Anyone started shopping for summer yet?

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what have you got and what are you replacing? Anything on your wishlist?
I'm looking for casual dresses

I usually end up wearing cardigans over more summery clothes but would like a more stylish solution.

Picked this up today, it’s browner irl than it looks in the photo, seems a nice quality at a good price https://www.marksandspencer.com/pure-cotton-striped-boxy-t-shirt/p/clp60676836?color=BROWNMIX#intid=plpnav_swatch%7Cpid_pg1pip48g4r2c1

tried this on as well and it’s a nice weight, just white does not suit me which is a shame as I feel it’s such a staple https://www.marksandspencer.com/crew-neck-knitted-vest/p/clp60651323?prevPage=srp#intid=pid_pg1pip48g4r6c1%7Cprodflag_New

Vinted is your friend!! I lost over 14 stone and with a couple of exceptions clothed myself entirely from vinted whilst I was losing…I then resold what I had sized down from!

I just bought this dress from Whitestuff for the summer. It’s so flattering on.
https://cdn.media.amplience.net/i/whitestuff/440844-BLUE_PR-MD?fmt=auto&qlt=default&w=1517

I'd really like some good and very comfortable brown leather mary janes or t bars to wear out and about with jeans. I like these but hate how they always get styled with frilly ankle socks which gives a different impression. Not sure if they're too chunky too. And definitely too pricey, but if anyone see something lovely for wearing without socks.

Whoops.

Or rather, some kind of closed toe shoe that looks relaxed but stylish and can be worn without socks. Any ideas welcome! I worry that the ones above aren't quite grown up enough for me.

@Jeezitneverends
14 stone?!
That's absolutely incredible. How did you do that?

I had surgery☺️

@Jeezitneverends still well done on going through it

Thank you, it’s been absolutely life changing in the best possible way

@Pigtailsandall I've had exactly the same problem with a pair of boots - the sole on both left and right feet have splits in them.

@Saurus72 love the Boden sandals, tempted. Although I like a slight heel on sandals.

I need shoes - trainers to wear with a dress, and dressier sandals for work. I'm really struggling to find any I like and are comfortable.

And tops/t-shirts.

@bendmeoverbackwards I also have these again, in both tan and gold - very comfy.

I love Josef Seibel Rosalie 13 shoes and live on them. I don’t like open tied sandals. They’re really comfy to wear. JL only have a couple of colours, but other shops do a lot more colours, including natural brown leather.

https://www.johnlewis.com/josef-seibel-rosalie-13-leather-slingback-sandals/ocean/p109918654?size=4&s_ppc=2dx_mixed_fashion_BAU&tmad=c&tmcampid=2&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw_e2wBhAEEiwAyFFFo3Zs440tVi9rOpg1vlPJWJyF2nDJUMiBTBSJhoxFW0Kj9ET26ZnKiRoCJ2AQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

The brown tiered dress I ordered from m&s arrived, I have to say it is the most flattering dress (on me) ever. Love it. this one

@CormorantStrikesBack that dress is nice, I'd try it in the blue but no petite in my size.

Do these look a little...kiddy? With jeans. I love retro shoes like thus but not sure if I'd get double glances!

@CormorantStrikesBack you can’t beat the feeling when you know something looks good on you!

@Justkoko as a child of the 1970s, I had many pairs of school shoes very like those so wouldn’t wear them myself, BUT if you like them that’s all that matters…and I do have a fondness for Mary Jane styles but can never get them to fit me, so go for it!

They're quite good with returns. I returned DD1's school brogues after they split within 6 weeks. They did offer me an exchange which I refused!

@Justkoko I really like those shoes, where are they from?

This is one of those dangerous threads when you end up ordering clothes…. . Don’t think summers coming any time soon though, as just seen we have a weather warning for wind.

Yeah I am wearing very summery floral trousers to work today and it's 7 degrees and like a monsoon. 😞

Me too! I don't like trainers either, and feel brogues are too office-y.

I know. I might have to stop unfollowing as there are just too many nice things!

@Justkoko I love those shoes. A little funky, a little retro but not too out there. Where are they from?

One thing I'm forever on the lookout for are smart shots I could wear to work. Something a bit tailored, thicker cotton, just above the knee.