Realistic fashion advice

Schuropody sorry!

Just been told I need to wear orthopaedic wedges to correct fallen arched. Got some removable ones from Scuropody which are fine, but does anyone know of trainers which would have such support built in?

NotTooOld - the loose sole in Hotter shoes is removable so it can be swapped with an orthotic insole. Shoes without removable insoles usually don't have enough height to accommodate them.

I've had orthotics for around 10 years now (bunions) and the difference they make amazes me - I walk properly and feel years younger. Makes up for the actual style of the shoe

I'm so glad I'm not the only one that struggles with scarves, other people seem to wear them well and they look so elegant, not a word I have ever associated with myself!
Maw all your advice sounds great, like you I mainly buy on line, try on in the comfort of my own bedroom and easily returned If I don't want to keep them.
Some retailers new to me here, will have a look at some of them over the weekend. Thanks all

I hope they were gemstones!!
I always get too hot and bothered in scarves although I do have a drawerful of them and think they look so nice on other people.

I like Dash for casual wear too and there is somewhere near here which has a (small) concession.
I need something in between 'posh frock' and 'casual summer dress' which seems impossible to find - just in the last two years everything seems to have changed but have women changed that much?
Short sleeved, not too low a neckline and skimming over the tum so not a tight skirt
Is that too much to ask?

Oh - and the label says size 12 but is a few inches bigger in fact.

I'm a bit worried about East. The concession in our John Lewis had disappeared too. I buy one of their 'straw' handbags every year as they used to be just the right size, summer colours and only £25.

Apart from all the usual stores thee are some retailers who are only (or mostly') on line.

The ones I use:

Kettlewell for good basics (t-shirt etc)in lots of colours
Woolovers have super woollens (and some frumpy stuff)
Just Last Season - Jacgues Vert, Dash, etc from last season.

Can't think of anymore that I use but I'm sure there must be.

The thing I struggle with is accessories. I don't like scarves ( they won't behave for me) but beads are not 'in'. I found some in JL but the ones I liked were £79.

That was one of the problems today, catching sight of the back view

But at least I was in a changing room

Do online like me jalima then you don't have to look at yourself in the changing room mirror from hell

Well, I am totally fed up because I went out today to try to buy a dress - not normally being a dress person I'm not sure what suits me and, having put some weight on over the winter because of enforced inactivity I found that NOTHING SUITS ME! I need something that skims over my tum or ideally a top and skirt (matching if possible).

I went to find East as I always liked their clothes but it had shut down.
Shoes are a problem too.
I came home with a pair of trainers

I AM FED UP - MAINLY WITH MYSELF

Sorry for shouting, I don't like it when people shout but I am frustrated.

Checked out moshulu they have some lovely wedge sandals in lots of beautiful colours .
So now I just need to organise top half and then should be able to order some sandals to match or complement outfit.

My homework is to take Maws style advice and check out East and Hampstead bazaar.
I love the sound of your Indian coat..
I am size 16 top and size 14 bottom - bit like an upside down pear.
So will also check out Box2 not heard of them .

GNers are wonderful

I've only discovered Hotter shoes in the last year and I love them. So comfortable! That said I only wear them with trousers, I've got a nice pair of Per Una suede wedges that I wear with dresses.

My go to outfit tends to be wide linen trousers with a bright top. My ankles are too swollen for skirts unless the weather is hot enough for me not to care

willsmadnan great that you hve found some comfortable shoes.
My ankles are right pain in the butt

Sounds lovely kitty I forgot about moshulu .

Off to check their Shoes out

Trousers!
If you are like me and don't like showing your legs, silk trousers and silk jacket from Hampstead Bazaar (a favourite of Judi Dench) I wore raspberry silk trousers and a sort of flowery patterned jacket to DD3's wedding
For DD2's I wore a knee length Indian coat from EAST, blue velvet trousers from Lands End and a sort of chiffon top from Mint Velvet.
For DD1 I wore a pewter metallic silk/linen knee length coat and trousers suit from Wall.
If you are size 16 or over, look at Box 2 for lovely occasion wear!

Moshulu shoes are comfy and more stylish than hotter. Also Lotus are good.

The last wedding I went to I wore white wide leg trousers, a short bright linen top and wedges with big jewellery.

My friend had a friend who I met a few times. She was over 80 when I first met her, she was very elegant and attractive and said she couldn't imagine why people of her age would wear Hotter shoes, they were for old people. She died very suddenly about 18 months ago so never succumbed to old age.
I feel the same and wont even look at Hotter shoes.

Next question for MawBroon. What to wear to a wedding when you don't do dresses, please?

Ooh, some good tips here. I bought some Hotter shoes earlier this year. They are flowered canvas and have a loose in-sole. Is this in-sole meant to be removable does anyone know? And if so, why?

Hotter "Angel" wedges are also nice for smart (hint, go up half a size but keep the insoles in, if you have swollen ankles, feet or legs)
They come in bright red, beige, dark blue and black. I bought a pair in PINK last summer in their sale!

I too suffer from swollen ankles now Cherrytree (gone up 2 shoe sizes in the last couple of years) so I have just bought a pair of white Hotter 'Mabel' canvas lace-ups... ie posh 'plimmies. Thank goodness fashion/style is so much more relaxed these days... I knew they would be fine with jeans and jeggings but ,having tried them on with a couple of floaty, longer length skirts, they look great.
I've also just bought a denim jacket (having stupidly taken my old 'faithful' to the charity shop when I hit 60), which again I plan to wear with afore-mentioned floaty skirts, as well as jeggings. At 73, a few pounds over weight, and on the short side, I love the way we are not bound by fashion, age or occasion.
And the bonus? The Hotter plimmies are so comfy . When I think of all those evenings in my youth with my poor little tootsies crammed into stilettos I thank God we're at last released from the fashion police.

Thanks Maw I have some new white trousers so I think its the top half I need to concentrate on.
I tend to wear a scarf as have nasty scar on my neck which jewellery tends to draw attention to (probably just my insecurity,)

If it rains then will opt for a black trouser.
I do have some wide leg plain black but would need different style top .

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M&S Per Una do nice white jeans with a tiny bit of bling and EAST have lots of lovely necklaces and also scarves to complete the look.

A pair of white straight trousers (or black if you don't do white) and a caftan top from the likes of EAST, Phase 8 or Joules.
Wedges or sandals, bring a wrap in case it turns cool.
Next?

Nice to have a little bit of inspiration now and again.
Especially if you have to change your
'usual style'

I'm going to summer birthday party.
It starts at 4pm outdoors weather permitting then indoors for buffet and disco.
I would normally wear a knee length dress
but this isn't possible with a large swollen ankle.
Shoes are also a problem.

So I really could do with. as I said some inspiration.
I have been searching online and in department stores for the past 6 Weeks.
So any advice or tips from GNers would be most welcome.

I agree with MawBroon