The trainers do look good gillybob. I expect you ordered the black coloured as they would go with everything. Lime you, I don't like ruffles, bows and fussy necklines but I will wear the dress with the neck 'ties' undone which leaves a short V neckline. It has two splits at the front too. Your denim shirt is lovely alas, I already have one plus a thin dark denim boxy 'shacket' which I bought for £4 in Scope. I'm sure you'll look and feel fabulous in your new duds.
They are trying much harder aren’t they? Lots to tempt! I just wonder if the A/W range will actually reach the smaller stores around the country or be restricted to flagship stores and the SE.
Anything with sleeves attracts me to buy. I can't bear having cold bare arms. I don't think sleeveless dresses are " dressy " anyway, or blouses for that matter.
I can highly recommend the 'New in' tencel shirts £29.50. I bought one in pale pink. Not worn yet but fits fine, is soft and a lovely colour. Also the ochre and black dress which was £49.50. A young woman passed by when I was holding it up against myself to see if it suited, asked where the rack was and rushed off to get one.
EDIT: GNHQ here. Here's the link to the dress pictured to save you searching.