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I have officially failed at Style....

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Gingernaut · 05/10/2017 14:17

I bought a zip up fleece housecoat from M&S.

It's dowdy, frumpy and grey. It's not silver coloured as M&S claim.

I could cheerfully live in this for the rest of winter.....Hmm

I rhink I've just disqualified myself from recommending anything to anyone regarding style or fashion. Sad

I have officially failed at Style....
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blibblibs · 05/10/2017 14:19

I bought one of these last year from matalan. The best thing I've ever bought. My DSis was not so impressed when I got her one for Xmas!

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TrinityBelle · 05/10/2017 14:20

Well I'll happily sit on the frump bench with you. That looks bloody lovely. So snuggly and soft. I'd team it with my long fluffy socks.

My husband is regularly appalled at my choice of nightwear but that would tip him over the edge.

I'm getting one.

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User5trillion · 05/10/2017 14:22

Dear god, thats foul, but does look super warm and cosy. I own a lidl tracksuit that I wear for warmth, that is truly a hideous creation as well.

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zippyswife · 05/10/2017 15:02

It’s gross. But I bet it gets more wear than any other item in your wardrobe! I have one similar and and I barely take it off to leave the house.

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sinceyouask · 05/10/2017 15:03

Is it proper long? Because if it is I might have to get one.

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ItsNiceItsDifferentItsUnusual · 05/10/2017 15:06

Blimey Grin. I do love a bit of M&S frumpery myself but that is something else!

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JaneJeffer · 05/10/2017 15:11

Are you channeling Hayley Cropper?

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Timefortea99 · 05/10/2017 15:14

I work at home a lot....feel a purchase coming on

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Chestervase1 · 05/10/2017 15:17

I yearn for one. I had a YSL one years ago that was a towelling kaftan that went over your head. Loved it

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Jiggler · 05/10/2017 15:25

Last winter I was determined to save money on my energy bills by wearing as many warm clothes as possible in the flat. I wore two pairs of tracksuits bottoms, fleecy slipper type things, fleecy hoodie. I was cruising around the flat looking like a flammable michelin lady. So cosy though. I was barely fit for my eyes only though, never mind anyone else!

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Cocolepew · 05/10/2017 15:35

Ohh Ive been after a zip up dressing gown for ages

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neveradullmoment99 · 05/10/2017 15:39

Never would i wear that.

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ZaraW · 05/10/2017 16:17

I might consider it when I'm 80, sorry it's awful.

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Gingernaut · 05/10/2017 16:18

Ladies. I salute my fellow frumpers. Grin

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CathyMedici · 05/10/2017 16:26

If Kate Moss wore it, they'd all want one 😊

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Tugtupite · 05/10/2017 16:27

Do I spy faux quilting there too?

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Cakescakescakes · 05/10/2017 16:29

I have something similar in grey leopard print. It is amazing. I'm totally in love with it for winter nights on the sofa or early mornings our chilly kitchen.

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Nettletheelf · 05/10/2017 16:30

Burn it! (Wearing an oxygen mask because of the fleece fumes). There must be better ways to keep warm????

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Vintagebeads · 05/10/2017 16:31

My favorite S&B post to date Grin

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Squashit · 05/10/2017 16:41

I might be ill or something but that looks comfy .

Sometimes the things we think of a man-repellers only serve to stir the feckers.

I would watch yourself in that one because sparks could fly and not of the bri nylon nature either. That zip front....

Disclaimer- I might just have known a few more unusual men 😁

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MargoLovebutter · 05/10/2017 16:47

Will you spend the winter giving your family electric shocks? I bought a fleece dressing gown & the DC won't come anywhere near me in it as I generate so much static in it. I even frighten myself when I touch anything metal!

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Firefries · 05/10/2017 16:50

Do you wear it out the house? It looks lovely and comfy but Im not sure I could wear it out and about.

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Gingernaut · 05/10/2017 17:03

@Tugtupite, yes indeedy. A quilt pattern has been shorn (?) into the 'fabric'. Grin

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SchadenfreudePersonified · 05/10/2017 17:08

I want one!

I'm not into seducing my DH these days (several decades of matrimony have dampened my ardour somewhat) and I now prefer nightwear that is vaguely repellent. This will serve me well, and keep me warm . . . Grin

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rightknockered · 05/10/2017 17:09

I was searching for a fleece today, to wear indoors in my cold house. Quite a few in Uniqlo that I would consider wearing for dog walks

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