Where does one purchase stylish, but REALLY COMFY clothing?

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I'm not quite ready for Hotter shoes and elasticated waistbands, but I am tired of wearing stiff, restrictive clothes that are never really warm enough. I want to be comfy and cosy, without looking like I've completely given up on style. I want forgiving fits and soft, snuggly fabrics in neutral colours without patterns (as this seems to tip such clothing into the realm of Frumpsville.

Does anyone have suggestions or am I searching for the Holy Grail? Don't mind spending a bit but budget is more high-end high street than designer.

I seem to be buying from kit and kaboodle online. There stuff is easy to wear and I don't feel too frumpy in it

Watching with interest, I am looking for double jersey mini skirts as at 5'2 everything else looks ridiculous!

What is double jersey?

Admittedly, some Cos stuff looks weird and billowy on I would never buy anything from them online, because it's impossible to judge without trying on and Oska has some godawful dowdy stuff. (Actually this season looks dire now that I look, but I've had some beautiful coats and jumpers from there, admittedly a while ago -- but what is with the penchant for three-quarter-length trousers???)

Reading and watching. I live in jeans and cashmere jumpers (the same 3 worn over and over!) so need some other ideas.

Dress and tights is appealing but what comfy shoes would look ok with that given I have short fat legs??

If you want to be warm and comfy, layer up. silk cotton mix t-shirt a bit expensive but the wash well and last. Team with matching thick tights and bung a dress over the top.

Buy boots that fit, with tights and a thin pair of socks underneath. Nobody looks stylish with cold or uncomfortable feet.

Mini how would your short fat legs look in these Red or Dead Maths boots?
Or wear some brogues, they are very acceptable for smart wear with dresses now.

I really like Cos, but if you just look at their website, it will put you *right8 off. The models are a very 'unusual' shape

I think a lot of looking stylish is about material. I am a big fan of cotton silk. It can make a simple top look classy

Just had a look at mint velvet. Fuck me that's expensive Why is it so hard to find nice, comfy clothes at a reasonable price?

I live in Jersey dresses with cardigan, tights and boots in winter, or sandals in summer. Comfy and no ironing required. Winner.

Pretty dreadful Pestilent unfortunately! They'd cut off my calves at their widest point. Also I find any heel makes my back ache these days (pathetic really!)

I think I need knee high boots, flat and ideally as comfy as trainers... do they exist?

I like Gap for jersey dresses, layering tops and knitwear

Hush and toast out of my price range too, though I like some of the styles.

Anyone suggest similar but cheaper? No way can I spend more than £100 on a dress for everyday wear

I forgot me you need to shop around - one (plain!) dress from Boden, one from new look, one from hush (and I'm also an hourglass 14) and a couple of tops from cos.

I've just ordered these to wear with skinny jeans and long knits. going "comfy" all the way this year and I couldn't care less if not particularly stylish. But them, I'm im my 50's and agree with you OP, stiff material, too tight waistbands and and being uncomfortable is just not what I want.

I really like the Pure Collection tube skirt.

I have an amazing stretchy comfy dress from m&s too - always gets compliments.

Sorry nothing to add but watching. I'm a size 16 and live in jeans and tshirt. Really want to make more of an effort.

You are definitely me!!!

My additional problem is that I have a really long body and tops, jumpers etc are always too short, and the waists of dresses are always too high.

def uniqlo they have a snuggly looking collection atm will find...

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minipie have you looked at Rieker for footwear?

Gap - leggings, tunic dresses and nice scarf is my go to Autumn look and they have a sale on the now

Nope will have a look, thanks

I don't buy clothes online as sizes are just to unreliable and variable these days, so Gap is out as we don't have a Gap store any more. I sometimes go to a retail outlet that has a Gap store, but have never found anything I want to buy there. To quote an earlier poster - you could read a newspaper through so many of their clothes these days.

We don't have Uniqlo either.

Some of the Rieker ones look promising Lonicera though unfortunately no knee length black ones, though I like some tan knee ones and a couple of ankle black ones. Are they known for beimg comfy?

There's no single place that does these clothes. Why not? Someone could make a fortune! You just need to look everywhere with those goals in mind and buy as soon as you find stuff that fits the bill. I want exactly the same sort of style as you. I find it in H&M, & Other Stories, Benetton, Jaeger online and small independent boutiques locally. Also, if you can sift through the acres of unbelievably hideous stuff, M&S do still have some classic basics tucked away. I've got the occasional lovely cashmere sweater from them, and good, silky, plain black palazzo pants.