Suggestions for attractive clothes wanted

I've never heard of Poetry before either. Love their style.

M & S have improved a little I think but they hit rock bottom for me some years ago. I do buy white shirts from them as they have two or three different styles and different bust sizes and like you Belinda my jeans come from Sainsbury's.

Yes check out eBay! I love East Monsoon and Masai but not their prices so I buy second hand on EBay. Once you know your size for each brand you are fine. One warning, vintage clothes are always smaller sized as our we vanity size now!

I like Mint Velvet as they are slightly quirky. They have a sale on at the moment. I also like the blouses from Just White but they are difficult to get hold of.
Next jeans are good.

I just make my own, far easier than plodding round endless shops. I used to be very fit, slim and active, but age and 8 operations and the effects have left me with a body I don't like one bit. If I make my own I can make the most of my good bits and hide the bad bits! I made a dress out of a new duvet cover I bought at a boot sale. It cost 50p for the cover and I used half, so the fabric for the dress cost 25p!!! When I put a photo on Facebook I had over 900 likes! Join the "Sewing for Beginners" facebook group and see what is going on there.

I like Weird Fish, they're very similar to Seasalt etc. Their Tallahassee dress is my favourite although at 5ft8 I wish they were a little longer. Lots of offers on at present and great ordering and delivery.

Joules, Crew and Boden are 3 of my favourites and they all have good sales on at the moment. Bright colours and nice dresses etc., so have a look on line.

I have been buying a lot of my clothes from Sainsbury's "Tu" range. Well designed and made, very reasonably priced and - wait for it - the majority of the jeans etc have lycra in them, so they s-t-r-e-t-c-h at those difficult times (like during lockdown) when you gain a little weight.

I must admit I've seen more attractive clothes there than I've seen in M&S for the past few years.

Have you tried Thought Clothing. They have some lovely flattering dresses some flowery, some plain and a lot of them have pockets. All ethically produced.

Marks and Spencer have a lovely range of linen shift dresses this summer. Beautiful colours, plain and patterned. Very flattering, short sleeved and sleeveless. I have bought several. They don't crease, nor do they require ironing. Oh yes, some with patch pockets too. Have also bought a linen shirt waister with side pockets.

I hadn’t heard of Poetry before Witzend.
I took a look, and thanks to you I’ve ordered a linen dress in their sale. ?

Nobody has mentioned Adini.Very colourful dresses and tunics and sale items real bargains.

Just to add, do have a look at the Poetry website. I’ve just received a very nice pair of trousers from them - it’s been quite a while since I’ve used them but I’m very pleased.
They’re not cheap and specialise in natural fabrics, esp. linen, in plain, often muted colours.
If it’s important to you, you do need to check ‘finer points’ before ordering, since some of their things are hand wash only - I avoid those!
Might add that I ordered my trousers (the first for a long time) in an ‘optimistic’ size, so although I was half expecting to have to return them, was v pleased to find that they’re not too small at all!

Boden sale!

Like Witzend, I love Seasalt. (Not cheap, but good quality and fairly traded). Also Sainsburys (their "Tu" range) have some super clothes, and are at the cheaper end of the market. Both recommended by me.

Kit and Kaboodle are very good and I've had a few lovely items from them, likewise Ruby and Daisy.... customer service and delivery are excellent.

It’s T-Shirts and shorts every day and no eye makeup so I’m looking on the bright side!.

Phase eight.
Mint velvet.
H&M for T shirts.
M&S for cropped jeans.
Monsoon and local boutiques.

If I like it i’ll buy it but what’s the point in getting dressed up when there’s nowhere to go. Used to get dressed up a few times every week when playing bridge with friends but I don’t know when we’ll be allowed to do that again. I will have to ask Boris. It will be ages before we feel safe to eat out again but for now we’ll just enjoy sitting in the garden and enjoy this glorious weather☀️.

Middle of the road pricing, even!

Witt International for me, G. Manage classic with stylish and a touch of something different. Middle fingers f the road pricing.

I’ve had a couple of Lookeiro boxes through lockdown and been very happy with most of my selections.
It’s a personal shopper service and uses lots of European brands I’d never heard of.
Basically you sign up and complete a profile online. The service costs £10 however if you keep even one item ( of the 5 they send) it’s deducted.
I’ll post my referral code which will give you a credit of £10 plus 10% off so you have nothing to lose. It’s easy to return unwanted items as well. LKJULIAM560

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What about Roman originals. I have a lot of their clothes and they wash and keep lovely and not too expensive.

Not being able to try on in store or with online, makes it harder but m and s has a sale and have some linen shift dresses that look pretty and aren’t that expensive.

Global mandala in Scotland on line

I don’t buy my clothes from any of the places you ladies mention so best I keep mum.