Seasalt..is it all considered frumpy?

[RejectedFleece]

I have developed a particular love for Seasalt clothes..not the patterned things, but the basics like knitwear, trousers (the wide legged cords), the boots, the more tailored blazers etc..is it all considered frumpy? I'm also a Dr Marten, Kin etc kind of girl, so I try and mix it up a little.

[fernz]

I don't really care what anyone thinks but then I seem to like all the brands that get criticism on here. I like the natural materials and the timelessness of the designs. They are good as work clothes for me, much more so than most of the latest trendy polyester mini dresses and crop tops from places like ASOS.

[RampantIvy]

I don’t understand why people are really sniffy about brands

I agree. I dislike most Seasalt colours and patterns as muted colours don't suit me. BUT, there are a few absolute gems there. I bought some beautiful wide leg linen trousers last year (that haven't shrunk in the wash - I'm looking at you M and S). And the last two summer dresses I bought were from there, neither of which look like typical Seasalt items

[Whenwherewhy]

Seasalt clothes are well made and of good quality material. What I particularly like is that they do a lot natural materials, particularly cotton. I can't stand synthetic fabrics. They may not be cutting edge fashion but they are great basics.

[crazynell]

I've found some of the dyes fade easily. I been disappointed with the quality of the fabric and dyes in their coats, the cuffs and hems have cracked into lots of little cuts were the fabric forms the cuffs and have become faded like someone has rubbed white chalk on them. Their plain coloured t shirts I bought have gone baggy and faded after a few months

[HappyPeach]

Seasalt is frumpy HQ for ladies of a certain age or disposition

[Caroffee]

@hanahsaunt

Dh does refer to it as Macs and Sacks... I have some nice things from there (though neither macs nor dresses/tunics).

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[Underroad]

I think it’s frumpy but I also think that doesn’t really matter if you like the clothes. Just because I wouldn’t wear something doesn’t mean that I look down on others who do. They just have a different style to me.

[Namechangefail123]

Not a fan... And a lot of their stuff is made in China, and find it overpriced.

[SparkyBlue]

I like it. It's not necessarily frumpy as everyone looks different in clothes and what suits you won't suit the next person so find what works for you and your lifestyle and ignore the silly comments.

[Divebar2021]

Some of their stuff looks like Toast…. Which I quite like but isn’t really me. The prints are not great and the lengths of some of the skirts and dresses are brutal.

[BestIsWest]

I wear a lot of the plainer stuff especially dresses and their stuff is usually great quality. I have a cardigan on at the moment. It’s lovely.
I’m not a fan of patterns on me from anywhere though.
I find their tops and jumpers can be too short.
Don’t give a stuff about being frumpy.

[Milknosugarta]

I think it's the patterned things that can be a little 'frumpy'. I avoid those, and have done for years. Ageing on me.

[hanahsaunt]

Dh does refer to it as Macs and Sacks... I have some nice things from there (though neither macs nor dresses/tunics).

[Caroffee]

I've also developed a taste for Seasalt. The jersey dresses wash and wear and don't need ironing. The merino jumpers are so soft and warm and seemingly last forever. I do think it is very easy to identify Seasalt patterns when other people wear them. I mostly stick to plain coloured/more unusual patterns. It may be frumpy but so am I so I don't care.

[Windinthepillows]

@Grapefaced sour grapes maybe!

[Windinthepillows]

A ‘frumpy’ shop. Charming!

[woodhill]

It's a make that fits me. I need smart/casual stuff for work

I still by the odd thing from White stuff and Fatface

Most trousers from M&S

I used to like Laura Ashley

[BruceWaynettaSlob]

It's considered a frumpy shop but noone is going to look at you in plain basics and know you got them in Seasalt and think, "gosh, what a frightful frump."

[ImAvingOops]

Clothes are a lot more 'ageless' though now. Obviously there are still brands that are associated with teenagers and ones associated with older people but these days everyone wears converse, and buys things from Zara or Primark. When I was a kid there wasn't really much that crossed over all generations.

[Frazzled2207]

I have gone off it quite a lot since realising my MiL wears it at 77.

[Pigtailsandall]

I don't think fashion is "empty". It reflects the cultural trends and zeitgeist. It can be powerful and empowering. It's not un-problematic but calling fashion empty is a bit reductionist.

Anyway, my 71-year old MIL loves Seasalt so I do see it as appealing to older women. I'm not a fan of the prints but the said MIL did gift me some seasalt socks and they've lasted brilliantly well.

[jay55]

For my pear shape their dresses work well for me for work.
I'm aiming for tidy and comfortable rather than chic though so don't mind if anyone thinks me frumpy.

[Grapefaced]

@ArabeI

I see an occasional thing I like in there. Usually a cardigan, and I bought a lovely one (wool mix) last year. My most recent purchase was a cord mini skirt.

It's worth a look, as it's good quality, though there's a lot of sludge colours generally, which seems to be a common criticism, and some of the lengths, for example, of the dresses aren't flattering (I'm only slightly above average height). I've looked in there since my late 20s.

I've really gone off Boden, similar to another poster. The quality is better at Seasalt in my opinion anyway.

I agree that a lot of it is the cut and length of things. Most of the dresses and skirts are that not quite knee length/not quite midi that would make even the tallest and thinnest woman look awful.

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[pictish]

Have to say, I also have a simple green linen Seasalt dress with pockets and three quarter length sleeves. I slip it on for cba days and get compliments on how nice it is, every time.
Their fabrics hang well.

[Grapefaced]

Most of my clothes are from New Look, Next (because they make jeans for short people) and my absolute favourite dresses cost me £14 from Asda. So I bought one in every colour. 😀