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Recent buys/some inspiration please.

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NoseyParker000 · 07/06/2025 09:21

What have you bought recently? I would love to see and perhaps get some inspiration.

I have recently lost five stone and saved up a fair amount of money to put towards not a full new wardrobe as I do have some bits that fit but would love some lovely new outfits/bits.

I am now a 12/14 (more 14) was a size 20/22. I weigh 78kg and am 5ft3 and have a 36E bust. (If it's relevant!)

I am doing a personal shopper experience in John Lewis Manchester next week but not expecting an awful lot from it to be honest with you more an interesting experience and perhaps something I would normally just walk past to try on as inspiration.

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ColdHenrietta · 07/06/2025 10:16

Bought recently?

An older version of this jumper, doesn’t actually look much like this. Longer and more oversized with buttons at the neck - had been on the website for ages so was on sale just when I suddenly wanted a stripy jumper:

La Fetiche jumper

These - I don’t even know what they’re called. Waiting to return as too small. I’d prefer boots all year round - but have to bow to the weather occasionally. (And I see they’re now on sale everywhere.)

Salomon trainers

I find it hard to get excited about summer clothes. Sunglasses, on the other hand … Currently considering a shortlist at

Cutler and Gross

NoseyParker000 · 07/06/2025 10:25

I know it's bought- unfortunately I didn't used to and now my auto correct likes to amend to it.
My bet this is mentioned a good half dozen times.

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CanOfMangoTango · 07/06/2025 10:26

Bought a pair of these

Frame le slim palazzo

Great length for flat shoes/ trainers. They just brush the floor on me and I'm 5 foot 5. I find jeans size confusing but size 29 fits me perfectly as a 12.

I did buy them s/h as I'm challenging myself not to buy new.

NoseyParker000 · 07/06/2025 10:28

CanOfMangoTango · 07/06/2025 10:26

Bought a pair of these

Frame le slim palazzo

Great length for flat shoes/ trainers. They just brush the floor on me and I'm 5 foot 5. I find jeans size confusing but size 29 fits me perfectly as a 12.

I did buy them s/h as I'm challenging myself not to buy new.

Oh love them.
It's on my to try on list a decent pair of jeans in a shape that aren't skinny!

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CanOfMangoTango · 07/06/2025 10:39

NoseyParker000 · 07/06/2025 10:28

Oh love them.
It's on my to try on list a decent pair of jeans in a shape that aren't skinny!

I've just noticed they're 50% off on the outnet now. So £140.

ColdHenrietta · 07/06/2025 10:43

What are you on about, @NoseyParker000? No typos in your OP as far as I can see! And I’m currently multi-tasking so wouldn’t have noticed anyway.

Cantonet · 07/06/2025 12:53

Well done on losing all that weight @NoseyParker000. I'm in a similar position & am currently in the process of buying some smaller trousers.
I've just bought these Zara trousers in brown linen having seen them on Melissa Murrell this morning. I have a very similar khaki version & they fit perfectly.
Plus a brown crochet cardigan from H&M which I'm hoping will go together. Every year H&M bring out some great Cotton pointelle knits which seems to sell out super quickly.

Recent buys/some inspiration please.
Recent buys/some inspiration please.
Recent buys/some inspiration please.
LivingDeadGirlUK · 07/06/2025 13:07

I got this dress in New Look the other day, I am a pear shape so the sleeves and neckline work really well for me and its a nice material.

https://www.apricotonline.co.uk/floral-paisley-milkmaid-maxi-dress/Am1721-Navy.html

I also got some of the wide leg Adalae jeans which again area a lovely fit and nice soft material.

Floral Paisley Milkmaid Maxi Dress | Apricot Clothing

Floral Paisley Milkmaid Maxi Dress from Apricot Clothing. Beautiful women’s clothing with inspired designs and prints. Great quality women’s wear with free delivery available.

https://www.apricotonline.co.uk/floral-paisley-milkmaid-maxi-dress/Am1721-Navy.html

Moier · 07/06/2025 13:38

I met up with an old school friend .
We went mad in river island... l love everything l bought here in the photos.
5ft 7 .. size 16 ( from a size 28 last year) age 66.
Oh and some Clarks sandals

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Recent buys/some inspiration please.
Recent buys/some inspiration please.
Recent buys/some inspiration please.
Recent buys/some inspiration please.
NoseyParker000 · 07/06/2025 14:26

Mumsnet kindly changed my spelling error.
The river island black and white dress is a bit of me! How lovely. Congratulations on your phenomenal weight loss, 28 to a 16 is almost half of you!

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XxTigerlilyxx · 22/06/2025 19:54

NoseyParker000 · 07/06/2025 14:26

Mumsnet kindly changed my spelling error.
The river island black and white dress is a bit of me! How lovely. Congratulations on your phenomenal weight loss, 28 to a 16 is almost half of you!

Did you go to the John lewis personal style and did you think it was worth it? Considering going myself

NoseyParker000 · 23/06/2025 21:04

XxTigerlilyxx · 22/06/2025 19:54

Did you go to the John lewis personal style and did you think it was worth it? Considering going myself

Unfortunately, as is typical it feels in my world my DD ended up ill the couple of days before and gifted it me.
Rearranged for July.

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