Dark Academia 2 - the conversation continues..

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Hello again to everyone from the last thread and welcome to anyone who enjoys talking about this aesthetic .. and if you have photos to share even better!

We've been discussing woollen jumpers, tweed skirts and jackets (with and without elbow patches), flannel trousers, fair isle tank tops, leather boots, culottes, berets and many other appealing garments, and more recently novels, poetry, libraries in general and even home decor with a DA vibe. Plus tortoiseshell spectacles and lorgnettes. I don't think we've touched on DA hairstyles yet although I've been giving that some thought ..

A DA quote I came across the other day: "I declare after all, there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book! When I have a house of my own, I shall be miserable if I have not an excellent library." (P&P of course)

If curling up in a wing-backed armchair in front of a log fire, with candles flickering, sipping tea from a china mug while reading your Jane Austen or Bronte novel sounds appealing, this thread might be for you. Or if you just like the clothes - that works too.

Our first thread below:

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/4861009-dark-academia-anyone-who-loves-this-style?page=39&reply=129785046

It doesn't matter if it catches on or not; are we not trailblazers?
I wear hats all the time; they are warm, and I could argue no outfit is complete without.........
Have you considered a muelbauer?

Absolutely! To quote Ms. Chanel "I don't follow fashion. I am fashion."

I love that quote Bookist and I feel the same way.

I made a bonnet last year. It was pink, with white hearts on it.

We are definitely trailblazers!

(Early) Christmas lunch out today. I am wearing - black tights; black Mary Janes; forest green knee-length cotton A-line skirt; black sweater; new red cloche hat and this costume jewellery brooch.

I am still quite conservative in my approach... gradually expanding my comfort zone. A work in process! It's such tremendous fun though!

Oh and bookwise I am re-reading I Capture The Castle. I have noticed that in winter I often go back to old comfort reads.

“Fancy Mortmain sleeping through all this”.

welcome the newcomers

@OrangePumpkinLobelia I am considering buying myself a brown satchel backpack , for Dh to gift me. I like the one in seasalt except it's blue. my local leather and sheepskin shop has the most beautiful ones, I'd never thought of them , I also saw nice ones in the national trust. So sorry no links but I might steal that Etsy book idea .

@venus7 your wardrobe sounds perfect.

My coat pictured up-thread has arrived , it was described as vintage but it honestly looks brand new and very Toast like . Definitely wool I'm wondering if it's from a sample sale no labels at all.

Have a good day every one 😊

@TheHoundOf sorry it was you I meant to quote re Xmas gifts

@DarkAcademia your wardrobe sounds lovely

Hi - hope you don't mind me joining. I've been lurking from the start and think I have finally found my style home at last (and I'm nearly 60!)
I've been scouring charity shops for items. Task for the weekend is altering a man's wool jacket to fit me 😁
Spent ages trawling vinted too for shoes with a period flavour.
I'm really enjoying myself 😁

Whoever was asking about longline cardigans, M&S has granted your wish. It's full of them - some currently in the sale, eg this from White Stuff:
https://www.marksandspencer.com/wool-blend-ribbed-longline-cardigan/p/clp22570740?color=NATURAL&prevPage=srp

Most of these are edge to edge, but another realisation is the searching for "cardigan clasp" on eBay gets you lots of suitable joiners, if like me too many loose, flying things turn you into a walking Health & Safety hazard.

Reduced in John Lewis:
www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-edge-longline-cardigan/red/p110553805

Hello tribe! Haven't been on for a while so have lots to catch up on - looking forward to immersing myself in DA loveliness this evening.

Had a bit of time over lunch today so was mulling over suitable outfits for Christmas events I have lined up.

I've indulged my preppy side with the trainers. And I'm trying to incorporate a bit of glitz and festive colours. Not sure whether I've gone too heretical though! All thoughts and ideas welcome...

And a couple more...

@OrangePumpkinLobelia Your broach is lovely, and your outfit sounds perfect.

@helenahandcart78 Oooh! the skirt ensemble is fabulous!!

I like the green top.

Woolovers have lots of long cardigans,these are just a few

www.woolovers.com/womens/cardigan/edge-to-edge-fairisle-cardigan-blue-26531

www.woolovers.com/womens/cardigan/british-wool-button-neck-cardigan-rioja-26032

www.woolovers.com/womens/cardigan/lambswool-ladies-crew-neck-cardigan-red-25933

Triggers34
Lakeland Leathers do a nice line in backpacks,lovely quality.

www.lakelandleather.co.uk/search?q=Backpack

I’m on the hunt for some lace up leather ankle boots. So many I’ve seen are laced up but then have a zip on the side ??? Why??
Sent for Doc Martens but they were too narrow, ladies style, & I don’t have wide feet really. We live very near the Lanx factory & shop but all their women’s ones are made on a D fitting last which is Clark’s narrowest fit.
You wouldn’t think it would be so hard. Considering Solovair which seem to be a bit wider but I hate buying shoes online without being able to try them on first.

Re leather ankle boots, try Memery shoes or American Duchess. There are also loads on Vinted at the moment.

If you have worn knee high, lace-up boots to go through airport security then you will understand exactly why those boots sometimes have zips! My ankles and knees are too bolloxed to cope with any of my beloved boots any more, which makes me extremely sad. But going to Norway in my lace up Timberlands and having to remove them at security was quite a low point...

(I have the full set of knee and hip replacements, so I invariably set off the scanners)

I wish I could have a replacement spine 🙁

I'd just like an entire replacement body, preferably in a size 12.

I'm trying to buy a hat on Vinted. I've given up.

I'm considering purchasing those exact boots following a foot injury, @worstofbothworlds . Could I ask, do they look good IRL? And have plenty of depth for a swollen, misshaped foot? I'm hoping they will look nice with my midi-length cord skirts and tights, as well as tweed and brown trousers. I really must get boots ASAP due to the impending weather...

If it helps, I've been eyeing up the berets on House of Bruar as they offer multiple sizes in many different colours (albeit a little pricier than other outlets)

They are nice but could be darker. They come in two depths/widths and there's a measuring guide on the Wide Fit Shoes website.
They are also very comfy! Only mildly annoying feature is the laces keep coming off the tabs if you don't do them up tightly enough.