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Do we now think we’re in Little House in a Prairie? Can somebody explain the fashion?

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sodoffputin · 22/02/2022 14:16

I went into my local clothes shop earlier today. It’s called ‘Iris’ (there are a few in London, but not sure about elsewhere) and usually it’s quite handy and has quite a few things I like - eg. a selection from Ba&sh, things like that. But I had to say something to the staff because look at the dresses in these pictures - this is just a small selection of similar stuff they are now selling. Have you ever seen anyone wear such dresses in recent history? What is happening? Can any fashionistas explain this please?

Do we now think we’re in Little House in a Prairie? Can somebody explain the fashion?
Do we now think we’re in Little House in a Prairie? Can somebody explain the fashion?
Do we now think we’re in Little House in a Prairie? Can somebody explain the fashion?
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Blossomtoes · 22/02/2022 14:18

What’s to explain? Those dresses are currently in fashion. Nobody’s forced to wear them.

anon12345anon · 22/02/2022 14:19

@sodoffputin

I went into my local clothes shop earlier today. It’s called ‘Iris’ (there are a few in London, but not sure about elsewhere) and usually it’s quite handy and has quite a few things I like - eg. a selection from Ba&sh, things like that. But I had to say something to the staff because look at the dresses in these pictures - this is just a small selection of similar stuff they are now selling. Have you ever seen anyone wear such dresses in recent history? What is happening? Can any fashionistas explain this please?
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AllThatFancyPaintsAsFair · 22/02/2022 14:20

I had a similar thought walking past H & M just the other day

I am out of touch too Smile

Saucery · 22/02/2022 14:20

Recent history? Me in the 1980s.

BarrowInFurnessRailwayStation · 22/02/2022 14:21

Laura Ashley used to sell stuff like this in the 80s. It's very brethren.

5foot5 · 22/02/2022 14:22

Are these what are called buffet dresses? I have heard of those (thanks to the Sewing Bee)

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sodoffputin · 22/02/2022 14:22

What do you mean these dresses are in fashion? Since when? I’ve never seen anyone wear such items.

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neverbeenskiing · 22/02/2022 14:22

YANBU. I'm trying to shop online for clothes for an upcoming holiday and I've pretty much given up! Why is it that finding dresses that don't have massive collars, voluminous puffed sleeves, frills and a bloody gingham print is an absolute mission?? I don't get it.

stairway · 22/02/2022 14:23

I like the first and second one, would probably have to be skinny to pull it off though.

DrManhattan · 22/02/2022 14:23

Why are you questioning fashion? You are just meant to go out and buy it like a mindless sheep. Consume consume consume

5foot5 · 22/02/2022 14:24

@BarrowInFurnessRailwayStation

Laura Ashley used to sell stuff like this in the 80s. It's very brethren.
Oh I used to love Laura Ashley in the 1980s. I had a sailor dress from there and I also bought a lovely floral, floaty skirt from there for my first date with DH
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sodoffputin · 22/02/2022 14:24

What age demographic are they aimed at?

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BarrowInFurnessRailwayStation · 22/02/2022 14:25

I don't like them. They look like they'd be worn by the surrendered wife people 😬

formalineadeline · 22/02/2022 14:25

It does rather look like something fresh from the FLDS in Utah.

129orbust · 22/02/2022 14:26

Caroline Ingalls would faint at the shop boughten prices......

5foot5 · 22/02/2022 14:26

@sodoffputin

What age demographic are they aimed at?
20s to 30s? Anyone older would probably be mutton dressed as lamb
GirlInACountrySong · 22/02/2022 14:27

yes ive seen many people in these...complete with doc martins and a leather jacket

where have you been op?

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sodoffputin · 22/02/2022 14:27

lucillelarusso Yes, that seems to be the look they’re going for. Who signs this off?

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BarrowInFurnessRailwayStation · 22/02/2022 14:27

The surrendered wives can probably sew their own. Their husbands wouldn't like them spending that much on a frock. They're only given a few quid a week to buy absolutely everything.

ChiselandBits · 22/02/2022 14:30

I like them so long as the neckline is lower - loose, flow-ey, forgiving. With boots and a leather or denim jacket I really like them. I probably hate an awful lot of your clothes OP - its called different tastes.

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sodoffputin · 22/02/2022 14:30

I feel as if I might as well stay in and get a sewing machine and make my own out of some Laura Ashley curtains. Then get some chickens and a picnic basket.

The thing is, this shop is mainly frequented by people 35 plus, I would say. If not 40 plus. How to go from 40 to 80 overnight!

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MerylSqueak · 22/02/2022 14:31

@lucillelarusso

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That is very excellent Smile
MerylSqueak · 22/02/2022 14:31

Lamb dressed as mutton

JaneJeffer · 22/02/2022 14:32

@lucillelarusso

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Love it Grin