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[honeybun]

I know it's maybe a little early....especially up here in Scotland where it's still very cold....

But...

I was having a little look at my summer stuff from last year. I seem to have a lot of T shirts which I have decided are really not for me this year....bit too unforgiving for a thickened waist line.

So I need new stuff but don't really have a clue where to start. I'm not a very dressed up kind of person...,don't do fussy stuff....live in jeans jumpers and boots in the winter.

What's your summer wardrobe going to be.

Anyone got any words of wisdom.


Honeybun
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[lily]

For work: long skirts as I can go bare-legged and wear mules and long tops go with anything. 
Casual wear: I like cropped trousers and don't wear fitted tops, again love wearing mules so my feet get some air and I don't need to wear socks or tights. 
I think we've to get a good summer 

[Limpy]

I used to like wearing summer dresses, no longer, I need something to break the mass up.
So, long tops which reach my bottom.

Long sleeve polo tops or rugby shirts (Lands End  oops Meant Cotton Traders  ) with jeans.
M&S did some very usable scoop neck T shirts / tops last year. These go well with either jeans or longer skirts (denim or patterned) Quite flattering & comfy with the skirts.

[CLKD]

Oh good thread.  Was thinking earlier that I ought to have a 'go through' to see what I'm keeping - some of it didn't see the light of day last year 

I am a jeans, layered tops, socks, slippers type of Girl  .  Can't bear tights/stockings.  Can't bear bare legs ……. so it has to be very long skirts (frumpy look) or light weight trews/jeans.  I've been perusing cotton traders catalogue recently  as they have 27" length in bright colours - then I can co-ordinate tops without problems.

Sleeves or not?

[Annie0710]

I like maxi dresses for hot days, or wide leg lightweight trousers with nice cotton top that sits on waistline

I was born with a foot deformity, otherwise it'd be denim mini and strappy sandals ! Lol
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[Joyce]

I've ditched much of my stuff for similar reasons. I do like leggings & tunic style tops for everyday wear, but have kept my linen trousers. I bought some nice tops last summer which are not too fitted, but still look tailored.

[CLKD]

Linen's lovely - until it requires ironing

[Taz2]

It's a bit of a shock seeing my arms uncovered!! Sleeveless tops definitely not as flattering as they used to be!

Taz x 

[CLKD]

Back to layers this morning as it's chilly outside 

[Morwenna]

It's a bit of a shock seeing my arms uncovered!! Sleeveless tops definitely not as flattering as they used to be!

Taz x 

I know what you mean! I have wrinkly elbows!    

[Taz2]

I haven't ventured to look at my elbows yet!!

Taz x 

[Limpy]

2/3 sleeves cover a multitude of sins

[purplenanny]

I would love to wear sleevelss tops, they really suit me, until I lift my arms....and as for waving with my arm in the air    that's a definate no go!

I see people a lot worse and they don't seem to worry, I wish I could be that carefree!

Great topic
PN x x

[babyjane]

My wardrobe is quite old (the clothes not the furniture).

It all suits me but gets a bit samey.  I would like some new, different stuff but also find changing rooms difficult.

Bon Marche is good for my age but it is hard to get size 12 there as they favour plus size more now.

I don't like online as the things never look the same when they arrive and usually have to be returned.

I also don't like skirts because tights are so uncomfortable.  I like lightweight leggings and tunic tops so long as they don't look too 'girly'.  Cotton traders are quite nice but I find jeans a nightmare as I am a size 13 so 12 is too tight and 14 is too big.  And elastic waist trousers really aren't a good look on me. Makes my tummy look even bigger.

[Joyce]

I just got myself a nice tunic top in Next, navy & jade with elbow length sleeves.

I still wear sleeveless tops, despite bat wings, but usually have a cardi on hand.