What autumn buys have you got your eye on?

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I'm currently looking at my wardrobe and what I might want to update it for autumn.

I'm mid50s, 5'7" and size 14.

I'm currently looking at these:

Boots
https://lanxshoes.com/collections/womens-boots/products/edgworth-brown-distressed

Jacket
https://www.marksandspencer.com/faux-leather-harrington-jacket/p/clp61227207?color=SAGE&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_bau_tier1&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=23464567334&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23459513439&gclid=CjwKCAjwtKrUBhAhEiwAr77ZouxSW1TOKd2eot-kyFgHD7u41KdbxQwXep71n0a8z0pK0sj6BWAaWRoCJVAQAvD_BwE

And carrot shape jeans.

What have you got your eye on?

How do these find these bargains? Do you spend hours scrolling? All the BNWT things I see are still quite expensive.

I check daily for things I am looking for using bookmarked searches, use image search when I find something I like to see if I can find it cheaper and I check for brands with common spelling mistakes - this last one can be surprisingly successful.

I also favourite things that are like things I am looking for as this seems to help narrow down the algorithm. Looking out of season helps too. I've picked up 5 BNWT merino jumpers for between £9 and £14 over the summer (RRP currently is £38 ish)

I may have put the commas in the wrong place there. 'By' would have been helpful 😅

Are these the jersey barrel leg trousers ? How thick are they? And how is the sizing?

I have bought these trousers fabulous and side tabs and proper back pockets mean flattering for my very pear shaped figure and the pleats don't do that bulging round your tummy. Sadly only available in one colour at moment https://www.marksandspencer.com/double-pleated-side-tab-wide-leg-trousers/p/clp61234048?color=DARK%20AUBERGINE?color=DARKAUBERGINE&extid=ps_ps-pla-pmax_ggl_ww_ch__-UK-_-_bau_tier3&cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=23464567082&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23459513502&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIpeaIirLKlgMVKolQBh3JZjbqEAQYASABEgLwYPD_BwE

What a stunning colour. Don’t tempt me.

Oooh! I’m going shopping so will look out for these!

They’re nice @iforgotthepickles

I had a tootle around M&S today, but didn’t buy anything. I was tempted by some leopard print barrel leg jeans, but think I might have missed the moment for them. They had some really nice lightweight jackets, but I’ve got so many that I couldn’t really justify one.

The quality of the knitwear was dreadful.

I got two pairs of these painter pants in black and sheltered earth green (I don't think you can get them in the UK, unfortunately, but they're lovely, really flattering and they're pull-on so very comfy and relaxed): https://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=1180271042&vid=1&searchText=painter%20pant#pdp-page-content

I also bought a pair of these linen blend trousers and wear them all the time: https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E473791-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09&sizeDisplayCode=003

This t-shirt: https://www.gap.co.uk/style/sv222636/ag9208

And this skirt for work: https://www.muji.us/products/lyocell-blend-flared-skirt-ba1st26a

I’ve just bought these. They had them in black as well in my local store.

And I seem have got a double sparks reward £10 for spending £50 on fashion and another tenner pending for spending £40 on womenswear. Maybe one won’t complete…

AND I got a little waistcoat style top which was marked at £14 but all the others on the rail were £18. No idea what was happening there!

Lanx boots are great but I find the lace up ones I bought too stiff and heavy. I bought them in a fit of nostalgia for Lancashire. I love that they're producing such high quality boots in the area where I grew up a long time ago. Trying to bring myself to put them on Vinted because, though I like looking at them, I'm probably not going to wear them and they were quite an investment for me.

I have a very expensive mistake coat from Reiss 😩 I need to it get on Vinted.

@BangingOn that Dissh top is high on my wishlist 😍😍
@Cantonet I like that cardigan.

I'm in Cyprus at the moment, had to go to the shopping centre where they have a Zara and all of the sister stores. I could buy all of it. I didn't, as I don't have the luggage space, and it's not any cheaper here, but these are a few of my wants

Zara jacket

shirt with a great collar
beautiful jacket
the collar unfortunately didn't sit right, but lovely
Already bought this and love it

lived in the cream version of these from Zara this summer
Really decent quality for the price
this nearly came home with me

Im loving the cowboy stuff at the moment

M&S have some lovely with lace too. I have a cream one. Saw a lady wearing it with a T-shirt and trainers and it looked really good dressed down too

I had the same experiencd with the loafers
Absolutely gorgeous and exquisitely made but so heavy I stepped out of them , they were like bricks
I did give them feedback so may be things might change, all the reviews said the same thing
Luckily I managed to return them

I see a lot of checked/tartan maxi and midi skirts which I love the look of on the model.

Slightly concerned on me I will end up looking like super gran.

RosaNovella, thanks for your reply, good to know it's not just me. Unfortunately, I thought mine would wear in, so can't return them. Someone on Vinted is going to get a bargain!

I think it depends on the shape of the skirt and how you style them. Personally, I don't look great in very classic styles, so would add things like band t-shirt, chunky boots/high tops, leather jackets. Other people can rock the polo neck, riding boot look.

This. Cos are my absolute go to for basic tees. Albeit at a higher price point Leset are also great.

I think the asymmetric ones might work..I'm quite short though so anything much beyond the knee makes me look like I'm dressing up in great aunt Maud's wardrobe.

The reality is I dont ‘need’ anything. Will this stop me? Highly unlikely, lol.

I’ve ordered some brown gazelles that should be arriving this week, I know they are a bit of an unfashionable style, but I am old and know they fit my feet well.

I’ve also ordered a couple of vest tops and T-shirts from the Boden discount this weekend to layer under jumpers.

then because I hadn’t quite put enough on my credit card in a 10 minute window, I bought an old suede jacket from vinted.

This isn’t bad going as I haven’t made it to the shops yet! I don’t work Fridays and had planned an autumn shopping trip this Friday once all the small people are back at school and I can go round in peace without lots of teens ordering overly complex iced drinks making my favourite coffee shop queues really long.

I went round the shops in Bath on Saturday morning and I have to say I was really disappointed. It was all just a a bit... sludge. Brown, dark navy and cream everywhere. I like those colours in moderation but I was hoping for a bit more burnt orange/dark green/aubergine.

Answered my own question (thanks to an Instagram post) and this lovely number arrived today. Hangs beautifully and after three years of searching I now have a decent winter coat again.

www.reiss.com/style/SV081085/Y75709