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Airyfairy12 · 22-10-2020 11:45am

Saw this dress on the Asos website, thought it looked great for a casual/professional work look and really handy to throw on in the mornings when I cant be bothered. Its also an eco friendly brand, im trying to be more eco conscious in my fashion choices although its hard, there are so few options and even less affordable ones.
Dress arrived this morning and after trying it on I was so disappointed, it's like a shapeless black bin bag with very flimsy material a string tied around the middle, its not even tied at the waist, its further up and the string is sewn right into the dress fabric so no way of adjusting it. In the photo it looks quite fitted and elegant, in real life its like something out of a magdalene laundry. Frumpy, shapeless, baggy, its also longer than shown in the picture.

https://www.asos.com/object/object-eileen-v-neck-lace-trim-mini-dress-in-black/prd/21449352?colourwayid=60167691&SearchQuery=object%20eileen

meeeeh · 22-10-2020 3:01pm

For those who are interested in cheaper sustainable fashion Nobody's Child is not too badly priced. I only got one dress from this brand and material was a bit light for my liking. The sizing was also a bit small on that dress. Apparently they are a bit more sustainable and they are keenly priced.

https://www.nobodyschild.com/

Edit: M&S are selling their stuff and so I think is ASOS.

LilacNails · 26-10-2020 1:08pm

Just ordered these new babies. Had a similar pair from Penny's got so many compliments but they were worn out in no time! These ARE an essential investment

Plus! 20% off loadsss on Arnotts

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How do I get the pic to appear rather than the link??

Twee. · 27-10-2020 10:56am

Don't ask me where I think I'm going, but I nabbed a dress from H&M's The Vampire's Wife collab. I'm sure the quality will be questionable (lace looks a bit scratchy) but I just love her stuff so had to try something. Missed out on the matching cape sadly. Thinking this will be nice with my knee high boots and a fur coat. For all the socialising I'm going to do at Christmas...

Ciarrai76 · 28-10-2020 5:45pm

I ordered this coat from Dunnes for click and collect. I spotted it instore on Sunday, but I couldn't try it on as it was blocked off due to the 'non-essential' purchases. I have wanted a black casual coat for ages and this looks nice. Hoping its ok size wise as I don't think they will do an exchange in store. They have them in a khaki green colour too which is nice, but I have too many khaki jackets/coats!

https://www.dunnesstores.com/p/padded-parka-coat/8832292?colour=Black

SmallTeapot · 28-10-2020 6:07pm

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

I ordered this coat from Dunnes for click and collect. I spotted it instore on Sunday, but I couldn't try it on as it was blocked off due to the 'non-essential' purchases. I have wanted a black casual coat for ages and this looks nice. Hoping its ok size wise as I don't think they will do an exchange in store. They have them in a khaki green colour too which is nice, but I have too many khaki jackets/coats!

Sorry all - I don’t want to derail the thread..... but are the clothing areas in all Dunnes now cordoned off? I haven’t been to my local dunnes since before the lockdown, so just querying if this is now the case..

Lovely coat btw

looks really warm

Ciarrai76 · 28-10-2020 6:15pm

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Sorry all - I don’t want to derail the thread..... but are the clothing areas in all Dunnes now cordoned off? I haven’t been to my local dunnes since before the lockdown, so just querying if this is now the case..

Lovely coat btw looks really warm

Yeah, no clothes are allowed to be purchased in in-store, but you can order online and collect in your local store.

Icsics · 28-10-2020 6:18pm

That coat looks fab & a great price. Dunnes clothes range have really improved & their delivery is fast

tickingclock · 28-10-2020 9:26pm

Dunnes have extended there returns policy up to 13th of January for online and in store purchases.
They've really upped there game. Coat looks perfect for this weather

Sir_Name · 29-10-2020 8:00am

I adore those boots Lilac... reminds me of the Chloe Susannah that I love but can't contemplate buying!

I just bought this dress from ASOS - its got 20% off everything at the moment

https://www.asos.com/other-stories/other-stories-spot-print-mini-shirt-dress-in-navy/prd/21540192?colourwayid=60174751&SearchQuery=%26%20other%20stories%20dress

And this - i have something similar to this from Zara in white and i got loads of wear out of it. Hopefully the fit is good.
https://www.asos.com/collusion/collusion-padded-shoulder-mini-dress-in-sand/prd/21498656?colourwayid=60171923&SearchQuery=collusion+padded+shoulder+mini+dress+in+sand&SearchRedirect=true

I am also so drawn to this dress but can't decide whether to buy it or not!
https://threefloor.com/golden-gaze-dress/

LilacNails · 29-10-2020 10:39am

Sir_Name wrote: »

I adore those boots Lilac... reminds me of the Chloe Susannah that I love but can't contemplate buying!

I just bought this dress from ASOS - its got 20% off everything at the moment

https://www.asos.com/other-stories/other-stories-spot-print-mini-shirt-dress-in-navy/prd/21540192?colourwayid=60174751&SearchQuery=%26%20other%20stories%20dress

And this - i have something similar to this from Zara in white and i got loads of wear out of it. Hopefully the fit is good.
https://www.asos.com/collusion/collusion-padded-shoulder-mini-dress-in-sand/prd/21498656?colourwayid=60171923&SearchQuery=collusion+padded+shoulder+mini+dress+in+sand&SearchRedirect=true

I am also so drawn to this dress but can't decide whether to buy it or not!
https://threefloor.com/golden-gaze-dress/

How would u dress up or wear the Zara top?

saggycaggy · 29-10-2020 1:31pm

LilacNails- do you mind sharing the link for those boots?? They're gorgeous!!

LilacNails · 29-10-2020 8:22pm

saggycaggy wrote: »

LilacNails- do you mind sharing the link for those boots?? They're gorgeous!!

Aren't they just! Sure

this link should work. They had 20% off at the time I bought them, but u should keep an eye out in case they have another sale. Hoping they arrive tomorrow!

https://www.arnotts.ie/brands/carvela-kurt-geiger/carvela/scant-ankle-boots/5800922500569BLACK.html?cgid=carvela-kurt-geiger#prefn1=refinementSubCategory&prefv1=Boots&prefn2=refinementColor&prefv2=black&horizontal=true&start=1

whatever76 · 29-10-2020 8:58pm

keep an eye on this site as well - they 40% off ( sorry I know should support local) but 40% is a big savings .... have my eye on another pair myself and missed the 40% offer - grrrr !!

https://www.shoeaholics.com/women/boots/ankle-boots/scant-black-snake-carvela

saggycaggy · 30-10-2020 10:32am

Great thanks for both links above!! i'll try and get them with a discount:)

jos28 · 01-11-2020 10:25pm

Doing my best to order from Irish suppliers. Picked this up with 20% off, some really nice knitwear on their site.
https://www.iclothing.com/phoebe-colour-block-zip-top-in-pink

Sir_Name · 02-11-2020 10:54am

LilacNails wrote: »

How would u dress up or wear the Zara top?

Do you mean the dress in Khaki that I have in white or the top version of it?

LilacNails · 02-11-2020 12:27pm

Sir_Name wrote: »

Do you mean the dress in Khaki that I have in white or the top version of it?

The top version

Sir_Name · 09-11-2020 12:24pm

LilacNails wrote: »

The top version

I quite like the structured shoulders...
So a nice pair of fitted leggings - Verso do some great ones, really reasonable all different colours and nice scarf and long jacket.

Also perfect with jeans, nice belt, maybe leather jacket for winter, I do love a midi or maxi skirt with trainers!

Ciarrai76 · 09-11-2020 2:57pm

Sir_Name wrote: »

I quite like the structured shoulders...
So a nice pair of fitted leggings - Verso do some great ones, really reasonable all different colours and nice scarf and long jacket.

Also perfect with jeans, nice belt, maybe leather jacket for winter, I do love a midi or maxi skirt with trainers!

I have heard those Verso leggings are meant to be great quality and an Irish company. I must check them out as I'd like a pair of leather look leggings. They are not expensive either. I know a woman who buys them and she said they are really good.

Sir_Name · 09-11-2020 6:51pm

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

I have heard those Verso leggings are meant to be great quality and an Irish company. I must check them out as I'd like a pair of leather look leggings. They are not expensive either. I know a woman who buys them and she said they are really good.

I have both verso and the Spanx. They suck you in as well I find with the Spanx. I’m not tall and the Spanx ones can be quite long. I have the Verso in grey, black and burgundy and I think she had navy and khaki too which I want. She’s also selling a houndstooth jacket I’ve my eye on for again, a really reasonable price!

Sir_Name · 09-11-2020 6:55pm

Also ASOS have 25% off everything today! ðŸ˜¬

Got some new lingerie, bralets and sport bras and a cute grey top. I really could do with deleting that app it’s so dangerous...

Here’s the top, hoping it’s not too short, the bras etc are pretty boring!

https://www.asos.com/prd/22173883?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

meeeeh · 09-11-2020 7:06pm

Sir_Name wrote: »

Also ASOS have 25% off everything today! ðŸ˜¬

Got some new lingerie, bralets and sport bras and a cute grey top. I really could do with deleting that app it’s so dangerous...

Here’s the top, hoping it’s not too short, the bras etc are pretty boring!

https://www.asos.com/prd/22173883?acquisitionsource=pasteboard

That's a neck warmer not a top (it's not stiched together at the sides). You throw it over your top and under your coat. They are nice though.

09-11-2020 8:09pm

meeeeh wrote: »

That's a neck warmer not a top (it's not stiched together at the sides). You throw it over your top and under your coat. They are nice though.

Laughing here because that gave me a flashback to my teenage years and my father ranting "That's not a skirt it's a belt, go and put some clothes on" :pac:

It's lovely though, be great under a cardigan or coat.

meeeeh · 09-11-2020 8:27pm

Cali_girl wrote: »

Laughing here because that gave me a flashback to my teenage years and my father ranting "That's not a skirt it's a belt, go and put some clothes on" :pac:

It's lovely though, be great under a cardigan or coat.

Lol. I have a puffer vest that works on similar principle. It's brilliant, you can wear it under the coat, it gives you warmth but doesn't add bulk.

Sir_Name · 10-11-2020 7:46pm

meeeeh wrote: »

That's a neck warmer not a top (it's not stiched together at the sides). You throw it over your top and under your coat. They are nice though.

Where’s that coffin emoji when you need it!

meeeeh · 10-11-2020 10:32pm

Sir_Name wrote: »

Where’s that coffin emoji when you need it!

Well I think it's lovely. I love that shade of grey.

Ciarrai76 · 11-11-2020 12:33pm

My husband ordered me these Nike Todo trainers for my birthday! I had mentioned them and he decided to get them! (Like I need more trainers! lol).

They are a waterproof trainer which is great for this time of year as my others are impossible to wear in this weather! I saw them reviewed on YStyle FB page. They are on offer at the moment, but there was a members discount on top when he bought them so they only cost about €33.
Hopefully they are here soon!!

SmallTeapot · 11-11-2020 2:24pm

Ciarrai76 wrote: »

My husband ordered me these Nike trainers for my birthday! I had mentioned them and he decided to get them! (Like I need more trainers! lol).

They are a waterproof trainer which is great for this time of year as my others are impossible to wear in this weather! I saw them reviewed on YStyle FB page. They are on offer at the moment, but there was a members discount on top when he bought them so they only cost about €33.
Hopefully they are here soon!!

I know someone who has a pair of these (Nike Todos), and they rate them quite highly... so much so that I was thinking of buying a pair myself

Well wear

Ciarrai76 · 11-11-2020 10:44pm

SmallTeapot wrote: »

I know someone who has a pair of these (Nike Todos), and they rate them quite highly... so much so that I was thinking of buying a pair myself

Well wear

I am a total convert to Nike's this year! I bought my first pair about 10 years ago and didn't wear them much as they used to cut into my heel and I was put off them. I bought a pair back in March (just before lockdown) in Lifestyle sports and loved how comfy they were. Since then I've bought 2 more pairs, and now these! I think this year alone I have bought 6 pairs of trainers (not all Nikes!)....I have a problem

Twee. · 12-11-2020 10:57am

Got a few bits with Asos 20% off last night.

Top
https://www.asos.com/topshop/topshop-baseball-top-in-black-grey/prd/22592243

Jumper
https://www.asos.com/vero-moda/vero-moda-jumper-with-bobbles-in-red/prd/20617439?ctaRef=my%20orders

Skirt
https://www.asos.com/pimkie/pimkie-plaid-pleated-mini-skirt-in-grey/prd/22230140?ctaRef=my%20orders

Bodysuit, which I am predicting to be awful on someone with a fuller bust, but a girl can dream!
https://www.asos.com/asos-design/asos-design-long-sleeve-bodysuit-with-underbust-seam-in-black/prd/21670840?ctaRef=my%20orders

meeeeh · 12-11-2020 11:46am

It's embarrassing how many of my clothes are bought in Uniqlo. Jil Sander collection went on sale today and most of it is gone. I wanted to get wool trousers but they seems to be gone. I got chinos in size 27 (28 is gone), they will fit me if the sizing is as ridiculously big as for Uniqlo U.

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I also have this on order but it seems to be lost somewhere in an post delivery labyrinth.

https://www.zalando.ie/zign-lace-up-ankle-boots-black-zi111n0ci-q11.html

Ciarrai76 · 13-11-2020 1:06pm

SmallTeapot wrote: »

I know someone who has a pair of these (Nike Todos), and they rate them quite highly... so much so that I was thinking of buying a pair myself

Well wear

They arrived yesterday (very quick as he only ordered them on Sunday!). They are very comfy and true to size. The last pair I bought a few weeks ago were not true to size and I had to go down a half size.

meeeeh · 16-11-2020 5:55pm

meeeeh wrote: »

It's embarrassing how many of my clothes are bought in Uniqlo. Jil Sander collection went on sale today and most of it is gone. I wanted to get wool trousers but they seems to be gone. I got chinos in size 27 (28 is gone), they will fit me if the sizing is as ridiculously big as for Uniqlo U.

I also have this on order but it seems to be lost somewhere in an post delivery labyrinth.

https://www.zalando.ie/zign-lace-up-ankle-boots-black-zi111n0ci-q11.html

Boots are absolutely lovely and nice quality for the price.

Jumper and trousers are really well made, excellent material way better quality than the price implies. However both are going back because they are humongous. Normally I'm trouser size 28 or 29 and yet here I'm not sure that size 26 wouldn't be a bit too big. Jumper is also at least a size too big.

Normally I'm not that bothered by vanity sizing but this is ridiculous. I don't think I was 26 in trousers since I was 10.

Twee. · 16-11-2020 11:13pm

That's such a shame! The trousers looked fab. My friend loves their jeans, I'm waiting on a message back from her to tell me what style and size she got so I can give them a go myself!

Airyfairy12 · 18-11-2020 10:12pm

Just bought this dress online from Dorothy Perkins, it was the last one left. Been looking for a nice plane black dress for awhile now but its so hard to find one that isnt either too dressy or too frumpy. This one has pockets so that alone was enough for me, just hope it fits. I had to buy it from the petite section which I don't normally buy from.

https://www.zalando.ie/dorothy-perkins-petite-day-dress-black-dp721c0ek-q11.html

SAMTALK · 19-11-2020 12:58pm

SmallTeapot wrote: »

I know someone who has a pair of these (Nike Todos), and they rate them quite highly... so much so that I was thinking of buying a pair myself

Well wear

This are reduced further at the minute. If you're a member they work out at 27 euro with code BRIGHT30

SmallTeapot · 19-11-2020 1:16pm

SAMTALK wrote: »

This are reduced further at the minute. If you're a member they work out at 27 euro with code BRIGHT30

Ha, I just bought a pair this morning as I got an email from Nike :cool:

SmallTeapot · 21-11-2020 5:20pm

Michael Kors Dark Ruby Parka

I spotted a lovely black parka in TKMaxx before lockdown which was perfect - but I mulled over it too long and someone else snapped it up

I would have preferred one in black or navy, as I already have a wine coat. But tbh, my one is looking a bit tired, so I'm due a refresh (or so I tell myself!)

Aisling(",) · 24-11-2020 10:28am

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I've been dying to get a pair of nice dungarees for about a year and I spotted these on Asos.I'm a 12-14 so I ordered both sizes. Fingers crossed one will fit.Thank god for free delivery and returns.

Aisling(",) · 27-11-2020 2:40pm

The size 12 came today and they fit perfectly.I'll be sending the 14 striaght back when they arrive on Monday!I'm delighted.

I have 2 more Asos orders coming as well as the soon to be returned dungarees.I've totally lost the plot.:P

Twee. · 27-11-2020 2:49pm

Picked up the Uniqlo jeans I mentioned before, would have preferred black but they seem like very dark blue. Shipping is pricey at €9 so I popped in a check shirt for my mam for her birthday just to make it worthwhile. Have resisted the Asos sale so far!!!

https://www.uniqlo.com/eu/en/product/women-ultra-stretch-denim-leggings-trousers-429115.html?dwvar_429115_color=COL65&dwvar_429115_size=SMA002

https://www.uniqlo.com/eu/en/product/women-flannel-checked-long-sleeved-shirt-432917.html?dwvar_432917_color=COL23&dwvar_432917_size=SMA001&cgid=

Kintarō Hattori · 27-11-2020 9:13pm

https://www.zara.com/ie/en/leather-dress-with-shoulder-pads-p05479010.html?v1=59674093

For less than €90 I couldn't help myself. Though it was a tough decision between the one above and this:

https://www.zara.com/ie/en/leather-dress-with-scarf-detail-p05479012.html?v1=59674144

cee_jay · 28-11-2020 8:29pm

My mum gave me money for my birthday so I ordered this from Kate Spade:
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Airyfairy12 · 28-11-2020 9:33pm

cee_jay wrote: »

My mum gave me money for my birthday so I ordered this from Kate Spade:
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Love Kate Spade bags, this one is fab

dee_mc · 29-11-2020 3:09pm

https://www.gap.eu/gap/funnel-shaker-hoodie/000618420.html
Got this cosy looking hoody from GAP, half price for black Friday.
Was raging this morning to see they've everything 50% off plus an extra 10% off for cyber Monday &#55357;&#56834; but as it happens my lovely hoody would've been sold out in my size if I'd waited, so I'm over it!

29-11-2020 5:26pm

Got this in summer sale few months back... Think I've worn it twice as I only go to work now :pac:

Faith · 01-12-2020 10:27pm

I got a bit of a notion that I wanted a new winter coat, despite a cupboard full of them, so I've just bought this from Collectif:

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Here's hoping it fits!

I've never had a patterned coat before, but I wanted something either dark green or navy and this is both! Plus it has a hood, which is so useful when you're outside for short periods or it's not quite heavy enough rain for an umbrella.

cee_jay · 02-12-2020 10:28am

From Marks & Spencer:

This skirt, which I got in red last year, and is so comfortable!

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This coat:
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Twee. · 11-12-2020 10:41am

Did the bulk of my Xmas shopping last night but left with an impulse purchase for myself, typical!

I'd been on the look out for a nice fitted blazer and this was a bit more than I planned to spend but it's fab on. I think I'll pair it with leather leggings and biker boots.

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https://www.zara.com/ie/en/blazer-with-gathered-sleeves-p07825632.html?v1=55593347&v2=1636230

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