Getting out of my comfort zone

macgirl

Did a quick search and found this.

So really you should avoid black unless you have something from your Autumn "palette" It sounds you do know what suits you shape wise - so you're half way there!

se999

Hi,

I think a few of us are going through the same stages regarding wardrobes. Not done it yet, but I do want to have one of the free personal shopper sessions in a department store, some stores do charge so check it out first.

Not sure what it is about this last summer and winters fashions, but my general impression is that the main trends aren't that flattering for my bodyshape, so I'm concentrating more on getting a core of classics, and I'll add the 'individual' bits as and when I find them, rather than feeling I need to buy them now. Maybe you're in a similar situation.

Current priority is to make sure that everything I do buy fits well, and suits me, it might not still be the ideal, but I've realised getting the 'dream' wardrobe does take time and effort. I wish I could do dress making too at the moment, it would simplify things a lot.

Shift dresses are a disaster for me too.

macgirl

Yes, it's all about finding what suits and not being a slave to changing trends. My Mum loves bias cut skirts and dresses but they accentuate her bum and she hates that, so avoids them.
I can wear bias cut skirts, but can't wear 50's style or Tea dresses as I don't have a waist, so look like a bloke in a dress

gilligansyle

macgirl wrote: »

Did a quick search and found this.

So really you should avoid black unless you have something from your Autumn "palette" It sounds you do know what suits you shape wise - so you're half way there!

Thanks for that, it all came back to me, and is probably the reason why I have no pastel colours in my wardrobe. I tend to wear black pants and having had a look at my ironing pile, my tops could be described as 'warm' colours.

Being a few sizes bigger on top does cause problems though. I remember having a waist, but do still vaguely go in at the right place.

gilligansyle

se999 wrote: »

Hi,

Not done it yet, but I do want to have one of the free personal shopper sessions in a department store, some stores do charge so check it out first.

Not sure what it is about this last summer and winters fashions, but my general impression is that the main trends aren't that flattering for my bodyshape, so I'm concentrating more on getting a core of classics, and I'll add the 'individual' bits as and when I find them, rather than feeling I need to buy them now. Maybe you're in a similar situation.

My idea of shopping is George at Asda, dive in, throw something in trolley, pay for it, go home; so really do need someone with me.

I have a friend who is very into fashion, but I tend not to register it until I realise everyone is wearing variations on a theme. Although round here it does tend to be a variation on the PJ's with Ugg boots and hair in curlers thing.

I think I know what I should wear for my body shape, it's just finding it. I probably need to do the thing KC did and just spend time browsing online, looking at various styles.

se999

gilligansyle wrote: »

I tend to wear black pants and having had a look at my ironing pile, my tops could be described as 'warm' colours.

Being a few sizes bigger on top does cause problems though. I remember having a waist, but do still vaguely go in at the right place.

I was doing the all black and the black bottoms bit too. But suddenly realised being bigger at the top means I need to balance the depth of colour, being darker at the top than the bottom can make things seem more balanced, so I'm trying to keep things the same or darker at the top. Using scarves, jewellery etc to add the lift at the top to add the colour.

I'm not anywhere near there yet either

macgirl

gilligansyle wrote: »

My idea of shopping is George at Asda, dive in, throw something in trolley, pay for it, go home; so really do need someone with me.

I have a friend who is very into fashion, but I tend not to register it until I realise everyone is wearing variations on a theme. Although round here it does tend to be a variation on the PJ's with Ugg boots and hair in curlers thing.

Oooh I've seen those in the Trafford Centre - Scary! :eek:

I think I know what I should wear for my body shape, it's just finding it. I probably need to do the thing KC did and just spend time browsing online, looking at various styles.

Much as I love George for the kids, there's rarely anything I would buy. Purely because the fabric, cut and make up are not great and end up accentuating my bad points - so it;s false economy. OK for the odd bit, but it's worth paying more for something well cut that is flattering and will last.

I think KC made a good choice with John L online. They have a great selection of brands and now that the sale is on - some really good bargains. Might be worth a perusal

gilligansyle

macgirl wrote: »

Much as I love George for the kids, there's rarely anything I would buy. Purely because the fabric, cut and make up are not great and end up accentuating my bad points - so it;s false economy. OK for the odd bit, but it's worth paying more for something well cut that is flattering and will last.

I think KC made a good choice with John L online. They have a great selection of brands and now that the sale is on - some really good bargains. Might be worth a perusal

I admit that George isn't marvellous, but I mainly buy trousers for work, as I work in Council depot's, that sort of thing, everything gets ruined, so its easier to spend £6 on trousers because they won't last anyway.
But I really should try to be more selective, think about what I'm wearing and the impression it gives.

Off to the Wirral for a few hours work today, so will catch up later.

gilligansyle

Been and bought stuff today, went to look for shoes for work, but resisted as there were none I liked enough, so will look again next week.

DS bought me a Nintendo DS for chrimbus, so I had something to do in the hotel. But he couldn't get me the game he wanted so got a different one and gave me a voucher. Went to get game today, new one was £14.99, pre-owned was £18.99:eek:I'm all for re-using but that was a bit odd. Even the bloke who served me was laughing, and I ended up getting pre-owned for £12.99, and another game for a £7.99, so only had to put a quid to it.

gilligansyle

OK, I'll admit it, I've just been getting all emotional watching DIY SOS, trying to put faces to people.