Late 40s. Where do you shop

[edgewater]

I’m not seeing much on my usual go to shops so Mint Velvet, Hush, Marks and John Lewis.

Looking for suggestions for other good online clothes shopping.

[RuggyPeg]

It's dire isn't it. I prefer independent boutiques but if we're talking high street, then I go to mainly river island, Sainsbury's, Tesco, mint velvet, h&m, Zara and I barely find anything in any of them.

[BookMeOnTheSudExpress]

Early 50s and joining you shamelessly as am in a navy/black trousered rut.

However, what I do if I have time, is look on the JL app rather than wandering round because they have 104 women's brands, do a bit of looking round and saving to wishlist etc then wait for discounts.

That's how I rediscovered Hobbs and Jigsaw. And (don't laugh) Betty Barclay have some lovely simple well made and we cut tops once you've passed through the animal/gaudy prints. But that's the same everywhere really.

My go to shops remain
M&S for knitwear
Boden for trousers
Gap occasionally for trousers, never ever for knitwear, worst quality ever
M&S for bulk buying white TS
JL
Hobbs
Jigsaw
Me & Em
Zara (tops and coats)
H&M (website, not store, you can find some gems)

Must admit, not seeing much that grabs me anywhere though at the moment.

[TheEmojiFormerlyKnownAsPrince]

Other Stories and Cos. Arket is ok and Massimo Dutti. I don’t go to any of the shops you mentioned.

[TheEmojiFormerlyKnownAsPrince]

H and M too, and sometimes bits of Zara

[edgewater]

It is bad. I don’t want a top with lips on it or a rainbow.

I’ll take a look at jigsaw. Never heard of me and em. I’d forgotten about Cos.

[BookMeOnTheSudExpress]

I discovered Me & Em through their shameless product placement on here a few years ago (you know those threads where someone asks for recommendations and the first 10 responses go "try X" ) but it's lovely good quality, classy stuff. Wait for the sales though.
I have some wide leg Palazzo style trousers from there which had people for the first time in years say "oooh those are fab"

I have tried to look at Cos because I'm tall and I feel it should like me....but so far I just think wtf. I think maybe, like Zara, the website images don't do it justice. I might give it another go.

[LesLavandes]

The French brand -

Comptoir des Cottoniers

I buy lots of tshirts and tops from there from there. They have good sales.

[dkl55]

I'm early 40s but...
Whistles, zara, online boutiques like biscuit, all edinburgh, frontiers women edinburgh, the dressing room, the mercantile london. Also the "cheaper" ranges at Net-a-Porter and selfridges - these are mostly French or Scandinavian brands like: a stine Goya, ganni, leon & harper... the dressing room etc stocks the brands and then you can check out more on other websites if you want to see the full ranges. Ganni is expensive so I tend to wait for sales. selfridges does 75% off a few times a year.

[dkl55]

Also Kitri and Finery for local ones.

[dkl55]

*ALC edinburgh

[SallyWD]

I'm 45 and love fat face and white stuff. Occasionally get stuff from Debenhams

[SalmonOfKnowledge]

I love the expensive places like Jigsaw and whistles and sometimes I might get inspiration on those sites (and also, often, buy things) but if I really won't stretch to their prices I look on zalando. They have great filters.

So if you put in ankle boots, and filter colour white, heel low, a hundred pairs will come up nearly.

Zalando also has ''inspire me'' like the other more expensive sites ! but I think you like a look you can then go and browse through a similar item in your price range.

Can I do white boots again at 49?? I had a pair in the 80s. I loved them.

//www.Wraplondon.co.uk is a nice site, never bought anything from it but it looks aimed at a woman will a less fashion first directive ykwim

[SalmonOfKnowledge]

John lewis have good filters too so if you're looking for a coral top you can look through hundreds.

I tend to half know what I want as well as being very open to being inspired.

[BookMeOnTheSudExpress]

I don't think we probably should have done white boots in the 80s either My friend and I were looking at photos the other week, I had white boots, red boots, yellow boots (wtf) I looked like I was auditioning for the Wiggles.

[UnicornMadeOfPinkGlitter]

I’m 43 and shop at lots of places.
My go to’s are Boden, white stuff and fat face. Boden’s jersey dresses are unbeatable. White stuff and fat face sell nice knitwear.

I have also rediscovered Debenhams and principles has been good for work. I work in a school so need to be smart but not too formal so wrap dresses with a cardigan is my go to.

I’ve gained weight and am a 16/18 now with my weight on my stomach so finding it more difficult to dress myself in a style that I love.

Find summer dressing so much easier than winter. I hate trousers and jumpers. So usually layer up with long sleeve dresses and thicker cardigans and woollen tights.

[SouthWestmom]

47

All Saints for jeans and tops and coats/jackets

Levi for t shirts

Sainsbury for basics

DM , Clark's and Office for footwear

River Island for nice bits

Coach for handbags

That's probably it really! High street is quite depressing, used to love Zara but can't find anything now

[woodhill]

Yes, I like White stuff, Fatface. M&S and Boden occasionally,

The odd thing from Next

John Lewis for cardigans and cotton tops

[dkl55]

I think it depends what you'd classify yourself as in terms of personal taste. Whether you're more on the classic side, conservative, fashioney etc

[dkl55]

Salmon - definitely!! I bought lovely white boots and get loads of compliments on them.

[Sadik]

50, but haven't changed my shopping habits in the last few years. I live in a rural area so effectively shop online only.

I aim to buy organic for cotton / recycled for man-made etc, but find a lot of ethical clothing companies don't suit my style which limits things. (I prefer sharper / a bit more edgy, not drapy flowered prints.)

I've had a few things recently from Urban Outfitters (winter & summer versions of skater trousers & a jumpsuit), & tops from Monkii (I think part of H&M but seem to have more organic/recycled options). Both definitely have more 'grown up' offerings amongst the teenagey stuff.

I used to like Finisterre clothing but they've sized everything up & so recently even their small sizes have been too big for me (short-arse). But things I've bought in the past I still wear and wear.

My absolute favourite jumper is from Brora (lambswool), but their prices mean definitely sale only. Their other clothing also looks interesting & they generally seem to have quite a lot of sale offerings, but haven't bought anything as yet.

[woodhill]

Hobbs is lovely too for ocassionware or Fenwright Manson

[Ellapaella]

Sezane, French connection, AllSaints and Oliver Bonas are all favourites of mine in addition to a couple you've already mentioned (op). I very rarely shop in M&S and also can never find anything I like in Zara.

[LilyJade]

I'm 43 with a fairly low budget.
I like Zara, River Island & Oasis when I've got more money plus bits from Accessorize & trainers from Office or Schuh.
Otherwise its Primark, Dorothy Perkins, Tesco (surprisingly good for clothes / footwear & now have a sterling silver range).

[dkl55]

Second urban outfitters and sezane! And Zalando!! Asos has a few good brands too. Weekday is a well priced Scandinavian one I like on there.

[OublietteBravo]

I’m mid-40s. I’m struggling with the new season stuff. I haven’t found anything I really like in Hush, Mint Velvet or Hobbs. I quite like a few things in Boden though.

More generally, I like Warehouse for knitwear, Gap for trousers, Jigsaw for fine knits and trainers, Hobbs for Jackets, and The Fold for work wear (it’s £££, but I have to dress very smartly for hearings).

Have you tried Baukjen? Sometimes they have nice stuff.