I need new dresses !!

GrammaH

I'm a big fan of dresses for the winter. I like jersey ones that are colourful and easy to wear and I have quite a few by the Australian company Orientique. They're available online from a variety of companies & boutiques - I'm lucky to have several stockists within easy travelling distance. I also saw a Seasalt dress advertised recently which I loved . Our local store had it and I bought it, it's gorgeous & called Helena.

ooo I think we have a similar style! Where else do you shop regularly?

You are my age, so interested to know do you wear black tights and what style boots?
I’ve looked at boots to wear with dresses but they all look so large and ugly!

Willow73

You are my age, so interested to know do you wear black tights and what style boots?
I’ve looked at boots to wear with dresses but they all look so large and ugly!

I have flat suede pixie boots from M & S in various colours.

Opaque tights to match dress and boots.

I have a couple of pairs of knee high boots, but tend to wear these only if it’s very cold and I am out for the day

(I am short 5’2”)

I also buy from Roman Originals on line. They are reasonably priced too

I mostly wear trouser, or jeans and tbh mainly jeans. I did say to myself I'll stop wearing jeans when I reach 65, but then thought maybe 70 oops next year I'll be 80 and do you know what girls? I'll wear what I darn well please 😂 I did rather like the midi/maxi wool (was it?) dress though that (I've' shrunk body wise about 5 inches) I purchased last winter and I may see if I can find another one I like this year. Friends can say tome gosh you've got legs 😉

06littlenananj I have 6 Orientique dresses and am waiting for this Autumn's selection so that'll probably add a couple more! I regularly wear 3 old White Stuff dresses of a similar style & I have 3 or 4 old favourites from my favourite boutiques so really, that's me sorted for the winter! If I'm at home, I'm slobbing a about in sweat pants & pullovers. willow73 I do wear black tights & long boots. I have a plain black suede pair with high heels, a pair of navy Fairfax & Favor witl low heels, an ancient tan suede pair with high thin heels & 3 pairs of Fly boots. I don't wear ankle boots with dresses, I'm not 3jeen on the look - Minnie Mouse springs to mind! Each to their own!

GrammaH I understand what you say about Mini Mouse, I am fortunate that I have tiny feet, depending on make and style I am either a size 2 or 3.

Willow73

You are my age, so interested to know do you wear black tights and what style boots?
I’ve looked at boots to wear with dresses but they all look so large and ugly!

I opt for black but I have owned blue and brown in the past! Also I've had a range or styles, which style don't you like?

I wear boots with a brown tweed skirt. They are brown and styled like a riding/military boot, so fit close to the leg all the way up. Normal shoe heel.

I have never worn shoes with more than a 2 inch heel, other than a year of insanity, when I was 18, when I wore nothing else and risked breaking an ankledaily as I tottered around - and they were soooo uncomfortable. I cuurently have a range of fashionable black patent loafers

Do try the charity shops in more upmarket areas. I volunteer at one and we have a ‘designer/new clothes’ rail. Dresses are on another rail in size order, all tops are colour co-ordinated in size order. We receive many generous donations and our little shop is always complimented by our customers on its display. It isn’t cluttered or smelly! 😊

Patsy70

Do try the charity shops in more upmarket areas. I volunteer at one and we have a ‘designer/new clothes’ rail. Dresses are on another rail in size order, all tops are colour co-ordinated in size order. We receive many generous donations and our little shop is always complimented by our customers on its display. It isn’t cluttered or smelly! 😊

I really like a charity shop, but I might have to travel a little further afield to the posh ones !

Great thread. Have ordered 3 dresses from Roman with a discount.
And fished out my leggings and tights.
All I need to do now is lose at least a stone.

Charity shops are the source of most of my top clothes, Vinted or eBay if I am looking for a specific brand and then filter my search for size, colour, sleeve length etc.

Sahar and East have beautiful frockss

Mabon1, completely agree, my two favourites

I’m another fan of Roman, especially their dresses and tops.

Just a little side question. What would you wear on your feet with a dress? . Please don’t say the ubiquitous white plimsolls.
Boots, loafers etc?

JamesandJon33

Just a little side question. What would you wear on your feet with a dress? . Please don’t say the ubiquitous white plimsolls.
Boots, loafers etc?

Depending on the weather, I alternate between, ballet pumps, loafers and boots. I can't wear heels.

I find if I go shopping for something specific I rarely find it. Instead I seem to find random things in different places. Last week I received compliments on a charity shop skirt I was wearing with a top that cost £5. So, basically, an outfit for less than £10. Do be careful with online shopping unless it's a well-known name. There are some websites with lovely photos but the items look nothing like the photos. I've been caught out that way.

littlenananj. It might be worthwhile travelling a bit further afield and visiting a few different ‘upmarket’ charity shops. Happy hunting! 😊

Thanks Marydoll I have a new denim toast dress. Not the weather yet for boots or my DMs , so probably wear loafers with it . Thanks again ……I don’t wear heels either

JamesandJon33

Thanks Marydoll I have a new denim toast dress. Not the weather yet for boots or my DMs , so probably wear loafers with it . Thanks again ……I don’t wear heels either

Is it this. I really like that!

Denim Dress

OOPs, Didn't work!

www.toa.st/collections/womens-denim/products/cotton-hemp-denim-dress-indigo

Yes that’s it. Though I. don’t look like that in it.More’s the pity.

I like Seasalt and White stuff.

I also go to charity shops, have done for years. Most recent finds have been brand new Seasalt Hunter coat for £15.00. New wide fitting suede boots in box from Mosulu.

Vinted is also very good. As a previous poster said you can filter Size, brand. I only go for NEW with tags. I have some great bargains both for myself and my granddaughter. Childrens wear is fantastic value. NEW things for a fraction of the price. Joules, Fatface, Seasalt etc.