New clothes - try this

Ps Amethyst earrings would be just right.
I'll put them on my Christmas list.

Oreo

Allira

escaped

I bought a mohair gilet last week, and when I tried it on at home I realised I could wear it with the buttons at the front or down the back. That's 2 ways. Maybe I'll try it over my bottom as a skirt next!

You'd be right on trend 😂😂😂
The shorter the better!

I have a lovely soft purple/dark lilac cardigan in the wardrobe, never worn it because it goes with nothing I have, bought because I liked it.

Wont it look good with a black tee under it and jeans? Same colour earrings?

Yes, another idea, thank you.

Allira

escaped

I bought a mohair gilet last week, and when I tried it on at home I realised I could wear it with the buttons at the front or down the back. That's 2 ways. Maybe I'll try it over my bottom as a skirt next!

You'd be right on trend 😂😂😂
The shorter the better!

I have a lovely soft purple/dark lilac cardigan in the wardrobe, never worn it because it goes with nothing I have, bought because I liked it.

Wont it look good with a black tee under it and jeans? Same colour earrings?

I don't often buy new but, if I am trying something on, my rule is does this look better than the clothes I came in wearing? It's surprising how often the answer is "No!"

Returning should not be a struggle.

Both EVRI and RoyalMail will pick up from your doorstep(the latter at no additional charge)

I'm not buying clothes on line anymore. If I can't try before I buy, then I'm not going to. The last three items I bought, 2 jumpers, 1 blouse, were a disappointing colour. Should have sent them back but I struggle a bit doing that. Stuck in my wardrobe now and will no doubt end up in charity shop.

I buy mostly white, black, navy, grey clothing - and a small amount of pink, pale blue, aqua, burgundy. Lots of scarves and coloured shoes.

Great idea, I'll think in future - 3 ways to use each purchase.

Frenchgalinspain

When it comes to clothes, I am a professional and so I always purchase jackets and trousers in solid neutrals that pair with lovely silk / silky shirting / blouses or turtlenecks and loads of scarves to pair with colors that pick up the suits.

At the weekends, I am a jeans woman and adore denim and leather jackets and of course great wool coats and fab sweaters depending on the weather.

Here in the early am - it is approx 11 centig and mid day 20 centig.

So, I peel off layers before I leave the studio and place in a bag neatly in my big bag.

My favourite shop is Zata .. Smart and decent prices and always an excellent fit for me .. No alterations.

ZARA - NOT Zata .. Typing error.

I do have a dark red top which could go underneath.
Never thought of red, pascal30, thanks. 🙂
With black trousers.

When it comes to clothes, I am a professional and so I always purchase jackets and trousers in solid neutrals that pair with lovely silk / silky shirting / blouses or turtlenecks and loads of scarves to pair with colors that pick up the suits.

At the weekends, I am a jeans woman and adore denim and leather jackets and of course great wool coats and fab sweaters depending on the weather.

Here in the early am - it is approx 11 centig and mid day 20 centig.

So, I peel off layers before I leave the studio and place in a bag neatly in my big bag.

My favourite shop is Zata .. Smart and decent prices and always an excellent fit for me .. No alterations.

Allira

escaped

I bought a mohair gilet last week, and when I tried it on at home I realised I could wear it with the buttons at the front or down the back. That's 2 ways. Maybe I'll try it over my bottom as a skirt next!

You'd be right on trend 😂😂😂
The shorter the better!

I have a lovely soft purple/dark lilac cardigan in the wardrobe, never worn it because it goes with nothing I have, bought because I liked it.

That's a colour that goes well with reds, maroons, khaki greens.. just get the tones similar.. It's a lovely colour

Clothes are my worst nightmare. Usually by an outfit for a specific occasion without any thought of how else it can be worn. Seems a good idea, but will I use it, will wait and see.

That is a great idea! The number of things I have bought over the years which then need more clothes to make different outfits. Thank you

My late husband didn't have any dress sense. I put a shirt, jumper and trouser and tie on a hanger for all his outfits. He thought it was great as he knew everything would match.

Similar here Shantygirly jeans with t shirt/long sleeved shirt/jumper, dependent on the temperature. Shorts in summer, or if it’s really hot a long cotton dress, that’s about it, I too replace clothes as they wear out, I don’t buy for the sake of it.

I have two types of outfits, tunic (Seasalt) and leggings or a dress (again mostly Seasalt) except when we have a hot spell it's shorts and T shirt and cold weather jumper and jeggings. Done.

I have a lovely soft purple/dark lilac cardigan in the wardrobe, never worn it because it goes with nothing I have, bought because I liked it.

I have one of those, although mine is a pretty mint green 🙂

Yours would go well with my lilac Ben Sherman boots I found in TKMaxx many years ago when I didn't need them. They've had so much wear ever since 🤗

I have a few linen dresses which are nearly the same but different colours. I wear whichever is ironed - a bit like a uniform.
I wear things underneath in poorer weather.
I hate having to find outfits so mainly just wear the same thing!

Allira

I do have black trousers but it needs a top underneath as it's a v-neck, Ziplok, a light top would work.

Actually, I've just seen something very similar on Woolovers website paired with indigo jeans and a white shirt.
Neither of which I possess but it's an idea!

You could wear it at Christmas Allira.

It’s a good idea I am an impulsive buyer without doubt so will consider my options more wisely hopefully.

I do have black trousers but it needs a top underneath as it's a v-neck, Ziplok, a light top would work.

Actually, I've just seen something very similar on Woolovers website paired with indigo jeans and a white shirt.
Neither of which I possess but it's an idea!

Allira have you got some black or grey trousers, black jeans or a black skirt that you could pair your lilac cardigan with? Is it a high buttoned cardigan that could be worn as a jumper or does it require a blouse or sleeveless top to wear underneath it? If it requires something to be underneath it, perhaps another tonal colour that would work with it (eg a lighter shade of the lilac/purple of the cardigan) and work with the trousers/jeans/skirt. It seems such a shame not to wear it if you like it.

RosiesMaw2

M0nica

I cannot be bothered with mixing and matching. I put an outfit on a hanger ready composed, so that all I need do is take the hanger off the rail and everything is ready and sorted for me to wear.

This can be so uneconomical. I believe in making my clothes earn their keep and by mixing and matching , adding a scarf for a pop of colour or a different top/skirt I aim to get full value from my wardrobe.

Why is it uneconomical? everything gets a wear in turn. Nothing hangs in my cupboard unworn.

I work on the basis of having a relatively small wardrobe of clothes and wearing them regularly and when they wear out replacing them. The last thing I want to do in the morning is ahving to think about what to wear. I just want to reach out, take a hanger and know that a complete outfit is on that hanger.

52bright I'm with you on this, if the garment you're trying on doesn't look any better than what you're wearing, leave it.
Having said that, clothes do go out of fashion and now and again updating becomes appropriate.

If you only buy clothes in colours that suit you, and your clothing style you can’t go wrong.
I’m a true autumn, natural ingenue, and would never buy anything that wasn’t.
Everything in the wardrobe is right.