Bit scary, like walking through lingerie department....

[WantManualForKids]

...but going to post here any way, 'coz I'm so damned-well adjusted :-)

Quick question - I have been known to buy DW clothes. Mainly impulse buys if I see something in a shop window that I think would suit her. I am a big fan of Wolford, but they have a limited range (and I only like about a quarter of it). So can anyone suggest where else I should look - given that DW also seems to like wolford??

(Unless she hates then & is just humouring me in that particular way that men just.don't.get.)

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Suppose I should mention that I'm asking about tops/dresses/skirts/trousers (casual/smart), before you all start thinking I need advice about underwear.

Would love to help, but know nothing.

Didn't want you all lonely though

The only Wolford I know is in Eastenders, though it is spelt Walford I think.

What is this Wolford you speak about?

Link to website of shop she likes please, then we'll know what kind of thing.

Well I googled and they are a chain of boutiques in Europe, but not inc the UK. Then I see the OP is in Switzerland.

You are asking a tad too much of most of us I fear.

I thought Wolford was a lingerie company (posh)? Was always told by friend at fashion college to buy wolford tights So I take it your looking for something from the more expensive end of the market?

Isn't that the tights shop that sells them for £20 a pair?

I've never been in myself so can't advise.

Uh-oh, maybe it's the tights troll mugggle

[www.wolford.com]

They are better known for making tights that last for ages (apparently), but they also make some cracking summer dresses & tops that I haven't seen anywhere else. It's not big deal, I just wondered if ther are places that sell a similar style, if you see what I mean.

I can't work out where to go myself because I can't do the 'go from one shop to another - repeat - repeat - until you find what you want' thing. I am psychologically limited to a 2-shop strategy for any single item...

Me, a troll? You cheeky moo!

OK, so i think I goofed. Maybe they don't sell clothes in UK so hoping for too much.

Thanks any way!

I don't mean this critically WantManual, but I am intrigued that you buy clothes for your wife (maybe everyone's dh does, but not mine!)

What is wrong with letting her go off for the day on her own (ie you have the kids) and letting her shop for herself?

Wait wait! People will look at the site and find something similar for you I'm sure. I would try and help myself but my expertise is more towards the, er, bargain end of the market. I don't know if this is any help at all but have seen some nice summer skirts at [www.whitestuff.com] which I would buy if I could afford

Owlingate: It's not a money issue, more about a certain 'look' from clothes that I didn't realise aren't in UK.

Still, any thoughts appreciated. I come back to the UK a few times a year.

Was only joking WMFK - there was a troll a while back who just kept starting lots of threads about tights, it was kind of funny.

I hardly ever buy hert clothes. As I said, only when I see something while walking down a street that I think she'd like. It happens about 3 times a year. The last 3 times have been from Wolford. I don't go on shopping trips on DWs behalf, it is always unplanned.

DW buys her own clothes. Frankly she can wear whatever she likes, just as I can. Doesn't mean she can come home with a jumper for me though. works both ways.

DW and I work full time.

I'd like to be bought clothes

Sorry WMFK, That's the only thing I know about the shop.
I didn't go in as I thought if they sold tights for £20, they probably sold dresses for a stupid amount of money too.

I didn't mean to make you look like a troll.

I watched one of those programmes once where they both had to go out and buy an outfit for the other.

It was so sweet - he bought her this lovely dress that showed a little leg and cleavage (all very tasteful) and she normally wore baggy clothes because she thought she was fat. He however clearly thought she was the hottest thing he'd ever been lucky enough to date!

muggle...On a rough morning I probably do look like a bit of a troll. In fact if DD4 wakes me up howling at 3.30 in the morning "because I want another cuddle" one more time I will actually become a troll, hide under her bridge and try to eat her.

So, I think I'll stick to random shopping instead of trying to plan where to go.

Just a thought: how about picking out some items in her wardrobe that you like and seeing what the labels are for those clothes?

I'm going to seem picky now, and am probably making heavy weather of a simple issue! Not used to posting on MN yet...

Yes, I could look at DWs existing stuff, but I know where her clothes come from (Jigsaw, Hobbs, M&S, Crew, Ralph L, Max Mara etc). I'm 'Label Neutral' and am only interested in a 'look' that appeals to me when I see it. I bought her a short tweedy jacket from Jigsaw once, just because I saw it in the window and immediately knew i wanted to buy it.

Over here in Switzerland the high street is split into two types of clothes shop: Profoundly Expensive, and Bloody Awful. Wolford isn't cheap, but i don't want to go there again soon so I'm after an 'equivalent', if that makes sense, that I can find a stockist for over here.

Right, am off of catch train home.