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lets talk clothes. Anyone got their eye on anything?

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JackandDiane · 25/04/2016 10:30

or stuff?

where IS everyone? S&B is DULL atm

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AdoraKiora · 19/05/2016 19:27

I can report that the grey structured dress I linked to from ASOS is nice. its heavier fabric than it looks online and a slightly darker grey, but its very flattering on.

I'm pissed off this week. It hasn't been bare legs or feet-out weather, and all my latest purchases require these. Grrr.

OnePlanOnHouzz · 19/05/2016 19:46

Love this ! But it's out of stock pretty much everywhere ( unless you are lucky enough to be tiny )

lets talk  clothes. Anyone got their eye on anything?
GiddyGiddyGoat · 19/05/2016 20:36

What do you love OnePlan?? What??

museumworker · 19/05/2016 22:14

Love this thread! Been on massive splurge in attempt to get near empty wardrobe spring ready.

Here's what I've bought:
Boden - striped and black ruched skirt. Both too clingy and thought they made stomach even saggier! Going back.

Uniqlo - grey sweatshirt bigger than expected but still nice, will keep. Navy cardigan jacket bit smaller than expected but lovely, a keeper. Keeping two of the slinky tshirts, much larger than expectes but soft and nice drape. Returning the white and light grey versions, too see through.

Sainsburys
Bought pair of girlfriend jeans, lighter colour. Loves and ordered every other colour/leg length. Now need to return them all! Keeping pair of gok jeggings too, just really comfortable.

John Lewis
Three dresses from Seasalt are keepers - tulips, one with boats on, and one with tile like splodges. All fit beautifully, have interesting not naff prints and well made.
Returning orange whistles dress made clearly for taller women by way darts start at my tummy. Also returning Oasis black and white striped dress, did me no favours.

Now all I need is grey tights and some brogues. Oh, and shorts.

Wagglebees · 20/05/2016 02:31

I like that Oneplan I'd forgotten about D&S in my hunt for dresses actually.

It's been freezing cold and raining this week which makes it extra hard to choose summer stuff, for some reason.

OnePlanOnHouzz · 20/05/2016 08:21

Think my dream dress ( posted earlier ) is only available in my size (M or L) in the states -so dispatching a friend ( well asked someone who's going anyway !) so fingers crossed !!!!

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taybert · 20/05/2016 09:34

I am in danger of wearing a uniqlo blazer every day.
Still looking for a denim jacket for over dresses and skirts. Not too cropped and not too expensive.

deutschland83 · 21/05/2016 10:33

Sorry, been neglecting this thread.

Does anyone have the Boden gauzy tassel top?

Looks nice.

m.boden.co.uk/en-gb/womens-tops-t-shirts/long-sleeved-tops/wa692/womens-gauzy-boho-top

My first ever Boden ravello top turned up yesterday, the black and white spot one. Went longer length and down a size to a 10. It's awesome.

JackandDiane · 21/05/2016 12:47

Third khaki jacket returned.

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AdoraKiora · 21/05/2016 13:26

...the never-ending search still on J&D? Grin

I committed a fashion crime a few days ago and ordered some tops from JD Williams (you know...the catalogue that Lorraine Kelly advertises). Please dont pitchfork me off this thread Grin. I really needed some properly long, bum covering, swingy jersey vests and tees for the summer and everything in the high street was too short. Really pleased with what turned up!

Promise I won't be ordering comfort slacks from a coupon at the back of the Sunday Times magazine next...

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 21/05/2016 13:42

The khaki jacket saga seems to be lasting as long as my cotton dress saga. Getting bored of looking now. Anybody seen any really nice bright pencil or full skirts instead? Must be cotton/silk and go with a plain black top!

Floisme · 21/05/2016 14:23

What happened to that Warehouse dress Remus? I thought you were sorted!

TK Maxx often have printed or plain cotton pencil skirts in the summer (although some have polyester linings - cheers for that). One of their own brands - Amphora I think . I've not seen any yet but worth looking out.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 21/05/2016 14:31

Went to 3 Warehouses and no sign of the dress in any of them. Everything else in there looked really cheap and nasty, so I decided that 'my' dress probably would too.

Loved the print and shape of this but the fabric was vile.

Floisme · 21/05/2016 14:36

I can feel the static from here!

H&M can be good for those full, midi, kind of ballerina skirts. Not sure if they're still 100% cotton.

MrsCampbellBlack · 21/05/2016 14:49

this top came today courtesy of boden voucher.

I got the navy and it is actually very nice - super flattering. Will wear with white jeans for full on Hurley effect Wink

AdoraKiora · 21/05/2016 14:59

I have the stripy version of that, MrsCampbell. Very flattering.

Floisme · 21/05/2016 15:17

Cotton dress (well 85%) alert for Remus:
www.cosstores.com/gb/Women/Dresses/Flared_cotton_dress/46881-32474792.1#c-24480

Can't remember if you're a Cos fan or not? More on their website if you are.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 21/05/2016 15:39

Thanks, Flo. Cos dresses too long for me. Really I'm looking for something printed/colourful, but 'darkly colourful' if that makes sense!

JackandDiane · 21/05/2016 18:11

Loads in new look. Online Remus

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 21/05/2016 19:31

Can't see a single dress on the NL website that I like.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 21/05/2016 19:34

Anybody ever shop in River Island? I like the look of this.

JackandDiane · 21/05/2016 20:39

i meant skirts

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 21/05/2016 20:41

Didn't like any of the NL skirts either. :(

CointreauVersial · 21/05/2016 21:38

Thanks for the Boden Ruched Top link, MrsCB. I have a voucher burning a hole, and I think it goes off tonight. I'm fancying the green.

JackandDiane · 22/05/2016 16:04

I get lured into your quests EVERY TIME REMUS! Grin

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