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Oh and hush winter weight cashmere is just beautiful. @cherries would agree!

I dipped in and out of the old Hush threads but as others have said the quality isn’t what it was. I was comparing the numerous slubby cotton tees I bought from Hush with my Toast Boxy & Boy slubby cotton tees this morning.
No comparison in quality or value for money. Hush were about 27 pounds full price, I usually paid nearer 22 in sales. They’re so thin and go in holes frequently.
Toast are about 45-55 full price and around 25 on sale but thick quality, not see through and hold their shape.
I also think Toast colours are divine and colours you don’t see often elsewhere, certainly not on the high street.
I’ve got my trusty Hush Harems still firmly in circulation (been very much present in lockdown) and have a few dresses/skirts and the odd jacket still on the go but it wears out quickly. Oh and Hush PJs were always good, but again I’ve been turned by Toast nightwear.

I meant to tag @Inforthelonghaul in my previous post and to also add I’m a sale shopper, not full price, budget doesn’t allow. Like @Laska2Meryls I send a lot back as I only keep what I really love. So spend less than it appears from the sheer number of parcels that arrive

I also have many Toast items acquired over the years. My absolute favourite is a sapphire blue velvet long sleeved maxi dress. Simple but classic, I've had it for maybe 15 years and it gets worn often. I'm always complimented on it.
The other favourite is a green and grey striped linen cocoon shaped coat - anyone else have it? From about 5 years ago. At the time it was best seller. I still adore it.

Here's the amazing Kin gingham shirt and dress

Shirt
Dress

They're so unusual and interesting aren't they?

All the clothes chat and ordering etc - it's been such a joy to find something else to think about in these shitty times!

faustina, these are beautiful. Do you have both. I love the shapes.

I agree, it’s threads like these that have saved my sanity. My business basically did an emergency stop, we are shielding because of my dd, I haven’t talked face to face to anyone but my DD and DH since early March, and I’m worried sick about my very elderly parents who live 300 miles away and only have me. It’s been so lovely to have some escapism and an opportunity to talk about clothes. I know there can be a lot of judgement about the frivolity of it all, but for me clothes represent choice, freedom, beauty, options - all the things that are in short supply in real life right now. I’m really enjoying these threads.

The Kin gingham dress is absolutely lovely. It’s now on my wish list and may very well find its way into my basket. I’m so pleased other people like Kin too.

I really enjoy reading these threads too, although my business is now back in full swing so I don’t get enough time to linger here anymore.

Hope things are back for you soon work wise @ilovecherries

faustina and cherries, I couldn’t agree more about these threads being lifelines; I’ve mentioned briefly about my preteen suddenly and unexpectedly losing her sight (she’s now registered blind). I don’t know why there is such judgement about people (of any genders) enjoying and spending money on clothes. Some people choose to have their bodies tattooed in order to signal characteristics of their personality and identity to the outside world, others may prioritise spending on their hair, bookshelves, gardens, cars or homes to do so. Some folk actually do all of these - and more. Personally speaking, I fall into several of these categories!

I guess if we were starving our children or loved ones in order to fund a fashion or shopping addiction, then we would/could be inviting criticism of our priorities.

I’m much poorer since having children but I’m a canny shopper who always stocks up on Toast in the JL 70 per cent off sale, because I know what I like and what suits me and I prefer to invest in clothing that has longevity. Far rather a Toast wool and cotton jumper that feels like a little piece of heaven every time I wear it (£48 instead of £160) than a boring, boxy knit from M&S (my personal bête noir), say, for not much less.

cherries, I’m so sorry to hear about your business and all the other challenges you’re facing currently - I really hope things start to improve soon for you and your family.

I’m relatively lucky in that my business didn’t carry any costs - no premises or staff etc, and I was also entitled to the full SE grant. What this may have done is forced my hand re retirement, which is something I’ve been dodging for a few years now. No one is having it great just now, but it’s lovely to have distractions.

Love the Kin gingham.

I'm with you @ilovecherries. I have expensive tastes but a limited budget and love talking about clothes. I know what suits me and only buy things if I really love them. I buy very very little that isn't on sale and most of my wardrobe is from eBay. Chewing over purchases with fellow travellers is fun - long may it continue

@AmethystMoonShine totally agree regarding hush tee's [currently wearing a charcoal holy one!!] Poor quality although the shape is flattering. I managed to get a few linen ones from toast and they are so lovely to wear. Way way nicer than hush.
I do wish Toast would vary it up a bit though especially in the skirt dept. I find all the gathers doesn't do anything for me. I have a high waist and am pear shaped so that combo and the gathers is a no for me. Many years ago they actually did a denim mini!! Now they have nothing like that. Its all a bit librarian sometimes. I do like that but it would be nice to have some different lengths of dresses and skirts instead of the constant midi.

I agree @neveradullmoment99 that I's like a bit more variety from Toast. I've tried so many gathered skirts but it sounds like we are a similar shape. I have far more luck with their dresses.
I would really like Toast to do V neck tees. I look okay in the crew neck but V neck is far more flattering for me.
Yes, Hush tees are flattering I agree, it was only that which led me to buy them....but no more!

I do prefer a midi, it hides all the scars on my leg and it lends itself to the orthopaedic shoes I need to wear. But agree some different necklines would be nice. My fishmonger delivery driver was wearing a Toast shirt today, we had a little convo from afar about it.

@Ilovecherries - I don't have either the skirt or the dress - I just came across them when parka-stalking and they caught my eye. I have so much new stuff I must stop for a bit now, but I hope someone else buys them and comes back to show us a pic!

I'm so sorry for all the hard times and stress we are collectively going through. Five minutes off to think about gingham and t-shirts: how could that possibly be wrong?

Its funny when you meet someone that is wearing something by Toast. There is someone at my work that turned round one day and asked me if it was a Toast dress!! Then we would have little chats about Toast!!

Varying necklines would be nice. I do like a slash neck also don't mind a crew but a V-neck would be good. I wonder why they never do them? Something I haven't ever thought about.

Toast charcoal linen grandad shirt.. Oh my this is lovely £99 though ! ( However I did have a 15% off code)
It has pockets!
Luckily I have just finished listing stuff on ebay .... Hopefully I will get enough to pay for it !

I love a bit of Kin, am living in the balloon trousers at the moment, though the sizing is ridiculous, even by Toast standards! Clocked that gingham dress the other day, it's gorgeous but too short for me sadly.

This is potentially very outing but there is a proper Toast fan club in my office! To the extent that when I bought the cord dress I posted up thread I had to email a colleague to check it wasn't the same as her Toast cord dress (it wasn't, fortunately).

Just received the Anni print dress but sadly it is going back because the neckline is too high / uncomfortable. A pity because the print is just “me” - my colours and not floral . Boo !

That’s such a shame, I really wanted Anni but it was sold out in my size long ago. Boo indeed.

Like that charcoal shirt @Laska2Meryls, good luck eBaying. In fact it's got me thinking I probably have some bits I should list. I stopped when we were locked down as I couldn't post anything, but I could have a root round to see what I'm not wearing and could make some room for the new bits!

I have Anni but the neck is way too high. However, it was a JL purchase (so cheap) and I emailed a picture to the woman who does my alterations. She says it will be really easy to drop the front of the neck slightly following a curve, or do either a short V so I kept it and the Riya (same problem) and she can sort them out for me at some future point.

Amethyst I left work in December, was lucky enough to be able to take early retirement - and so I have lots of surplus work stuff that I really wont wear again.

So am gradually ebaying the good stuff and trying only now to buy good quality stuff that is going to work with my new life, which is why Toast is so good

I am not planning (nor can afford) to buy full price usually, but the charcoal grandad shirt- although a lot of money - is right up my street ! I can see me wearing it for many years

Ilovecherries that’s a good plan to make the Anni dress work. I think a scoop neck would be perfect. It’s such a great dress, beautiful fabric. I kept looking for a back or side zip though, that would have helped me. I’m sure you will enjoy wearing the dress with a new neckline !