Detail your latest clothes and slap related purchases here #2

[moody]

I know right!
Been researching into Brogue boots and English manufacturers - Cheaney, Tricksters, Grenson - amazing detailing.
Thing is, they cost over £200 - even the 'budget' brand like Loakes are too expensive.

loakes- budget brand?

blimey.... they're high end for me right now.

loakes are at least 200 quid for a half decent pair?

 

[killer b]

They have a load of cheaneys in TKmaxx atm for 120 quid if you can stretch that far

 

[Virtual Blue]

loakes- budget brand?

blimey.... they're high end for me right now.

loakes are at least 200 quid for a half decent pair?

I know! They're considered budget in the world of English boot-making - like for quality/ cost ratio.

I really like these

Sheene Motorcycle Boot

 

[moody]

I know! They're considered budget in the world of English boot-making - like for quality/ cost ratio.

I really like these

Sheene Motorcycle Boot

I count myself lucky to own a smart pair of jones brougues I got from a charity shop for a tenner.

They're actually really nice and in real nice condition but with a nice "worn" look.

I've had them re-soled and heeled.

I think they'll last years to come if looked after

 

[Virtual Blue]

I count myself lucky to own a smart pair of jones brougues I got from a charity shop for a tenner.

They're actually really nice and in real nice condition but with a nice "worn" look.

I've had them re-soled and heeled.

I think they'll last years to come if looked after

good find! and they will probably outlast both of us

 

[moody]

I do want a pair of brogue boots though, such as loakes but I will take any half decent pair I find that are affordable

 

[Virtual Blue]

If you can get around their shitty PR, these are good value ...they seem on par with Sweeneys....italian leather/ goodyear welt...

 

[Virtual Blue]

I do want a pair of brogue boots though, such as loakes but I will take any half decent pair I find that are affordable

same...i just find it hard to justify spending so much on one pair of boots.

 

[moody]

If you can get around their shitty PR, these are good value ...they seem on par with Sweeneys....italian leather/ goodyear welt...

nice but I am after boots rather than shoes & a nice tan/brown colour is what i really want.

 

[moody]

just had quick look on tk.maxx.

they have a few pairs of dune and a half decent pair of base london brogue ankle books, all under 50 quid. the base pair have chunky soles and would be good just for everyday use, only 32 quid too

 

[Virtual Blue]

just had quick look on tk.maxx.

they have a few pairs of dune and a half decent pair of base london brogue ankle books, all under 50 quid. the base pair have chunky soles and would be good just for everyday use, only 32 quid too

Yes, Dune / Base make great everyday/ disposable shoes.
They will probably last you a year or two.

What's your size and budget? I will keep an eye out as I'm after a pair of high brogue boots - in dark brown/ grey, navy and possibly black.

 

[moody]

Yes, Dune / Base make great everyday/ disposable shoes.
They will probably last you a year or two.

What's your size and budget? I will keep an eye out as I'm after a pair of high brogue boots - in dark brown/ grey, navy and possibly black.

size 9 or possibly a 10 if they're narrow as I've wide feet.

I couldn't possibly spend more than 40/50 quid.

So they'll have to be either from a charity shop, tk.maxx or on sale somewhere.

tan/brown all leather, no suede bits.

if you see any likely suspects, take a snap if you can and post it up.

 

[moody]

I have a really nice Dunhill mac type jacket that I'd consider swapping for a pair.

it's in really nice condition

 

[Virtual Blue]

size 9 or possibly a 10 if they're narrow as I've wide feet.

I couldn't possibly spend more than 40/50 quid.

So they'll have to be either from a charity shop, tk.maxx or on sale somewhere.

tan/brown all leather, no suede bits.

if you see any likely suspects, take a snap if you can and post it up.

Aye, will do.
Keep an eye out on John Whites at TK Maxx - they're good for the £££.

2nd hand market I reckon - I've had Base boots before and none lasted long...nice designs though...

 

[moody]

mmmm, base are fast fashion, not serious stuff that you keep for ages

 

[Virtual Blue]

I have a really nice Dunhill mac type jacket that I'd consider swapping for a pair.

it's in really nice condition

Classic...they're like Mackintosh.
Did you pick that up in a charity shop? I'd Ebay that and use the money for boots.

 

[Monkeygrinder's Organ]

If you can get around their shitty PR, these are good value ...they seem on par with Sweeneys....italian leather/ goodyear welt...

I've got a pair (and some Sweeneys) and they're not tbh. They're decent enough but not nearly as nice as the unfortunately way more expensive ones.

 

[moody]

Classic...they're like Mackintosh.
Did you pick that up in a charity shop? I'd Ebay that and use the money for boots.

I did get it from a charity shop last week for 40 quid.

I'm not crazy on it but it is very good quality and dunhill are a good quality brand too.

So I thought that if I don't like it too much after a couple of wears out that i could resell or swap it

 

[moody]

I love brogues though.

I think they're the best all round shoe.

I got mine on, ready to goto work in a minute, really comfy too

 

[Me76]

I got my weekend winter coat out from under the bed the other day and it smelt of damp. Probably my fault for putting it away wet, but it's 12 years old and I never really liked it anyway, so it's gone in the textiles box by the library and I ordered this.

Its coming tomorrow and I hope its nice.

I have also signed up to Stitch Fix UK | Stylist | Clothing Stylists and am getting a parcel from them on Thursday. Its a styling service that sends you a bunch of stuff based on a really detailed survey. Costs a tenner per delivery but anything you then buy gets that tenner off.

I'm looking forward to seeing what they send me.

 

[Me76]

The coat has come and looks a bit like a dressing gown. This may be because I tried it on over my pajamas. I will see what it looks like once I'm actually dressed.

 

[moody]

The coat has come and looks a bit like a dressing gown. This may be because I tried it on over my pajamas. I will see what it looks like once I'm actually dressed.

looks fairly heavy coat, must be warm?

what's it made from?

 

[Me76]

looks fairly heavy coat, must be warm?

what's it made from?

It's 68% polyester and 32% wool. It is heavy but also not very bulky.

I have tried it on with actual clothes and I think it's a keeper.

 

[Cloo]

Let gsv buy me some jewellery... pebble necklace from Royal Academy shop

 

[Saffy]

I've just ordered this. I fell in love with it in the shop but they didn't have it in my size. I didn't realise it had one of those hems though...I'm not sure I like it.

 

[moonsi til]

Ooh I adore the dress & the hem Saffy

 

[Saffy]

I'm hoping it'll look ok on me. I'm quite short so it might be a pain to take up.

 

[Saffy]

I've ordered 2 coats now. The current trend seems to be long coats with no waist definition and although I really like them, they don't suit me.
So I've ordered these to see if they're any good.

 

[May Kasahara]

Particularly love that first one Saffy.

 

[kittyP]

I haven't had a proper winter coat, well at all for about 9 years, new for about 13 years
I got a very dark brown teddy bear coat, mid calf length from M&S and I love it!
It's super warm and I look a bit like a 70's pimp, just missing the peacock on a lead