Toasties debating another sale 😬and waiting impatiently for all the new things

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@Snowyowl78 - oh dear! Which size do you have? They had quite a few sizes at the shop @Sooverthemill mentioned - Tea and Kate

@faustina i got a large, so I think I need a medium. Strange because I tried a skirt from them in a large and it was tiny! Which shop is yours from?

@Snowyowl78 - I got mine here:

https://www.bristolgeneralstore.com/collections/bottoms/products/le-bon-shoppe-arc-pants?variant=44559701115134

and it says they're sold out, but try emailing them to see if they have another preorder on the way. They were so lovely when I emailed, and when they had an extra pair in my size, they emailed me on a Saturday evening to see if I wanted them (also free express shipping)

they have them in a medium here:
https://teaandkate.co.uk/products/arc-pants-blue-denim-pre-order

@Snowyowl78 i tried the vneck one and that didn’t work for me either sadly.

I do like that green stripe dress @Countmeout , although the length is surprising. And the pinafore is lovely, that tee works really well under it.

@faustina thank you! Sounds like a good shopping experience!

@faustina im having second thoughts actually, I’ve tried them on with a neater top and I think perhaps they do work. I suffer dreadfully with bloating so they could be just the ticket! I think your second link might be a different version?

@Snowyowl78 that's odd - I just tried the tea and Kate link and it takes me to the denim arc pants in a medium? They are fabulous for days when you have bloating, but they also haven't stretched out at all - have worn mine every day except today

@faustina you are correct! Sorry, I was being silly.
now I’m tempted to get the medium for when I’m not bloated haha

Thanks all.

I’ll look forward to hearing how the dress goes when you get the other size @AvaGardens .
I’ve watched the video now. I think my dress is taken up to some extent by my generous bust 😳. I thought it was poor when someone in chat asked to see it without the cardigan they didn’t respond to that. It looked a bit weird with the cardigan imo. At first I thought it was a cross body bag. Obvs need an eye test.

@ScottishMouse this T-shirt is straight. It’s quite long but then I got a big size because I have a bust. It’s quite thin. You’d nearly think there was a touch of Lycra in it but I checked the label and it says 100% cotton. I only want it for under the pinafore so the thinness is ok. It’ll be interesting to see how it washes.

@faustina I think that pinafore will go into sale possibly. It is so comfortable to wear.

Thanks @Theteapotsbrokenspout . The length thing is a bit weird. I thought from the post on Instagram this morning it would be far too long on me. Where is it in length on you @AvaGardens ?

I'm 5'4'' same as you I think? @Countmeout
It's the same length as your photo.

I do wonder sometimes if the tall models in the website pics, or even presenters, are given sample sizes that are that little bit longer?!

I also have the crinkle pinafore and one from an earlier collection. We seem to have a similar style!
The pinafores are SO versatile and I do tend to live in them 😁

I wondered that too @AvaGardens .
I forgot to say the pockets are amazing for mushrooms!!! Secateurs!!! Bulbs!!! Whatever 🤣

I love that dress on you @Countmeout . I will be interested in hearing how that tee washes/wears as it’s on my wish list. Glad to hear it’s straight- A line makes me look like I am about to set sail!

Definitely interested in that tee now I know it is straight and longer, thanks @Countmeout . Did you say you got a L, how does that compare to other Toast tees you have? No idea what size to order in jersey tops anymore.

Thanks @Dee1224 Im sure it’ll need washed before long.

@ScottishMouse Im finding the new sizing in jersey things really small. I used to buy S or M .
my Francis ls tees are S and M. I have a boat neck T in what I think is old sizing in an L and considered it too big ( bought because of the colour and that’s all was left). But I bought one at Christmas when I was over and had to take the L. So I looked at the measurements and knew then it would take L in this one. I don’t have any of the ones you talked about - was it Emma- this one is definitely thinner than the boat neck tops. The neckline is good on it for putting under things. I find the boat necks very wide in the neck.

Thanks @Countmeout.

That dress looks great with and without the waistcoat @Countmeout

Just been to send back my returns and the local post office, that is only open 3 mornings a week anyway, is not opening today. So I’ve either got to wait until Monday or make a 12 mile trip into town. So annoying.

Sending back the beautiful soft (non itchy) putty cardigan as the pockets sat too high on my boobs. it's shorter than I expected and did me no favours.

The very expensive miniature watering can is staying as it is delightful 😀

Went to my local store today to try the new half sleeve tshirt. Unfortunately, not for me. The cream colour was too see-through and the navy was not dark enough for what I wanted. It is a good shape though, would work well for layering.
I spied, but did not try, this cardigan. I tried it in other colours a few seasons back, but ultimately ended up sending back because it wasn’t perfect. But this colour is so good. I’m tempted. I feel like it has gone up a lot in price from previous seasons though.
https://www.toa.st/products/half-sleeve-fine-alpaca-cardigan-butternut-yellow

I also tried what they are now calling the Alda tee in Breen. Lovely colour. I have the old version, which was called the easy tee, and happened to be wearing it. Mine is a xs, I tried a M in the new version and it was considerably smaller than my old XS! Crazy sizing yet again.

I received the garden bloom bandana today in blue, really pleased with the new shape, and lovely colour.

Also the Olive stripe boxy shirt in a M which fits really well. I loved everything about it and think it will be very versatile, I’ve yet to try it with the matching trousers as it’s so cold here today I couldn’t bear the thought of getting undressed again.
I see what you mean about the sleeves being wide @AvaGardens , but I think they will soften and hang better over time.

@Theteapotsbrokenspout I'm pleased you like it! Yes, thought the same, as it softens, but I also tried it with the cuffs turned back and I quite like it that way too.

Thanks @D20 .

@ScottishMouse yes quite see through in cream, good under things though. Weird washing instructions I noticed to as I put it on, it says wash inside out also do not put in a pile , like what. ? I will report back.

Freezing here too @Theteapotsbrokenspout . Annoying about the post office. Ours shut unexpectedly a couple of months ago but the other which is nearest for me is only 2/3 miles and I can go to M&S on the same run, not a hardship. Look forward if you feel you can post a photo of both top and trousers together.

Disappointing about your cardigan @canina , very cute wateringcan.