If you are over 35....

[thiswayplease]

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

Pale blue shirt - Jaeger
Grey T-shirt- All Saints
Khaki jeggings - Dotty P

Black pencil skirt - Dorothy Perkins
Clutch bag in black and coral - primark
Navy top - primark

Not buying expensive clothes until I diet strictly

Black linen shorts from a charity shop
Coral jersey dress from jaeger outlet
A sale swimming costume from M n S

A skirt from Toast
A breton top from Toast
A denim "Dora" dress from Toast

I'm 38.

A neon pink/white stripe Breton from Next
A peach cotton/crochet blouse from Tesco
Animal print loafers from H&M

Black harems in next sale (look like a barrage balloon but comfy for flying)
Red dress in an Orla Kiely type print and a long tunic in a Moroccan type print from Sainsburys

35 here...

Midi length patterned skirt from and other stories.
Navy blue t shirt to go with said skirt above from and other stories again
Cropped Zara blue ripped jeans- these were an emergency purchase due covering the white jeans I was wearing that day in cranberry juice.

I was having to speedy shopping that day as had DH with me and 2.3 DD.

So have got the above bits in other sizes which I need to take back next week when I'm away with work and can spend all evening wandering along Regent St without a toddler in tow- bliss!

All in the sales:
Mint Velvet top
Jigsaw dress
Seasalt raincoat

Cigarette leg jeans (Next sale)
Vila blazer (TK Maxx)
Black and white print loose trousers (H&M)

I also got a couple of things in the Hush sale but that's not high street.

I find shopping quite hard these days too - the brands I like and which suit me don't match my budget unfortunately.

Grey slouchy tee with embroidered dragon motif, H&M.

Nike Pegasus from Office.

Black stretchy office trousers from Primark.

I'm 42.

I'm 41
Black trousers white company
Long sleeve black tee white company
Grey merino/cotton poncho white company

Thank you all for your replies.

I've got to the point I don't like shopping anymore, I vary in sizes depending on the shop or cut and it's so frustrating!

Not heard of a few of the shops mentioned so I'm going to check them out...

I went through a phase like that, thisway. And I hate clothes shopping with a vengeance. For the record, I am 50 and I am of the opinion that finding a style/shape that suits you and then sticking to it is far more flattering than trends etc. Does not mean I don't nod to what's going on fashion wise, but I have a few shops I know my sizes in/know the cut of their trousers suit me/like the quality of their stuff and I just order online. I've not been in changing room in years.

Start a new thread, describing your shape and likes/dislikes and you'll get lots of tailored advice.

A blue maxi skirt from Tesco
A Navy BodyCon dress from Next
A blue Light weight top from Next

(I don't usually buy blue! But have just started a new job and wanted a change from black!)

I found this too when I lost weight. I couldn't work out what suited me, what size worked in what things. I had a day, just me and my mum, and I went and tried on loads of things in shops I maybe wouldn't normally go in, styles I wouldn't normall wear, different sizes, colours etc. Took photos and mum was my critic! It really helped me redefine what style I actually wanted and where was best to get it. And mum and I had lots of fun !

Shirt (cream with black and grey flowers) and cardigan navy) - Dorothy Perkins
Black modal leggings - Sainsburys

Two playsuits and a summer dress - all 3 from H&M and all for holiday!

stuff from the white company sale.

Black glittery suede Adidas Gazelles from Office
A mustard long-sleeved shift dress from Warehouse - thinking ahead to Autumn!
Animal print midi-skirt from New Look, which I'll wear with the aforementioned Gazelles and a t-shirt

Black Leggings
Grey Harry Potter Tshirt
Blue spotty trainers with pink laces

A pair of khaki coloured tencel joggers (like the utility joggers from Gap only not quite as nice but I couldn't get my size in them)

A grey tshirt in a slinky sort of material that hangs really nicely, has some embellishment on the shoulders

A khaki coloured sleeveless tube dress, midi length, in the sale at M&S - I actually found something good in M&S!!

In late 40's.
Black and floral bomber jacket, Tesco
Cut out sleeved, striped, multi coloured summer dress, Dorothy Perkins
Black denim dungaree mid length dress, Zara.

These 3 items - also bought navy ribbed vest top in Intimmisi or Calzedonia sale and some nude flat gladiator sandals from Zara (sold out bought on Ebay):-

All items are really easy to wear and to put together - the Gladiators and New Look espadrilles are super comfy. It's a smart/casual look for all too. Add cardigan and/or denim jacket if colder.

www.stories.com/gb/Ready-to-wear/Skirts/Shinjuku_Pleated_Mid_Skirt/590576-117331876.1

www.newlook.com/shop/shoe-gallery/view-all-wide-fit/wide-fit-tan-suedeette-ankle-strap-espadrilles-_375873818

uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_1,mon_1.11/1427886110

I've also had compliments on the vest top and Monsoon skirt/gladiator sandal combo. It looks great and if anyone knows anyone else doing nice pleated chiffon print knee length skirts (have looked) please let me know!