Tell me about Seasalt clothing

[FlossieKirkpatrick]

just that really! I would be buying online so nice to know about sizing quality styling etc. thank you ☺️

I think the cuts aren’t stylish and most of the prints aren’t either. I have a rain Mac and it’s horrible crispy fabric. I was pretty desperate at the time I bought it and I never wear it because soon after I found a much nicer Jaeger one in M&S.

This is the jumper that my partner has a few of. They're lovely (I borrow them sometimes when I'm caught out on site & one has been left in the car ...).

And these are the two skirts I saved on eBay/Vinted - & would probably buy if they were long enough on me ... I like those particular prints, & they're blue/green, my favourite colourway.

I'm 5'8" too. I can only wear their 'tall' fit dressed otherwise the waist sits much too high.

Honestly? old, frumpy, geography teacher vibes.
I think its grossly overpriced, overly marketed wank that makes women in their 50s look 70. I’m allowed to think that

Quite frankly, I found these ^^ comments rather snippy and unpleasant. I had a lot of likes for my post, so clearly there are a lot of posters on this thread who agree with me.

There are ways of saying you dislike a style of clothing without making misogynistic remarks you know. You can think that but be less damning in voicing your opinion and still get the message across without being rude and ageist.

I dislike Doc Martens. I don't like chunky footwear, but I would never come onto a Doc Marten thread and tell posters that they are mutton dressed as lamb or wannabe police officers.

And for the record, I dislike most of Seasalt's patterns and colours as I think they look unflattering on most people, so I don't buy them, but the odd piece I do own is plain or is not typically Seasalt patterned, is well made, fits beautifully and is flattering on me.

Was that the dark denim a line?Rosewall I think it is. Fantastic skirt. DD coveted it.

I pretty much live in their sailor tops (the 3/4 length sleeve version of the sailor shirt). The cotton is soft (unlike the harsh and heavy joules Breton) and so easy to wear.

I don't know if it's cut slightly differently from the sailor shirt, but mine aren't boxy, and are quite flattering. Which is why I have an embarrassing number of them, having added more every season.

I also like their cropped 3/4 sleeved summer cotton cardigans. Again, really soft cotton and light and ready to pop on when clouds come over

Sailor T-shirt: I found the 3/4 length on too wide at the neck (although TBH it may have been sold as 'boat neck' but still it is too wide and shows straps underneath) and also an inch or two too short. The short-sleeve one, I find too short-sleeved (more cap sleeve really, but maybe my arms are odd, or maybe I prefer longer short sleeves that cover most of upper arms, which this model does not), but it is nicely longer in length. Wash well, but prone to those holes at the belt buckle level, same as many T-shirts.

I live in a mountain village and am currently sporting a seasalt coat and hoodies regularly.

I am also a teacher.

not frumpy though.

no one here knows the brand except a few brit expats and people often admire my coat!

Of course you can express whatever opinion you like Sean. You carry on, and the next time I want style advice from someone who fires off tired, worn out geography teacher jibes and who talks about 70 year-old women as if we all look the same and like the same clothes, well I'll let you know.

Huh? Where did I say all 70 year olds looks the same and like the same clothes? My mum is 75 and looks amazing and dresses v. funky in my opinion. Not a Seasalt item in sight.

Ffs.

Seasalt and other brands and items ARE aging. If people dont care about that then dont worry.
FWIW I fully embrace the mad, eccentric, art teacher vibe myself. Its a look I do well. :)
Unclench and wear your baggy dresses and wellies if you want. I couldn't give a fig.

One thing I've noticed about Seasalt is that the clothes generally look better to me in the store than they do online. I find their website really uninspiring and yet, if I go into a shop, I might well see something I like. I'm not sure what it is they do, e.g. whether it's the photography or the styling but something, in my view, is off.

Of course it can be a pleasant surprise when clothes look better than expected but, if I were them, I'd be concerned about that because it can't be good business practice.

I dont think its misgynistic though. I think things can look aging, frumpy, too young, twattish etc for both sexes.

DP was eyeing up some ripped white jeans for holidays and he asked my opinion and I told him he'd look like a aging love islander and my vag would clamp shut.
So there we go - Im an equal opportunities gobshite. :)

I'm not fond of the mad, eccentric art teacher vibe, but I'm not rude about it.

And not all Seasalt clothes are floral and baggy either.

Also I don't rate their fabrics as highly as some posters. The skirt I mentioned somewhere upthread with the surprising (to me) abstract print is in a viscose/linen mix, It looks really cool for about an hour but then it goes saggy and droopy when it should swish and swagger.

I only paid a tenner for it on a second hand market so I'm not in a position to complain but, if I'd paid full price, I'd be disappointed. I wear it for mooching round the house and it's perfectly fine for that but it could have been a striding-into-a restaurant skirt.

But they're hardly the only high street shop to skimp on fabric quality.

I live in Cornwall and wear what I can afford from Seasalt sales but if I could afford it I’d have all the cord trousers and jeans, socks, wool jumpers at least. I needed a long, waterproof coat and chose the Plant Hunter whose hood actually stays on my head and keeps me warm and dry. I love colour, so find the amazing choice of different colours makes me happy. I like the fact that there are dresses and skirts for different shapes and these are used every season but made from a variety of colours and prints. I love the artist prints and colour palettes because they reflect the land, sea and sky scapes of Cornwall as well as the wild flowers. They don’t always suit me though all over so I might buy a handy band or scarf to add that print to my wardrobe. I can’t see myself getting rid of anything I’ve bought because of the price, I have to really love it and therefore wear it. I made a mistake with a cotton wrap dress, the sleeves looked silly and puffy and the crossover top was too small for my boobs.
Practical advice: If choosing petite, you might need to size up. Some clothes can vary in size too. I tried on a pair of regular length wide trousers and could easily have fitted into one leg, so a petite would have worked better, but other regular trousers and jeans were fine! The elasticated Scholl cords did not suit my shape either. My dd is 23 and loves a lot of vintage styles and there’s a lot that she likes too: wide leg trousers with side buttons, fair aisle knitwear etc

I love Seasalt for their ethics and think their pricing is fair given the excellent quality.

Some of their clothes (I'm thinking Asphodel trousers for example) are just so beautifully cut, soft, comfortable to wear, hang perfectly and practical too with pockets.

The basic colours are very versatile and sometimes the patterns are stunning. I have a years old pattered skirt that people still comment on (favourably) every time I wear it.

I don't dress all in Seasalt, but a smattering of basics that will last years and stay feeling great make them a staple for me. Mixed with other stuff - home made, vintage, the odd designer bit and you're in clover.

With regard to the aging thing - nothing is aging if you have style and style has nothing to do with age.

As with almost any brand, I'd say choose carefully! I generally like the quality and the fabrics and I quite like some of the colours but I'm not a fan of the prints. I'm 5'3" and find a lot of things too long. I do have a very lovely white linen shirt that I bought in the sale about 3 years ago. It's quite a heavy weight linen and has washed and worn really well, I expect to be wearing it for a long time

I think that's the case with a lot of labels though. On another current thread a poster has mused why some clothes on the Sahara website wouldn't look out of place on Plümo - yet she finds the Sahara website dreary & uninspiring.

I think SO much is to do with how things are styled & photographed. And Plümo are good at getting it right. I've been buying from them since they set up in the 90s, & still have a lot of their homeware. Recently I've become aware that they're not the vanguard of slow fashion, ethically-sourced artisan brands they claim to be. Some of their pieces actually come from a fast-fashion manufacturer in China, who sells mainly on Amazon ... They have also sold nightdresses, petticoats & pyjama bottoms from a lingerie manufacturer as dresses, skirts & shorts - at a huge mark-up. And some linen trousers they're currently stocking (& styling to look very desirable) are made by a hippy-ish American brand that's been on the go since the 70s, & the rest of their range is decidedly un-Plümo!!!

Spot the difference - apart from the price, obviously ... £169 or £54 ...!!

https://www.plumo.com/products/jia-wrap-top?currency=GBP&variant=55450172686721

NFYM Women's Kimono Cardigan Long Sleeve Wrap Front Printed Linen Hanten Hanfu Style Short Shirt Tops, Purple, One Size https://amzn.eu/d/0eznYjtQ

So what should women 50-70 be wearing to avoid appearing frumpy and older?

Oh, nonsense. I’m in my 30s and have a friend in her early 20s who wears Seasalt, I started shopping there after seeing how nice the things look on her. If you like their stuff, wear it.

Good question and Im no expert. Depends who you ask. Some say we shouldnt ever wear floral dresses for example, or cullotes, or fleeces Personally I think you can wear floral dresses if you style them right - eg with docs or cons. But then I think docs make everything cool (im a bit obsessed). I dont think those rules need to be that strict, but i think what the floral is matters and the shape. So for example a really fitted, booby, shortish ditsy print (not big flowers), with docs I think looks really cool. I lived in ditsy dresses in the summer but i will only wear very fitted type otherwise I do look (dare I say the 'f' word, lol). I really thin with massive norks, so the wrong shape can make me look way bigger than i am.
I think checks, stripes, plain are safer though. I am very partial to a check.
But what do i know, i basically wear the exact same as I was wearing in the 90s.

Today I have on high waisted red tartan barrel leg trousers and a cropped jumper from disturbia and buckle docs. I think I look awesome - but to some Im sure I look like Ive not accepted im 52 (which I havent, except when I first wake up and I feel about 100).
I am partial to a lucy and yak dungaree too - which ive been told here makes me look like an overgrown toddler.

I think I dress youthful. I dont want to look old before my time. But maybe Im delusional. Its all subjective anyway isnt it.

My mum is 76 and we met for lunch few days ago. She rocked up in a full length bodycon green tartan dress, and brown cowboy boots. She looked amazing! It helps that she has an amazing figure.

no to the Lucy and Yak dungarees and the ditsy prints.

You're right it does apply to some other labels but I think the opposite can also be true, e.g. I think the worst thing Hush ever did was when they persuaded John Lewis to stock them. Previously I'd always liked their look (Hush) online but when I saw them all laid out together and felt how flimsy they were (hangers were heavier than the clothes) I was never tempted by them again. I don't know who their stylist / photographers are but, if I were Seasalt, I'd try and poach them.

Funny my DP LOATHES the dungarees. With a passion. Do any men like them? I think not.

Yet hes all over me when I wear a floral dress. All other outfits barely get a notice. lol.

Interesting what people say about the tops being small. I’ve only ever bought bottoms halves…skirts or trousers and found these big. Wearing a size smaller than in other shops. So they must be designing for people with tiny boobs and strong legs!!