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Which shops are having a good season?

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choosyfloosy · 21/09/2009 15:51

Walked past Monsoon this morning and thought it looked awful - cheap horrible polyester chiffon-type fabrics, maximum use of unflatteringly blank blacks and pillar-box red. Is it better inside? Which shops are blossoming this autumn? I thought East was trying to look like Boden which didn't seem right either.

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SofaQueen · 21/09/2009 19:11

Agree with Whistles: it is spot on trend while still being friendly to the normal body (at least I think so, and I'm a puny 5'2"). While being a bit more expensive, I think it is better value because a)better made, and 2) will last a few seasons.

janeite · 21/09/2009 19:12

Sofa - am also 5'2 (size 12) but just can't get anything in Whistles to fit right.

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inveteratenamechanger · 21/09/2009 19:14

Have bought some lovely stuff in Zara.

Agree about Ted Baker but it is way overpriced.

Pollyanna · 21/09/2009 19:16

I really like French Connection at the moment. But also covet some things in Jigsaw and Whistles for the first time in ages.

Bored with White Stuff and Gap. M&S and Boden uninspiring imo. I can't find anything in Gap to use my voucher on atm either (maybe a cardigan).

I bought some work clothes from Kew, but can't work out if I like them because Kew has got better clothes, or because I am more middle aged

janeite · 21/09/2009 19:17

Just looked Fat Face - hideous. It seems to be stocking toddler-style clothes in adult sizes.

Grisette · 21/09/2009 19:45

I like white stuff this season. Their tree print is really cool. Shame I can't afford ANY of it.

Grisette · 21/09/2009 19:46

Yes. Kew is beautiful. Ireally liked their lace type kint cardigan. Why is even their sale stuff so dear!

noddyholder · 21/09/2009 19:49

I like french connection and jigsaw too this year.Hate fat face but have never liked it really.H&M old bag section has been a revelation to me full of lovely things in nice fabrics and colours.

janeite · 21/09/2009 19:52

Old bag section? H&M drives me mad.

noddyholder · 21/09/2009 20:21

We have a huge new one and there is a more expensive 'older' bit which is really good

bigTillyMint · 21/09/2009 21:38

Noddy, what is the "older" bit called please?

I know it's not the 9 - 13 bit, but....

noddyholder · 21/09/2009 21:43

I don't know but it has tailoring and pictures of older models

noddyholder · 21/09/2009 21:44

I don't know but it has tailoring and pictures of older models

bigTillyMint · 21/09/2009 21:59

Must look out for it when I next go shopping, while DD goes to 9-13 bit!

lucykate · 22/09/2009 19:45

quite like wrap this time round, new catalogue came this morning.

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