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My life would be complete with…

142 replies

MulberryPeony · 10/05/2025 08:05

Feel free to join in or offer suggestions.

My life would be complete with a short sleeved chocolate brown boxy fit yet fluid T-shirt.

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dudsville · 10/05/2025 08:36

The right trainer. I don't live near a store and I'm returning my 3rd try today. It's irritating.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 10/05/2025 08:52

A Vivienne Westwood black dress - I’m too fat now for my old one

Perfect black leather trainers with a white sole

A black sleeveless cotton jersey nightie

A white midi dress in the softest cotton known to womankind

Menopants · 10/05/2025 09:09

A beautifully cut plain green poplin cotton a line skirt that doesn’t make me look like a barrel

JMAngel1 · 10/05/2025 09:09

A cool looking hooded raincoat or trench - kind of in style of Rick Owens. Impossible to find.

A warm beige dumpling bag which can be worn shoulder or clutch - can only find cool neutral ones that clash with my soft autumn colours.

The perfect blonzer in cream form - would love a dusty rose/medium bronze hybrid creamy one that doesn't transfer/pill.

UpToonGirl · 10/05/2025 09:15

Not for now but a winter coat that is both casual, chic and warm. Waterproof but doesn't make me over heat. Covers me enough that I can wear whatever underneath without giving away if my clothes look like I just rolled out or bed but not bulky. Machine washable with huge pockets.

PeppyTealDuck · 10/05/2025 09:17

My life became more ‘complete’ once I realized I don’t need a purchase to make me feel better. It was a freeing feeling

TheOGCCL · 10/05/2025 09:38

Lightweight cream mid rise jeans, suitable for someone with a 27 inch inseam.

The ability to successfully use a hair waver.

ItsNotUnusualToBe · 10/05/2025 09:49

PeppyTealDuck · 10/05/2025 09:17

My life became more ‘complete’ once I realized I don’t need a purchase to make me feel better. It was a freeing feeling

Damn. Out of stock everywhere i looked.

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MulberryPeony · 10/05/2025 10:16

TheOGCCL · 10/05/2025 09:38

Lightweight cream mid rise jeans, suitable for someone with a 27 inch inseam.

The ability to successfully use a hair waver.

I have two pairs of slightly cropped jeans from White Stuff. One is off-white and one pair more cream but from a couple of years ago. Alternatively try m&s.

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MulberryPeony · 10/05/2025 10:17

PeppyTealDuck · 10/05/2025 09:17

My life became more ‘complete’ once I realized I don’t need a purchase to make me feel better. It was a freeing feeling

I’d argue your life is far from complete…

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333FionaG · 10/05/2025 10:17

A beautiful lightweight summer dress with a built in bra and some sparkly nail varnish (for my toenails) that lasts for weeks.

Sandylittleknees · 10/05/2025 10:18

Uptoongirl - me too please!!

A real gold layering necklace set )and bracelets inspired by other thread).

A neutral / camel summer weight drapey jumper in natural fibres that doesn’t make me look washed out.

colorful but lightweight summer trainers that fat (and aren’t adidas because my dcs will say I’ve copied them 🤣).

MulberryPeony · 10/05/2025 10:19

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 10/05/2025 08:52

A Vivienne Westwood black dress - I’m too fat now for my old one

Perfect black leather trainers with a white sole

A black sleeveless cotton jersey nightie

A white midi dress in the softest cotton known to womankind

This looks divine but can’t say if it’s soft. Aldi maybe a little long? I can’t be trusted in that much white lol. www.arket.com/en-gb/product/oversized-shirt-dress-white-1224874006/

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LeaveALittleNote · 10/05/2025 10:19

Some really comfortable leather flat shoes that I can walk miles in, and that go with everything. I have the exact shape in my mind’s eye but I can never find what I’m looking for.

LeaveALittleNote · 10/05/2025 10:21

PeppyTealDuck · 10/05/2025 09:17

My life became more ‘complete’ once I realized I don’t need a purchase to make me feel better. It was a freeing feeling

Riiiiight. Well we are all inferior to you on this thread because we get pleasure from clothes.

JockyWilsonsaid · 10/05/2025 10:22

Straighter teeth.
Ankles. (As opposed to cankles).
The perfect trousers - they will be black, slouchy, wide legged, the right length and thickness. Not linen, not too thin, not scratchy, not creasey.

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 10/05/2025 10:29

Some beige nubuck/suede clogs like the Birkenstock ones I keep seeing on Instagram and love the look of. In pictures. I ordered some and am sending them back. The straps were uncomfortable and they looked way wider on me, to the point of looking comical. I've got relatively narrow feet. Might have to try another brand.

MulberryPeony · 10/05/2025 10:37

AllProperTeaIsTheft · 10/05/2025 10:29

Some beige nubuck/suede clogs like the Birkenstock ones I keep seeing on Instagram and love the look of. In pictures. I ordered some and am sending them back. The straps were uncomfortable and they looked way wider on me, to the point of looking comical. I've got relatively narrow feet. Might have to try another brand.

Air & Grace Dahlia clogs from a couple of years ago. They’re regular fit I’d say but the base isn’t cork so are much more comfortable. The style means they do look big unfortunately.

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Thisismythrowawayname · 10/05/2025 10:43

JockyWilsonsaid · 10/05/2025 10:22

Straighter teeth.
Ankles. (As opposed to cankles).
The perfect trousers - they will be black, slouchy, wide legged, the right length and thickness. Not linen, not too thin, not scratchy, not creasey.

I've found the Lana trousers from Unfolded are pretty good although they do have linen ones, they have a cotton viscose blend which is really nice and not thin! I think they haven't styled them well here but I wear them with a slouchy top over them waist band

thisisunfolded.com/products/unfolded-lana-high-waist-trouser-black

Purplecatshopaholic · 10/05/2025 10:45

PeppyTealDuck · 10/05/2025 09:17

My life became more ‘complete’ once I realized I don’t need a purchase to make me feel better. It was a freeing feeling

Oh do FO dear. Go be self-righteous somewhere else.

VanCleefArpels · 10/05/2025 10:45

The introduction of size 11 ☺️

littlemissprosseco · 10/05/2025 10:47

UpToonGirl · 10/05/2025 09:15

Not for now but a winter coat that is both casual, chic and warm. Waterproof but doesn't make me over heat. Covers me enough that I can wear whatever underneath without giving away if my clothes look like I just rolled out or bed but not bulky. Machine washable with huge pockets.

Oooohhhh yes!