Marks and Spencer - Per Una, all changed?

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I was in Marks yesterday having a browse, and they'd moved all the concessions around, so I wasn't familiar with the new layout, and I found myself in the Per Una bit which I'd normally avoid.

It's had a total revamp. No ruffles, random detail buttons or embroidery in sight. I couldnt believe I was in Per Una, It all seemed so...normal. And ok actually.

I'm a bit stunned! When did they decide to ditch the ruffly, asymetric hems stuff?

www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-embroidered-long-sleeve-blouse/p/p60257929?image=SD_01_T43_5008U_WV_X_EC_90&color=SIENNA&prevPage=plp

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Sorry, I’m never able to actually post a damn picture 😟

It's more like Classics but more ££! Very dull. M and S has gone with orange this season.

Placemarking because I live for MN per una threads.

I got a classics blazer and a per una tie front blouse last week (10% off sparks). I love the look but need to convince myself I'm not 78!

www.marksandspencer.com/l/women/per-una?slider_Current_Min=10&slider_Current_Max=260&sortBy=product.is_new%7C1&extid=ps_ggl_UK_Gen_NGS_BrandsPerUna_ClothingJackets&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIuIqwuteB4gIV5p3tCh3Y8QgqEAAYASAAEgJJt_D_BwE&mockStoreIdentifier=marksandspencer&storeId=10151&storeIdentifier=marksandspencer&contentId=NP_SubCategory_5029277&pathId=&state=Live&pageChoice=1&filterType=2&scroll=20

cripes, that a long link!

It reminds me now of the Indigo range (which they've dropped), sort of smart casual.

Ruffly corsage people won't like it.

(Ive never posted a thread before which has had such a swift reponse...)

I got a classics blazer and a per una tie front blouse last week (10% off sparks). I love the look but need to convince myself I'm not 78!

That's why I never understood the rational of using Twiggy as a model.

Trying to attract a younger customer with a pensioner model.... no matter how fab she looks, and she does look fab, isnt going to get young people buying the clothes. I was in my 40s then, not young, and it even put me off!

I went yesterday and I think there is a general improvement with M&S. Nice rib t-shirts.Very 90s fashion

They're listening to us, lots more natural fabrics!

Yes, I think M&S started to improve last summer. I bought several pairs of the wide cropped linen trousers & the denim culottes last year. Plus a couple of khaki cotton sundresses this year. I notice the online styling has also improved a bit, but still has a way to go.

I bought these a few weeks ago, they're seriously flattering www.marksandspencer.com/wide-leg-cropped-trousers/p/p60260445?image=SD_01_T57_7081_KF_X_EC_90&color=EMERALD&prevPage=srp

I like their jeans - not the ones with sparkly bits on.

I hate the colours though. Mustard and rust do nothing for me. I need cool colours.

Gosh just checked all these links . It looks like after about 20 years of being given the same message over and over that they are finally listening. Will definitely go have a look in there now as I never think to step through the door in case I am drowned under a pile of frilly blouses and waterfall cardies.

It all looks good. I wandered into Debenhams this week and they had nice stuff in. Quite a lot of sleeveless though. I hate sleeveless dresses.

A lot better, but so much mustard and orange. Doesn’t suit me at all. I did however spunk a few quid on their cool comfort bras (not many shops make nice undies for 38GG) and some slim leg jeans.

Wow it has really changed.
I really like the utility jacket.

I went and got some of these in blue and these in burnt orange. I have them in green from last year too. Fit nice, and feel good.

Thanks goose1964 they are a mix of linen and viscose - perfect for the summer!

Goose I bought those cropped wide leg linen trousers as well, I love them. Have them in navy, hoping for some other colours to come out (apart from the ones that are there already).

Thanks for the link Goose. Exactly what I've been looking for. I was in yesterday and got two of these which will be great for summer

https://www.marksandspencer.com/v-neck-short-sleeve-t-shirt/p/p60256905?image=SD011T4152866V5XXEC90&color=LIGHTMINT&prevPage=plp

They do have nicer things in than usual. I love their jeans, just the £19.50 ones I have them in skinny and slim.

These jeans

www.marksandspencer.com/mid-rise-skinny-leg-ankle-grazer-jeans/p/p60220155?prevPage=plp

www.marksandspencer.com/mid-rise-slim-leg-jeans/p/p60219287?prevPage=plp

I really like this jacket
It's Per Una.

www.marksandspencer.com/open-front-kimono/p/p60219957

It's washed black, which I really like - cant really wear true black.

Actually , right now I have 3 Per Una items in my M&S online shopping basket.
What has happened to my world??!!

Here's Vogue's take on the new look Marks , it's not just Per Una that's changed, although to my mind it's the most radical overhaul.

www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/marks-spencer-spring-summer-2019-collection-vogue-verdict

' There's a new womenswear team at Marks & Spencer keen to shake up - by calming down - the retailer's fashion offering. '

I think the new design team have done really well. Stylish, paired down wihtout being boring. I actually really love it - I would wear any/all of these, (if I had the money - some of it is pretty pricey.)