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M&S does it again!

125 replies

WanderingSoutherner · 29/09/2021 13:50

Spotted in M&S yesterday. The pullover alone is a crime against taste, but the overall styling - what were they thinking?!
Am I missing something? Does anyone actually dress like this? (Bar Alice from the Vicar of Dibley!)

M&S does it again!
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Hoppinggreen · 29/09/2021 13:52

Jesus Christ
Surely some wag stick the hat on the model for a joke?

Billandben444 · 29/09/2021 14:10

I often think their fashion displays are rubbish and can't believe how ugly they can make a quite acceptable skirt or dress. Do they employ window/model dressers or can we all have a go? I used to buy whole outfits from JL years ago cos of how they put a look together.

NapoleonOzmolysis · 29/09/2021 14:29

www.marksandspencer.com/floral-v-neck-tie-detail-midi-wrap-dress/p/clp60520281?color=BLACKMIX

They've just copied photo 3 from here.

Whoever set up the whole AW photoshoot needs the sack IMO. They've tried to out do Zara with the stupid poses.

WorriedWishingWell · 29/09/2021 14:33

I don't understand the trend for below knee dresses with high necks, long sleeves and questionable prints.

Almaisnormal · 29/09/2021 14:37

That has cheered me up

BaileysforBreakfast · 29/09/2021 14:58

I don't understand the trend for below knee dresses with high necks, long sleeves and questionable prints.
...made from flimsy, semi-transparent fabrics

Sportsnight · 29/09/2021 14:59

Oh that is hilarious. The hat!

marchingtotheend2021 · 29/09/2021 15:01

That is a terrible outfit defo the pullover Envy

Lipsandlashes · 29/09/2021 15:03

Someone put that hat on for a joke… surely!

politics4me · 29/09/2021 15:45

We call this ensemble Greta, it is available in many sizes, up to ....
But we won't have the petite one you want!

Aroundtheworldin80moves · 29/09/2021 15:47

That looks like the description of wizards and witches trying to wear muggle clothing at the Quidditch World Cup.

MrsRetreiver · 29/09/2021 15:48

I have seen a few teenagers dressed like this but it works for them, somehow. Anyone over the age of about 23 would look like a sack of potatoes in that.

dottiedodah · 29/09/2021 15:49

They seem to be guilty of serious crimes against fashion ATM! Long frumpy dresses in horrible colours! I have had a long standing RL with them ,however I have been unfaithful and nipped next door to Monsoon!(literally NDN in our shopping centre!) Also prefer trousers and tops .Seem to have an overrun of long shapeless frocks (left over from the 70s!)

MrsRetreiver · 29/09/2021 15:49

@NapoleonOzmolysis

www.marksandspencer.com/floral-v-neck-tie-detail-midi-wrap-dress/p/clp60520281?color=BLACKMIX

They've just copied photo 3 from here.

Whoever set up the whole AW photoshoot needs the sack IMO. They've tried to out do Zara with the stupid poses.

That’s just… no. Baggy midi dress with a bad print? Improve it with a cricket pullover!
SandAndSea · 29/09/2021 15:52

It makes me feel better about what I'm wearing. Grin

GloomAndDoom · 29/09/2021 16:02

@NapoleonOzmolysis

www.marksandspencer.com/floral-v-neck-tie-detail-midi-wrap-dress/p/clp60520281?color=BLACKMIX

They've just copied photo 3 from here.

Whoever set up the whole AW photoshoot needs the sack IMO. They've tried to out do Zara with the stupid poses.

That looks terrible
GloomAndDoom · 29/09/2021 16:02

@Sportsnight

Oh that is hilarious. The hat!
I know the hat just finishes the whole look
Picassosdove · 29/09/2021 16:15

Oh dear. And I have been loving many of the buys from m and s this autumn. I like knitted vests, I like print midis. But that merchandising is hideous.

NapoleonOzmolysis · 29/09/2021 16:24

www.marksandspencer.com/floral-midi-waisted-dress/p/clp60506901?color=NAVYMIX#intid=prodColourId-60506901

I reckon they've just got a load of knitted vests left over from somewhere.

Or it was really cold in the studio.

Onelifeonly · 29/09/2021 16:30

OMG, beyond hideous.. The hat is the only item I might consider wearing......and it's probably been dropped by a customer.....

DamnUserName21 · 29/09/2021 16:31

I do wonder sometimes if M&S is trying to sabotage its own sales....

SevenOldLadies · 29/09/2021 16:34

It looks like someone’s gone out to a job digging holes in the road without bothering to change from the clothes from the night before..

lescompagnonsdeloue · 29/09/2021 16:36

Thanks. That made me laugh. I literally can't think of single person that would look good on. Not the model in the photos, that's for sure. Not me either. Disaster. They are a joke.

RestingPandaFace · 29/09/2021 16:42

The visual merchandisers in stores don’t really get any special training. Sometimes it shows….

MoltonSilver · 29/09/2021 16:45

I like the boots.