Toasties - always here for the clothes and breadboard chat, (with fond memories of the dibber!)

[IlovePond]

Here’s a new thread!

@Countmeout comparing pictures it looks the same so I’m hoping it’s the same or maybe they’ve just changed the sizing? I’ll let you know what they say

On the waistcoat sizing, I have found with some items in the past that the measurements given are not true to the item in real life. So it might well still be the same sizing as last year’s.
Thankfully nothing much for me in the new drop. I might try the hemp T-shirts that look a little cropped and boxy, as I am forever on the hunt for a good tshirt shape. And I will try the new Zoe fracap sandals at some point. I have one of the previous styles but stupidly bought them too big so have barely worn them.

Thanks @ScottishMouse ! The new sandals look great. Have you seen the trippen zig zag ones?? They look bonkers. How do they stay on the foot!

@Snowyowl78 Those are making my head hurt, trying to figure them out!

@Snowyowl78 i thought exactly the same. And when you see them on the models in some of the photos for other items, they don’t look at all secure on their feet. I have tricky feet and they would be a nightmare for me. Cute though.

Re the waistcoat, they sent me this. Nervous to buy a 10 though might go for the 12 anyway.

Please see sizes below:

Cotton Linen Canvas Waistcoat Top | Wood Ash M

Bust: 49.9cm flat
Length: 55.5cm

Cotton Linen Canvas Waistcoat Top 10

Bust: 50cm flat
Length: 55.5cm

Size 10 in the Cotton Linen Canvas Waistcoat Top should be the same as the Cotton Linen Canvas Waistcoat Top | Wood Ash size M.

Only the brown clamp dyed dress in the new drop for me. Which my wallet appreciates after a speedy autumn and winter. Love the waistcoat but just bought a velvet one from Banjaara.

@Theteapotsbrokenspout I love this too and needed one, so bought it :) I think it’s one of those small household items that will bring me great joy.

That soap dish is very pretty isn't it? If only I needed one!

I like the new sandals - both Fracap and the Vibae fisherman ones - way too early to start thinking about sandals though - and I really like the Flower Mountain trainers with little red bits, but why so ££££?

@faustina theyve gone up, i have a previous pair for £185.

also, I don’t know why they are portraying these as new, they’ve been around for ages and previously had loads of reviews!

https://www.toa.st/collections/womens-new-collection/products/garment-dyed-cotton-linen-neat-jacket-slate

@Snowyowl78 I thought it might be a new colour way? It's a lot of money for something that gets trashed quite quickly (in my life). Also quite a price hike!

Does anyone else get emails from Farrow and Ball? I was wondering if the person who names the new colours there reads this thread, as one of the new colours is called Dibber. It's got to be a Toastie, right?

Ha ha @faustina, I don’t get their emails but I know that one of the Toast staff at my local store used to work for F&B!

A question for those of you who have bought tees from Ivy - @faustina, I think you have. Is there much shrinkage? I just ordered a couple of the (new?) Hannah tees in two different sizes and am not sure which to keep. There’s not much difference, if there was going to be shrinkage I would keep the 12, but if not I would keep the 10. Items a good shape for anyone looking for a cropped body tee for higher waist bottoms or over a dress.

@ScottishMouse I've worn and washed two different styles of Ivy tees and neither of them shrunk even a centimetre, including tumble drying (which they said not to do). I haven't seen the Hannah ones so will go and have a look - hope they work for you!

@faustina 😹😹😹sadly, it’s not me! I have to say - great name choice, though!

I am not very excited by anything in the new drop. I like one or two things, but not enough to add to my wishlist. Probably just as well, given the constant price hikes!

I've just ordered that jacket in slate to try @Snowyowl78. I regretted not getting one last year to try and then the slate sold out. Not sure on sizing...I've gone for a 12, which is usually fine but it does say it's neat...so might be returned for a 14.

Thanks @faustina. I will keep the smaller ones then. I ordered white, black & grey, but the grey will go back as it’s not that flattering on me, the other two will be great summer staples. It is a slightly heavier weight fabric than some other Ivy styles I think.

Well I was convinced there was a 'live' today, but it seems to have disappeared.

@ScottishMouse - they look nice, and mid-weight is a good idea too. They seem to hang better than the lightweight ones. The body length of the regular Ivy tees is quite long - I think designed for people taller than us! I quite like the boxy cotton and hemp Toast tees - maybe will try one on once my budget has recovered from the shock of a new MacBook . I just bought three from Ninety Percent so I don't really need any more

@Snowyowl78 and @AmethystMoonShine someone on Shetland wore one of those jackets and it looked really great! Not at all new though

Yes, I tried a few Ivy styles last year (I think based on your recommendation) and found them too long, but the Hannah is much better. I also like that Toast new boxy cotton & hemp one, will try it at some point.

@faustina @AmethystMoonShine i do have one of the slate jackets, managed to find one on Vinted! It’s a relatively loose fit. I have a 12 and am generally a Toast 12 so I think you’ll be ok probably. It’s perfect. Strikes a great balance between dressed up or down. I use it for work as a jacket but is also great for wearing with jeans etc.

That sounds positive regarding the sizing @Snowyowl78 thank you. I spent last summer thinking it would be ideal with so many outfits but missed my size. So happy it’s back.
@faustina yes I think it was Tosh who wore it. Shetland has so many Toast pieces in it. Mainly the two lead women but also even some older Toast worn by characters with much smaller parts. I love spotting them as I watch 😂

@ToastCosILoveIt those culottes are absolutely lovely despite what i said. I just tried them and they fit well, looked lovely and hang beautifully - I've bought them to see how to style them but I think they're a keeper 😃

@PrincessofWells I really appreciate you coming back to update. Do they fit true to size? How tall are you? Many thanks.

@ToastCosILoveIt they are oversized - I'm a 14 normally in Toast trousers and sized down to a 12 for a perfect fit. I'm 5ft 6in and they hit about an inch above the ankle. They're much easier to wear than I thought they would be. The assistant said the first drop sold out and this is the second drop so it sounds as if they're selling well.

The sun is out so I have been inspired to order a few of the new pieces to try:

Washi Print Skirt
Quilted Wrap Vest
Olive Stripe Tee
Washi Green Tee