What are you wearing today? Countdown to Christmas

[Ellapaella]

Hello all

A glitter pinstripe jumpsuit because the DC are away and I'm having a personal party for the Bake-off final,

@slavetothemoney it’s last years Emanuelle dress from Hush. They have a very similar print this year

Lovely outfits - thank you all so much for
sharing. For those asking about the MV leggings, I think true to size. I've actually been wearing mine today with white trainers and my new Boden coat.

@zurigirl I use the Stylebook book app! I upload photos of all of my clothes on to it. It helps me put together outfits. I also like seeing the cost per wear.

@twosoups1972 It’s the mock neck sweater from
& Other Stories

@KiteflyingKat I’m very fortunate in that more if my clothes are new (I’ve had a major clothes overhaul) & I could take the photos directly from the shop website

KiteflyingKat where is your coat from I love it!

I like the dress and jacket but I wonder if a more woolly and less nylon tight might work better where you can see the texture a bit? Or a shorter boot with a gap between your leg and the boot calf?

@Atalune if you mean the navy wool coat that’s Jaeger (via TK Maxx). The black jacket is Whistles.

That’s not the best photo and does look like the boots have merged into my legs but it looks better in reality!
I’ve been tempted by some woolly tights.

Sounds like clothing is important to a few of us in terms of self care, feeling good and distraction.
I used to wonder if I was shallow, but I don't see it as that anymore. It's OK to enjoy clothes and plan your outfit each day.

I had years of being controlled and after I got out and got help, I had no clue about my own style, nor did I care, but actually what I have found to be healing, is to slowly develop style and what suits me and makes me feel safe. I'm not quite there with summer stuff but love autumn and winter for clothing. I finally feel like me and every day I get to choose something that I want to wear and feel good in.

Today, superdry cream star jumper, black denim skirt, black opaques and later Tom tailor graphite boots

@Chipsahoy you look lovely. I love your jumper - Superdry do some great knitwear. I'm sorry to hear you were in a difficult place but glad you have managed to get out of it and are rediscovering the things you love that make you feel good.
Today I'm wearing my dungarees, cardigan and trainers - not sure what coat I'm going to wear with this later, if it's not too cold maybe I'll just add a large blanket scarf.

@Talisin, thanks...I shall have a wander over to Hush.
Absolutely love your Boden coat, @Ellapaella. Gorgeous colour!

Venturing out again today while it's dry.
Hush boyfriend jeans
Cheap & cheerful primark jumper
(Trainers & boucle coat when leaving the house.)

You look fab @slavetothemoney - love it all. I have hose Hush jeans, probably some of my favourites. Love your trainers.

I've very tempted my the MV leggings now I've seen this thread. Want something stylish but comfy to wear as going to NYC at the end of the month and for once want to look vaguely not like a sack of spuds on the long haul flight.
Mini pinafore dress on today from H and M, over a skinny black polo neck that I think might actually be dd1's and I've somehow stretched it to accommodate, trusty black tights and an ancient black cardy from Tesco I think 🤷🏽‍♀️.

@Chipsahoy I also wondered if it’s shallow but it helps with my self esteem. For me it’s about getting my self respect back and taking some pride in myself again post- baby. It’s not just clothes - I also want to eat more healthily and exercise more - just take better all round care of myself. I also love the jumper btw.

@Ellapaella you always look fab and have mastered the art of taking a selfie!

Today I’m at home. This is where it normally goes downhill and I usually end up wearing tracksuit bottoms and a hoody..... so today I made an effort to get dressed in something that actually makes me feel good about myself

Cardigan / knitted jacket - Jigsaw via charity shop

Top underneath - also Jigsaw, one of my mum’s cast-offs!

Jeans - Topshop Joni skinny jeans

High tops - Diesel via TK Maxx

Love the jacket @KiteflyingKat what a bargain!

Quickly posting my outfit but will catch up on the thread properly later

Have been running errands all day. Wearing a grey, rollneck chenille jumper from Nicole Farhi layered over a stripey black/white Breton with a black mini skirt from Whistles, black opaques and black knee high, stretch suede boots from John Lewis. Burgundy croc leather bag from Zara x

Where is your shirt from please @happytobemrsg?

Thanks @twosoups. I’m lucky to have some fantastic charity shops near where I live and I’m trying to make a conscious effort to shop 2nd hand where possible

I caved and ordered the mint velvet leggings. They will arrive tomorrow so I will report back!

Today I wore a long leopard print skirt from Zara that I've had for years and is back in fashion! Black studded biker boots and a black cashmere jumper. It was comfy and looked good I think. The jumper was so warm I only needed my leather biker jacket when I went out.

Just going up to put tomorrow's outfit aside ready for the morning.

Ramping up for hallowe’en so went with a black, red and glitter theme today

• parka Mint Velvet via charity shop

• tip Whistles via charity shop

• Jeans Topshop “Joni” jeans

• boots TK Maxx

Top not tip

Really love your outfit kiteflyingkate. You can never go wrong with black and grey x

Wow some great buys in your charity shop Kite.

New docs, don’t think I’ll last all day, skirt next, jumper DP.

Lovely outfit soft pebbles - the boots are amazing! Buy some of those blister plasters that you put on your heels, they are a blessing when breaking in docs.