What are you wearing today? Early Spring 2023

[Purplecatshopaholic]

Hope we will keep this going. Love seeing everyone’s outfits. Yikes, just realised tagging doesn’t work in new threads? Hope I don’t mess this up..please add others…

@sooverthemill
@sickoffamilydrama
@oubliettebravo
@softpebbles
@cardigansalltheway
@niftythrifter
@toucaninjapan
@puddinandpie
@shannith
@greyhairwarmheart
@faffadoodledo

I have a little passion for taking photos of sakura each spring, so if you ladies want to see, I can share some of the sakura photos I'll (hopefully) take this year like the ones I attached here. 🫣 The first photo is my absolute favorite btw. 🤍 These two shots were taken back in 2020, when hanami parties were discouraged, normally you'd see TONS of people picnicking under the trees.
I do prefer the pink kawazu sakura more though than the mainstream white one, and here's a link to one of the videos from a famous kawazu sakura spot in Shizuoka, I was putting it on the TV the other day while WFH. Don't know if anybody would be interested in watching it, but here goes!

I love that white blouse @HorribleHisTories15

@Netcam it sounds so cool, all these places you've traveled to! I bet you have so many interesting stories to tell.
It's lovely to hear that you are still in touch with your friend in Japan after all these years, I hope you see each other again in the future. 🤍

Thank you for the shirt and trouser love.

I'm quite partial to a stripy top @EllaPaella , not only does yours look delicious, you looked ready to slay whilst teaching. I hope that those students paid attention! Those boots are incredible.

Loving that leopard print skirt @Cardigansalltheway . Does the length restrict walking, or is there a slit? Do you remember Morticia Adams from the Adams family? She used to walk quite restricted due to her dress, I'm a bit hesitant to buy ankle length in case I end up walking like her.

Love that skirt @Puddinandpie . Looks versatile and cool. Double plus that it is cord. Can never have enough cord in the wardrobe.

Amazing photos @toucaninjapan . I would love to visit one day. Sorry to hear about your difficulties @toucaninjapan and @Puddinandpie . In similar situations to your mum's visit i try to think 'why am I letting that person get into my head?'. It's hard though when you are in the midst of it. Yesterday top debenhams, skirt M&S.

Preloved
Mint Velvet thick ribbed top with button detailing and stripes!
Cambridge Satchel Co satchel
Roxy quilted long coat
John Lewis hat

Not preloved
Primark baseball boots
Primark thermal leggings
Primark straight leg slim jeans
Whistles scarf

Too busy to post yesterday
today
top: FWP by Rae
jeans: agolde
trainers: Sézane ( too black for this outfit but wearing them in)
yesterday
all clothes Sézane and trainers veja

I’m in the office, and shivering despite wearing thermal base layers. The heating hasn’t worked since January.

Jumper: Jigsaw
Culottes: Hobbs
Boots: Celtic & Co

@Netcam I like your use of pinks and purple together
@bendmeoverbackwards love the skirt
@Cardigansalltheway looove that outfit 😍
@OublietteBravo fab shirt
@HorribleHisTories15 I'm loving the wrap cardi and skinnies, and I know what you mean I keep putting slightly more lighter items on in the hope I won't be cold (too optimistic) then realise I'm freezing my arse off and have too add another what feels like 10 layers, even my eldest dc looks at me like "you should know better mum" 🤣

@toucaninjapan all your pics look so amazing
@Greyhairwarmheart your absolutely right, it's so hard though, she already bombarded me with messages last night testing to see if I'd bite, but I'm trying to ignore it! Love that top by the way
@OublietteBravo well thats obsurd, why aren't they getting it fixed? Well you look fab, whilst freezing 🥶 😏

Thanks for the outfit love @Rollerbird

Hi everyone, I've been lurking on the last few threads on and off and loving the looks!

I've been wanting to join in for a while but I've come to realise that the vast majority of my clothes are really cheap in quality and price so I've been a bit embarrassed, especially when I see some of the brands mentioned!

So I may post some photos but leave out the retailer! I know I sound weird saying that 😂😂

Also, I really wish there was a "like" button for this thread! So many times I see an outfit and go to hit the (non existent) button

@takemebacktothe1990s there is absolutely no sniffiness re brands, please don’t worry about that, if you look carefully you’ll see that many of us have a range of budgets, and many also buy second hand from Vinted, EBay etc. But we’d be delighted if you could join us, please post whatever you feel comfortable with, if that means leaving out the brands that’s fine, and we especially love to see photos!

PS love your username, the nineties were ace 😁.

@HorribleHisTories15 yesterday's skirt is in fact a wrap style so a huge slit. It's not really made for winter and is a v thin, unlined cotton, so it's a task preserving my modesty on a windy day🤣.

Jumper: H&M
Trousers: Zara
Trainers: Adidas

Fell off the boards for a few days thanks to the madness that currently is the Scottish public sector, lol. Got the dress and jacket from Wolf and Badger, different designers. Ignore the Ugg slippers, lol. I did put boots on before I left - from Dube, with Jaguar bag

Cardigansalltheway

Thank you! I've definitely never ever seen any sniffiness on this board, it's such a lovely and friendly place!

Yes I'll be joining in, I've decided currently in the hairdressers (which I find quite a chore! I'm not one of these people who enjoy the experience!) So will consider posting when I'm home!

I work from home and have an active dog who needs regular long walks....so I'm afraid I'm most often found in "comfies". I don't think I'll be an inspiration to anyone but I'm looking forward to joining in!!

@takemebacktothe1990s defo join in, I shop wherever I like the look of something, it doesnt matter about price or brand, lots of my items are from super cheap places, (i defo love a bargain, its my kryptonite, that and shoes and handbags🤭) it's just great to see how people put items together! 😊

Speaking of handbags, that bag and those shoes I'm utterly envious @Purplecatshopaholic 😍

It might look warm and sunny, but I'm not taking any chances, I'm still cold!
Coat- karen millen
Dress- new look
Boots- asos

Forgot to say my mirror licker has been at it again🙈

Icebreaker wool jersey trousers, Smartwool long sleeved top, Icebreaker hike light socks, Fitflop mukluk shorty boots, Jigsaw cashmere roll neck which I took off as I was too hot (is Spring nearly here???).

Can I just say @Puddinandpie, it’s not a jaguar bag, lol - thanks autocorrect! Think I might have meant Jaeger! And boots are Dune….

@Purplecatshopaholic Lol😂 I very nearly typed in jaguar bags, I'dve been looking for sometime! Is the jaeger bag recent? It's just lush

@takemebacktothe1990s do join in, don't forget we are all at different life stages and incomes on here. Some of us do thrift and preloved and a bit of high street, supermarket and high end. It's a real mix and what we care about it how you wear it not how much it cost, I think the brands are given in case people are interested. I am in my 60s and have paid off my mortgage and sue my carers allowance ( from caring for my now adult daughter) as my clothes slush fund and I sold nearly all my clothes a few years ago to start again. I recognise I am very lucky in that respect.

Thank you everyone for the welcome, you're all lovely! I definitely let my anxiety get the better of me and can generally overthink (as always!).

And yes to everyone being at different life stages and different incomes etc! This was a very true point so thank you for reminding me @sooverthemill I grew up working class but comfortable then our family became quite poor when I hit my early teen years so second hand clothes (of varying sizes and condition) became my new normal. Which was difficult at that awkward life stage and the comments from peers.

Saying that, attitudes to preloved clothing has changed dramatically over the year....thank goodness! I feel the hangover effect though in my early 40s when I've had money and I've found myself looking for the bargains and feel a huge amount of guilt spending money on myself!

Anyway!

Jeans - Asda George
Jumper - ASOS (I think)
Trainers - Shein

I made a bit of an effort today for the hairdresser!

Oh and @Sooverthemill tell me more about selling all of your clothes! I'm so interested....where did you sell? Online? And how long did it take?

Massive respect to you for that as it sounds like a mammoth task! I've tried selling on eBay in the past but get overwhelmed with posting, deadlines and feeling under pressure. (I have diagnosed adhd! But manage to hold down a fairly professional job. It's a funny old condition ).