Anyone ever got anything nice in Cos?

[nickEcave]

I have a £50 voucher to spend in Cos. Popped into the one on Regent Street the other day and could not see a single item of clothing that would work on my body. I'm 4 foot 11, size 12 hourglass with 32FF boobs. I need my clothes to be fitted (but preferably tummy-skimming) and absolutely everything in there hung off my boobs like a tent or trailed down to the ground. Am I best waiting until the autumn when there'll be more knitwear? Any short, busty people out there who have found something from Cos that worked for them?

[Greengardenpixie]

If you cant find anything you like you could always ebay your voucher. I had a whitestuff voucher and i couldnt use it cause where i live we didnt have any shops close by so i sold it for a bit cheaper and got the cash for it instead. There is a lady on the thread about august no spending that loves cos things. I cant remember which one is her username!!

[StormCloudsGathering]

If you can't find any clothes what about accessories? I've never looked at Cos before but on their website they have some nice silver jewellery, bags or scarves?
Can see what you mean about clothes though - I'm a similar height/shape to you and apart from some of the skirts I'm not sure if there would be much on there to suit.

[BelindaAllWorkedOut]

Their blue wool and silk scarf is beautiful. They do nice bags and purses, too.

[CoconutAmericano]

It's me, i love Cos! Half my wardrobe is Cos. I am 5'9" and flat chested though so maybe that shape suits their clothes better?
Their jewellery and scarves etc are fab too, you might find something there?

[Saurus72]

I love Cos too. Although I'm not short (5ft5-6ish), I am a busty hourglass and Cos is one of the places I am nervous of stepping into because I invariably buy something if I do. Can I suggest trying their dresses? I have bought a few this Spring/Summer, and they have been brilliant. I admit sometimes the skirts are 'challenging' - can't put my finger on why, they just are.

The other thing about Cos is that you do tend to have to try on a LOT of different things to find what works for you. The sizing is all over the place, so you may also have to take in a couple of different size options of whatever you try on. BUT - when you find the things that work, they become core wardrobe pieces IME, and are just brilliant.

And yes, I would definitely wait until late Sep/early Oct to get the new AW stock. They do good knitwear, but I am hoping the dresses will be good too! Lucky you with your voucher!

[AnnabelleDarling]

I know what you mean. The last time I went in I tried 16 dresses (really) 14 made me look pregnant, but 2 were fantastic and very flattering. I like their knitwear too.

If all else fails, wait until winter - they do beautiful cashmere scarves.

[flingingmelon]

I have a cos handbag that has been going for three years and still still gets compliments.

On the other hand I'm 5'8 and have variously been 8,10,12,14 and pregnant. Never found a stitch of clothing that suited me. Good luck!