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Any pointers for place to buy for adult DD?

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anythinginapinch · 02/02/2024 20:17

I need another present for my DD's 25th and would like to buy an item of clothing for her but am crap at knowing where is cool 😎 as my go-to is John Lewis /charity shops/stuff I've had for decades.

She lives studies and works in London. Fashion aware but not a clothie. She does not spend £££ on clothes.
Casually she'll wear oversize shirts often plaid, with black jeans and to my eyes cumbersome ungainly black boots. Dressed up she wears gorgeous backless tops and long skirt, or dress, or slinky trousers (and ungainly boots!).
She's a S to small med in most things unlike her mum so anywhere goes.

Budget up to £200.

Where do I start looking?!!I have no idea

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PoolNoodles · 02/02/2024 20:21

With that budget it might be nicer to go together and make a day of it, rather than risk getting the wrong thing?

Pinkpinkplonk · 02/02/2024 20:22

Other stories
Whistles

Ametora · 02/02/2024 20:30

Cash is king
Don't buy clothes for grown up children- they are not Barbie so dont try to dress them

gawditswindy · 02/02/2024 20:36

Monki
All Saints

Would a bag or something be better?

anythinginapinch · 02/02/2024 20:37

Cash is king indeed, and I'll give her some of that too, but it's rather "I don't know you"-ish, to me. She's into food so yes a great meal will be included.

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anythinginapinch · 02/02/2024 20:37

Thanks for the shop suggestions!

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bravotango · 02/02/2024 20:44

What about a slouchy jumper - does she like sweatshirt style (see Varley) or knits (might be more her style) - I'd love a cashmere blend in a neutral to wear with jeans and chunky boots. See Arket,.&Other Stories?

anythinginapinch · 02/02/2024 20:49

Phew - I remember other stories I got her something from there couple of years ago she liked it - and Whistles looks just her stuff. The jackets are too big a risk for me! I think three basic Whistle tees will be perfect - safe (as I have seen her in a variety of ribbed tanks) but better quality than she'd get herself I think, plus will come to over £150 which I know she'd never spend on herself. Job's a good un.

S&B you've met the challenge nobly. Thank you

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Ametora · 02/02/2024 22:19

anythinginapinch · 02/02/2024 20:49

Phew - I remember other stories I got her something from there couple of years ago she liked it - and Whistles looks just her stuff. The jackets are too big a risk for me! I think three basic Whistle tees will be perfect - safe (as I have seen her in a variety of ribbed tanks) but better quality than she'd get herself I think, plus will come to over £150 which I know she'd never spend on herself. Job's a good un.

S&B you've met the challenge nobly. Thank you

Think about that
The best quality t shirts are Uniqlo by far
I would be quite upset I someone wasted £150 on 3 t shirts. I would much rather have £150 to decide what I wanted.

The key is usually get basics like t shirts cheaply and invest in lasting items

Whistles is over 55 fashion - certainly not young. They went bust and were bought out by a mass markey company

IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 02/02/2024 22:54

Ametora · 02/02/2024 22:19

Think about that
The best quality t shirts are Uniqlo by far
I would be quite upset I someone wasted £150 on 3 t shirts. I would much rather have £150 to decide what I wanted.

The key is usually get basics like t shirts cheaply and invest in lasting items

Whistles is over 55 fashion - certainly not young. They went bust and were bought out by a mass markey company

Edited

Obviously OP knows her daughter and I'm not 25 but I'm struggling to think of a more disappointing present than 3 Whistles t- shirts. This is what came up googling "Whistles T shirts" . What a dull, uninspired selection.

Whistles T shirt

Women's T-Shirts | V-Neck, Square Neck, & More | Whistles UK |

Comfortable and breathable, our range of women’s T-shirts includes everything from loose fits to cropped lengths in various colours. Shop at Whistles UK.

https://www.whistles.com/clothing/tops/t-shirts/?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=19700006836&cq_term=&cq_plac=&cq_net=g&cq_plt=gp&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=19700006836&utm_content=148914525329&utm_term=&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIr4jh6t6NhAMVj5NQBh1fdACyEAAYASAAEgIzLfD_BwE

anythinginapinch · 02/02/2024 22:56

Haha I'm bloody relieved by the last two posts cos I have three t shirts in my "bag" but baulked at actually buying them - on the "tee shirts? £150 quid, am I mad?" Principle. So cash it is :)

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Ametora · 02/02/2024 22:57

IHaveNeverLivedintheCastle · 02/02/2024 22:54

Obviously OP knows her daughter and I'm not 25 but I'm struggling to think of a more disappointing present than 3 Whistles t- shirts. This is what came up googling "Whistles T shirts" . What a dull, uninspired selection.

Whistles T shirt

Yes
Much worse quality that Uniqlo at 3 times the price

Ametora · 02/02/2024 22:57

anythinginapinch · 02/02/2024 22:56

Haha I'm bloody relieved by the last two posts cos I have three t shirts in my "bag" but baulked at actually buying them - on the "tee shirts? £150 quid, am I mad?" Principle. So cash it is :)

smart move!

DanceMumTaxi · 02/02/2024 23:01

Definitely go for the cash. Have a lovely day out together to buy something nice.

anythinginapinch · 03/02/2024 08:13

S&B is one of the best sections here :)

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