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thiswayplease · 26/07/2016 21:29

What was the last three items you bought from the high street?

I'm really struggling as everything I see just isn't "me", I wore it 15-20 years ago or is too old!
My last three are:

  • black skinnies from New Look
  • blue blazer from Miss Selfridge
  • tan wedges from TK Maxx
OP posts:
hornetgirl · 26/07/2016 21:33

A grey dress in the sale at White Stuff today
A pair of Havianas yesterday
A DNKY handbag with birthday vouchers at JL today

I'm on annual leave this week and doing some shopping without the kids!

phoolani · 26/07/2016 21:33

Jigsaw leather trainers
All saints t shirt
Cos silk dress

Twinklestar2 · 26/07/2016 21:34

A wrap body suit from new look
A 50s style skirt from new look
(Both for a wedding)
Pair of wide leg light summer trousers from Primark

TheSunnySide · 26/07/2016 21:35

Black harem pants
Pink v neck t-shirts
Beige quarter length trousers.

Fairylea · 26/07/2016 21:35

A hippy type coral top from m and s
A patterned maxi dress from primark
Some sandals from Clarks in the sale

I am most pleased with the m and s top. It sounds hideous but is very pretty and cost me £7 from £18 Grin

SellFridges · 26/07/2016 21:37

A denim shift dress from Warehouse.
A pair of black shorts from ASOS.
A silky black camisole from New Look.

Usually I am a huge Oasis fan.

crayfish · 26/07/2016 21:39

A navy mac from Asos
A pair of flat black ankle boots, also from Asos
A blue/white sort of knitted dress from next

All for work Angry

treaclesoda · 26/07/2016 21:41

Chunky leather sandals from Jigsaw
Not particularly attractive but very comfortable wide leg trousers from Primark
Do pyjamas count? Bought some lovely PJs in the BHS closing down sale...

treaclesoda · 26/07/2016 21:42

Oh, and a denim jacket. From M&S of all places, not somewhere I'd usually shop.

FiveFullFathoms · 26/07/2016 21:43

A cotton print dress from Warehouse
A linen dress from M&S
A floral dress from F&F at Tesco
Some Clarks ballet pumps

All for work!

OutOfTheStarlitSea · 26/07/2016 21:44

Denim pinafore dress
Stripy swing top (both from supermarkets)
Yokono Mallorca sandals

DiscoHouse · 26/07/2016 21:44

I'm 35 in three weeks Grin

I've bought-

Black Molly skinny jeans from river island
White split back shirt also from river island
Pale grey linen tee from Asos
I'm so monochrome Confused

Autumnchill · 26/07/2016 21:45

A dress from Mint Velvet for the races in Saturday
Dune shoes to go with said dress
Biba bag to go with said dress and shoes

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 26/07/2016 21:45

A casual dress from warehouse that I love! Mostly because it has pockets.
A pair of green print trousers from oasis.
An orange t-shirt from whistles.

musicmum75 · 26/07/2016 21:46

Pleated skirt from Asos
Liberty print dress from Uniqlo
Black cigarette pants from Next

Laska5772 · 26/07/2016 21:46

A white and blue embroidered sundress from Monsoon
Tan wedges from Tk Maxx
An Emily and Finn navy skirt with boats on it

(I also had a Boden Mya dress arrive today but its going back )

HainaultViaNewburyPark · 26/07/2016 21:47

A pair of grey leather trainers from Clarks.
A stripy Breton top from Gap.
A navy jumpsuit from Phase Eight.

All sale items.

mogloveseggs · 26/07/2016 21:47

m.next.co.uk/g53156s8#439591
These trousers and two t shirts from next. One black one white.

Snozwanger · 26/07/2016 21:53

36 SAHM here:
-tortoiseshell/gold cats eye sunglasses from ASOS
-Breton stripe/bold flower sleeveless tee from Joules
-blue and white patterned shirt with grandad collar and 3/4 rolled sleeves from River Island

I find it tricky choosing age appropriate clothes these days now I'm a mum.

doing · 26/07/2016 21:53

A denim jacket from Primark
Some navy pumps
A navy and grey sundress from Boden

rainbrella · 26/07/2016 22:10

oatmeal boxy shaped jumper from primark
denim shirt from new look
leather wallet from joules

mid 30s

im sort of classic but keeping my jeans super skinny high waist and flats with pointed toes.

BigGreenOlives · 26/07/2016 22:14

White company white linen summer dress in the sale
Zara printed crepe dress in the sale
Ghost kaftan for the beach/poolside in the sale
Only items at 50% or more off

SuckingEggs · 26/07/2016 22:17

Four vest tops from M&S - black, B&W striped, white.

Converse from TK Maxx

Cold shoulder top from Whistles

tattoosandteadresses · 26/07/2016 22:20

Navy soft cotton blazer and red bag from New Look
Navy and white stripe sleeveless swing type vest from Tesco

Rarely get a chance to proper shop these days with a 3yo in tow.

Floisme · 26/07/2016 22:24

Trousers from Whistles.
Ralph Lauren cotton jumper from TK Maxx.
Leather jacket from Oxfam.

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