Personal shopper/stylist- AMA autumn winter edition

[frillseeking]

Following on from the previous threads, AMA wardrobe/ style related and I will endeavour to help!

Thanks for the links, I will have a look!

@Featherstep a few more dresses for a smart lunch. I know you said you prefer short sleeves but I love the burgundy number and think it would look very elegant.

For the theatre, I'd maybe wear jeans or leather trousers with a blazer or even a nice leather skirt and flat boots

Thank you so much @frillseeking I love Reformation though I can't really afford it!
And yes, skirt and flat long boots are also one of my go to outfits. You're good! 😊

@Featherstep reformation is pretty spenny. Here are a few more affordable options that might work

Love the velvet leggings idea - thank you!

@countrypunk these are all pretty similar and I've included a few different price points

https://www.asos.com/prd/202768847?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

https://www.asos.com/prd/200405230?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

https://www.allsaints.com/women/boots-and-shoes/dusty-leather-boots/WF0048Z-5.html?nst=0&geCurrency=GBP&geCountry=GB&gclsrc=aw.ds&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8uyg6ai-wIVhWDmCh3oGAeKEAQYASABEgK17fDD_BwE

Amazing thank you @frillseeking I might order the Mylene Klass one! I'd never think to look at Next!

Thanks @frillseeking! Dress is from Seamstress of Bloomsbury. I actually have the allkind shoe boots! I wouldn’t have thought to put them with that dress so thanks!

@frillseeking Thank you so much, I've really enjoyed this thread 😊

No shops seem to do much petite anymore, its all online, which i hate. Debenhams used to do some but they are gone. John lewis had none. Next range is tiny. M&s i never go in. Can you recommend anywhere left on thd high street that does a decent range for us shorties?

Thank you so much for answering my question, and all of the other questions on this thread. I’m finding it so helpful and interesting!

@Featherstep no me neither! I've bought things for the kids from the Myleene range before but only recently purchased for myself and have been really impressed. They also do so many different brands now (such as Ro and Zo) so it's worth a look

@FayeGovan this is a really good question and a problem for consumers. Retailers are quick to move the 'outlier' departments such as petite and maternity online and if you ask in store, the sales assistants are always quick to tell you to go online but this alienates those customers who prefer to try before they buy. Let me have a look into this for you

@marlowe5 i think crops can work for petites but you need to get the right pair. Make sure you get a flash of ankle. This works the same way as a v neck top- it draws the eye downwards and elongates. Go for high waisted and tuck in your top to make your body look as long as possible and if possible, wear heels to add height. I'd also suggest a tapered/ slim leg for a more flattering shape

What were the last 3 things you bought for yourself?

@mama202 ooh good question!

I got this fab leather jacket from M&S which fits like a glove and is really reasonable £ wise, am so pleased with it.

Black knitted dress from River Island to wear over the festive period

Sparkly tshirt bra also from M&S. I needed a new bra and this one felt v glam and a bit different

@FayeGovan it's quite hard to find out which stores stock petites. I know river island and new look have all the info on their store finder section but most shops don't. M&S have a store availability checker so you can see if they have petite in stock and that gives a good idea of how big their range will be in store. Next have a huge selection online but again don't advertise which branches hold stock- although I find if you call through to the store they are usually pretty good and helpful. I think the petite range at M&S is very good but most other places I would recommend are only online sadly - oasis, Karen Millen, asos, Boden.

Also free people, Wallis, Dorothy Perkins, Hobbs- very much depends on your style and what you are looking for but sadly it is predominantly online. Someone should open a petites emporium!

Can you point me in the direction of a shearling jacket? I'm also not sure how to style. Thank you!

And one more request if you don't mind! A stylish Christmas jumper. Hate all the matchy matchy ones around these days! Is there a chic option out there?!

Another request if you could! Casual night out clothes, 40th birthday meal in a pub for late 30s, 5'7 slim. Really not into dresses, more jeans/trousers/skirts. Prefer trainers and boots to sky high heels, want to look cool and relaxed rather than dressed up to the nines. I've not been out in so long that all my night out clothes have... disintegrated?!

@turqlady some stylish Xmas jumpers..

Sainsburys, Sosander and Warehouse

@frillseeking I'd love a nice jumper dress, perhaps with a roll neck, that I can wear with flat ankle boots and tights. Budget no more than £50 but would rather cheaper but good quality and doesn't make me sweat!
Size 8-10, 5'3 but conscious of my tummy and feeling a bit dumpy!

Thank you @frillseeking

@turqlady real shearling jackets are £££ but there are some great faux options around and also lots of different styles now- longer line, aviator, biker... here are some options and styling inspo

https://www.zara.com/gb/en/share/-p02969257.html?utmcampaign=productShare&utmmmedium=mobilesharinggiOS&utmsource=reddsocialmovil&v1=213636717

https://shop.mango.com/gb/women/coats-coats/oversized-double-face-coat37059068.html?c=09&utmm_source=product-share&utm_medium=app-IOS

https://www.asos.com/prd/202269433?acquisitionsource=pasteboard love the longer line tan 70s vibe of this style from
Topshop via Asos

: https://www.marksandspencer.com/faux-shearling-aviator-jacket/p/clp60555791?intid=mobileappppdpshare this one also comes in a lovely khaki colour