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What are you wearing today? Countdown to Christmas

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Ellapaella · 26/10/2019 13:59

Hello all

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Sooverthemill · 13/12/2019 11:10

@OublietteBravo looks great.
@happy you look lovely

KiteflyingKat · 13/12/2019 12:02

@happytobemrsg thanks, would like more dresses this style, perhaps more colourful.

Please show us your mom jeans. I personally have only really found my mom jeans go with trainers. I’ve tried them with various boots but can’t get the look quite right. Maybe it’s just my boots. They also go well with my Birkenstock’s in summer, I like them rolled up with sandals. Regarding tops I like a shirt or t-shirt tucked in but I’m not convinced about the jumper tucked in look as I feel like it bulks me out too much, think I would need to be really really skinny for that look Grin

@happytobemrsg @timswifey I find the seams on my New Look lift & shape jeans twist, ie so the side seams are at the front and back rather than the sides at the bottom. Do you find this or do I just have a defective pair? I might refund them.

I’ve put on these Wolford leggings which are embellished at the bottom. Not my usual thing as I don’t normally do “bling” but thought they might work with black boots, leather biker jacket? Opinions needed please Grin If not I could actually cut the bling bits off or roll them under or put chunky socks over. The leggings are plenty long enough and being Wolford very high quality. They were a charity shop bargain so thought I’d take the chance!!

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happytobemrsg · 13/12/2019 13:26

The t-shirt I ordered from Zara was being worn by the model with the mom jeans I also ordered so I know that’ll look nice. I’m thinking bodysuits are the best option? To stop them riding up. I only have two fancy ones though, nothing for casual wear. The model wearing the jeans i ordered is wearing Chelsea boots so I’m hoping I can do that: m.zara.com/uk/en/mom-jeans-p08197233.html?v1=14092332&v2=1281580

I have two pairs of NL lift & shape jeans. One fit perfectly- skinny on the thighs & a bit looser on the legs. The other ones feel very baggy & I don’t really like them (keep having to hoist them up). Neither have seams which twist though.

Sooverthemill · 13/12/2019 14:33

@happytobemrsg here for ideas

timswifey · 13/12/2019 14:39

@KiteflyingKat I've not noticed twisting seams, maybe refund if you can?

happytobemrsg · 13/12/2019 16:44

That article is brilliant, thanks @Sooverthemill!

Ready to go to the party! Bloody freezing out

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What are you wearing today? Countdown to Christmas
timswifey · 13/12/2019 17:16

Enjoy the party @happytobemrsg you look lovely.

I'm all in black today but that's because I have a concert and that's the dress code 😂

Miseryisabutterfly · 13/12/2019 17:29

You look amazing @happy have fun! I’m completely out of the loop now but you are all looking fabulous

KiteflyingKat · 13/12/2019 18:00

@happytobemrsg you look great have a fab night

KiteflyingKat · 13/12/2019 18:06

I’ve experimented with putting a jumper over a dress today. I don’t like this dress since having my baby as it’s super clingy and makes me look still pregnant but I wondered if it would work with a jumper over ?

Jumper & dress both Jigsaw via charity
Boots M&S

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Ellapaella · 13/12/2019 18:12

Looks great @KiteflyingKat

Love everyone's outfits today

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Ellapaella · 13/12/2019 18:15

@happytobemrsg you look amazing! Have a great night

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Ellapaella · 13/12/2019 18:19

I got this M&S skirt today - I'm going to wear it out tomorrow night for dinner and drinks with friends. Will wear with the boots in the picture and a glittery black Bardot jumper. Not sure about what jacket to wear though.

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KiteflyingKat · 13/12/2019 19:00

@Ellapaella that skirt is fab

timswifey · 13/12/2019 19:08

@KiteflyingKat and @Ellapaella both look fabulous. LOVE that M&S skirt.

Happierwithouthim · 13/12/2019 23:58

Today's outfit
Jumper : M&S two years ago
Jeans: M&S ivy skinnies
Boots: primark €5 reduced

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Happierwithouthim · 14/12/2019 00:01

Up so late because I forgot I'd to wash my hair tonight because getting upstyle for Christmas party tomorrow, remembered at 11pm Hmm

OublietteBravo · 14/12/2019 02:26

I’m up in the middle of the night because I have to drop DS off at school (ski trip). I’m not going to post a picture of me in my scruffy sports kit though!

Softpebbles · 14/12/2019 07:52

I was up as I have terrible insomnia at the moment 😭

Off out early today
Dress new look, cardi jack wills, boots - doc’s.

Everyone is looking fabulous. Hope that you had a great night @happytobemrsg

Love that skirt Ella.

I’m out tonight. It’s going to be a looongg day. X

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What are you wearing today? Countdown to Christmas
Ellapaella · 14/12/2019 08:02

You look lovely @Softpebbles -great outfit. I'm up early to go for a run with the dog to the beach then we're off into town to take the kids to the Christmas fair.
I'm out tonight - can't wait.
Don't know what I'm going to wear today, probably just jumper and jeans but I'm wearing the new skirt tonight.

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Sooverthemill · 14/12/2019 09:15

Busy day wrapping presents, tidying kitchen yet again, washing DDs hair ( bed bound so bloody rad and yes we've tried every tip known to healthcare professional but it's tough), sorting out boxes for the tip so I'm comfy and easy to move today
Shirt old Boden
Jeans ol hush
Trainers jigsaw

Have a great day everyone

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PalacePaper · 14/12/2019 10:49

Thanks @KiteflyingKat I'll have to give that a try.
@happytobemrsg I am going to keep an eye out for that jumper, looks lovely and should be a good length for me.
@Ellapaella love your skirt!

I'm trying to wear things in different seasons to get more value from my clothes if that makes sense. So today...
Summer skirt from Boden
Jumper from M&S
Boots from Sainsbury's

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happytobemrsg · 14/12/2019 11:01

Thanks everyone! The dinner part was good but not so much the club part - music wasn’t really my taste. Probably staying in today tidying the house so will be in comfy M&S lounge clothes. Excited about Zara order coming today. Depending on how that goes, I may or may not be putting in a New Look order. It’s 25% off everything atm

OublietteBravo · 14/12/2019 11:16

@happytobemrsg great outfit - I hope you enjoyed the party!

@KiteflyingKat - I think the jumper/dress combination works well.

I love that skirt @Ellapaella (but I am doing no spend, so definitely won’t be investigating sequin skirts).

Lovely outfit @Softpebbles - I can never seem to get the dress/cardigan look right, but you’ve got it nailed.

I’m wearing a jumper from the depths of my wardrobe to see if I like it enough to keep it. I e also discovered that the MV leggings are both warmer and more forgiving if you wear a thin pair of thermal leggings underneath (mine are from M&S).

Jumper: Gap (old)
Leggings: Mint Velvet
Trainers: Hobbs

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KiteflyingKat · 14/12/2019 11:22

Another experiment sticking my thin cashmere jumper (Jigsaw) over this summer dress (Tesco). Not sure I like the look as feel like it really bulks me out.

I’m actually wearing jeans and a jumper now as it’s just started bucketing it down & blowing a gale, despite forecast saying sunny Hmm

Getting my hair cut later - I hate my hair so avoid visiting the hairdresser as it’s depressing spending all that money and it always still looks rubbish afterwards Hmm

After being miserable last weekend DH has now agreed maybe we should pop our heads into this party tonight, so looks like I might even get to dress up.....

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