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Poor quality clothing

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GrannyGravy13 Thu 13-Apr-23 17:32:01

Perhaps trying different shops would give you more choice and better quality.

Boden
The White Company
Hobbs
LK Bennett
Mint Velvet

John Lewis has many different retailers as have House of Frazer.

Madwoman11 Thu 13-Apr-23 17:25:48

Buying online is a nightmare believe me! Items look lovely but when they arrive are awful and nothing like the photos

Caramme Thu 13-Apr-23 17:23:38

I have the same issue with clothes - too many things made from inferior fabric that hardly lasts a season. It is all so hit and miss for quality. I like Hotter shoes though and they do half sizes. They are online but they do have a store in one of the garden centres in this area so might have one near you too. I like Sketchers Go Walks too which also come in some half sizes. For me they are the most comfortable shoes ever, but definitely just for casual wear.

BigBertha1 Thu 13-Apr-23 17:03:53

I am in the same boat I really dont know what to wear now. I'm rather tired of black jeans and a jumper or top. I cant find any shops for me now. I have several Seasalt dresses but they are all the same. I know you can find things on line but I enjoy going to shops and finding something new. Style-wise I am hopeless.

Madwoman11 Thu 13-Apr-23 16:42:27

Is it because of Brexit that you can't get decent clothes anymore?

I'm mid 60s and love fashion but it's a chore trying to buy anything decent. Any ideas for decent quality fashionable clothing (not mutton dressed as lamb) that hide the tum and upper arms ?
Years ago Marks & Spencer would have been reliable for us ladies of a certain age who wanted quality clothes. Everything now is made of dreadfully cheap material.
Oh and what about shoes that come in half sizes ?