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Joules get it right.

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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.

Chocolatelovinggran Sun 02-Jun-24 10:31:11

I am not permitted to buy any more stripy tops. My wardrobe has spoken firmly to me on this matter.

RosiesMaw Sun 02-Jun-24 11:50:48

Out of interest Joseanne - do they wear Breton tops en Bretagne ?
Or are they as much of a giveaway as a GB plate? gringrin

Witzend Sun 02-Jun-24 12:08:45

I really used to like Joules, but went off them when they seemed to go mad with pink on everything. I’m just not a pink person.

I buy most of my summer tops from SeaSalt, their cotton sailor tops with elbow length sleeves suit me fine unless there’s a real heatwave.

OldFrill Sun 02-Jun-24 14:52:45

RosiesMaw

^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.

In my case l thought it looked nice and l might buy it, or similar, I hardly see how that's "plain nosiness".

JaneJudge Sun 02-Jun-24 14:57:49

I like all their peasant stuff
I actually bought a really nice pair of joules navy culottes in the charity shop last week for £4

RosiesMaw Sun 02-Jun-24 15:02:49

OldFrill

RosiesMaw

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.

In my case l thought it looked nice and l might buy it, or similar, I hardly see how that's "plain nosiness".

Ah, but did you tut?

Joseann Sun 02-Jun-24 15:02:52

RosiesMaw

Out of interest Joseanne - do they wear Breton tops en Bretagne ?
Or are they as much of a giveaway as a GB plate? gringrin

Loads of navy and white long sleeved ones in the market yesterday, RosiesMaw, from 6 months upwards. I'm going to buy one each for DGSs. I think they were 15 - 20 euros. French people wear them where we are in Brittany because we're on the coast in a sailing area.

PilgrimQuill Sun 02-Jun-24 16:07:17

I love Cotton Traders tops - they last and last and ... I've just looked in my wardrobe and they have. The last new top I bought was three years ago. I haven't bought any new stuff at all for over a year. Next week I shall not buy plants for the snails to eat, but go clothes shopping.

mokryna Mon 03-Jun-24 12:14:53

I prefer them a little bit longer than OP. I don’t like stretching and showing skin

Urmstongran Mon 03-Jun-24 12:17:00

Chocolatelovinggran

I am not permitted to buy any more stripy tops. My wardrobe has spoken firmly to me on this matter.

🤣

sazz1 Mon 03-Jun-24 13:04:57

I've only bought children's wellies from Joules. DD tried to buy a second hand pair on FB market place and DGD was gutted that someone got there first. So I splashed out lol and bought them new from Joules.
I do like Joules clothes but prefer to buy most of my clothes from EB or similar sites to recycle clothing. That way I can sell when I've finished wearing it and buy different clothes for a fraction of the high street cost.

shoppinggirl Mon 03-Jun-24 13:31:49

I've bought a few things from Joules this year including a short navy 'Chanel' style jacket which I bought last week and which is gorgeous and timeless. I also bought a navy and pink rugby style shirt which I've almost lived in. I really like the attention to detail in their clothes.

Joseann Mon 03-Jun-24 14:05:14

Moving on to accessories, I'm really delighted with my small Joules backpack this summer. Ideal for the beach, the market, days out etc.

Marg75 Mon 03-Jun-24 14:54:48

I bought a lovely green padded coat from Joules in the winter. Ordered online and collected it from Next. I love their clothes, they wash well and look like new years later!

TiggyW Tue 04-Jun-24 18:38:37

Jaxjacky - so that is why the branches in the Lakes are still open! 😎
I’m hooked on Seasalt at the moment, but buying from Vinted if possible.

tattygran14 Tue 04-Jun-24 21:48:30

Not a fan of Joules, as I bought a leather saddle bag, and later discovered to my dismay that the magnet closure was much too weak. Stuff was falling out on the bus, and rolling under the seats.