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Classic style personality seeks at-home wear.

26 replies

Peppot · 15/02/2016 13:17

I'm looking for stuff to wear at home, the jeans I have are too inflexible and leggings aren't possible for me without a tunic type top which I don't have any of.

So, is ponte fabric what I'm looking for? Kind of like soft but structured trousers that have stretch? Any recommendations?

I don't want to do harem pants or similar as they're too pyjama-like for me, I've been HOC'd as a Winter colouring and a very classic style personality and am really struggling to find stuff in the casual category.

I like a long, lean silhouette, I'm a size 10 or 12.

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MadisonMontgomery · 15/02/2016 14:29

I can't do links but I saw something similar on the Lands End website - a skinny style trouser in I think a ponte or jersey fabric, but they looked nice - quite smart.

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Peppot · 15/02/2016 14:37

The stretch jersey ones? They look great, thanks very much!

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MadisonMontgomery · 15/02/2016 15:31

Yes are they called Starfish or something? They do a few styles like that, tempted to get some for work but not sure if they'll be a bit casual.

BlameItOnTheBogey · 15/02/2016 15:39

OP I am in the same situation. I have found these to be my saving grace. Incredibly comfortable and flattering and available in lots of colours too.

madmomma · 15/02/2016 17:58

bogey do they wash ok at 30? They look great but website says dry clean

BlameItOnTheBogey · 15/02/2016 18:12

So I clearly never read instructions: I wash and hang dry and they have survived just fine….

madmomma · 15/02/2016 21:15

Ah great, thanks bogey x

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Peppot · 16/02/2016 12:01

Thanks for the suggestions.

I think I need to find an actual shop on the high street. I spent yesterday close to tears, it's ridiculous but looking for casual clothes online is a nightmare. I'm over 50 and all the stuff I see on Pinterest is knee length dresses or skinny jeans 🙁
I think it's my age, I'm close to tears most of the time when I look at my Wardrobe!

As for brands on the high street, White Stuff is a bit shapeless, Fat Face too surfer dude, East too floaty, where else do you think I could look?

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BlameItOnTheBogey · 16/02/2016 12:21

Peppot: sorry to keep flogging a dead horse but Banana Republic is a great option. Hobbs also not bad.

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Peppot · 16/02/2016 12:32

That's ok, you're not flogging, I'm just desperate for ideas 🙁
Thank you!

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cressetmama · 16/02/2016 12:35

Wall London may appeal to you. Not the cheapest option but they use naice fabrics and the styles are comfortable and fairly classic without being really middle aged.

cressetmama · 16/02/2016 12:36

I ought to add that I haven't tried their trousers personally.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 16/02/2016 12:40

Have you tried The White Company?

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Peppot · 16/02/2016 13:06

Thanks I'll look at both of those. I hadn't thought of White Company.

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polyhymnia · 16/02/2016 13:46

Anyone know how the sizing comes up at Wall London, please? Or indeed at White Company?

SayAGreatBigThankyou · 16/02/2016 19:23

I hear you OP! How about phase 8?

Siolence · 18/02/2016 08:37

I'm a deep winter and classic. I stick to plain coloured knitwear over slim trousers. Sometimes with a shirt under. Fitted shirt but soft fabric so not crisp and rigid. Not exciting but I feel like me in it.

I think the knack is to forget what "casual" is supposed to look like. I just feel a mess in casual. So I go for simple. Zero in on non patterned tops in colours you like. Well fitted slim trousers, ponte are comfortable. Done.

Siolence · 18/02/2016 08:56

www.marksandspencer.com/modal-blend-asymmetric-cowl-neck-top/p/p60080704

I might need to get this.

Eastpoint · 18/02/2016 09:02

That top is gorgeous, thank you. Reminds me of a Diane Von F top I had in 2002 which I wore out.

Siolence · 18/02/2016 09:04

There's a plum one too.

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Peppot · 18/02/2016 10:48

That's great, thanks for the links. There's a 20% off M & S code floating around somewhere so even better. Good tip about rethinking what's casual to me. I feel really untidy in true casual.

Great ideas and brands to think about, thanks everyone.

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Siolence · 18/02/2016 11:05

I will admit it was a game changer for me when I realised that I could be casual for me and happy and comfortable rather than feeling scruffy.

Kettlewell colours do lots of lovely jersey things which would look great.

I will admit to throwing on a long open front heavy jersey cardigan to go over slim trousers and tops. Makes me feel pulled together. Less structured than a soft blazer but still feels right to me.

This kind of thing
www.kettlewellcolours.co.uk/products/wraps-coverups

Siolence · 18/02/2016 11:09

Can you see yourself in this sort of thing?
www.kettlewellcolours.co.uk/products/wraps-coverups/item/long-tie-wrap

The outfit picture with the grey wrap.

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Peppot · 18/02/2016 11:21

They look great ideas for wraps, I like the long silhouette very much. Thanks again!

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