thanks sherradk but i would prefer to try it on before buying, new look had some short sleeved ones in the summer and i got into a size 12 yet im a 14 or 16 sometimes on top.
unfortunately i dont have an american apparel by me and i do like to try things on rather than order online. i went in sainsburys today and only saw one black body in the sale that was a half sleeve. there must be something out there on the high street, if only i knew where!