Anything worth buying in M&S?

[Ivytheterrible]

I have a £100 gift voucher to spend! Is there anything worth buying right now? I need smart/casual “bottoms” of some description ideally. 5ft 8 and size 16. I hate shopping so any recommendations very appreciated!

basics at m&s are greatplain tunics, tops and sculpt&lift jeans. shoes (footglove) as well

I agree with the jeggings (I love mine...have so many pairs and can't wait to get back into them after pregnancy!!) and beauty hall suggestions.

www.marksandspencer.com/wool-rich-single-breasted-coat/p/p60196155?image=SD_01_T49_1408T_F0_X_EC_90&color=NAVY&prevPage=plp

Wait for the sale and stock up on high impact running bras.

M and S is always good for basics IMO. Black leggings, big pants, vests etc. Its the other stuff they often get wrong.

You could save it for buying Christmas presents or food. M&S shoes not as good as they have been.

I would buy cashmere, thermal tops or bed linen.

I'd sell the gift card and shop elsewhere. Honesty. You could get £90 on ebay or sell it to a friend. You would get far better stuff at greater value elsewhere. OH won a £100 M&S gift card last year in a work raffle, I tried to persuade him to sell it, but he wanted to buy Christmas food items and treats. It was a disappointment- he later said I was right- we could have bought a lot more and better quality with cash elsewhere.

• Stuff for Christmas (decorations, food etc.)

• Stuff for Christmas (decorations, food etc.)

I've got a perfectly good pair of bland grey work trousers from M&S. Really comfortable and have got through 6 months of sitting on my arse heavy wear so far.

Oops that posted before I had finished my suggestions. How about some things for the kitchen - glasses or cutlery or pots and pans and some things for baking? Or maybe some cushions or sheets and bed linens? I love their sheets - good quality and high cotton count.

No idea how that posted twice! Sorry about that OP.

They do lovely Spanish chickpeas in a glass jar in the food speciality dept. Food is the only thing I buy in M & S these days.

Their cashmere is a competitively priced and as good as more expensive ones from John Lewis or Boden etc. I love their polo neck thermal vest tops and have loads of them. As others have said, Christmas stock will be here soon for some indulgent decorations.

Their cashmere is good. I'm currently sat here in my lovely pure cashmere M&S dressing gown and PJs. Its lasted really well, no bobbling after frequent use for 3 years and super soft.

M&S homeware is really lovely - their cushions and throws look a lot more expensive than they are. Like others, I’d save it for the Christmas decorations/candles and have a splurge.

Bras and underwear.I think their bras are generally good.

These are my new favourite ‘bottoms’. Flattering for my size 14 and retain their shape (can get 2 days out of them) www.marksandspencer.com/slim-leg-trousers/p/p60125687?image=SD_01_T59_5057_EE_X_EC_90&color=BOTTLEGREEN&prevPage=plp&pdpredirect

Nuxe oil

not bottoms, but DD1 has just bought these boots and they are great.

I was quite surprised at a smaller one in Tunbridge Wells they were doing quite a few clothes that I liked There was a pretty pleated skirt which I held against me , it almost reached my ankles FGS I'm not that short! Are maxi skirts back in fashion? Their underwear is usually good with lots of styles etc, to choose from. I defy ANYONE to find some knicks or a bra or two that they don't like.

As a 32 FF woman I find it impossible to buy a bra that doesn’t give me double boobs in M&S. I bought a leopard print cashmere cardigan there last week that I love but only time will tell how it washes.

I disagree re M&S cashmere I think it is poor quality for the price and goes fluffy and bobbly really quick. Also odd colours too.

Yes Loon I noticed a LOT of leopard prints in there , did they ever go out of fashion?