Roman Originals

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Looking for a sense check from S&B. I keep getting adverts on FB (I don't care if it's shit I like it) from Roman Originals. Some stuff looks quite good. I think there is one at our local shopping outlet place. Are they Ok or should I just accept my mid 50's frump shoot myself

I've found the odd thing in there that I've thought was quite stylish and unfrumpy.

You need to look hard, but I have a few items from Roman Originals. All well made, stylish cut and two are cotton, which is a rare commodity with some labels. A skirt was a real find and a much, much cheaper version of a designer skirt I hankered after.

i have a few things from there, i knew about the shops but seen ads on facebook as well and went for it and worked out good, i would say i find their sizing generous

I've bought my mother of the bride dress from Romans.
I'm 50 so it's not frumpy! I hope!

I’ve got one skirt from them and it’s gorgeous my favourite one. Yep lots of frumpy stuff but also so really nice bits and good prices

That sounds promising might have a look thanks

I've had some really nice stuff from there. I was very sorry when our local branch closed.

I particularly like that they still have a choice of more fitted clothes when everywhere else has gone flowery tent dress.

I just had a look and I'm pleasantly surprised. There were the usual granny clothes suspects like garish baggy tunics and waterfall cardigans, but the skirts and dresses were mainly quite attractive and wearable by under 60s. I'd certainly consider their stuff if it shipped to Europe, so thanks for the heads up!

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@Knowivedonewrong I love Roman Originals and was thinking of getting my mother of the bride outfit there as sizing and quality is very good. What did you end up buying?

I have a number of items from Roman Originals. The quality is reasonable for the price and washes well.
If you are near a Boundary Mill they stock it a bit cheaper.

What the hell has happened to S&B? 🤯

There's some lovely stuff there, I had a gorgeous Sun dress from there, really flattering and they sold them in different colours for years, but as soon as the shirring on the back went they stopped making them.

Funnily enough I just took delivery of my first Romans Original sun dress today! It kept popping up on my FB and I finally gave in and ordered it. It actually looks surprisingly nice but I haven't tried it on yet.

@latedecember1963

I have a number of items from Roman Originals. The quality is reasonable for the price and washes well. If you are near a Boundary Mill they stock it a bit cheaper.

Oh I do! Much closer. I usually only go to buy bin bags and towels

I had two jersey dresses from there about 8 years ago. I was worried they might be a bit 'frumpy' (as I don't know what that looks like!) but I had so many positive unsolicited comments from people about them. They also both washed really well too, and needed no ironing.

It’s a mixture of ages and some are frumpy (to me)
I did buy some black stretchy trousers from there a while ago and they are so flattering every time I wear them someone comments on them
They also have had some lovely linen summer dresses in the past

I have a Roman Originals dress (bought from Boundary Mill!) and when I've worn it, more than once I've been told I look like Audrey Hepburn. It can't be all bad!!!

I have a couple of stretchy skirts that I wore a lot last summer and a black dress for going out in. My favourite item is a navy blue jacket which always gets me compliments when I wear it.

There is a lot of polyester and clothes that don't appeal to me, but the odd gem really makes up for wading through the other stuff.

Another vote for Boundary Mills.

Well it's my 83 yr old MIL's favourite shop so there's not a hope in hell I'd ever set foot through the door 😂

I've had some great stuff, some of it a bit quirky. I've got a lovely fitted tunic that gets compliments everywhere. I can't find anything similar, or I'd get more!

I suspect one of the secrets to Roman's survival is that it doesn't just target one niche market.
Last Friday I'd taken my MiL for an audiology appointment. On the way back to the car we called into Roman for a quick browse. I spotted a top in the sale that I'll wear for work that wouldn't be to her taste and she got a sweater with embroidered flowers around the yolk that I wouldn't give a second glance to.
We also had a look around M&S but we both declared it dull. My MiL is coming up for 89 and doesn't want to dress head to toe in beige and sage green.

Their jeggings are amazing!!!! All the other stuff is pretty bad but the jeggings are the best I've found

I've had a couple of things from there, work trousers and dresses. They're one of the few shops still open in the little town I work in, so it's a bit of Hobson's choice, but the quality is good for the price. You just need to look past the 'cruise wear'.