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M & S - getting something right!

53 replies

DIddled · 07/08/2013 21:45

Popped in today and quite a few items caught my eye-
Autograph Black leather skirt - soft and a good length unlike the two pelmets masquerading as skirts that I sent back to other stores last year.
Autograph leather fronted leggings
Stretch fabric boots with a decent heel
Autograph suede courts with a high but sensible heel for nights out.

I'm going to go for a good browse at weekend. I'd all but given up on M & S- I used to spend ££££ years ago.Definitely worth a look.

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tethersend · 08/08/2013 10:29

Grin I always get a good reception except when it comes to stuff I like, then it gets universally panned

Honestly, my wardrobe would make mist of S&B wince Wink

finlaysmum12 · 08/08/2013 11:04

long length ,long sleeved, heatgen thermal top- buy one,buy one half price.
i'm happy

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 08/08/2013 11:55

Poor Tethers. That dress really is bloody awful though.

I looked in a smallish M&S yesterday - it was all absolutely hideous, except for the LC plain black v neck t-shirts, of which I bought another two.

Those LC plastic leggings are even worse than the poo dress though, tbh.

And as for the new staff uniform...

tethersend · 08/08/2013 14:06

It's ok Remus, I bring it on myself Grin it's got to the point where if S&B approves, I know it's probably not for me (save my gorgeous Esska sandals).

This would be nice if they hadn't fashioned it from flame-retardant fabric.

Belindaearl2 · 08/08/2013 19:49

This is lovely up close. Worried it shouts 'eighties' tho?

MsWinnieBaygo · 08/08/2013 19:53

Hard to say Belinda - the way they've styled it screams 80s - black & white pattern with peroxide blonde - and I doubt they were doing it in an ironic way Grin

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 08/08/2013 20:35

In silk, that grey dress would be very, very me.

Not sure about the leather jacket - the colour looks a bit 'off' to me. The stylist should be shot though.

I saw this the other day and it's nice AND not made of plastic, but I wish it was grey.

I like the look of this.

moondog · 08/08/2013 21:10

at Tether's turd dress.
It's bad, girl.
Why do they want everyone to wear a bloody biker jacket?
You can be assured that by the time M&S are flogging something that was once hip,it's well on the way out.

Original poster
DIddled · 08/08/2013 22:24

Jeez that brown dress is rank!!! I think in a dress leather must be black and fitted. Still standing by my original finds though!!

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tethersend · 08/08/2013 22:58

You'll all be laughing on the other side of your face when Vogue feature it Grin

Poo is going to be MASSIVE this season Grin

MsWinnieBaygo · 08/08/2013 23:36

Quite like these though not enough to actually buy any of them
Dress
Jumper
Blouse
Dress nasty looking material and belt though
Boots

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DIddled · 08/08/2013 23:54

Wtf with the bare leg, ruched boot combo?

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GreenSkittles · 09/08/2013 00:12

Speaking of leather detailing, has anyone seen anything like this top anywhere? I saw Gwyneth Paltrow wear it on Glee and I've been pining ever since!

1.bp.blogspot.com/-uN12EU1fnbg/Ta5Hb0QleGI/AAAAAAAAKFk/O-tY0If7RRc/s1600/MASO-WS54_V1.jpg

www.shopbop.com/leather-detail-top-mason-by/vp/v=1/845524441890594.htm?folderID=2534374302060703&colorId=11890&extid=affprg-2178999

(I will try to work out short links soon!)

MsWinnieBaygo · 09/08/2013 00:37

I guess you could size up quite a bit to make it slouchier.

And cut the neckline into a V

And remove front pocket

And then squint lots so it looks vaguely familiar Grin

Here

Have you looked on Zara? They went through a recent phase of adding leather onto casual tops.

MsWinnieBaygo · 09/08/2013 00:40

Faux leather elbow patches

Quite like this one actually.

MissBeehiving · 09/08/2013 07:17

tethers - I will myself to like that dress before opening your link but I'm afraid it does resemble a big shiny poo.

Rooners · 09/08/2013 07:31

What on earth happened to the Belinda Earls stuff that was featured in something or other a few months ago?

I have vouchers and can't find ANYTHING from that collection.

DoveDovePigeon · 09/08/2013 09:10

That poo dress is fricking awful!

moondog · 09/08/2013 11:58

Heheh.
I think I am getting your style now Tether after clicking on those shoes and that website. Nice and definitely not one of the lemmings.
(Although even a free spirit might think twice about that faecal frock.)

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 09/08/2013 13:48

Pmsl re faecal frock.

tethersend · 09/08/2013 15:41

Faecal Chic Grin

Tubemole1 · 09/08/2013 17:32

Pooh fashion!

That.Is.The.Worst.Dress.I.Have.Ever.Seen.

Lol! Grin

sophiedaal · 09/08/2013 20:24

Those leggings are scary. Is 'Bad Sandra Dee' a thing for next season? Do we all need to buy into spray-on leggings and Cystemme?

Tweet2tweet · 09/08/2013 20:51

I am in shock at that dress, it's scatological....

Oly4 · 09/08/2013 21:12

I bought some stunning ankle boots in there today (not on website yet). Grey suede Autograph ones with a tan strap. Honestly, they are lovely! The shoes are pretty fab this season

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