Cos clothes

[Flaminglingos]

So I went into Cos today to have a nose after reading about it on here. I liked a lot of what I saw but didn't buy anything because I'm a shorty at 5"3 & a size 8 so I'd be swamped. So if I like Cos what else could I like that wouldn't look like I'm wearing a sack of potatoes. I've got my sister's graduation, a wedding & possibly an interview coming up.

Tia

I know what you mean - I am short as well, and while I have had a few good things from cos over the years, most of their stuff is better suited to tall people.

I love Uniqlo for basics, but that’s probably not the best place for special occasion outfits. &other stories is worth a look too, although I have not actually bought anything there yet.

Thank you, I'll have a look at other stories. I liked the simplicity of Cos clothes, the quirky details and the fabrics were good quality. It's a shame they don't have a petite range because it would appeal to more customers.

I like Cos, also Other Stories and Kin at John Lewis have similar shapes and styles. H&M sometimes have Cos style pieces in bigger stores - I think the white label range.

Have a look at Finery London. Similar enough styles.

I just read this the other day when I was googling Bomb Petite:

www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/fashion-beauty/womens-clothing/best-petite-clothing-brands-uk-jeans-asos-topshop-jcrew-next-boden-9643550.html

I have a colleague who's probably about 5ft and very slim - wears a lot of COS and looks great. Usually more tailored pieces and if eg poufy skirt then fitted top and vice versa.

Thanks ladies, I'll have a look at all your suggestions. Now that I'm in my 40's I want to avoid fast fashion & frills and go for more classic styles. I like the Cos designs so will go in and try out some clothes.

Xiaoxiong thanks for the article, I've book marked the shops!

Arket is worth a look, superb quality

Finery is NOTHING like Cos! It's all floral and frilly and flouncy.
Try Arket, Uniqlo, Stories or the bit of H&M with the pale pink label.

The Edit by Carolyn Donnelly at Dunnes Stores.
Very Cos like.

Thanks ladies, keep the suggestions coming. I've got a few hours of child free time tomorrow to go and try stuff out. I'm a funny size, I'm petite 8/10 but 30E on top.

I have recently got a few things from Monki which I think is from the same group as Cos. Really flattering for all sizes and some very cool clothes.

It depends on the collection at Finery. They can be plain and have been in the past. Arket are excellent.

Not sure about other stories to be honest, I find most of their items grossly overpriced for what they are - thin, shiny polyester. I’m sure there’s an emperors new clothes thing going on with them, but yeh,their marketing is successful - unlike their dreadful returns policies.

Was in there yesterday, most stuff see-through and no better quality than top shop,etc, but three times the price.
Great makeup though!

There's a lot more floral floaty in & Other Stories than I've ever seen in Cos. I have a bag from there that is very good though.

Not everything in Cos is oversized. I think you just have to find the right thing.