2023 Fashion on the Ration Challenge

Nelliegrace

I found a pretty, midi length dress at TKMaxx, in my size, for a wedding a few years ago for under £20. As it was flowers on navy blue, I had the accessories to match it already. 

Cherryfudge

I've just bought a dress for a wedding  - off Ebay so I don't have to feel bad about it! I spend ages agonising about dressing up: I'm fine in jeans, thanks. Obviously I haven't tried it on but it's a 'good' make and cost under £30, and I think I've been realistic about my size (though I can't be sure: I've not worn that make while I've been this size).

So anyway - no coupons spent.

thriftwizard

@PipneyJane, the outfit is essentially shades-of-red! A red velvet jacket, red hat, bag & granny boots, teamed with a red dress with a white daisy print. The jacket, boots & hat are a darkish red, almost (but not quite) maroon, the little bag is a bit brighter and so is the "ground" of the dress - can't call it a background! I'll be wearing one of my mother's Indian jewellery necklaces, not sure whether the stones are darkish rubies or spinels. It all seems to work! Now all I need is completely different hair...

PipneyJane

thriftwizard said:

@PipneyJane, the outfit is essentially shades-of-red! A red velvet jacket, red hat, bag & granny boots, teamed with a red dress with a white daisy print. The jacket, boots & hat are a darkish red, almost (but not quite) maroon, the little bag is a bit brighter and so is the "ground" of the dress - can't call it a background! I'll be wearing one of my mother's Indian jewellery necklaces, not sure whether the stones are darkish rubies or spinels. It all seems to work! Now all I need is completely different hair...

Sounds lovely, @thriftwizard.  Please share a photo of you at the big event.

Cherryfudge said:

I've just bought a dress for a wedding  - off Ebay so I don't have to feel bad about it! I spend ages agonising about dressing up: I'm fine in jeans, thanks. Obviously I haven't tried it on but it's a 'good' make and cost under £30, and I think I've been realistic about my size (though I can't be sure: I've not worn that make while I've been this size).

So anyway - no coupons spent.

@Cherryfudge,  fingers crossed.

- Pip

Liverpool_Anne

Hi all,
@thriftwizard your post sent me off down the seasalt rabbit hole and there are some lovely things there. I have had to give myself a stern talking to to resist buying anything . I don't need anything but the linen and organic cotton are such a temptation . Your outfit sounds really lovely
Take care everyone

Laura_Elsewhere

Happy Easter, everyone! I've left the rest of the hot cross buns in the tin in case anyone's peckish...

Cherryfudge

Ooh, me please! Happy Easter one and all.  

Nelliegrace

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GNq54xmtW4g

A lovely youtube from Rebecca on Make Do and Mend.

Nelliegrace

DD buys SNAG tights, so I have ordered for both of us to get 25% off warm tights for next Winter. 
I bought myself three pairs of their Special Edition, merino wool-mix tights for £38.23 instead of £50.97, and no delivery charge. 

2 points a pair, 6 points.
28 points used.

Cherryfudge

Nelliegrace said:

DD buys SNAG tights, so I have ordered for both of us to get 25% off warm tights for next Winter. 

thank you for this Nelliegrace, I was looking at their website recently and left without ordering anything but I want to go back to wearing skirts and I've heard such good things of this brand that I could be tempted.