Broderie anglaise trend

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I have just ordered a white broderie shirt to try- not very expensive but pure cotton- and DH says it looks like the tablecloth his nan used. I fear he is right. It's not even polyester.

Do the black or blue ones look any less nan tablecloth ish? Bored of black though.

This. I am short and looks even more ridiculous.

I love broderie anglaise. Always have. But it needs to be simple. A broderie top with plain trousers/skirt. I'm not into it head to toe and with added frills and flounces.
Zara and Mango usually have nice broderie stuff.

I like it!

I bought two dresses in broderie from TU, they are so comfortable in the heat. I didn't know it was a particular trend, but just thought 100% cotton rather than polyester might be a good idea in warm weather!

I've got this in navy, it's not too frilly and nice and cool for work. https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-broderie-detail-top/p/clp60598257?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

Love the stuff as long as it is pure cotton no bastard viscose mix to ruin it. No puffy sleeves though.

French Connection had a long sleeve navy Broderie Anglais dress in the sale.

I could personally never wear BA now, and especially the white colour. I associate it with national dancing, as nearly all the underskirts and blouses are white BA. My children (and I in the past) also have white broderie blouses with puff sleeves to wear as part of their aboyne for highland dancing.

I must admit I had a Laura Ashley petticoat trimmed with BA in the 80s

Wish I'd kept it as it's good to repurpose for kids dressing up box etc

In around 1986 I used to go out wearing a white BA longline bra and a white BA petticoat, often teamed with black Woolworths PE pumps and a biker jacket. I thought I was the bee's knees!

I really like broderie anglaise: it’s so cool in the summer. I have a vintage ivory-coloured broderie shirt which is quite plain (no puffed sleeves etc) and so comfortable to wear.

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie that sounds so great. I would have been totally in awe of your style.

Yes, definitely the bees' knees @RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie!

M and S has a lot of nice BA tees.

I suspect I’ve made it sound better than my skinny pale little teenage self made it look tbh! 😂

I bought this recently

https://www.phase-eight.com/product/sierra-broderie-blouse-502391055.html#cgid=blouses&is=true&sz=60&start=0&isSecondPage=false&pid=502391055&pos=2

I wear it with khaki cargo trousers. Love it.

In the 1970s we used to wear broderie anglaise tiered maxi skirts. Loved the 70s!

I saw a young woman yesterday in a white broderie shirt and plain jeans - classy !

That sounds great- has anyone seen a less voluminous Broderie shirt? I just look bulky in big baggy shirts.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-broderie-detail-shirt/p/clp60594430#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r7c4 I bought this from M and S as it is not too obviously BA.

Lovely. Such a pity they don’t do a range of colours.

I saw a non puffy sleeved BA dress at H&M today for £49.99 as well as a BA dress in Primark that was considerably cheaper (can’t remember if the sleeves were puffy). Both were white.

Do you have a link for the H&M one @Downsizeddumpling ?

@bendmeoverbackwards it’s all sold out online and I can’t link it but if you search those details on Google, you should find it (first square image on the right when you do a Google search)

I love broderie anglaise! So fresh and summery.
Your bloke knows nowt.
Plus, ageism is rife on Style and Beauty boards, so ignore any "nana" comments.
Enjoy!

Despite saying it doesn’t suit me I’ve caved and bought this. Thanks thread! 😂