So, I'm not allowed to shop at Per Una, Debenhams, White Stuff or Boden otherwise MN will take the piss out of me...

[PuppyMonkey]

Just wondering where is ok then??? Can we have a list here??

confused

Oh sorry, I meant

Nowhere.

If you avoid everything that someone on MN considers naff you would be naked. And someone would then call being naked naff.

gah
no one REALLY buys things at debs though puppy do they?

white stuff is just so dull

I know cod, I know - so where can I go??? Dorothy Perkins? Top Shop? Meh! - name me some good names!

White stuff & Fat face are very overpriced for what it is.

I am a Uniqlo gal these days. Crap website though. Really need to visit flagship London store on Oxford Street, or Richmond is not too bad.

They have just opened one at Bluewater and I am going on Saturday.

I only buy clothes at charity shops - but I suppose that makes me a bit worthy - and can I shop at any charity shops or only certain ones?

Yes, Rag - I think you should avoid Oxfam, they're a bit naff.

I'm too fat for anywhere at the moment
But

Instead of thinking 'shops'

think

'shapes'

HTH

New Look seems to get mentioned from time to time. To my surprise because it's cheap-looking, nasty shit for teenagers IMO.

I hate New Look. I get dragged in there on a weekly basis by dd and have yet to find anything passable.

I don't mind New look for some basic stuff. Trouble is you get something from there and everyone else you bump into is wearing the same thing.

I love White Stuff. Only buy stuff in the sale though, too pricey for me.

I don't have enough time to wear all the clothes I have already

So am trying to do that

And agree with cyb, get much further with being slim, having nice hair and accessories than new clothes these days (gawd am I getting old)

Ragwort - i buy all my fat face stuff from charity shops!

ASOS

Warehouse

Cos

H and M for cheap stuff.

And obviously a whole host of expensive designer places that I really shouldn't even look at for fear they will tempt me.

We need a Mumsnet approved guide please seeing as I have posted a similar thread topic only moment ago.

WHERE TO SHOP
for decent, affordable, stylish kit.

But now there's another dilema fullmoon - is it acceptable to buy certain designer ranges from charity shops or is that not allowed either ? That reminds me I've got some Fatface jeans (via Sue Ryder) waiting for me to lose a few pounds !

I went off per una when someone told me peruna in Finnish is potato now I walk through laughing at the potato labels (of which I have a few items in my wardrobe)

Well, I'd rather not line Messrs White Stuff's pockets with my hard-earned cash. It just ain't wurf it. But if I like something, and see it in a charity shop, I'll buy it. Even Boden
I'm not a snob....inverted or otherwise.
Today I am wearing a lovely Fred and Florence ditsy floral dress, with an Asda cashmere cardie, and some leather knee-length boots from a charity shop. I've been told four times today how nice i look.

So I'll stop buying clothes and just buy some new accessories - but not from White Stuff etc I presume?? Where then - not bleeding Pandora!!??

for starters

This place is good. Even Mary Portas likes it!best

www.michellebfashion.co.uk/michelleb another good one!

Try again. The last link didn't work

www.michellebfashion.co.uk/index.php

If it doesn't work google MichelleB.

Jeez, since when has H and M been cheap? Or am I just really poor

Uniqlo in RIchmond has closed down fimbo.
I have just bought a couple of tunics in Fat Face and a top and cardi in Monsoon.
I am going for navy this spring which actually suits my haggard face more than black.

No Deaddei! Oh well not be having anymore weekends in Richmond then!