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I bought a white coat in the sales to look like Olivia Pope, but I actually resemble a middle aged taekwando instructor

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DollyMixtureLulus · 16/01/2021 22:42

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SlatternIsMyMiddleName · 20/01/2021 22:59

But a very nice dressing gown.........

Veterinari · 20/01/2021 22:56

[quote tigerbear]It’s this one.
It’s so going to look like a dressing gown, isn’t it? 😩
www.jigsaw-online.com/product/-/J41150_CR018;[/quote]
No, it'll look like a karate suit top
Or maybe taekwondo Grin

tigerbear · 20/01/2021 22:55

It’s this one.
It’s so going to look like a dressing gown, isn’t it? 😩
www.jigsaw-online.com/product/-/J41150_CR018;

ThorFull · 20/01/2021 22:51

This thread is hilarious. Just what I needed.

The sequinned blazer from Lidl however.... I was embarrassed to even look at myself in the mirror. Had high hopes for a glitzy Christmas night out outfit, looked like a camp game show host.

tigerbear · 20/01/2021 22:44

Fuck, I’ve just bought a white coat in the Jigsaw sale.
Now beginning to realise why it was reduced to £75 from £250 😬😬
It’s not even arrived yet, and already regretting it.

SnugglySnerd · 20/01/2021 22:31

@Octopuscrazy

Omg! I'm howling here. I've had enough faux pas of my own. One my dB always reminds of is a hideous lime green shirt with one of those elasticy material maxi skirts in the same shade and matching shoes in my teens Blush. I thought I was the epitome of elegance. In reality I looked like a crazy person with aspirations of being a tree. I am so glad camera phones weren't really a thing then
Those skirts are really dangerous. If you accidentally step on the hem they get pulled down. Apparently. A friend told me. Ahem.
Cooltalkin · 20/01/2021 22:07

@Octopuscrazy
‘ aspirations of being a tree ‘
Too funny that made me burst out laughing
From ms havisham ( beginning of the thread )

Octopuscrazy · 20/01/2021 21:51

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Octopuscrazy · 20/01/2021 21:46

Omg! I'm howling here.
I've had enough faux pas of my own. One my dB always reminds of is a hideous lime green shirt with one of those elasticy material maxi skirts in the same shade and matching shoes in my teens Blush. I thought I was the epitome of elegance. In reality I looked like a crazy person with aspirations of being a tree.
I am so glad camera phones weren't really a thing then

Ddot · 20/01/2021 21:27

I tried a pair of leather look trousers sooo cool and reduced too. My friend said that I would look great in them. Off to the the changing i room went. Two minutes later I screamed with laughter. Mate popped in to my bottom hanging out. Trousers were so low slung that when I bent over to put boots on. My full arse fell out 🤬 not hipsters more fannysters

DuckonaBike · 20/01/2021 21:23

Even make up can be dangerous. I bought some pale grey Essie nail varnish that I thought would make me look understated and chic (there’s a pattern here isn’t there?) Alas, I just looked as if I had Tippex on my fingers.

I have enjoyed this thread greatly.

Ddot · 20/01/2021 20:19

Maireas
NO!
Shoes stay in box

Ddot · 20/01/2021 20:17

I have a beautiful faux fur animal print coat
DO YOU WANT TO BINGO 🤣
My friend tried a cute mac on, great charity shop find. I burst out laughing (couldn't help it) HAVE YOU SEEN MY FRIEND KIMBERLEY. needless to say she didnt buy. We still laugh about it now. Every time we try something bad on Kimberley comes out

Smallonesaremorejuicy · 20/01/2021 20:12

Oh my word , how funny have these posts been I just love women , I don’t think you would get a bunch of guys being so self deprecating.

BasiliskStare · 20/01/2021 20:04

@Lillyrose88

That made me laugh I have bought a padded jacket / coat with a fake fur hood - - honestly I look like I am going out wrapped in a duvet ( see previous posts where models are size 6 and 6 foot odd - I am not ) Flowers

Maireas · 20/01/2021 19:40

We're you wearing the patent rain hat with the patent shoes? I do hope so.

Ddot · 20/01/2021 19:34

Maireas
Red patent rain hat
Cap
Trilby
Straw
Bucket
Wide brimmed
Beret
And several more but I'm embarrassed at how many I bloody have. Hat fetish

Ddot · 20/01/2021 19:29

IHaveBrilloHair
I love them and have held onto them, but he did make me doubt them.
I have been given two pairs of Vivienne Westwood sling backs, turqoise, orange which he thinks are cool. men

Maireas · 20/01/2021 19:29

Yes, but what hat with the prostitute shoes?

Ddot · 20/01/2021 19:23

Maireas
I have several hats all different styles. I've always loved wearing them.

Maireas · 20/01/2021 18:26

@Ddot, yes but what hat were you wearing?

IHaveBrilloHair · 20/01/2021 18:11

I have black patent ankle strap shoes I love them!

Ddot · 20/01/2021 17:52

I asked my partner if he liked my new shoes.
Black patent with ankle straps
Prostitute!
Never been out of box since

Ddot · 20/01/2021 17:50

Ta

Maireas · 20/01/2021 17:20

@Ddot - then you can have my beret.