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Long line tunic

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Dyffryn Wed 11-May-22 10:50:19

Has anyone got recommendations for where to shop for a tunic to wear with leggings please.

Ailsa43 Sat 21-May-22 01:04:06

Have a look at Evans they have some beautiful tunics, and half the price of many of the previous suggestions...

HettyBetty Fri 20-May-22 18:28:13

westendgirlI love Nomad clothes, for their ethics and their quality. I was wearing a shirt from them the other day and got a couple of compliments. It's 11 years old and shows no signs of wear at all.

LadyStardust Fri 20-May-22 15:24:14

I have a selection of long line shirts I wear over jeggings etc. I have a couple of nice ones from Next ( favourite one in the photo) and have just had the white one delivered from Roman. I was a tunic girl in the past but I'm liking wearing shirts for a change!

Caleo Fri 20-May-22 00:37:47

I wish I could look decent in leggings but I have a round body and thinish legs and look ridiculous with little thin legs hanging down below a tunic..

Fleur20 Thu 19-May-22 22:04:44

Thanks Marydoll!!

Hetty58 Wed 18-May-22 15:20:28

Oldab, I'd use the tights for straining paint - or, cut into long strips, they're brilliant for holding up plants in the garden.

westendgirl Wed 18-May-22 14:21:39

Thank you for the code, Marydoll.

Marydoll Thu 12-May-22 16:19:18

I have just found a code for 20% off and it works with clearance.
I also got free delivery.
Thanks westendgirl

CELEBRATE is the code!

Marydoll Thu 12-May-22 15:57:15

westendgirl

I have just come across a superb company called Nomads who sell ethical and Fair Trade clothing (their philosophy makes a really interesting read)
I found them so helpful , caring and shall be going there again.By the way they have free uk returns on any order.It's worth looking at the website, and they have some fantastic bargains in the clearance.

Oh No! Thank you, westendgirl

I was tempted to look and saw at least two dresses I like. I am supposed to be decluttering!

westendgirl Thu 12-May-22 15:52:59

Its worth, sorry

westendgirl Thu 12-May-22 15:52:21

I have just come across a superb company called Nomads who sell ethical and Fair Trade clothing (their philosophy makes a really interesting read)
I found them so helpful , caring and shall be going there again.By the way they have free uk returns on any order.It's worth looking at the website, and they have some fantastic bargains in the clearance.

Oldab Thu 12-May-22 13:12:23

My daughters Skirt & Tights after decorating my flat for me , now I don't know about the skirt ,maybe it can be rescued saved from the bin ..? but those Thick Black Tights are destined for the trash I would say ..what do you think ? I could recycle them perhaps ..? Make them into something useful ..what about the skirt ..its a stretchy Bengaline fabric , she has left them here for me to wash which I now have but the Tights are still stained .I can not really give them to a charity shop can I..

GagaJo Thu 12-May-22 12:38:41

Next currently have a long tunic / short dress. Like a t-shirt but longer with a little bit of a shape. £10 so a bargain.

Juno56 Thu 12-May-22 11:41:42

If you live in a town with a significant Pakistani or Bangladeshi community have a look in shops selling shalwar (trousers) khameez (tunic) combinations. You can of course order online too. A khameez is a wonderfully comfortable long tunic with slits at the side that could easily be worn with leggings. The range of colours and fabrics available in a traditional Asian outfitters is staggering.

SuzieHi Wed 11-May-22 22:06:03

Have a look in the charity shops at dresses- if they are a good fit it’s easy to shorten them to a perfect tunic length.
I’ve even made a matching scarf with the fabric I’ve cut off
Can use iron on hem tape if you don’t sew!

NanKate Wed 11-May-22 21:55:47

I bought a lovely tunic from Roman with a matching scarf. Have had compliments about it. ?

Rosalyn69 Wed 11-May-22 21:08:54

Kin from John Lewis for tunics or Masai.

Nannagarra Wed 11-May-22 19:33:41

Like Philippa111 I have bought Seasalt from eBay (plus in store and online). I’ve been more than happy with the Lily and Me items I’ve found in T K Maxx.

Lucca Wed 11-May-22 17:17:34

Eg

Lucca Wed 11-May-22 17:13:50

Tunics aren’t clingy. I love long line clothes over either leggings or cut offs for summer. Think of the lovely outfits Judi dench wore in Best exotic marigold

Lucca Wed 11-May-22 17:06:59

GrannyGravy13

Sahara have beautiful tunics they are pricey so hold out for the sale.

As do Masai !
Another make is something like 100 stars.

Polly73 Wed 11-May-22 16:59:56

J52

Tunics can be very clingy. I go for well cut jeans, chinos or linen trousers and a longer line shirt.

Not sure I agree re tunics being clingy - it depends on the make, the material, the sizing, etc. In fact, the linen ones are often oversized.

Blossoming Wed 11-May-22 16:50:57

Just looked at the Adini website, some lovely stuff!

62Granny Wed 11-May-22 16:04:34

Hetty58

(and) what's the difference between a 'long line tunic' and a dress?

I would say a long line tunic sits mid thigh, where as a dress is knee length of longer.

Soroptimum Wed 11-May-22 15:59:42

I wear a lot of Adini and Skyla tops/tunics, but only buy them when a sale is on grin