I've realised that I'm quite a trendy/cool mum during the summer but when it starts getting cold I turn into a right FRUMP......I hate it, what can I do/buy to make my winter clothes De-Frump???

[ladytophamhatt]

I mentioned it to SuburbanDryad today and even she aggreed....in a nice way of course

I'm all mumsy and boring.

I want my summer clothes in winter styles.

I'm a bit of a ageing surfer chick style so its not easy.....

[Aelfwyn]

wilchil64, Duo Boots do great leather boots for all calf sizes. Not cheap but maybe available on ebay?
As for coats, Childrenknowyrlimits, I got a gorgeously soft and snuggly corduroy one from Boden in blue with cheery lining. Also available in green and red. It makes me feel instantly presentable when I throw it over my jeans instead of usual brown anorak thingy. (Boden shd be paying me a commission ! Wish I had the answer for something smartish, warm and waterproof though...

[filthymindedvixen]

lafeenoire - please go and pay small business advertising rate on Mumsnet instead of slyly advertising your website on threads...

[filthymindedvixen]

mopu - I love Joe Browns stuff here too. Everytime I buy something it becomes my 'most admired by strangers' garment
Though I have to be careful to avoid Mutton syndrome...

[Slouchy]

these babies

[Slouchy]

Boyfriend jeans ace with converse in dry weather or wrangler boots imo.

[ladytophamhatt]

Ok, went shopping yesterday.

Bought some new jeans(boyfriend cut) and the fatface skirt I linked don teh thread. Both look cool and trendy are are deffo de-frump me.

I also bought a shrug thing too and 3 plain long sleeved tops to wear under it or whatever.

Now I just need some shoes/boots.

Only truoble is I have titchy feet(size 4) so with my new jeans my feet would disappear underneathe them if I not careful.

What do I wear on my feet then?

I'll look like I'm hovering if I get it wrong....

[nobodyputsbabyinacorner]

check out ugg boots but the ones called 'brooks' - they are leather and sheepskin lined - a bit biker-ish - great with skirts or tucked into jeans and not so chavvy or schoolgirly as the ones everyone wears!

[mamachat]

Not sure how you feel about ugg boots? but I think they look cool but still relaxd, I might get some...

[notimetoshop]

Felt I had to post - given my username... . What a great thread. I have ambition to get out of my black work wear, have so far managed to get as far as surprisingly lovely summer skirt from Wallis but in grey/white. Ordered Toast catalogue last year. Spent evenings just dreaming of life in rural Toast land (and sniffing it, particularly nice / odd smell).

[lafeenoire]

A cosy longline jumper dress is my answer...over designer maternity jeans from mamablack on www.lafeenoire.com!

[aSlurOnBrilliantScientists]

I love autumn/winter colours but also agree I seriously need a decent coat this winter.

White stuff have some brilliant dresses and knitware atm.

i quite this jumper with hood

lkie this skirt

[wilchil64]

I want to de-frump too! I bought a lovely black and white checked coat from Per Una last year which looks fairly smart, but struggle with jeans and footwear, I get so bored of jeans all the time, with sweaters or t-shirts and cardigans and never know what to wear on my feet, all my boots are flat, as I can't walk in heels - hurts my feet too much. But I never know whether to tuck jeans into kneelength boots or not? Is this fashionable now? Also have fairly chunky calves so not always possible. Can't find nice flat kneelength boots I can afford anywhere, in leather. Any ideas? Also looking for tops for the winter, that aren't going to show my spare tyre, so reasonably long, and v neck or scooped? I tend to shop at Next a lot of the time, or look on Ebay for stuff.

[nappyaddict]

i've found cheaper jeans from dp, new look and h&m go baggy and lose their shape over time.

i can recommend these

[mou]

cycle a lot so skinny jeans out of the question!! thighs like tree trunks.. i like long skirts as well.

[ChopsTheDuck]

Skinny jeans from DPs are really good atm, two for £25.

Then add boots and then nice fitted jumpers. Banana republic has opened here now, and they do some lovely jumpers. I have a couple from there with massive sloppy hoods which look great with jeans and boots.

I think full length skirts with boots look better than shorter ones. I jsut feel frumpy or tarty in shorter ones.

I hate all the dark colours that I'm digging out of my wardrobe, but then a friend suggested primark for some brightly coloured belts to lift outfits.

[mou]

Ooooo! Quality of Joe Browns ok. just been ranting about them on another thread. can't afford much but it is my clothes bible. I have there stuff for pressies and special treats...can't think of a good reason that i need a special treat now but working on it as i have the autumn catalogue!!!
i like their stuff cos you can dress it up or down. flirty skirts with layered primark tops, leggings and boots..

smiling like a simpleton, mmmmm, i love clothes!!!!!

[DoubleBluff]

I have just dragged out my winter 'wardrobe' what a shambles.
Like th OP i look OK in the summer feel quite ' with it'
Come Sep it goes pear shaped.
caught sight f yself today and look soooo frumpy.

[Megglevache]

I second the Primark stretch tops, they wsh well and fit rather well too. Good for layering.

[blackrock]

lots of colours to choose from

[KristinaM]

ok so where can i find this mythical good coat then? NOT a school run parka but not cashmere - somewhere in between. i need it to be single breasted, fitted and not funnel neck as i am large of nork

oh and preferable not black either

[stitch]

i find it easier to look good in the winter. all you need is a good coat, good shoes/boots etc, and the rest tends to be covered up anyway. oh, and a hat imo.

[OllieWollieWoo]

Just been on the Joe Browns website and there are some lovely non-frumpy things on there - some nice dresses for about 30 pounds and lots of tunics and cardis.
for example or or here

No idea what quality is like tho as never ordered from there!

[ladytophamhatt]

LOL

[mou]

primark basics long sleeve t-shirts....get size to fit exactly and go under anything, like funky thermals. (i've got 15!)