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I need new dresses !!

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littlenananj Tue 10-Sept-24 17:28:24

Hi, I'm looking to update my winter wardrobe but I don't know where to start! In the winter months I usually opt for dresses, tights and boots but my old faithfuls have seen better days sad I'm 64 and I feel like the high street only caters to young ladies or ladies in later life, I want to feel great in what I wear. If anyone could share any recommendations for where to buy comfortable and casual but stylish dresses, it would be much appreciated

62Granny Tue 10-Sept-24 17:35:22

Seasalt, Damart, Cotton Traders, JD Williams. Bon Marche,
Have a look at local boutiques, they usually have some nice different clothes to the usual stuff you see around in larger stores. Ask friends whose fashion taste is similar to yours where they shop.

silverlining48 Tue 10-Sept-24 18:55:26

You are only 64 littlenananj. Buy and wear what you like, I do and I am a lot older than you. Happy shopping.

JamesandJon33 Tue 10-Sept-24 19:00:19

Bought a lovely loose dress from Gudrun Sjoden a few weeks ago. Ideal with a long sleeved T-shirt for winter. Two of her models are quite old and look fab in her dresses

M0nica Tue 10-Sept-24 19:16:47

Why not just go and walk round your local M&S and see what they offer, or browse different sites online.

Not knowing someone's precise taste in clothes, it is very difficult, to know what to recommend. What you consider young ladies clothes, I, at 81, may be wearing, considering them just what i wanted,

Personally, like others, I think age is irrelevant when shopping for clothes. My most recent buy was a sundress bought in a supermarket in France and a dress from Culture Vulture.

Ilovedogs22 Tue 10-Sept-24 20:17:17

Ohh ladies you are so lucky to be able to wear dresses, I'm 5ft tall but a bit busomy & hippy. If I wear a dress It actually wears me! I sorry I'm no help at all.

Tenko Tue 10-Sept-24 20:27:34

I’m 65 and use the high street for clothes shopping and don’t have a problem finding clothes . M & S has got much better the last few years . Order online and return if necessary. Next is good and Crew Company . Boden also has lovely dresses .

Blossoming Tue 10-Sept-24 20:39:35

I love FatFace for dresses. There is one on our high street, but mobility impairment makes it impossible for me to get there right now so I buy online. At the other end of the spectrum I also like New Look. They also do online orders.

littlenananj Tue 10-Sept-24 20:51:15

I haven’t heard of this, I’m off shopping ! Thankyou

littlenananj Tue 10-Sept-24 20:55:59

M0nica

Why not just go and walk round your local M&S and see what they offer, or browse different sites online.

Not knowing someone's precise taste in clothes, it is very difficult, to know what to recommend. What you consider young ladies clothes, I, at 81, may be wearing, considering them just what i wanted,

Personally, like others, I think age is irrelevant when shopping for clothes. My most recent buy was a sundress bought in a supermarket in France and a dress from Culture Vulture.

Absolutely, I agree! I used to be a regular shopper in shops like oasis and warehouse but it’s places like this I now think market to a younger audience overall! Ive been really impressed with supermarket clothing in recent years too

Marydoll Tue 10-Sept-24 20:56:23

I am sixty nine I wear lots of White Stuff, Fat Face and Monsoon dresses and tunics. I also buy a fair bit from TU.

P.S, I am also 5ft and busomy, it hasn't prevented me wearing dresses. It's a matter of getting the proportions correct.

littlenananj Tue 10-Sept-24 20:57:35

Ilovedogs22

Ohh ladies you are so lucky to be able to wear dresses, I'm 5ft tall but a bit busomy & hippy. If I wear a dress It actually wears me! I sorry I'm no help at all.

I’m open to wearing other than dresses, what do you prefer to wear in winter over dresses? smile

littlenananj Tue 10-Sept-24 21:02:29

Blossoming

I love FatFace for dresses. There is one on our high street, but mobility impairment makes it impossible for me to get there right now so I buy online. At the other end of the spectrum I also like New Look. They also do online orders.

I’ll try fatface, I don’t think there’s a physical store near me but I can order online smile

littlenananj Tue 10-Sept-24 21:03:12

I haven’t shopped in monsoon for a fair few years, this is my next stop! Thankyou

Millie22 Tue 10-Sept-24 21:06:51

I really miss Oasis on the high street. The online version is just not as good.

Crew Clothing is my current favourite.

Debbi58 Tue 10-Sept-24 22:24:44

Next Online, they have thousands of dresses.

Redrobin51 Tue 10-Sept-24 22:27:24

I've had some nice dresses for winter from Roman Originals. They do have some actual high street shops but I've tended to shop online as delivery is free and you can exchange for a different size for free andt is only £3 to send it back of you decide you don't want it. They also do some nice tunics and the clothes are of good quality.

dragonfly46 Tue 10-Sept-24 22:31:16

I recently bought a few dresses from Finery online. Next online are very good as they sell many different makes and you can pick them up and take them back in store.

Marydoll Wed 11-Sept-24 07:58:23

I have a few finery dresses. As I am rather full on the bust, I have to go up a size.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 11-Sept-24 08:17:33

5’2” busty lady I wear dresses from Boden, Mint Velvet, The White Company, Hobbs & Hush.

Some of my friends wear a lot of Sosander (sp)

Hush are generous size wise and I go down a size.

Good luck, wear whatever suits you and you are comfortable with 🙋‍♀️

alfordjennifer Wed 11-Sept-24 08:33:42

If you want to buy leather jackets, visit NYC Jackets. What do you prefer to wear in winter over dresses?

littlenananj Wed 11-Sept-24 09:12:53

dragonfly46

I recently bought a few dresses from Finery online. Next online are very good as they sell many different makes and you can pick them up and take them back in store.

This is a new one for me! I've had a look and I love them, and not a bad price too, thanks so much dragonfly46! grin

Parsley3 Wed 11-Sept-24 09:17:23

Just had a look at Crew Clothing and like what I see. This thread is very useful, thank you.

littlenananj Wed 11-Sept-24 09:31:32

Parsley3

Just had a look at Crew Clothing and like what I see. This thread is very useful, thank you.

me too! where else do you shop? we might have a similar taste smile

GrannyGravy13 Wed 11-Sept-24 09:52:27

Just had a quick browse on Crew website, very similar to Joules who have some fabulous clothes this season.