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Isabella Oliver - just how much have they put their prices up???

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dinny · 17/11/2008 17:17

honestly, it's SO pricey - I got loads of stuff when pg with ds (five years ago) and went to order some things yesterday and was astounded at the price - £40 for a VEST TOP

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liznay · 17/11/2008 17:24

I know tell me about it!

have a hunt round for some money off vouchers, I managed to find one on this site giving 20% off which really helped. I always get so many compliments when I wear their stuff though, its such a shame its so pricey.
You can also get a few bits on ebay, although the resale value seems to be quite high.

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dinny · 17/11/2008 17:26

I had the lovely sort of bootleg black trousers and fitted black tops when pg with ds, it was great - just far too expensive, have ordered some stuff from Next instead and Topshop

I did make money selling it on eBay a couple of years ago - wish I'd kept it!

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pluto · 17/11/2008 18:25

I've just slated their jeans on another thread but other things I've bought (2 dresses and 2 tops) have been fantastic. I got them fairly on in this pg using a 20% discount promo so I feel like I'm getting good value for money out of them and I hope the design means I'll be able to wear them afterwards as well. I've had a lot of compliments and only bought 2 other cheaper pairs of trousers and a jumper from H&M, so although the initial outlay was big I think the quality and style is good for clothes that I'm wearing day in day out for work and weekends for 6 months justifies the price tag - as long as I don't go out and buy any more mat wear.

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chutneymary · 17/11/2008 19:54

They are very expensive brand new and not a whole lot cheaper on Ebay. However, I bought a couple of bits at the start of this pg (the long column skirt and the wide lge stretch trousers) and have worn them to death. They wash brilliantly and people have commented on how smart they look. Will resell on Ebay once I have popped (2 weeks today).

Always fancied the wrap over top but never got round to buying one. Am on baby no 3 and definitely no more for me, so I'll probably never have one now.

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dinny · 17/11/2008 19:57

CM, my mil bought me two of these www.seraphine.com/Scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=353&idcategory=46&SC1=29&SC2=46&title=Bump+wrap+top %2C+Maternity+Casual+Tops from Seraphine, can't wait to wear them (still don't feel quite preggers enough to yet!)

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Diege · 18/11/2008 09:21

pluto, am planning on getting some of the IO jeans, and before I shell out would be interested in hearing your opinion

chutneymary those IO wrap tops are overrated I think. Have had 2 and while brown better than white (slightly different fabric) every time I moves I'd flash a bit of flesh. A PITA to iron too! So don't feel you're missing out too much!