How Depressing

[Daisy]

I need to replace a few items in my wardrobe this winter (mainly because I've lost weight, on purpose, and some things are a big on the large side).

So, not wanting to visit crowded shops I've been looking online, and I could weep. Page after page of beige, black, cream, grey, dark drown, dark green, sludgy, dreary shades. I would be lovely to find some bright, cheerful colours. Romans has some colourful tops but they're nowhere near cosy enough for a chilly mortal like me. As for M&S - everything I looked at was marked "out of stock online", every single thing.

[Lizzie48]

Daisy, try. https://www.zalando.co.uk

[Oma]

Daisy
I say the same the colours are awful , so dreary and as you say sludgy .
And everything aimed at under 40's I find .
I do have lots of sleeveless tops from Roman I wear cardigans with that are nice colours
I'm not good with jumpers or long sleeve blouses although I do have a few they are very lightweight.

I have just bought a long line cardigan from Roman in a lovely turquoise colour.

[Oma]

This is the one

[Gemini]

Daisy, have you looked at Cotton Traders recently? They often have nice colours.

[Daisy]

Lizzie, many thanks for the link. There are some nice styles there. I've had a quick look, but need to explore more.

Oma, I really need layers of long sleeves for the winter, but that cardigan is a lovely cheerful colour.

[Daisy]

Gem, our posts crossed. No, I haven't, but I do often buy from Cotton Traders. I'll have another look. Many thanks. x

[Gemini]

Edinburgh Woolen Mill can be good too xx

[Daisy]

Gem, we've got a local EWM branch, so I can have a look. I like to try on there as I find their sizes aren't very accurate. But I hadn't thought of them, so thanks for the reminder. xx

[Sum1Ls]

Try White Suff, or Hobbs or Phase 8. A bit pricy but look at the Sale items and they are well made and will not date.

[Plantaholic]

I have used White Stuff quite a lot but I don’t wear bright colours.

[Gemini]

I have two lovely swimsuits from White Stuff. Its not easy to find a suit that is supportive enough for all the jumping about, but not too sporty. These are really nice. I liked the first so bought a second in a different pattern. Not that you are looking for swimwear Daisy I know

[Daisy]

Thank you all for the White Stuff suggestions. My DIL1 often buys from there, but for some reason I never thought about them for clothes. I always think it's for bedding and towels!