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No more clothes shopping….clothes combining!

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Sago Sat 30-Apr-22 12:44:27

The power of social media!!!
Perhaps we should keep this thread for fabulous fashion finds!
I should have stated my footwear are Skechers washable memory foam slip on trainers, they were about £40 in TKMaxx.

Dempie55 Sat 30-Apr-22 12:24:08

Sago

*OP here* The magic pants I got in an independent boutique in Cheshire, they are available online through Ruby and Daisy and I think the Fuzzy Fox at Ripley too.
The darker colours tend to look better than the light, I have black and the ones in the photo.
When I tried the white on they looked cheap and nasty.

It’s really fun making myself wear different combinations and hopefully money saving?

The magic pants are on sale for £20.25 at Ruby and Daisy (flash sale). Length is 29 in regular. Just bought a pair!

FarNorth Sat 30-Apr-22 12:21:42

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?'

Jaxjacky Sat 30-Apr-22 12:13:33

Ive just checked out the RubyandDaisy site, I’ve got long legs, so don’t think they’ll quite be long enough, but thank you.

Sago Sat 30-Apr-22 12:03:48

I’m normally a regular and these are perfect.
They look good rolled up slightly too.
I should add they have pockets?
Beware of some of the cheaper ones, the quality does vary.

Jaxjacky Sat 30-Apr-22 11:57:38

Any idea on the leg length of the magic pants? Can’t see any mention on the link.

Marydoll Sat 30-Apr-22 11:52:37

You can get magic pants much cheaper online. I have three pairs already, bought in boutiques. However, I have just bought a grey pair on Ebay for £16,99.
Much cheaper.

I was thrilled to discover them. Iam a 16, so choose the large size, which is 16-22. They grow with you. I wore them every day this week on holiday, they were so comfortable and accomodate dthe very large lunches, we had.

Sorry about the size of the link! It is genuine, I promise.

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/403499758593?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item5df275b401:g:JLsAAOSwH9tiUDtH&amdata=enc%3AAQAGAAAA4C6cJu%2BcVtxO9AcYbYhedtJFHYwpMlyOFrARe6kBOcmJJC1i0Weqrc0mNNN%2FCipG5BxYUIfWD4Qs1RfBNzi8qNmnhy7kHDkgI8zMPnKVMLtXjNQgdFfuAvjUguoPXYQOYGsfn3Z0dLKYgbzPiLVV%2BkQGtJpir1gPs1YiajVKJZgl8E7WBzVpdWrxqMFI23uA2IoqgbTr8zgVsZ2JE1m%2BfM0SVD%2FkXmHR5yQWw5JbGCtJlN5wAQyPwncaPmzpqh7YI%2BHTvdh9r2u592AH7Pw1EqMkjnQf3xGT0tjj%2FL%2BIfsMM%7Ctkp%3ABFBMyoe9oY9g

Sago Sat 30-Apr-22 11:43:02

OP here The magic pants I got in an independent boutique in Cheshire, they are available online through Ruby and Daisy and I think the Fuzzy Fox at Ripley too.
The darker colours tend to look better than the light, I have black and the ones in the photo.
When I tried the white on they looked cheap and nasty.

It’s really fun making myself wear different combinations and hopefully money saving?

SachaMac Sat 30-Apr-22 11:37:34

Your outfit looks great, where can we find those trousers they are very flattering? I’m trying to do similar, I have wardrobes & draws packed with so many clothes that are ‘snug’ to say the least, if I could lose a bit of weight I’d have a much better choice of what to wear & wouldn’t have to keep buying yet more stuff.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 30-Apr-22 11:24:08

Liking the look Sago

aonk Sat 30-Apr-22 11:21:59

I wish you luck and success with your weight loss. You look slim in your picture! It’s a brilliant idea to “shop your wardrobe” and I’m going to try it. Please can you tell me where to buy the magic trousers? Could be perfect for me.

Sago Sat 30-Apr-22 11:06:59

I am starting to shed some weight and have made the decision to try not buy any new clothes for a year, with the exception of a wedding in September.

So as of today I am combining clothes I have never put together before, todays ensemble is a £12 shirt from Penny’s with my “ magic pants” £24, they go from a 12-16 are amazingly comfortable and don’t need ironing.
The shirt was for the charity shop but I’m hanging on to it now.
I think I will see my wardrobe in a new light.