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Autumn leaves, colder days and Toasty talk!

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IlovePond · 26/09/2025 15:50

I have started a new thread for all things Toast related !

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ToastCosILoveIt · 30/10/2025 11:48

CakeAndJazz · 30/10/2025 11:42

Thanks @ToastCosILoveIt @TosstTastic I’ll have another try on today, possibly this time with boots and some knitwear to see if that looks any better. They’re really comfortable though, so hoping I can make them work.

And so glad the wrap is a hit @TosstTastic

I think the key (which you probably already know) is having something neater on the top half to balance them out. Are you sure you don’t need to go down a size?

CakeAndJazz · 30/10/2025 16:47

I tried them again @ToastCosILoveIt and I think you’re right in suggesting I try a size down. Even with my Blundstone lug boots they just don’t look right to me. I think maybe the pleat front canvas style (with straighter legs, in navy and olive) maybe suit me more than this wide style.

OftenOrange · 30/10/2025 20:54

I had a quick browse of the latest drop today, standout was the purple and ecru long silk dress, stunning fabric. The style is very unusual for such an expensive piece , sort of hospital gown vibes , but I loved it .

ScottishMouse · 31/10/2025 15:09

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Stravaig · 31/10/2025 15:41

@ScottishMouse That's so annoying, I've had alterations not mentioned before.

Can you tell from their other items if you've bought from a organised reseller shop? If so, they might not know the original item, they're just moving whichever recognisable brands they can get their hands on. It doesn't change your immediate steps, but it might take away the sting of feeling you've been deliberately deceived by a private seller who changed/spoiled a Toast item then tried to offload it without alerting buyers. Which is the other option.

Request a refund using the official mechanism. Maybe describe the original item to help with their relisting. eBay is pretty much on the buyer's side now, so your refund will happen automatically even if the seller resists, I think?

It's sad that eBay is no longer a guaranteed and relatively hassle-free way to buy or sell second hand Toast though. Some transactions are just as smooth as they used to be. But then too many others are so fraught. Items not as described. Odd or unpleasant interactions. Items that just won't sell, despite being lower prices than would have been snapped up 5 years ago. It's exasperating and very off-putting.

eta: Not sure if you still want this reply, your post was withdrawn while I wrote it! Maybe report if you want this removed too?

ScottishMouse · 31/10/2025 15:46

Thanks, appreciate the reply @Stravaig. I got my post removed as I felt I wrote it in haste and needed to mull it over and wait to see if I get a reply.
I guess the seller could claim that the item is as photos show? Which it is, but I wasn’t not scanning closely enough to spot the alteration. It seems like a slightly less clear cut case of something not being as described.
I tend to favour Vinted over eBay these days, but it also has its issues sometimes. I don’t know why I let these things stress me out so much, but they do.

Stravaig · 31/10/2025 15:57

@ScottishMouse If you issue a refund request it seems to happen on a pretty inexorable timetable.

I don't know if you remember my hassle a while back selling some perfectly described gloves which the buyer initiated a not-as-described claim on? The refund was going to happen anyway, my only choice as seller was whether I approved the refund within a short window and got my item back, or whether eBay forcefully debited my bank account a couple of days later, the buyer kept my item anyway, and eBay marked me down for it.

There may have been an option for me to call an eBay helpline and protest forcefully that my item was perfectly described, and report the buyer for pulling a fast one, but Long Covid scuppered that option for me.

So if you use the official not-as-described refund request process you should be fine x

ScottishMouse · 31/10/2025 16:07

Thanks @Stravaig. And it seems I was hasty in my anxiety about it, as the buyer has replied and apologised and said to open a return. Sigh. It does put me off though.

Stravaig · 31/10/2025 16:08

@ScottishMouse Ah good! The thread talked me down when it was me with the eBay woes x

Theteapotsbrokenspout · 31/10/2025 20:04

@ScottishMouse How are you getting on with your ‘try before you buy'? Mine arrived yesterday but I haven’t had a chance to try anything on yet.

ScottishMouse · 31/10/2025 20:13

@Theteapotsbrokenspout mine arrived yesterday too. Everything except one thing is going back. The returns process seems to be the same as usual, and I posted the parcel back today. I’ll report back on the rest of the process next week, but so far it has worked well.

Theteapotsbrokenspout · 31/10/2025 20:41

@ScottishMouse you're obviously a bit more organised than me. My local post office has shut permanently this month so I’m hoping I can do any returns with the postie collecting from my home.

PeonyBlush10 · 01/11/2025 00:09

@TosstTastic amazingly well done for getting the beautiful wrap from reworn. Is it as good as new? I love mine, it’s fabulous and cosy (and kept well away from my rather smelly- soon to be groomed dog 🤣). I haven’t washed it yet. I regularly shake it out and air it especially after each wear. Pure wool doesn’t like getting wet and I’m a bit concerned it will pull out of shape after it’s been submerged in water. It doesn’t smell and I wear layers underneath so it’s never next to my skin and it still looks good as new.

LunaTheCat · 01/11/2025 01:57

Hello again from the antipodes. I love Toast and happy yonsee a shop in my small southern city is now selling. I am eagerly awaiting the arrival if the short sleeved chambray shirt.. mind you it’s 20 quid to deliver here!

hicat · 01/11/2025 07:20

Hello all! It’s been ages since I’ve been on this thread (had to follow through a couple of links to find this up to date one!) Mainly just posting to bookmark but…

I recently treated myself to the Gathered Neck Mini Stripe Shirt. I went in to the London shop while visiting to get the striped baya shirt and saw this one (rather, touched this one) and fell in love. The material is soooo good. It was expensive but I guess I need to sell some of my toast dresses that do too much time on the hanger.

i hope you’ve all been well!

AFingerofFudge · 01/11/2025 11:22

Thought I might join the “hello again” crew as although been following the threads, too much been going on in my head to join in!!
Added to that- I haven’t really been inspired by the new collection and can’t bring myself to pay over £200 for something any more. My go-to in recent months has been Uniqlo, they have so many different shapes of trousers, and I’m fortunate enough to go into London sometimes and so am able to try on in person.
I hope everyone is well, I do love reading about everyone’s purchases!

IlovePond · 01/11/2025 13:44

I love Uniqlo @AFingerofFudge - I lived in my bargain blue cord jacket from there during my recent holiday!

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SigridJohansson · 02/11/2025 18:58

Hi there!
I’m thinking about buying the Pleated Wrap Denim Culottes, but I’m wondering how the fit is on someone who isn’t a model… I’m 178 cm tall and fairly straight-shaped - not much of a defined waist. I’m torn between a size 16 and 18, but leaning towards the 16. According the size chart they should work.

Does anyone here own these trousers and wouldn’t mind sharing their experience?

I don’t live in the UK, so I’d really like to avoid having to return them if possible!

faustina · 03/11/2025 16:27

A desperate plea for help: these are my favourite socks and I can’t find the other one! I can see Toast don’t stock them anymore but I can’t remember the name to search elsewhere. Can anyone help?

Autumn leaves, colder days and Toasty talk!
CashmereCat · 03/11/2025 18:00

Mauna Kea low slub nep sock -Indigo
@faustina

faustina · 03/11/2025 18:19

@CashmereCat - thank you! I’ve been googling and I can’t find the style anywhere

CashmereCat · 03/11/2025 18:59

faustina · 03/11/2025 18:19

@CashmereCat - thank you! I’ve been googling and I can’t find the style anywhere

I found them at BindleStore but sold out
I think they are a summer style @faustina

faustina · 03/11/2025 19:11

I saw them at BindleStore too - what a shame they're sold out. There were some great colours! Thanks for your help Cashmere. I'll have another intensive sock hunt tomorrow

Stravaig · 03/11/2025 19:38

@CashmereCat O rainbow-hued sock heaven!

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