The Chatwalk - Off Topic Thread

^ Guess it depends on the style really. I never go for short dresses anyway. It really is a pain being tall though, very few "going out" type dresses are made for tall people! Unless they like looking like sluts.

boomkatalog

I love when sites tell you the models height and size, because sometimes they even look scandalously short on the models! I'm only 5'8 but all my height is in my legs, look a right skank in short legs because I always wear nude tights.

Twee.

Saw lots of long, full bodied, lady like, 50s skirts in the Sunday Times Style mag this week, thought they were gorgeous! Then I remembered I have a ballet character skirt in my wardrobe somewhere, I think it could be of some use with the right top! This is a good thing about being a clothes hoarder, you never know

^ Ahaha! I still have one of those from ballet from when I was a lot younger. Same colours and all!

Stench Blossoms

So I'm pretty annoyed with Awear at the moment. Bought loads of jeans over Christmas there, all the same size. They were slightly too big but I didn't mind at the time. I've lost weight since then so they are way too big now.

Went in to get a new pair today, in the same size and they wouldn't close for the life of me. Next size up wouldn't close either.

I am aware there are inconsistencies between shops but didn't ever find it in the same shop.

Grrr

Vinta81

Cork people!

I was going to ask in the Cork forum but said I'd chance my arm here. I have my college ball next Thursday night and was wondering if I take a dress to get dry cleaned on Monday it should be done by Thursday afternoon?

Malari

I would think so, definitely. Are you in the city centre? I'd try Impress (I think it's called) on the corner of Pembroke St opposite the GPO. Never had an issue with them. They do alterations too so know how to handle gowns and stuff.

OldGoat

Looking to source a second-third-fourth hand wedding dress...in my size. Cheap as chips as it's going to end up distroyed.
For anyone that dosen't know me just think very very big.
Any ideas?

Saorenza

OldGoat wrote: »

Looking to source a second-third-fourth hand wedding dress...in my size. Cheap as chips as it's going to end up distroyed.
For anyone that dosen't know me just think very very big.
Any ideas?

Intrigued. Ebay? Charity shops?


Otherwise get a white stretchy dress and attach lots of white tulle/net curtains.

paddyandy

GOAT; There's a Shop that sells Tents on Liffey Street bring them in a Bolt of Curtain Net .

Susie_Q

Bythewoods, that Karen Millen dress you bought is GORGEOUS. Can I be bold and ask how much it cost?? My jaw nearly hit the floor looking at it.

Also what's the name/ product code for the dress? Can't find it on their website.

jokettle

I have a vaguely fashion-related question! I'm looking for a decent umbrella, one that won't break in strong winds or heavy rain. Ideally it'd be big like the golf or banker-type size, if that makes sense? I've bought smaller ones from boots and accessorise before but they just don't last long enough. Anyone have any idea where i should look?

The Lovely Muffin

My mother got one in Arnotts before, it was a few years ago now (I was in school at the time, and am out of school five years now), it was green in colour and it is still going strong.

One of the spokes is a bit bent, but it's not broken completely, it's still usable.

I'd say try any of the good department stores (Arnotts, Boyers, Clearys, Debenhams etc) and you should find something. I have no idea about prices though.

jokettle

Thanks not too worried about price, tbh, since every time I get one in boots/accessorise I drop €20 euro for the pleasure and might get 6 months max from it! So if I have to pay more for quality then I really don't mind.

doriansmith

Avoca do nice looking big umbrellas. Haven't used them though so can't vouch for the quality.

Hedwig

Hi, I don't think this merited its own thread so thought I'd ask here!

Do the shops in the city centre such as new look in the Jervis centre have their summer stock in yet? Was thinking of going in on saturday but I won't bother if its still old stock/ winter stock.

Thanks

Links234

would it be mad to get another pair (or two?) of Doctor Martens Triumph 1914 boots?



I really, really like these boots

Aisling(",)

Hedwig wrote: »

Hi, I don't think this merited its own thread so thought I'd ask here!

Do the shops in the city centre such as new look in the Jervis centre have their summer stock in yet? Was thinking of going in on saturday but I won't bother if its still old stock/ winter stock.

Thanks

I was around town today and there does seem to be an awful lot of shorts and light tops around so they've definitely started bringing the ranges in.

bythewoods

Susie_Q wrote: »

Bythewoods, that Karen Millen dress you bought is GORGEOUS. Can I be bold and ask how much it cost?? My jaw nearly hit the floor looking at it.

Also what's the name/ product code for the dress? Can't find it on their website.

I got it on sale (woooh) so it was reduced from €200-and-something to 80 quid (I KNOW! I KNOW!)
There were a few left in the Grafton St shop (2 weeks ago now), all in small sizes though. Not sure what the product code is but it's probably gone off the website now anyway. I left the dress behind in my parent's house but I'll post it up next time I'm home in the next few weeks!

Vinta81

So I bought this top for tomorrow and can't decide what to paid with it! I was just thinking a black skirt under it and coloured heels?

musical.x

hey has anyone here bought any disaster designs satchels?
there is one on amazon that i really like but it works out at €40 including delivery . its only a mini satchel so i really want to make sure that it is worth the price

boomkatalog

Vinta81 wrote: »

So I bought this top for tomorrow and can't decide what to paid with it! I was just thinking a black skirt under it and coloured heels?

Does it cover your bum? If so black leggings might be better than a skirt. Or even black tights and shorts. Love the thought of really bright shoes, fuscia or electric blue.

coco_lola

boomkatalog wrote: »

Does it cover your bum? If so black leggings might be better than a skirt. Or even black tights and shorts. Love the thought of really bright shoes, fuscia or electric blue.

I also like maybe black skinny jeans? I have a pair that go great with those kind of tops...if it was long enough I'd definitely pair it with black tights! And bright bright heels

Links234

Is there anywhere that still does those Nike air rift runners? Used to have a pair ages ago, and I'd kinda like a new pair to be honest.

Twee.

Waaaah a lovely vintage dress I got in New York came back from the dry cleaners and they couldn't lift the stains Looks like tan or something. It's only on the end, so the dress maker is going to try make a new hem for it, without sacrificing too much in the length. It's for a wedding, so I really can't be going with a dirty dress or one too short!

I hope it works out, the wedding is in two weeks and I am not prepared to go shopping for another dress!

fillefatale

http://www.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?catalogId=33056&storeId=12555&langId=-1&viewAllFlag=false&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=221095&parent_categoryId=207169&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20

Topman's new "Colonial" range is described as all about making a statement with a melting pot of prints, patterns and textures.

Yeah, definitely writing a letter of complaint.

I don't think appropriating colonized cultures into a ~melting pot~ of 'fashion' for a British high street chain is cool.

LadyMayBelle

fillefatale wrote: »

http://www.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?catalogId=33056&storeId=12555&langId=-1&viewAllFlag=false&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=221095&parent_categoryId=207169&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20

Topman's new "Colonial" range is described as all about making a statement with a melting pot of prints, patterns and textures.

Yeah, definitely writing a letter of complaint.

I don't think appropriating colonized cultures into a ~melting pot~ of 'fashion' for a British high street chain is cool.

Yikes. Colonialism as a word alone makes me shrink away.

mariebeth

hi all, don't think this merits a new thread, but I was wondering if you know of any shops in or near Cork that might stock the Farah men's brand? My dad's a fan of their polo shirts, and I want to get a few for him

Nervous Wreck

fillefatale wrote: »

http://www.topman.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?catalogId=33056&storeId=12555&langId=-1&viewAllFlag=false&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=221095&parent_categoryId=207169&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20

Topman's new "Colonial" range is described as all about making a statement with a melting pot of prints, patterns and textures.

Yeah, definitely writing a letter of complaint.

I don't think appropriating colonized cultures into a ~melting pot~ of 'fashion' for a British high street chain is cool.

Make sure you tell them in your letter that the clothes are awful. That shop has gone to hell.

xOxSinéadxOx

^ You guys might be interested in reading this thread on the fashion spot.
http://forums.thefashionspot.com/f121/use-cultural-appropriation-fashion-136669.html