Items to which I am allured

[Luna]

I really like those, Bea.

[Lola]

Ooh I like those

[Dutchie]

Gorgeous boots!

[Zoomer]

How are the boots, Beatrix?

I'm sending back the coat. The lack of lining makes it feel a bit cheap and it's a bit big and shapeless on me even though I sized down. Look at me being an adult! :))

[Zoomer]

Oh, I'm glad you like the boots so much! That's very satisfying.

I don't actually need a new coat at all, I just fell in love with the pictures of that one. I will survive. :emme:

[Pippedydeadeye]

I fancy a quilted sweatshirt but my RL friend thinks it awful. Is she correct?

[Morganna]

It's hard to tell from the picture, but I am wary of quilted things as they can add bulk. I think you'd have to try it on to know.

[emma_p]

It doesn’t look too padded or puffy. I say try it!

[Lily]

It might be a bit shapeless, but also very cosy, so worth a whirl.

I've got a posh do tomorrow and panic-bought this from eBay. I love the colour but I've never worn a neckline nor sleeves like this before, being brooooooaaaadddd of shoulder, and I'm not sure it works. Your candid thoughts please?

[emma_p]

I think it's a great shape on you! I'm not a fan of purple myself but it looks lovely with your colouring and very festive.

[sally maclennane]

I think its lovely on you, and you're not broad shouldered at all!

[emma_p]

you're not broad shouldered at all!

Yes, strongly agree!

[Cerise]

Think it’s a great shape and colour!

[Lola]

It’s lovely! And you do not have broad shoulders.

[Hazey_Jane]

If I had a dress like that and looked like you in it, I don’t think I’d ever take it off again.

[Lily]

Blimey thank you all, I wasn't expecting that! I've always had a real Thing about my shoulders so I tend to wear V necks to try and slim them down. I felt this gave me a bit of a matronly bosom so I'm very relieved to know this isn't the case!

[emma_p]

S has his investiture at Windsor Castle in a couple of weeks and the dress code suggests ladies wear a hat . I had quite a lot of fun trying on hats in Fenwicks this afternoon with a real character who works in the hat dept. I kind of think it’s a bit overkill though and wondered if a hairband would suffice? If found this one in their sale section reduced to £15 from £75 and would go with my planned dress and coat (not the coat I’m wearing here).

What do you think? It’s actually two bows on a band and I’m not really a bow person but they feel more sculptural.

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[Disco]

This is just me but I really, really hate the current trend of hairbands. I don't think it adds anything and I think it would detract from your likely very sylish outfit. But I say this as a hater of them (sorry) so I am biased.

What are you wearing for the do?

[Disco]

Lily, the dress and the shape of its neckline and arm caps look very nice on you. There is no hint of broad shoulders at all.

[emma_p]

Yeah I do agree, I had a brief flirtation with headbands back in 2018 but was quickly over it :)) It’s a choice between £200 on a Kate Middleton-esque teardrop hat or a £15 hairband though. I probably won’t wear either again in my day to day life.