No more clothes shopping….clothes combining!

Thanks, Sago and Marydoll!

Happiyogi, the ties are functional, but not bulky.

Happyyogi The ties are necessary but somehow don’t look or feel bulky, the trousers really do give a slim, neat fit.
Kitty I’m attempting to wear new combinations each day until I can no more!
I will not buy anything new and will not be filling up charity bags.
Esmay I think it was a restaurant, I have had a course of antibiotics.
I got the same infection 4 years ago and ended up being taken to A&E on a blue light, it had caused heart problems, this was a mild dose in comparison!

Good post Sago! I hope you’ll be fully better soon.

Can I ask if the ties at the front of the trousers are functional or just decorative? I tend to avoid buying any clothing with them as I don’t like the added bulk in the tummy area.

PS I do think you’re on to something with the whole reprieve from getting rid of a garment thing. It then somehow liberates you to wear it differently and start to enjoy it.

OP describes it as putting together clothes she has not put together before.
Isn’t that what most of us do anyway - a few basics-E.g. smart black trousers (linen in summer) which go with a variety of shirts/jackets/tops depending on the formality of the occasion? I rarely buy one piece with a view to matching it with only one other item and as I said upthread, I like finding things I may not have worn for one or two years and “refreshing” them with another newer piece.
There is something satisfying about this sort of “make do and adapt “- if not”mend”. But nothing new.

Can someone explain what clothes combining us please

I have clothes that go with lots of things in fact most of my stuff is plainish and in 'my colours' so goes with most other things.

Genuine question.

I’ve bought some magic trousers from boutique they Italian brand lovely fit, £25 pound! Once the warmer weather descends on us I will be rocking them, you look nice and slim Sago!

As I discovered this week, you can look slim, have weight within your BMI and still have far too much body fat.

Campylobacter is a really nasty pathogen .
Poor you .
Every sympathy .
Do you know how you caught it ?
I expect that you had antibiotics .

Sparkling water and lime sounds really
refreshing - better than wine !

Hopefully you'll continue to get better .

Esmay Not Covid but a nasty dose of campylobacter.
A lot of the weight loss is of course fluid but it’s a start.
I have essentially had a complete detox so it makes sense to build on that and break some bad habits.
I have decided it’s too soon for wine, so just sparkling water and lime.

Hi Sago ,

I'm extremely sorry that you've been ill .

I hope that you're getting better now .

Was it the dreaded Covid - if you don't mind my asking ?

I said goodbye to two friends with long covid yesterday -they have gone on holiday.I hope that they are finally turning a corner .

Went shopping this morning and felt like an ice block .
I dived under a blanket and dozed all afternoon when I returned .

It's been such a beautiful day too .
I've wasted it !

It's been a day for sitting in the garden with a glass of wine .
Better still a bottle !
Take care .

Thanks for the info on magic pants, I had never heard of them. I too have managed to lose some weight and have dug out my collection of 6 different coloured Boden breton tops, all bought on Ebay years ago.
I was undecided about the pants size as I have chunky calves, so have ordered a pair of plus size which I can change if needed, in denim blue.
I have just received my £150 Council Tax rebate, so treated myself to one pair for now, but if I like them I shall get more.

Polly73

Marydoll

These are the trousers from Ebay, not cheap looking at all. Made in Italy is a well known brand, some of whose clothes, I have actually bought in Rome.

Yes, in our town market once a week, there is a stall that sells Made in Italy clothes - cheap and cheerful. And my daughter sometimes brings back that brand from Spain

These are also the same ones, that the boutiques I frequent sell for at least £25! Quite a saving.

Esmay I have been ill so it was a kick start!
I’m going to sit in the garden now with a glass of wine and no crisps, I’ve dug out a sweatshirt I’ve never really liked but by rolling up the sleeves and adding a chunky bangle it looks like a keeper now.

Well done for losing weight .
It's so hard to do .
How are you achieving it ?

You look slim to me !
And nice outfit, too .

Maybe magic pants are the way forward for me .

Marydoll

These are the trousers from Ebay, not cheap looking at all. Made in Italy is a well known brand, some of whose clothes, I have actually bought in Rome.

Yes, in our town market once a week, there is a stall that sells Made in Italy clothes - cheap and cheerful. And my daughter sometimes brings back that brand from Spain

These are the trousers from Ebay, not cheap looking at all. Made in Italy is a well known brand, some of whose clothes, I have actually bought in Rome.

Congrats on your weight loss Sago,you look very nice,suits you.

Great outfit you have inspired me to "wardrobe shop"I discovered magic pants a couple of months ago I have black and navy so comfortable and wash and dry quickly

I find ignoring many of my clothes for a season or a year, then “rediscovering” them a sufficient boost to my wardrobe. They become a novelty.

Either that or it’s short term memory loss ??

The ones I bought from Ebay are exactly the same as the ones I bought in the boutique.
I roll them up and press them flat.

Yes Sago. All for people putting on their fashion finds.
See Joules have a sale at moment. Good clothes good bargains.

www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1013675606/the-mimi-curve-magic-pants-size-16-22?click_key=15bf24571b0880ec7dcb811dbebeebecfe7455ac%3A1013675606&click_sum=18bdc4a7&ref=shop_home_feat_2&bes=1

FarNorth

Great outfit Sago and great idea to look at your clothes in a different way.

When deciding whether to keep or get rid of a garment I look at it and think 'Would I buy this if I saw it in a charity shop?'

Good tip FarNorth

I have several pairs of magic pants - bought from Seagrass and Willow on Etsy uk. They do small and large sizes. I’m just a 14, and the smaller ones fit well. The ones from this shop seem nice quality. Bought some online that stayed looking very creased and cheap. They’re comfortable to wear and not heavy like some jeans.