Anyone up for an alternative style thread?

[Belletower]

For the unconventional, alternative, rockers, punks, goths amongst us?

Our H&M had some good stuff in - sadly, nothing for me, looks of black or dark grey. Sainsburys had some pinafore dresses in and some cool stripey trousers that could look good with thr right too and shoes.

*lots not looks.

I'm quite liking this from new look www.newlook.com/uk/womens/clothing/dresses/burgundy-corduroy-pocket-front-pinafore-dress/p/590952767?extcam=UK_SOP_FAC_ERT

Ooh I've got that exact one. Wasn't thinking of it as alternative, pinafore dresses are everywhere at the moment!

@Love51 I am thinking of pairing with a black lace blouse under and chunky boots.

I HAVE FOUND MY PEOPLE!

Hello, btw. Late 30's Mum here who needs her mojo back. My teenage goth self would be horrified at my current wardrobe.

I used to love Joe Browns but it's all nylon now, boo!

Is nomads any good these days?

AltogetherAndrews have a look at Rieker boots, they are usually very light. They have some granny-ish styles but also some alternative styles. These are quite like docs.

Does anyone know how to translate sizes in EMP? I'm almost 5ft 9, usually a 12, sometimes apparently a 10 (like the dress above from new look). So am I M or L? There's a dress I keep looking at that I really like but I won't wear if it too short - and at my height most dresses are a bit on the short size! It says medium length but doesn't look medium length on the model!

@LivingDeadGirlUK sorry I thought I had replied to your comment but clearly hadn't sent it. I might have to invest in a lacy shirt as that sounds fab. I really need to overhaul and get back in touch with my sense of style!

I have bought some reiker ankle boots they are comfy and I love them!

AltogetherAndrews, Fly London boots are very comfy, I live in my Myso ones.

Oh I've found my people!

I too have got stuck in a rut, mumsy style for years! I'm early 40s and not sure what to wear anymore. I was a 90s grunge kid, in my head I still want to dress that way, but feeling old mortified as my teenage son's girlfriend is wearing the stuff I used to wear - cord minis, leggings, combat trousers, band Ts, big jumpers and DMs!

I 5ft 4 and a size 10/12, but have got the dreaded mum tum so not even sure what I can get away with anymore.

I want to feel stylish but also a bit different. I have the same boots as HippyChickMama, but usually just wear them with skinny jeans.

I'm not even sure where to shop anymore.

EMP is a bit odd. I got a coat, a hoodie and a top in a M and leggings and a band t-shirt in a L. I'm a 12 and 5ft7. The coat is big, the hoodie is good and the top also OK. The leggings are big and the band t-shirt barely fits. I have got a considerable frontage though. I would buy from them again though. DH likes the nerd t-shirts.

Thanks for that *bobbin". I'm not 'blessed' up top so won't have that problem. So I probably won't need L. Just wish there was some way of knowing if it will cover my arse. I'm not experienced in shopping online, I usually try things on or guess by holding an actual garment.
Alsoi might put it off a while. I've bought a lot of clothes since I joined this thread. My Joe brown 2nd hand eBay dress arrived today. I quite like it, don't love it. Online may not be for me.

I am not supposed to be buying any clothes till after Christmas but this is cute AND reduced.

www.emp.co.uk/p/high-neck-dress/343053.html#sz=60&start=80

I need it, right? :)

that is cute livingdeadgirluk so yes, you do NEED it

Looking for a few bits to carry me through the various work and social events coming up in December. Quite liking the idea of velvet.

www.joebrowns.co.uk/sp+Bootcut-Velvet-Trousers+WB051?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Dynamic+Cold

I saw a nice velvet dress in Sainsbury's last week, thought it would look nice with a pair of flat boots (will try and post the link)

tuclothing.sainsburys.co.uk/p/Black-Wrap-Velvet-Dress/134128878-Black?searchTerm=:newArrivals&searchProduct=&istCompanyId=07cf3c1d-7207-477f-aab0-212732e114dd&istItemId=-arttxwwmw&istBid=tztx&mteam=Arg&ch=PPC&med=Shopping&src=Google&acc=S50%20-%20Sainsbury%27s%20-%20Tu%20Clothing&cmp=1585621659&adg=59859641735&kw=&mt=&dev=m&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8pLRysXH3gIVzrvtCh2kawccEAQYASABEgLNFvD_BwE

I've decided I'd quite like some ankle boots, as my longer DMs ( these ones ) are a bit tricky to wear, but I'm not sure what I want!

I need something I can wear with skinny jeans, but can also be worn with dresses & skirts (as I'd like to get out of dressing "safely" in jeans all the time).

I think I'd like heeled ones, as I fel more confident with a heel, but not sure! Can anyone help me out?

Quite taken by this but might be a bit too alternative for work. www.joebrowns.co.uk/sp+A-Touch-Of-Elegance-Skirt+WS088?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Dynamic+Cold

@hatemyhair how about these? www.next.co.uk/g92102s14#584245