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Have you found "your style?"

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oldbatty Tue 28-Aug-18 09:37:41

I have been wearing hush sort of light weight, trousers and more or less any tops and some nice sandals for months. Also, a couple of maxi skirts. I think this has been reasonably successful. Now the season is changing..... what to wear? Picture a vertically challenged, size 14 ish person who feels the cold. Thanks folks. smile

M0nica Wed 12-Sept-18 07:50:10

Just bought a soft red corduroy tunic style dress. Length, just to the knee. I said to DD that I would wear it with thick grey tights and some similar coloured ankle boots I bought last year. DD said, 'Oh, that is so much your style'. So that presumably is my style!

DanniRae Tue 11-Sept-18 15:50:09

When it is cold I wear leggings and a long top. If the top doesn't cover my bottom I wear a contrasting long cardigan. On my feet I wear ankle boots or Ug type boots.
I hardly ever wear shoes - I go from sandals or Animal flip flops in the summer to boots when it's cold.
Because I tend to live in black leggings this year I have bought some grey ones - some berry colour ones - and some dark green ones and I can't wait to wear them smile

Madgran77 Tue 11-Sept-18 14:53:11

M&S collection slight stretch chinos, sketchers, variety of tops and carries. I love Mistral - have a look at their website

lemongrove Tue 11-Sept-18 14:32:29

I tend to open up the wardrobe in the morning and peer hopefully inside, in much the same way as DH looks into the fridge [several times a day] anyway, am always hoping to find something I have forgotten about to wear, something stylish [or that has come back into fashion.]
I don't think I have a style as such, I just appropriate bits and bobs of fashion that I happen to like at the time.
I don't like frills or anything fussy though.

KatyK Tue 11-Sept-18 10:54:26

I found my style in about 1965 and lost it again about 10 years ago sad

Squiffy Tue 11-Sept-18 10:37:59

Lots of my clothes co-ordinate with each other, they just don't seem to co-ordinate with me or how I'd like to look! sad

Anniebach Tue 11-Sept-18 10:27:03

I haven’t got a style , except will never wear black or white

DoraMarr Tue 11-Sept-18 10:22:45

I think I have found my style. I wear dresses mostly, in nice fabrics like cotton and linen in the summer, and wool and cord in the winter. I like Toast and Cos for dresses. I do wear jeans, with loose- ish tops- I like Cos and Whistles for tops. I don’t wear heels any more, I wear Converse and Spring court pumps and high-tops in the summer, and Pikolinos ankle boots when the weather is cooler. I spend a lot on clothes, but as my sister said, it’s one of my hobbies!

MiniMoon Tue 11-Sept-18 09:47:40

I've just come to the conclusion that I need clothes that coordinate. I did an online colour analysis test and discovered that I suit cool colours best. Pinks, blues, shades of purple and grey/silver. I am therefore, going to buy articles in those colours. At the moment nothing I own goes with anything else?.
Today I'm wearing slim fit dark blue jeans and a navy blue fleece sweater with a high neck as I'm cold here in the frozen north.

angelajosef Tue 11-Sept-18 09:25:19

Mine favorite styles for clothing is Ethnic wear or Indian dresses.

MawBroon Wed 29-Aug-18 10:15:56

Sounds gorgeous Panache- living up to your name indeed!

Panache Wed 29-Aug-18 09:39:24

Latter years I have found a style that makes me both happy and comfortable..........summer time colourful slim leg jeans,navy,denim,green,white.... with tops or loose blouses/tunic tops to correspond.....
No skirts other than maxis and maxi dresses too.
Sketchers have fitted in on most occasions with a cross body bag.
If required...Ankle length waistcoat style cardigans.

I have a new sand short waisted jacket/slim legged trousers to start the transition and the Sketchers will be supplemented by tan suede,camel or black leather ankle length boots......plus cross over bags.

Trousers... shades of russet,greys with mustard, grey or navy ..................no beige as such and NO black.
Sweaters/tunics....mustard,russet,denim blue & multi shades
Jackets are nipped in at the waist......navy, a yellow....coats......grey/cream check poncho style.........Deep blue again poncho style
An olive three quarter mac........an ultra warm coat in gold.

Some nice jewellery and a whole multitude of pretty scarves add or compliment each outfit.

Whilst always looking out for that just right addition!!!

oldbatty Wed 29-Aug-18 07:25:03

If you have some height and are slim, jeans and slim leg trousers look fine. Not so great on short fatties.

MissAdventure Tue 28-Aug-18 23:43:43

I'm exactly the same.
I only seem to wear flat shoes or boots, and I'm partial to a nice jumper.
I don't like clothes too tight, so I end up looking like a bag lady, so I've been told. smile

Jalima1108 Tue 28-Aug-18 22:33:19

I've never found mine either MissA

I just know I don't like fussy clothes that 'wear' me.
I have to feel comfortable.

Luckylegs9 Tue 28-Aug-18 21:35:56

Slim jeans or trousers, boots, sweaters or pencil skirts or shift dresses, smart casual sums it up. I love clothes.

tanith Tue 28-Aug-18 18:42:07

I just wear what I like not sure I have a style. Today I’m in jean shorts with an aqua t-shirt and flip flops but I’ve been gardening this afternoon.

M0nica Tue 28-Aug-18 18:35:17

Where whatever takes your fancy and if you need extra warmth wear a long-sleeved thermal vest underneath your clothes.

Brunette10 Tue 28-Aug-18 16:49:25

Tried Personal Shopper OldBatty and while she came up with different ideas than me it's the fitting it's the real problem I suppose .I just can't get 'off the rail' if you know what I mean.

MissAdventure Tue 28-Aug-18 15:45:41

I don't think I've ever found my style..
I'm not sure what it is, really.

oldbatty Tue 28-Aug-18 15:29:22

Brunette how about a visit to a personal shopper?

MargaretX Tue 28-Aug-18 15:17:36

I can't describe my style but I know it when its hanging on a rail in a shop. It has not basically changed since I was a teenager. I wear simple things not so feminine or pretty but basic colours and good jewellery and real leather handbags.

Brunette10 Tue 28-Aug-18 14:48:59

I've been looking for 'my style' all my life! I look at people around me, on TV and always admire their dress sense and think 'why can't I look like that'. My problem is that at not quite 5ft and quite slim is getting clothes to fit, be reasonably tidy and fashionable all at the same time. It's a pain I can assure you. Like to look good all the time if I can, in the house its a t-shirt and joggers but out I always make an effort. M & S seem to be my only option as their clothes/fashion comes near to my size and style. How I so wish I could walk into a nice boutique shop, try clothes that fit and look good and not cost a fortune but it's just not possible. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Kateykrunch Tue 28-Aug-18 13:53:24

In answer to your question...”have you found your style”.....yes, dragged through a hedge!!

Blinko Tue 28-Aug-18 13:27:13

In the depths Winter, I find that leggings with maxi skirts are sooo cosy. Also covers a multitude of lumps and bumps.

Right now, it's jeans, t shirt and long line cardi. Fancy scarves come out in the Autumn.