Saurus72, I went into Hampstead briefly today and looked at the firework dress in the flesh, although didn’t have time to try it on. The fabric and cut look lovely but yes, it is longer than it appears on screen. I have ordered both this dress and the patch quilted cotton silk skirt in sumac via Harper, the try before you buy option. I am hoping they will arrive tomorrow and will report back on sizing and fit and overall style and quality when they do.
I went in specifically to look at the mohair cotton half sleeve cardigan in red rock. It is absolutely lovely, but those sleeves are definitely half, they only come to just below my elbow so I’m not sure how they would work in the cold of winter. You would definitely need a layering piece underneath and I wasn’t sure how that would work for me. Also, it is very much a brick red, quite muted. Also, it is a very fine knit, but I guess that plays to the cardie being a layering piece.
Countmeout, I sought out the velvet shorts and tried them on for you and for me. Luckily the pair on the shop floor was a 12 as DH was waiting outside with DDog and I told him I would be quick :) When I held them up against me I felt that they would sit on the knew, but once I got them on they were definitely shorter. I don’t think the pleats are an issue: they are quite small and sewn in so they don’t add bulk, but what was odd about them was that the legs were stiff and they jutted out when looking head on. You can tell that in the photos, they look quite wide on. That may well soften with wear but it is the sort of velvet which is stiffer than the velvet they use in some of their dresses which feels much more luxurious with a better depth. I would say they are true to size, the 12 was good for me in a very average sized 12. I haven’t ruled them out and I need to try them on with opaque tights and chunky boots or delicate pumps which is how I would wear them, but I had on jeans with socks and trainers so probably the bare legs and trainers didn’t do them any favours. I managed to go out without my phone, otherwise I would have taken some pictures for you, apologies.
Although in a rush, I loved the look of the mohair round neck sweater which is definitely on my wish list. I have the dark green version from last year and wore it lots. They are a fine knit but I like that as it means they aren’t over hot when worn indoors. I also loved the look of the batik skirt, quite delicate in real life but lovely for it. I need to try that on. I also liked the look of the quilted skirt, it was a very true navy, not so dark it looks black. Again, one to try on.
Saurus and Countmeout, sorry, it won’t let me tag you, telling me you both don’t exist….!