information.

Details & care

Item details

Model Height: 5ft 11"/180cm

Model is wearing size: 8

Fit and style

Loose fit

Added stretch

Composition

98% polyester, 2% elastane, Trimming- 100% polyester

Care

Wash at 40°C delicate

Do not bleach

Tumble dry medium temperature

Iron at low temperature

Professional dry clean

Reviews (25)

4.2

80% Recommended this product

Mentions
07 July 2017fussyshopper

Love it!

Yes, I recommend this

I have several of these M&S shell tops in this shape and material and they never disappoint. Loose, cool, comfortable and ideal with jeans; also nice dressed up with something smarter. I get my usual size 10 because I think this style is not meant to be tight fitting. All my tops like this are easy to wash and don't really need ironing either. Happy customer.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

01 June 2017AmazingDoris

Lovely flattering and comfortable top!

Yes, I recommend this

After reading the reviews I ordered a size smaller than I would normally get and I'm glad I did as it fits perfectly! This is a super top - it's a loose fit design but even at a smaller size than usual it still has a relaxed shape. Very flattering (the vertical pattern has a great slimming effect!) and very comfortable. The fabric is a lovely lighter weight but not flimsy and excellent quality. This top is very versatile as it can be dressed up for a really smart look, or would also look great with jeans or shorts. The mix of white, blue and black is a great idea - fantastic teamed with any of these colours, but it will work well with other block colours too. I wore it with a taupe coloured crinkle skirt last night and the overall effect was fabulous. I'm planning to wear it with a range of other colours too. You wouldn't be able to wear a cardigan or jacket with very close fitting sleeves over it but a loose sleeved or batwing cardigan for example should be fine. Excellent value for money.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

04 May 2017maxmerry

Nice fit

Yes, I recommend this

As described it is a very nice relaxed loose fit. Hope to find that it washes easily and dries quickly with no need to iron.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

03 May 2017AmAlwaysHappy

Great for hot summer days in the office

Yes, I recommend this

Some people may think this top comes up large but, bearing in mind this season's less fitted, 'boxy' styles, I think it's fine & actually just what I like for those very hot days in the office. It's light and roomy - good for the heat but still looks smart :)

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

08 April 2017suzed

Very big

No, I don't recommend this

Description says loose fit. Ordered usual size (14). It was very baggy and didn't hang well.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

Large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

Large

05 April 2017D.M.

Big and Matronly

No, I don't recommend this

Depending on style, I can be either a 12 or a 14 top but even in a 12 this was big and shapeless. I didn't find the style or the pattern flattering and had to return the item.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

Large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Average

Style

Fair

How did it fit?

Large

22 March 2017kingsandqueens123

versatile top

Yes, I recommend this

Bought this top in the navy and loved the style and fit.I had to go down a size because my normal size made the neckline to big and showed my bra straps. Love the side splits on the waist for comfort the material in the shell tops doesn't crease I nearly didn't buy this top becaused it said ivory in the description but saw it in the shop and it was navy and white. Great for any season under a jacket or on it's own more colours M&S please.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

18 March 2017Olwyn

Comfortable And Smart

Yes, I recommend this

This little top is loose fitting and very easy to wear. The fabric drapes nicely and the stripes are smart. Goes well as a casual accessory or dresses up a suit. Yet to be laundered so I reserve judgement on washing and ironing.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

How did it fit?

True to size

12 March 2017forever29

Nice casual top

Yes, I recommend this

Nice casual top, boxy style so does come up big, but I like these kind of tops when you are busty they are ideal, I went down a size, lovely with a pair of jeans.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Good

03 March 2017Birkin29

Great fit

Yes, I recommend this

Very flattering and comfortable

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

03 March 2017CHRISYM

Don't like the sleeves

No, I don't recommend this

Nice top, did like it apart from the 'batwing' type sleeves. Makes you look wider than you really are. Also impossible to wear cardigan over the top. Black, blue & white stripes make it a versatile top to wear with any shade of blue or black trouser/skirt.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Style

Average

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Style

Average

How did it fit?

A bit large

02 March 2017caddee

wearable top

Yes, I recommend this

I like this top, but had to order a smaller size. Nice material

Reviewer Ratings

Value for Money

Fair

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Value for Money

Fair

How did it fit?

A bit large

27 February 2017Paisley001

Paisley001

No, I don't recommend this

I was very disappointed with this item. I purchased a 12 and it was more like an 16. I have returned it. Unfortunately I have found that the sizing in M and S are not what they used to be.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Good

How did it fit?

Very large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Fair

Value for Money

Fair

Style

Good

How did it fit?

Very large

24 February 201786lass

My new top

Yes, I recommend this

Nice top and with20% of good value for money.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

22 February 2017Toocriticalmoi

Great top

Yes, I recommend this

Liked this top the minute I put it on! Easy to wear and to wash and pack and dress up or down. Bit on the big side so maybe buy one size smaller than usual. More like this please

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

13 February 2017ccpendaleberry

EXCELLENT TOP

Yes, I recommend this

Lovely material nice a light and just falls so well over the body. I didn't have to go down a size in this one and it fits perfectly. Can't go wrong with navy and white. Teamed it up with white and navy trousers and it looks fantastic, now need the warmer weather to arrive. Thanks M&S nice one.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

True to size

02 February 2017sky2

Sky2

Yes, I recommend this

Short sleeved Shell Top. Nice style, but too big. Returning item unfortunately, but need to exchange for a size 20.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

How did it fit?

Very large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Good

How did it fit?

Very large

01 February 2017NavyMum

Too boxy for me.

No, I don't recommend this

Looked nice online and thought it would be a good top for work. Unfortunately I didn't appreciate from the picture that it was short and square. Most unflattering on me as I'm rather round, but might suit someone slimmer.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Poor

How did it fit?

True to size

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Average

Value for Money

Good

Style

Poor

How did it fit?

True to size

31 January 2017monvalle

nice top

Yes, I recommend this

ordered a size smaller after reading reviews, however this top was still too big. Returned to store and bought a size 10 even though i normally buy a 14!

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

How did it fit?

Large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Good

Value for Money

Good

Style

Average

How did it fit?

Large

25 January 2017mothermother

Quality, stylish - love it!

Yes, I recommend this

This is a lovely, relaxed top. Can be worn casual or dressed up. It is loose, could easily have gone down a size, but felt that to get the desired look should stay true to size. Fabric is lovely quality, washes well - no need for ironing. Many compliments when wearing this garment.

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

Helpful?

Reviewer Ratings

Quality

Excellent

Value for Money

Excellent

Style

Excellent

How did it fit?

A bit large

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