Chatting about clothes we probably don't need..

[JackandDiane]

nothing fancy - just normal clothes

all welcome

Deutschland I think a La Pliage is always useful, they are a proper timeless classic, although not the most wildly exciting bags in the entire world.

I have been living in this linen t-shirt recently, so have , ermm, ordered another one in the green I have and one in each of the other colours (apart from the peach, which I think would make me look naked). I find basic t-shirts SO HARD that I am prepared to leap all over one that actually works.

Deutschland I think a La Pliage is always useful, they are a proper timeless classic, although not the most wildly exciting bags in the entire world.

I have been living in this linen t-shirt recently, so have , ermm, ordered another one in the green I have and one in each of the other colours (apart from the peach, which I think would make me look naked). I find basic t-shirts SO HARD that I am prepared to leap all over one that actually works.

Thanks for the link Coint

Hopefully, do you have to wear a vest under that tee to retain your modesty? I got rid of all my Zara linen ones on eBay for that reason. By the way, I painted my toenails in honour of the colour of your new birkies.

MrsB - the nice thing about that Hush skirt (as opposed to the blue and white) is that it will look OK with black tights in the winter. I expect I will wear it in the summer (whenever that is) with flat sandals or trainers. I also went for an M, for a little more looseness and length.

I'm off to M&S shortly to pick up my pleather biker jacket. I also, with one eye on autumn, ordered the khaki pleather wrap skirt. Not to be worn with the jacket, though; I don't know if "double pleather" is a fashion no-no, but it's certainly not for me.

Goddamnit I forgot all about the m&s pleather jacket. It was in my basket and now it's out of stock

cointreau I don't, but I do have to wear a nude bra and be vaguely aware of not leaning over too far in front of the DC's teacher and other people I wouldn't want to totally traumatise!

I really wish m&s had that skirt in navy or balck, it looks really good in real life.

Speaking of pleather, I got my grey jacket today. It actually arrived a month ago but dh made me wait until my actual birthday to be given it. It's lovely, but I've put on weight since I ordered it so back in the exercise wagon after I've eaten my birthday chocolates . I'm also in the processes of a large h&m order (surprising/hopeful value on silk and silk mixes) and I found a lovely cashmere jumper on Pure that I might get myself.

MrBoot just to say the Hush Tara dress is longer than the stripey ruched skirt, so if you found the dress too short you almost certainly will the skirt.

Nearly I bought it last night along with the t-shirt in both blue and white. Ah well that means it will be going back then as I don't have the legs for short skirts that aren't worn with thick black tights.

I tried on a long khaki lightweight parka in Forever 21 .
It was £14
It was a size M and it fitted me

DD said it was "too long" (below knee) and TBH, if I needed a light long cover up, I'd probably wear a long cardi (I'm too middle aged )

I told myself not to impulse buy and it would crease like billy-o, and there was a reason it was on the Sale Rail.
And I Put.It.Back

Boo, 70is. Don't submit to cardi-wearing yet.

My M&S parcel arrived yesterday - I'm chuffed to little mint balls with the midnight blue pleather jacket (sorry, Flo) and it was worn immediately. It's a great colour, because it goes well with black stuff too (just takes on a more grey/faded black colour).

The pleather wrap skirt was less of a success. It looked as if I'd wrapped myself in a tarpaulin. I did pop this grey tee into the order as well; it sits really nicely and I think it will be a Useful Top with perhaps just a touch more polyester than I'd like

Oh, and free flip flops too. For the summer, like.

I like that t-shirt. Boden stuff here but waiting for guests to leave before trying on.

What an idiot I am, forgetting that jacket! I was so pleased about my Oxfam find, it just went out of my head. Glad you like it Contreau - I'll keep an eye out for returns.

sorry that should have been Cointreau!

Ruched dress great.
Drapey top ridiculous but will be fine with a vest under.
Didn't realise the back of the Breton is a different colour to the front. I may not have bought if I had. It's nice enough with jeans though and was cheap so will keep.

Has the Boden ruched dress dissappeared from the site?

Possibly - I got a new catalogue this morning so they might have moved onto new season stuff.

There's ruched everything at Boden at the moment.

I love it - it goes with my ruched stomach...

All the sales things have been moved to clearance but when you click on the ruched detail dress it takes you to a page of different dresses
I NEED to order another one......

That happened to me too. I had also been thinking about ordering another colour. Probably just as well, I'm in danger of all my outfits being something ruched with a uniqlo jacket over the top.

Ruched dress from Boden - going back. Too tight and very unforgiving. Clings to every lump and bump.

Whistles cargo shorts in rust - lovely but am gutted that a size 12 is too tight on the waist Please someone tell me Whistles come up small....?

Bought a couple of t shirts which are nice - glitter spot tee in grey from Boden and a bright blue v-necked tee from Hush.

They definitely can do Dancer. Am a solid 12 myself and their 12 fitted dresses don't always fit.

I got this lovely spotty blouse in the hobbs sale at the weekend. Lovely on, just falls perfectly and loose without being huge.

this was also v nice on but I felt one purchase was enough! Bit sorry now though. But then I have 2 small children, so now sure how white it would stay!

Thank you wilting I have ordered them in a 14

WIlting - I have the same blouse but with a black spot, must be last season. Do I really need it in another colour? Mmmmm

I love the grey pleather jacket ^. returns and postage from Ireland tip it over my spending limit though.

Have you tried parcel motel or the DPD version Fresh? Though you'd still be stuck with returns being an issue. We are so bloody remote sometimes....