What on earth can I buy in Monsoon?!

[Longleggedlovely]

So yesterday was my 30th birthday and my lovely dear gran has bought me Monsoon vouchers. I have no idea why as it is not a shop I ever go into.

So wonderful ladies of S&B what can be bought with £100 of vouchers? I'm 5'11" size 14, a lawyer, normally shop in House of Fraser, Next, Oasis etc.

Alternatively does anyone know if I can spend them in Accessorize?

I would wait and spend it in the sales or wait and put it towards a new winter coat

monsoon have some gorgeous things!! much nicer than next!!
what colours do you like?

Pretty sure you can spend them in accessorize. Nice bag or jewellery?

Oh I love Monsoon (and I'm in my 50s....)

They have lovely posh frocks, but also good knitwear - cardigans and such. Last thing I bought there was a tartan frock, which I was thrilled to find as it met a very specific list of criteria. Are you planning a holiday soon, maybe get some beach wear and sundress?

Monsoon surprised me once by having a perfect pair of white 3/4 trousers - nicely fitted, not see through and useful throughout summer. I wouldn't touch their dresses (crazy prints and cheap fabric mostly), but they do occasionally do nice separates. And their children's occasion wear is lovely.

They have some really good clothes (I won £500 credit in a competition) but they are hidden as they have so much stock. Their evening dresses are good if you need one.

You'd be able to use the vouchers in Accessorize as well wouldn't you?

I 'm always a bit stumped in there too. They have the same problem as Per Una in that they can't resist adding a bit of twiddly/sparkly/tasselly shit to everything. There is nice plain stuff hidden in there, you just have to go to a big store and have a rummage. Or as others say its nice to have a good wedding guest dress in the bank.

I bought a maxi skirt there last week :)

Hmm, tricky one. They do some nice high summer beachwear, but it's probably not in yet.

I bought two lovely dresses in Monsoon in August last year - but there is a lot I couldn't/wouldn't wear.

In my experience there are always some gorgeous unique pieces in there amongst the mumsy crap.. Bide your time and you'll find something you'll love forever

Their shift dresses in block colours are brilliantly flattering - I have a rusty red one that's from this season (think it comes in an old gold too)

I'm sure you will be able to spend them in accessorize! I am jealous! Buy a couple of gorgeous new bags and some jewellery. Their flip flops are fab too- comfy and stylish.

Presuming they're also valid in accessorize? - do you have a beach holiday coming up this year? Could stock up on swimwear, sandals, beach bags etc?

they usually have lovely scarves and rings. i like \link{http://uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_1,mon_1.20/5430470100\this}

a one way ticket to style failure!

Thank you all, a very mixed bag of opinions tho! I'm in town tomorrow so will have a look in store, though I fear it's all a bit Per Una too. I have got a beach holiday coming up (well, Sept seems a long time away..) or quite happy to buy bits and pieces in Accessorize if they accept the vouchers or like the idea if keeping them for a coat. Will have a look at their shift dresses too as I wear a lot of those for work. If all else fails my mum has said she will buy them off me!