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Joules get it right.

(41 Posts)
RosiesMaw Sat 01-Jun-24 13:12:18

I know we all got sick in the past of their ubiquitous striped Breton tops but I think they have made a welcome return to the market place - albeit online .
I have just bought a sweatshirt top to join another I wear a lot, and what I like is the combination of warmth for cooler days, like today (16C and cloudy) but “summery” colours so it doesn’t look as is I’m wearing my winter woollies.
Ideal for a UK Spring/summer IMO.

AreWeThereYet Sat 01-Jun-24 13:36:41

I like those too, a bit of a twist on the old Breton. I've got a bright blue top on today to look summery - but a thin thermal top underneath it. It's a bloomin' cold breeze that's blowing 😄

Purplepixie Sat 01-Jun-24 13:38:56

I just find them too colourless and boring. Thank goodness we are not all the same.

GrannyGravy13 Sat 01-Jun-24 14:28:17

I have avoided Joules for a few years, but this year I have purchased a couple of beautiful garments (navy blazer and long coat) they seem to have upped their game.

Jaxjacky Sat 01-Jun-24 14:49:15

I too prefer stronger colours PurplePixie I’ve got a turquoise one on, a couple of years old from Tu, cheaper as well, as you said, horses for courses.

RosiesMaw Sat 01-Jun-24 14:54:46

I just find them too colourless and boring

Must be why I like them, Seasalt too.

Ladyleftfieldlover Sat 01-Jun-24 14:59:47

I thought Joules had gone bust.

Jaxjacky Sat 01-Jun-24 15:10:33

Bought by Next last month llfl

Jaxjacky Sat 01-Jun-24 15:12:23

Might explain their slight resurgence

DamaskRose Sat 01-Jun-24 15:12:38

RosiesMaw

^I just find them too colourless and boring^

Must be why I like them, Seasalt too.

Me too RosiesMaw!

Baggs Sat 01-Jun-24 15:19:37

Rosies! For goodness' sake! You just made me go and spend money at Seasalt! 🤣

NotSpaghetti Sat 01-Jun-24 15:55:05

I found the quality had gone.

Lots of the children's dresses were cut wonky for example - which is particularly noticeable with stripes!

Jenny75 Sat 01-Jun-24 16:06:21

Not keen myself - looks like a Pajama top - but each to their own (although I do realise from past posts that were not really supposed to disagree). Pricey (for me) too at £69.95, but again we’re all different.

shysal Sat 01-Jun-24 16:09:44

I tried to buy the blue version on line a few months ago, but all outlets were sold out. I am still a fan of Joules.

LucyAnna2 Sat 01-Jun-24 16:18:47

shysal

I tried to buy the blue version on line a few months ago, but all outlets were sold out. I am still a fan of Joules.

Seem to be some here

Joseann Sat 01-Jun-24 16:25:53

It's a nice shirt, but the neck/collar doesn't suit me. You either need long hair or short hair, not shoulder length like mine where the collar gets in the way. I prefer a crew neck.
I know I'm currently in different climes, 22 degrees here, but I've fished a colourful striped Boden top out of the wardrobe for tomorrow. The sleeves look a bit long?! We'll see.
By the way, why do some posters look up the price when someone posts on here, then start tutting how expensive something is?

RosiesMaw Sat 01-Jun-24 16:38:40

Jenny75

Not keen myself - looks like a Pajama top - but each to their own (although I do realise from past posts that were not really supposed to disagree). Pricey (for me) too at £69.95, but again we’re all different.

It wasn’t £69.95

RosiesMaw Sat 01-Jun-24 16:40:00

Baggs

*Rosies*! For goodness' sake! You just made me go and spend money at Seasalt! 🤣

Not hard @ Baggs - hope you got the sale prices/offers!

RosiesMaw Sat 01-Jun-24 16:41:53

shysal

I tried to buy the blue version on line a few months ago, but all outlets were sold out. I am still a fan of Joules.

Try eBay- manufacturers often put ends of lines on there.
Incidentally the “pink” is more like a peach (😳yes, I bought that too!)

kittylester Sat 01-Jun-24 17:41:48

Love the blue one!

BlueBelle Sat 01-Jun-24 17:45:33

Way too expensive for my pocket, nothing special enough for me Each to their own

shysal Sat 01-Jun-24 18:24:16

RosiesMaw

shysal

I tried to buy the blue version on line a few months ago, but all outlets were sold out. I am still a fan of Joules.

Try eBay- manufacturers often put ends of lines on there.
Incidentally the “pink” is more like a peach (😳yes, I bought that too!)

I thought I had purchased a reduced one from Ebay, but the seller messaged to apologise that it was no longer available and gave a refund. As all other attempts elsewhere failed, I have since chosen a slightly similar top from Cotton Traders which I am wearing to death! Perfect for this time of year.

RosiesMaw Sat 01-Jun-24 19:01:11

By the way, why do some posters look up the price when someone posts on here, then start tutting how expensive something is

Indeed!
Plain nosiness?
I certainly did not pay the price referred to upthread.

Oreo Sat 01-Jun-24 20:45:02

Cotton Traders have what looks like a really nice Breton top in a soft blue and white stripe, a navy and a few other colours.
Only £20 and look good quality.

BigBertha1 Sun 02-Jun-24 07:12:45

I bought 2 from Crew clothing which are good quality and great for transitioning from spring to summer.