Could THIS be the Greatest Toast Thread Ever?

[ilovecherries]

An opportunity to discuss styling all those clothes we have on temporary loan.

@Sooverthemill Lovely yoke shaping!

@Saurus72 - that is a wonderful fit and I love the intricate design of yours too@Sooverthemill

Navygrey is on my list for a next jumper purchase - I have to move a couple out before that though

It's a bit weird - 4 of the things I bought in the sale are back at normal prices: Space check linen trousers, space check linen shorts, panelled linen trousers in black coffee and the blue Lydia jersey jumpsuit.

The sweater that is shown with the crinkled skirt on one of the model pictures looks so fab! It is not on the website by itself yet, but I hope to see it there soon

It takes concentration to start with but honestly if I can do it …

@Sooverthemill - lovely work - you are so talented!
@Saurus72 - that jumper really suits you.

Great work @Sooverthemill .
I tried knitting when I was expecting my first baby a million years ago. It wasn’t worth the tension it gave me in my shoulders and I never moved past a holey grubby bit of work rather like the ‘scarf’ we had to knit in P5, that depressed me. Definitely not one of my skills.

Ha! I can remember trying to learn when I was little - my mum started me on squares but they ended up as misshapen triangles because the tension was all shades of wrong! I do like tapestry/cross stitch though which reminds me - I started a Fine Cell Work one a while ago, I should start again maybe in the autumn.

@Saurus72 Great jumper ! Loving the charcoal colour. I discovered navy grey a year ago and have invested in the relaxed in Lait, the funnel neck in Navy Marl and an heirloom cardigan in drift. The quality/customer service is brilliant. Happy to splurge more £ on items I hope will last me for years - I really resent paying premium prices for poor quality high street knitwear.

Sorry @Stoic123 not sure how/why I managed to link your comment here!

@Sooverthemillyou are going to generate a few commissions if you are not careful !

@Noodle421 Same, good to hear your experience is positive. My great fear is shrinking it in the wash - so I’m thinking a short 20 degree wash is the way forward. I’ve got form for shrinking merino/cashmere so I need to be uber careful 😬

I haven’t washed them yet. NG recommend instead leaving them to air and spot wash etc which goes against the excellent moth advice given here. I’m going to have to compromise and wash more often I think and will do so by hand. I don’t trust putting them in the machine. I’ve had too many mishaps.

@Noodle421 there is a Hal in 12 on Vinted!

Thank you ! I’ve checked it out and it’s almost like a Hal but the collar is different and it’s the collar I like so much on the Hal. Thank you for thinking of me

I’m debating whether to get these. Please can you tell about the sizing and also whether they hold their shape well (they are quite soft I think) - I’m not keen on a baggy bum look - I don’t need any more help in that region.

I do realise it makes me look like I’m on Vinted all the time (but I’m really not!). Sorry it wasn’t quite right after all, I’ll stop now 🙂

Maybe I’ve missed what size you’re looking for but there’s a Hal in a 10 on eBay @Noodle421

In fact there’s 2

Thank you - I’d spotted them - they are £95 and £145. £95 is still quite a lot of £ and I think it may be a little on the small side to fit jumpers underneath, but thanks for checking

No not at all. I keep missing wonderful bargains because I’m not checking often enough .

I’ve been meaning to thank the person who tipped me off about the Franca dress I bought from Vinted (new and £30 !!) I really love it - it’s a great fit and a classic understated dress.I will have great pleasure layering it up in autumn. I’m sorry I can’t remember you name !

I’m wearing an S and I’m veering between 10 and 12 on the high street. The fabric is soft, but it’s substantial. They are quite slouchy though - I’d say the model pic is pretty accurate after they settle down with a few washes.

@ilovecherries thanks for the helpful info 😊

@Noodle421 they are quite roomy, I have the mediums and they are plenty roomy for a 14 and a big dinner!! I’ve been living in them since I got them and I also got a spare pair off Vinted!

Thank you. That really helps.
Big Dinner, that made me laugh 😂 😂
and a spare pair from Vinted - well done !
I’m going to have to spend more time on Vinted