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What’s your fashion weakness?

155 replies

Britpopbaby · 06/03/2025 18:53

Mine is a good/unusual collar.

OP posts:
CoffeeWithHer · 11/03/2025 18:33

CoffeeWithHer · 11/03/2025 18:08

I know what you mean! I have a pile of blazers for Vinted as they’re too try hard and now I look at them - they’re too short for this fashion era.

I would definitely look on vinted / eBay / charity for men’s blazers - my favourites is one of my Husbands Reiss castoffs - and I think it’s the length that changes the whole look. that little bit longer is definitely the JCrew look. And if you can find a seamstress locally, they’ll honestly be your best find (I asked on FB and now have a lady that does all my alterations at a third of the price at the dry cleaners!) for the blazer love! They’ll be able to pinch it in if needed and sort the sleeves. You’ll be able to get the look your wanting this way.

personally I always go slightly bigger (sometimes a lot bigger as I wear them over a hoodie) and you can grab unlined ones so they’re super easy over shirts so you don’t feel too restricted.

And lastly the fabric, if it looks remotely shiney, put it back 😬

excuse the lack of punctuation- broken screen 😆

and if you can,
pop to m&s and try on loads from the woman’s / men’s department and have a play around with sizes.

Good luck!

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That was for @MotherWol
This bloody phone 🫠

MotherWol · 11/03/2025 19:48

CoffeeWithHer · 11/03/2025 18:33

That was for @MotherWol
This bloody phone 🫠

Oh amazing, thank you! Yes, thinking about it the length is a really important part, it needs to end past the hip so it’s not hitting me at the widest part. And I think a wool mix or fabric with some texture so it doesn’t look shiny. I’ve never been able to get blazers to look right on me but I don’t want to give up!

deeahgwitch · 11/03/2025 20:29

I absolutely detest a cowl neck @jjeoreo Smile
We all have different taste.

Howmanyroses · 11/03/2025 20:53

Knitwear, and silk anything. Oh and outerwear, particularly leather jackets

Chelsea2026 · 12/03/2025 09:13

Just did a massive order from Next of new dresses, shoes and 2 winter coats and a couple of tight fitting hoodies

Blingismything · 12/03/2025 12:05

Coats, specifically navy ones.
Leather gloves have about 25 pairs in many colours.
Love a Broderie anglaise dress/top/shirt have a few, always in white.
Denim jackets, have at least a dozen from Tu to Armani.

deeahgwitch · 12/03/2025 12:49

I'm looking for a plain navy crombie style coat..
The last one I had from Next sadly died from overuse.
Any suggestions please @Blingismything ?

I've checked out Zara and Next. Nothing at the moment and there'll he even less as Summer approaches ☹️

Londonmummy66 · 12/03/2025 12:55

Bluebellwood129 · 11/03/2025 11:12

Vintage Saint Laurent

I have the most beautiful grey suit with a "Yves Saint Laurent for Fortnum and Mason" label in it. The quality is fabulous (think 2 zips on the back not one so the skirt sits better). DD2 thinks she should have it as it is a bit tight on me - no way........

DuchessOfNarcissex · 12/03/2025 13:06

deeahgwitch · 12/03/2025 12:49

I'm looking for a plain navy crombie style coat..
The last one I had from Next sadly died from overuse.
Any suggestions please @Blingismything ?

I've checked out Zara and Next. Nothing at the moment and there'll he even less as Summer approaches ☹️

Charity shops. I got a designer one. Big name. Needed a repair to the lining and a dry clean. It was a tenner.

Daisygrass · 12/03/2025 13:17

Blue shirts! Women’s, men’s, cottony, silky, satiny, any shade of blue.
I have loads but must have more!!

LadyDanburysHat · 12/03/2025 13:33

Corduroy. Dresses, trousers, dungarees, love it. Also in holiday clothes, a lot of navy and white.

passwordaboutyou · 12/03/2025 13:34

Navy jumpers - I have so many now, but to be fair I do wear them a lot. Also jeans, I have soooo many pairs.

Lampzade · 12/03/2025 13:35

Black leggings

tobee · 12/03/2025 13:38

Jeans

Too many

And how boring as a weakness 😴

And yes, way, way, too many.

TheOriginalFrench · 12/03/2025 14:09

Daisygrass · 12/03/2025 13:17

Blue shirts! Women’s, men’s, cottony, silky, satiny, any shade of blue.
I have loads but must have more!!

Oh, yes! For me it’s blue striped shirts. I always want another one …

RedRiverShore5 · 12/03/2025 14:57

Boots and coats, fortunately they get worn a lot because of the weather so I like a good choice

heartsinvisiblefury · 12/03/2025 19:15

Boxy tops and jackets.

Chelsea2026 · 14/03/2025 07:27

deeahgwitch · 12/03/2025 12:49

I'm looking for a plain navy crombie style coat..
The last one I had from Next sadly died from overuse.
Any suggestions please @Blingismything ?

I've checked out Zara and Next. Nothing at the moment and there'll he even less as Summer approaches ☹️

I'm a bit disappointed with Next at the moment though i have found a great Lipsy and Joules winter coat!

Chelsea2026 · 14/03/2025 07:27

Daisygrass · 12/03/2025 13:17

Blue shirts! Women’s, men’s, cottony, silky, satiny, any shade of blue.
I have loads but must have more!!

You wear mens shirts?

bge · 14/03/2025 07:36

I like wearing men’s shirts. I like unstructured masculine tailoring for work

Chelsea2026 · 14/03/2025 07:48

bge · 14/03/2025 07:36

I like wearing men’s shirts. I like unstructured masculine tailoring for work

A male friend of mine loves wearing female coats tops and shoes - he says they are more comfortable and stylish

Daisygrass · 14/03/2025 08:31

Chelsea2026 · 14/03/2025 07:27

You wear mens shirts?

I do. And men’s jumpers sometimes too.

Chelsea2026 · 14/03/2025 08:32

Daisygrass · 14/03/2025 08:31

I do. And men’s jumpers sometimes too.

Nothing wrong with that but society frowns on men wearing womens blouses but yet women can wear mens and no one bats an eyelid

Chelsea2026 · 14/03/2025 09:04

is it acceptable for a man to wear heeled boots?

rarelymary · 14/03/2025 09:06

Really well cut trousers. Cashmere jumpers. A good coat