OMG I have to buy that!

[Siw2020]

When was the last time you felt this, what for?
I can't help but feel like fashion was better 5-10 years ago. I cant remember the last time I felt strongly about purchasing something.
(I'm talking going out tops/bags/shoes/ jeans/ dresses... everything basically). I don't even know which shops to shop in now.. help a girl out?

What are your favourite recent purchases?

I saw this DKNY dress in TKMaxx, had to have it! Love all the tiered dresses around at the moment.

Do know what you mean though, a lot of things I buy I end up taking back because I already have similar and nicer at home...

“OMG I have to buy that!” - Pretty much every time I scroll through a few clothing sites, which happens a good few times a week. But I actually buy very little. Usually screenshot anything gorgeous and ponder over it for a while.

I like clothes at the moment. I like the variety and the breadth of choice and the apparent efforts towards ethical and environmental improvement.

Favourite recent purchase was a The Elder Statesman knitted camisole, massively reduced in the sales. Possibly Matches Fashion, not sure. And a skirt from Zara. Oh, and some rather disappointing Grenson boots, which I couldn’t be bothered to send back.

Before Christmas last year, I saw a pink and red cardigan in Jigsaw and couldn't stop thinking about it. It's so not me to wear any colour, I've worn mostly black for 40 years. Eventually I bought it and I love it. Don't wear it often but every time I put it on I feel good.

At least 3-4 times a month

I bought a dress via Instagram because it was so cute and I had to have it. Turned out, in real life, it was absolutely bloody awful!

A pair of dungarees from Toast. I have been looking for perfect dungarees for a little while - both flattering and comfortable. These are both. Perfect. TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN FUCKING POUNDS. On my credit card.

Last thing was bright green suede Birkenstock Kyotos I love them, they make me smile, which is a good thing although my DM and DH think they are repellent www.birkenstock.com/gb/kyoto-nubuck%2Fsuede-leather/kyoto-suede-nubucksuedeleather-0-eva-u_1983.html?dwvar_kyoto-suede-nubucksuedeleather-0-eva-u__1983_color=1983 they look brighter in real life

Silver leather vejas. Couldn't walk past them without buying.

Scholl gold brogues, I usually avoid brogues due to the stiff heel but these are soft.

Every time I look! But I don't always buy. I like lots of different styles and I love how modern fashion reflects this and just about anything is ok, even if it's not cutting edge fashion.

Nothing lately. I’m looking now as I’m starting work again soon after 7 years! Can’t see anything I like. Will have to try on some stuff from my wardrobe and see if it fits. If I wasn’t 20lbs overweight I might be more enthusiastic about things I’ve seen.

An extremely pretty teal coloured floral dress in an independent shop a couple of weeks ago. I wore it to my Mother's Day lunch.

It's the first thing I've worn in ages I actually felt pretty in. I feel good in other things in other ways - comfy, smart, appropriate, etc - but not pretty.

@Greyhare

Last thing was bright green suede Birkenstock Kyotos I love them, they make me smile, which is a good thing although my DM and DH think they are repellent www.birkenstock.com/gb/kyoto-nubuck%2Fsuede-leather/kyoto-suede-nubucksuedeleather-0-eva-u_1983.html?dwvar_kyoto-suede-nubucksuedeleather-0-eva-u__1983_color=1983 they look brighter in real life

Ooh I love those but I don’t need them. I don’t, I dont, I don’t….

These. Completely impractical but I love them so much and feel like a princess when I wear them.

I only ever get this with a perfume or beauty products!! I'm currently desperate for a bottle of either Delina or Halfeti but can't afford either of them

Can't remember the last time I loved an item of clothing - I'm endlessly looking for something I like, that fits and is vaguely affordable

@PoshPyjamas

A pair of dungarees from Toast. I have been looking for perfect dungarees for a little while - both flattering and comfortable. These are both. Perfect. TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTEEN FUCKING POUNDS. On my credit card.

Investment piece, your “cost per wear” will end up being minuscule.

I have £80 dresses I have worn once..

@Thinkle You don't need them but your life would be more colourful with them and they are incredibly comfy

A couple of tops from Hush as they’re exactly the sort of thing I like and the perfect colour, never been into Hush before and still find a lot of it too pastel/frilly/flowery but now I’m almost 40 it seems to be inevitable and I’m a sucker for leopard print:

www.johnlewis.com/hush-mimi-puff-t-shirt/khaki/p5347915

www.johnlewis.com/hush-leopard-print-relaxed-fit-organic-cotton-sweatshirt-khaki/p5923855

I really want these trainers but have just bought a pair of Vans:

thesolewomens.co.uk/release-dates/nike/air-max-90/nike-air-max-90-leopard/

High street stuff not so much.

There’s a lovely local boutique and she often buys in one off vintage pieces which I often buy. I’ve bought an old jigsaw blazer there, a rattan/tapestry bag, light orange pretty 80s cardigan.

There’s also a nice vintage seller I know in person who has homeware but does fashion too. Last fashion item I got from her was a lovely light pink and silver 70s/80s sequinned top.

My thing at the moment is dresses. I keep buying them and almost never go anywhere to wear them.

I recently bought this. It makes me feel like Rita Hayworth but I'm never going to go anywhere to wear it.

This:
www.superdry.com/womens/dresses/details/206356/high-neck-embroidered-mini-dress--multi

No idea when/where I’ll wear it but it’s so beautiful I just had to own it.

That’s gorgeous @beguilingeyes

@MrsZzz

That’s gorgeous *@beguilingeyes*

My thoughts exactly. Do you mind if I ask where it's from? I can add it to the dozens of other dresses I'll only wear once 😂

eBay Bart, and it comes in many colours.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JOHN-ZACK-GREEN-SEQUIN-DRESS-PLUNGE-V-NECK-wrap-front-/165368851218?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Also available in red, black and rose gold. It's very forgiving too. There's a lot of stretch in the material.