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Where do I shop if this is what I like??

27 replies

GCNC · 23/05/2021 20:25

I am in the worst mumsy style rut and I can’t get out. Please help me style and beauty board!

I have no idea where to go for the things I liked pre kids that always made my outfits look... styled and different.

Some of my old favourites- my now ancient high top converse with skull print, my sky high super chunky biker books covered in buckles, a good leather jacket. What website or shop am I missing that would add these kind of touches to otherwise fairly plan jeans and top outfits?

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CHISistoast · 23/05/2021 20:33

I'm going to say AllSaints, or Religion.

LostInTime · 23/05/2021 22:35

EMP. It's a website, I don't know whether they have actual shops.

Janaih · 23/05/2021 22:38

Definitely All saints.

Janaih · 23/05/2021 22:39

Urban Outfitters maybe worth a look too.

waitingforsun · 23/05/2021 22:43

Run & Fly and Killstar

JaneJeffer · 23/05/2021 22:49

Try Zalando they have lots of different brands and price ranges.

BoringBettie · 23/05/2021 23:10

EMP! I’ve bought a few times from them, they stock multiple brands and have band T-shirt’s etc.

MrDarcysMa · 23/05/2021 23:11

All saints.

WineGetsMeThroughIt · 23/05/2021 23:14

Was going to say All Saints as well depending on your budget, although I'm wondering if it might be a bit too 'refined' biker for you? Perhaps you're looking for something edgier?

notacooldad · 23/05/2021 23:19

Definitely EMP!!
Everything from toned down goth to full on metal.

Zenithbear · 23/05/2021 23:22

Thomas sabo jewellery

Hm2020 · 24/05/2021 00:39

Kill star emp I dress exactly how you describe I also just pick up a lot of plain black stuff in primark, new look etc To go with statement boots and so on

moofolk · 24/05/2021 00:40

eBay.

kllynn · 24/05/2021 01:02

www.damagedsociety.co.uk

Kidson · 24/05/2021 05:42

All Saints, Religion, Little Lies

GCNC · 24/05/2021 07:13

Ah thanks so much! I will definitely check these out. I am happy with websites rather than shops, I like quite a few things from wolf and badger at the moment although I’ve yet o actually buy.

Also on my wish list for a long time, something from the ‘screw it’ range of Motley Pearl jewellery. Pearls with big old screws through them, pretty much!! In case that’s a bit of a clearer idea than my first post 😅

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CHISistoast · 24/05/2021 18:50

AllSaints come up on the small side I'd say but ime, everything lasts very well.

SallyCinnabon · 24/05/2021 18:58

OP I saw a woman with glittery converse high tops on recently who must have been in her 40s, she looked amazing and I’ve been looking at the converse website recently on the section where you can personalise your own 😍

GCNC · 24/05/2021 19:16

Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. I’ve been scrolling through EMP today round about work. Some of it is a bit goth for me, but there’s lots of things that I could definitely see myself in. I think I’ve lost confidence a bit since the kids, I was always very slim and I never minded going a bit alternative or a bit 50s because I knew I could pull it off. Now I’m just all leggings and jumper dresses even though I’m still young!! (Only mid 30s).

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SallyCinnabon · 24/05/2021 19:32

OP if you like 50s what about joanieclothing.com/ or even vintage shops?

Honeywort · 24/05/2021 19:39

Sounds like Zadig and Voltaire would be very good for you. It’s not cheap but the pieces I’ve seen have been beautifully made

LivingDeadGirlUK · 24/05/2021 20:30

EMP have various ranges, Red is less goth but black premium have great basics but a bit different.

GCNC · 24/05/2021 21:07

I don’t know if I can clicky link successfully but this is all kinds of beautiful though obviously not for everyday wear!! What does one wear with this, do you think? 😍😍😍

www.emp.co.uk/p/sophia-stud-net-skirt/392338.html

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notacooldad · 24/05/2021 21:17

GCNC
I love some of the suggesthat were suggested on the page. The jacket is nice but if you wanted something less gothy I would wear it with one if my band t shirts.
However there's 100s of tops on the site that will be great. It just depends if you are wearing it for everyday or going to a steam punk 🤔 😂

GCNC · 24/05/2021 21:23

The suggestions are too much for me. I’m definitely a one alternative or unusual piece in amongst a plainer outfit kinda gal!

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