River Island- is there antthing suitable for a 40yo?

[ShhHesAsleep]

Can anyone recommend anything? If you've had a good find please share it.

I have a £20 gift voucher. I've been in-store once and online but can't find anything anything that I like. It all looks like gear for slim 20-somethings.
I usually wear casual things. I like monsoon, fat face etc. I don't like extra-long tops (I'm too short), logos etc.

Help?

[AnyFucker]

The casual t-shirts and vests are fine

Nice scarves and some of the shoes are ok (sandals for summer etc)

[florencepink]

I love the bags in river island, though you would probably have to pay a bit more

[HanneHolm]

no nothing

[AnyFucker]

yep some nice leather bags for spring, but more like £45

[ShhHesAsleep]

Thanks. I'll keep looking online for spring/summer gear.

Has anyone else noticed that they seem to use lots of synthetic fabric?

[AnyFucker]

Yeah, especially for the "dressier" gear. It is horrid. I have some basic vests that wash well and last well though. They also do kids clothes...I have some stuff for ds that is actually really good. Do a swap for some kids gear if you don't find anything ?

[MrsCampbellBlack]

The amelie jeans are brilliant and £30.

[MrsCampbellBlack]

Oh and everywhere uses masses of synthetic fabrics nowadays from whistles downwards.

Agree with anyfucker their basic vests was brilliantly and compare well to far more expensive brands.

There's also a very pretty cream lace victoriana style blouse in there at the moment for about £30 which is gorgeous if its your style.

[Snowkey]

I like their jeans and I bought a tie dye body con dress for the summer.

[AnyFucker]

I have a couple of pairs of RI jeans. One pair are my "go to" jeans for looking great, and comfortable.

[threepiecesuite]

There's a grey top with scalloped and sequined edges in the window of my local store which I rather like and I'm 32
The pyjamas are always ok.

[FuturePerfect]

Yup Amelie jeans - have them in khaki

[frankietwospots]

The slouchy blazers are nice, like this stripey one: www.riverisland.com/women/coats--jackets/blazers/Black-and-white-striped-boyfriend-blazer-630569

I bought a leopard print one in the sale and am looking forward to wearing it in milder weather. Size down as they are a generous fit.

[applecrumbleandcream]

I like RI for their knitwear usually and have a few jumpers and cardigans from there that always seem to wash well. I've also seen a cheeky black/white lips t-shirt in store for £15 which looked lovely and I might have to buy!!

[Drywhiteplease]

this blouse is the one mrsCB described I think. I bought it and wore it today with boyfriend jeans and received loads of comments......and I'm passed 40.

[ShhHesAsleep]

Thanks again for the ideas.

I think I was put off in-store as it seemed to be full of teenagers. Not quite as bad as going into Hollister but nearly!