tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post2515636070441046933..comments2024-03-28T00:47:46.963-07:00Comments on Does my bum look 40 in this?: Throwing in a curve ball.Kathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-31506873323332544912014-10-20T12:39:40.157-07:002014-10-20T12:39:40.157-07:00I really love them & have had the Next ones bo...I really love them & have had the Next ones bookmarked for ages! The M&S one do look great & sob about the sizing as I'm usually a 10 in their! I daren't try on now! AxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16727188816424047076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-66842765717641170232014-10-06T06:15:33.105-07:002014-10-06T06:15:33.105-07:00oh god gathered waist on me makes me look like a t...oh god gathered waist on me makes me look like a teletubby. Horrendous - I do not remotely have enough definition to be able to carry them off any more (to be fair, I don't think I ever could!) Hmm didn't think about them being uncomfortable but I don't spend that much time sitting down during the day so I could probably get away with them. I do think they're more of a skirt than trousers (even though clearly they're the shape of trousers at the crotch - duh.....!) <br /><br />I've got my next idea coming up today which may be much better for people xKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-83557759758752072422014-10-06T06:13:38.275-07:002014-10-06T06:13:38.275-07:00Yes, now I'm not a huge fan of it with the str...Yes, now I'm not a huge fan of it with the straps - it looks like underwear - which clearly it isn't and I'm an eejit but I love the strapless aspect to it. However I'm probably too old and too flat chested to do strapless but I'll try it on for the laff! And you're more than welcome - so pleased you like the blog xxxxKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-50567847013605926662014-10-06T06:12:23.663-07:002014-10-06T06:12:23.663-07:00Hmm I don't know as I do think they are actual...Hmm I don't know as I do think they are actually much more flattering on most people than a full skirt. Or let's talk harem pants - they've been around for ages now! Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-8874069828857838772014-10-06T06:10:57.601-07:002014-10-06T06:10:57.601-07:00Isn't it lovely though to find something that ...Isn't it lovely though to find something that you think YES - I KNOW I don't want to do that! (me and fur coats....) And thank you - hair courtesy again of my darling daughter, bless her xxKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-81364642605064367672014-10-05T13:16:38.975-07:002014-10-05T13:16:38.975-07:00Who knows what's going on? I tried the pleat f...Who knows what's going on? I tried the pleat front ones on today in my usual 12 long and they were too big and too long for culottes. No 10s in store. I envy you being a 10 in Zara. Nothing there fits me properly and I have pretty much given up.Lesley Taylornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-66315621346373709212014-10-04T15:48:08.014-07:002014-10-04T15:48:08.014-07:00Kat - I loved culottes the first time round more y...Kat - I loved culottes the first time round more years ago than I care to remember. They were a tailored look tho not the gathered unpressed pleats at the waist. I would definitely give soft gathers a miss. Without heels and a very this season top I think the tailored ones just look 80's and would avoid anything with gathers at the waist as I am not a size 10 anymore. As always tho you will carry them off. Yes I think they will be a one season wonder. They can be quite uncomfortable with tights when sitting down and a bit hot too. Has to be freezing with proper snow to make me wear tights under trousers. I think they are a bit like Marmite. People love or hate them. Jill SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-2135936156104704662014-10-04T12:09:21.428-07:002014-10-04T12:09:21.428-07:00Oh my god thank you! I thought I was going bonkers...Oh my god thank you! I thought I was going bonkers but their sizing definitely has changed. I'm pretty sure Zara and River Island don't cater to flattery sizing and a 10 still fits me in there but I was straining the zip to do them up. Mortified dot com. Now cross dot com. Who wants to be made to feel they've put on weight when they haven't? Honest to god M&S - sort it out! Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-76357152780661651642014-10-04T12:07:22.541-07:002014-10-04T12:07:22.541-07:00OOh I'm surprised at you, I would have thought...OOh I'm surprised at you, I would have thought you'd love these. And yes, you read my mind.... Wide leg trews coming up! xxxKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-89318221367161847822014-10-04T12:06:52.607-07:002014-10-04T12:06:52.607-07:00Your words, my thoughts xxYour words, my thoughts xxKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-88080172191014828712014-10-04T12:06:35.607-07:002014-10-04T12:06:35.607-07:00Ooh I definitely have idea for some other tops. I...Ooh I definitely have idea for some other tops. I'll be back... (Arnie style obviously) Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-17437282591566471642014-10-04T12:06:08.787-07:002014-10-04T12:06:08.787-07:00I'd definitely wear them with tights a la skir...I'd definitely wear them with tights a la skirts. Perfect. Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-29573216499093283982014-10-04T12:05:47.897-07:002014-10-04T12:05:47.897-07:00OH dear lord, socks and sandals? No I am officiall...OH dear lord, socks and sandals? No I am officially way too old to pull that look off! Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-21535536687616209032014-10-04T12:05:18.762-07:002014-10-04T12:05:18.762-07:00Honestly - just try them and you may be surprised....Honestly - just try them and you may be surprised....! (thank you re the coat - was the best £20 I spent last year I think!) Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-29908200986747290452014-10-04T12:04:49.677-07:002014-10-04T12:04:49.677-07:00I quite like the more fashion look of them but the...I quite like the more fashion look of them but then that's me being a total arse! Also love them with skater shoes and tennis shoes but I'm probably way too old to pull that off! Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-24342821934527549182014-10-04T12:03:55.861-07:002014-10-04T12:03:55.861-07:00Isn't it lovely when there's a trend you c...Isn't it lovely when there's a trend you can smugly think - nah not for me - I shall save OODLES of money today! (me and fur coats... gilets... hmm I'm sure there are other things as well!) Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-89319749928521818232014-10-04T12:03:12.237-07:002014-10-04T12:03:12.237-07:00Hmm maybe - I just think they're obviously a b...Hmm maybe - I just think they're obviously a big step for most people..? But actually easier to wear than a skirt and are ideal for work purposes! Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-65581956848902506602014-10-04T12:02:12.598-07:002014-10-04T12:02:12.598-07:00It's so impossible to navigate, isn't it? ...It's so impossible to navigate, isn't it? They have their brands but then they have Tailored Clothing. BUT you can also buy Tailored Clothing in Autograph and Limited Collection. Coats are blooming everywhere, ditto blouses, ditto jumpers. And then their search engine doesn't even work properly when you try and come home and find something. Insane .xKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-49037109727951049542014-10-04T12:00:34.388-07:002014-10-04T12:00:34.388-07:00Ooh well done you! And I am so so pleased someone ...Ooh well done you! And I am so so pleased someone else found the same about the M&S leggings! I definitely think their sizing has got smaller xKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-60395166370223680832014-10-04T11:59:46.927-07:002014-10-04T11:59:46.927-07:00Fear not lovely lady, i shall be on the case short...Fear not lovely lady, i shall be on the case shortly. xxxxKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-37672753242828887202014-10-04T11:52:03.851-07:002014-10-04T11:52:03.851-07:00Oh you darling, thank you! Tbh I think M&S ar...Oh you darling, thank you! Tbh I think M&S are between a rock and a hard place and I'm sure they've thought through all their options. I think the problem is they try (And need to be fair) to be all things to all men - Jack of all trades master of none. Bar food. LOVE their food. Oh and their homewares have become super super amazing as well. <br /><br />But tights - I think definitely you can wear opaques with these - I'd think of them as a skirt to be honest. Deffo. xxKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874946171943263803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-78484108861838279922014-10-04T10:57:39.475-07:002014-10-04T10:57:39.475-07:00Like the culottes but as a short gal I don't t...Like the culottes but as a short gal I don't think I'll be able to find a pair that look right on me. That's the second time I've seen that warehouse culotte jumpsuit mentioned and had to have a second look, h'm I am tempted, also as it has detachable straps! Will have to try on! Thanks for all of your posts and mentions, I have got so many good things from your suggestions. I'm sure that there is a grateful gang out there who have saved a LOT of shopping time, love your blog! Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152850210027546488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-90547500014428895682014-10-04T06:29:26.337-07:002014-10-04T06:29:26.337-07:00I love these and think I need the grey Hobbs ones ...I love these and think I need the grey Hobbs ones for work. I don't think your boots look their best with them though...although I love both items. I wonder will they hang around for a while though...I fear they may be a one season wonder...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-39592320982695504382014-10-04T05:23:30.931-07:002014-10-04T05:23:30.931-07:00Not a fan of the culottes either I'm afraid. I...Not a fan of the culottes either I'm afraid. I'll be passing on that particular trend.<br />Love your hair in the low bun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2534534978347181935.post-35177061891061942472014-10-04T03:31:41.606-07:002014-10-04T03:31:41.606-07:00Thank God you said that about M&S sizing, I tr...Thank God you said that about M&S sizing, I tried on a pair of cigarette pants the other week and could barely button a size 10...I thought middle aged spread had kicked in overnight!<br />Not convinced by culottes yet, they look like you've outgrown your school trousers...no doubt you'll find a way to make them work and leaving me craving them in a month or two, that's usually how it goes xEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13165430539540332860noreply@blogger.com