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I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.

473 replies

NevermetaGilesIlike · 12/04/2017 09:19

Thought I'd start a thread for anyone who finds capsule wardrobes in muted tones tedious as feck.

Ditto little diamond studs and designer bags with glossy bobs.

I personally admire the style of Alys Fowler and Helena Bonham-Carter.

Also love a bit of Gudrun/Lagenlook and other cheerful offerings.

A successful charity shop rummage is a joy to behold. I like messy hair, well -loved clothes and making my own stuff too.

Anyone else?

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Whirltime · 19/04/2017 20:55

They are lovely cate. I plan on turning mine into a collection. I have manged to get dh to buy me a pair for birthday and Christmas every year.

CateGory8 · 19/04/2017 21:03

Whirl How many pairs for you have now? My DH never knows if the boots I'm wearing are my newest pair or a pair I've had for a while. This makes it easier to seek more pairs in under his fugal gaze.

Whirltime · 19/04/2017 21:14

I only have 3 so far. Some pink welly type ones, some burgundy flower ones and the TMNT ones I just got. I am lucky as my dh has been struggling for years to find me something he can buy me for special occasions for years and now he's happy. He never minds if I buy myself new things as I rarely do it.

CateGory8 · 19/04/2017 21:18

I like the idea of the wellie type DM's. Perhaps they'll be my next pair.

Whirltime · 19/04/2017 21:31

They are brilliant. They are the drench collection. It was the first pair I got.

Sadik · 19/04/2017 22:03

Loving the 'steampunk assassin' vibe Jacob - I"m also short/skinny/flatchested, so definitely have to go with that a bit on the steampunk victoriana front.
Just went to the pub tonight in these trousers together with fuzzy stripey purple/black hoodie :) (I have modified them a bit to remove some of the metal / straps and given them pulled in combat style hem to tuck in my boots)

I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
Sadik · 19/04/2017 22:23

I'd love to wear things like this starfish tunic dress but somehow they never quite work for me. They look amazing on other people though - there's a whole selection of them here.

I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
BillywigSting · 19/04/2017 23:09

My combination of small feet and massive canckles /calves means DMs rub like a bastard and don't lace up properly. I've seen people much bigger than me look amazing in them I just have weird shaped legs.

That starfish tunic is lovely, wish I had more money!

Floisme · 20/04/2017 07:15

Can we have a Stevie Nicks moment?

No-one wears a hat like she does.

I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
Niminy · 20/04/2017 07:35

We're just a thought away from Helena Bonham-Carter. Sorry these aren't the best pics - but I like her stuff it to expensive good taste attitude.

I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
stilllearnin · 20/04/2017 10:50

Ohhh I love this thread it is most...covetous...I daredn't look! (not this side of payday anyway). I have curves but I do have a decent waist so the floaty stuff just makes me look massive. I am watching for inspiration as I have adopted a uniform (aghhh) and I am due an overhaul. For info: I live near the DM factory shop. I haven't even counted how many I have Grin.

JacobFryesTopHatLackey · 20/04/2017 11:06

Covetous. Great word Grin
Broomsticks could you update with a pic when the DMs arrive?

Ill post some pics of Eva Green. But she is so stunning she could wear a binbag.

I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
PNGirl · 20/04/2017 11:18

I'm a mixture of styles when it comes to fashion - I'm wearing a butterfly print today but could just as easily have worn a breton or a plain black tee shirt. But, I LOVE my Dr Martens. I have 3 pairs but mainly wear my black Pascal Virginia because they're nice and soft so were not hard to break in. I have a pair of stiffer burgundy 1460s from the Sole Trader outlet which I just can't get on with though - might sell them on.

I spend all my time in my DMs and black leather jacket - not entirely sure what I'm going to do when it gets warmer. :(

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 20/04/2017 11:46

Nice trews, Sadik.

I'm still coveting a burgundy leather biker. I keep stroking one in Whistles, but can't possibly afford it.

drspouse · 20/04/2017 11:47

Have just discovered this and following along.
I'm quite busty and can't really carry off flowing (just makes me look like I'm wearing the Guide dining tent), but go for a good pattern and fun shoes.

I'm a big fan of Desigual (Rebecca Front's daughter told her she's NOT allowed to wear Desigual because she always wears it), and Bravissimo fits me and though it can be boring I have also got a few pieces that fit me well. I'm wearing a red white and blue semi-Breton striped thin jumper from them today, and I've just got a Ponte de Roma biker jacket from them which I lurve.

And Camper shoes, also Think! and Josef Siebel. I find DMs really uncomfortable.

But some of my wardrobe is getting ridiculous so I'm hoping to get a stylist makeover... but I'm worried it will end up capsule/boring.

doctorboo · 20/04/2017 11:58

Brilliant thread! So much style eye candy.

My MIL once said she admired that I 'dressed for myself' - which I took to mean quirky and obvs didn't give a shit about fashion Blush

I've got a do to go to on Saturday and I'm wearing the tunic/dress with chunky rose gold flat sandals.

Today I'm in ripped cropped jeans a long striped vest top with a colourful top over the top of that. Shiny trainers on me feet and a leopard print bag. Mish mash.

I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
drspouse · 20/04/2017 12:02

Oh I also love Scandi stuff for my kids and have a few bits for myself (including some jersey tops I make for myself).
This sort of thing. (In an adult size the apples look smaller - I have this one).

I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
doctorboo · 20/04/2017 12:17

Sorry for the rushed 'waiting for nursery to finish' selfie Blush

doctorboo · 20/04/2017 12:19

drspouse I love that top!!!!

My boys often get put in something colourful.

I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
JacobFryesTopHatLackey · 20/04/2017 12:35

Remus I love the muubaa ones. Theres a beautiful bronze one Im lusting over. And a green one cos I fancy moonlighting as the arrow.

Awww tiny cutie doctor . I have one DS that likes brights and clashing everything and another that is a little more understated.

I don't want to look expensive thread. I like colour, prints and comfortable quirky stuff.
drspouse · 20/04/2017 13:12

doctor Mine choose clashing clothes whenever possible. It's rubbing off.
That's a Duns top and you can get them from loveitloveitloveit or direct from Duns webshop (Swedish but I think I found shipping quite reasonable - however prices for adult clothes are not so teeny!)

boldlygoingsomewhere · 20/04/2017 13:23

I have a lovely raspberry pink mubaa biker. Unfortunately, it's a small size 10 so doesn't fit me properly. I'll have to eBay it but I love the colour so much I keep trying to convince myself I can lose weight!

Whirltime · 20/04/2017 13:34

#PNGirl it took me 4 months to break my flower pair of dms. Have you tried damp news paper with a little white vinegar stuffed into your boots as much news paper as you can and only slightly damp. It losses them up a little to help break them in.

PNGirl · 20/04/2017 13:47

I have Whirl - they're a bit too big anyway (ordered a 6.5 which seems more like a 7) so all the sliding about in them is causing the issue! I don't know if I like them enough to persevere:

www.soletraderoutlet.co.uk/dr-martens-pascal-boots/pascchry/

I probably should have just got some more Pascal Virginias but in cherry this time.

www.drmartens.com/uk/p/originals-boots-virginia-pascal

JacobFryesTopHatLackey · 20/04/2017 13:49

PNG I had similar trouble with my black ones. I went into the DMs shop and the friendly, hipster chap recommended using dubbin wax inside and out. I used a generic brand instead of the actual DMs wax and it did the trick fine.

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