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July 24, 2009 1:50 PM Subscribe
I've happily gained some weight recently - now I'm at the size at which I'd like to stay for the forseeable future, would you help me rebuild my wardrobe?
Abstract: I'd really love recommendations for online shops that sell good quality basics, and some suggestions for things that might suit me. Oh, and I'm a female.
Essay: I've got back up to a pleasant UK size 12 after losing a lot of weight through depression. Now I've finally banished the black dog, I'm going to repeat my second year of university in September, and I'm very much looking forward to it! My time in Sheffield is rather inevitably largely spent walking up and down lots of hills. I have a pair of black walking/workman's boots which I pretty much live in. Since I'm a student I can get away with a lot in terms of clothes, so now seems like the time to try new things!
My figure is pretty hourglass, so it's fairly forgiving of most things. I'm bizarrely pale, and in my opinion I suit reds, chocolate browns and purples and look awful with black next to my face.
I have an idea in my head about finding a pair of relatively tasteful pantaloons, and I'm interested in silhouettes that I haven't tried before, and things like unusual hemlines and layering. I prefer plain block colours and what I'd really love to find are some well-made wardrobe staples that will keep me warm but not sweaty. Anything I can buy online or in the UK is good with me! (Oh, and I'm on a student budget, so low cost is preferable, but if it's something I'll be wearing forever I don't mind shelling out a bit more for quality)
Thank you MeFi! :)
Abstract: I'd really love recommendations for online shops that sell good quality basics, and some suggestions for things that might suit me. Oh, and I'm a female.
Essay: I've got back up to a pleasant UK size 12 after losing a lot of weight through depression. Now I've finally banished the black dog, I'm going to repeat my second year of university in September, and I'm very much looking forward to it! My time in Sheffield is rather inevitably largely spent walking up and down lots of hills. I have a pair of black walking/workman's boots which I pretty much live in. Since I'm a student I can get away with a lot in terms of clothes, so now seems like the time to try new things!
My figure is pretty hourglass, so it's fairly forgiving of most things. I'm bizarrely pale, and in my opinion I suit reds, chocolate browns and purples and look awful with black next to my face.
I have an idea in my head about finding a pair of relatively tasteful pantaloons, and I'm interested in silhouettes that I haven't tried before, and things like unusual hemlines and layering. I prefer plain block colours and what I'd really love to find are some well-made wardrobe staples that will keep me warm but not sweaty. Anything I can buy online or in the UK is good with me! (Oh, and I'm on a student budget, so low cost is preferable, but if it's something I'll be wearing forever I don't mind shelling out a bit more for quality)
Thank you MeFi! :)
first thing you need to do is to go get professionally fitted for some good bras. they make everything you wear look and feel better!
posted by lia at 4:34 PM on July 24, 2009 [1 favorite]
posted by lia at 4:34 PM on July 24, 2009 [1 favorite]
Best answer: Check out academichic and email the chics for advice.
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I'm not sure what your options are in the UK, but J. Crew tends to be reliable for high-quality basics. You could definitely find some classy pants there.
Both are online stores that ship internationally.
posted by oinopaponton at 3:47 PM on July 24, 2009