I've come over all Mr Doubtfire

My inspiration has, of course, come from the wonderful Jenna Lyons as I mentioned a couple of blogs ago.  Unfortunately it's all become a little bit less JCrew and slightly more Mrs Doubtfire in reverse.  So Mr Doubtfire.  The buying of mens clothes. 

In all seriousness though, perhaps drowning in my own delusion, I'm actually quite pleased with myself. 

Like a say, not so much JCrew but hello M&S and Uniqlo.  Jenna herself gets her shirts tailor made as she's so tall - she doesn't even buy them from JCrew anyway (even though, I will say the arms on my sweatshirt, considering it's a medium are super long which is a first).  But she does advocate stealing your other half's clothes.  

Hmm yes.  Or maybe not.   I chose to have a good peruse round the men's departments and I have come up trumps.  Now if you are of a more a diminutive stature then this perhaps isn't going to work for you, especially the shirts.  But I am aware of a couple of other more petite bloggers who love the jumpers.

Without further ado let's see the goods.

Starting with part one of my Jenna Stalkathon - the shirt.  These normally for me are the most uncomfortable items ever.  Too short in the arms, exposing my midriff if I lean up to get something, god forbid I should tuck them in - they come undone as soon as I sit down/stand up.  I feel completely claustrophobic in them.   The dimensions are just wrong diddly on me. 

But call off the dogs.  I may have found a solution (well I hope it works as I've already worn it and taken off the label).  This is perfect. 

Autograph Cotton Rich Classic Collar Shirt £29.50

Here is a rather handsome young man, doing a shirt no favours actually - at least M&S aren't sexist in their delegation of appalling styling. 

I love the fact that it has stretch in it - from the research (albeit limited, I'm not going to lie, I didn't find looking at men's shirts the most absorbing topic I've ever looked at, they do all start to merge into one.  I do now know what The Husband feels like if I ever ask him to come shoe shopping.  It may come as no surprise when I reveal that this happens practically never) I've done, most are 100% cotton but this one does have a bit of stretch.  

Here we have the pics - outfit from yesterday. 




I got the size small and randomly mine has black buttons whereas the one online seems to have white.  It is definitely the same code though.  Go figure. 

This is a Regular Fit which isn't nearly as loose as I had anticipated it might be - would be idea also for those with a larger bust - plenty of room. 

I would like to try a slim fit I think and have my eye on the following packs.  The chances of me coming addicted to shirts is high.  Very very high.  I think these are the perfect addition to my wardobe to tie in with so many tops that I have but have gone off - hey presto a whole new lease of life.  Plus it's just a subtle variation on my old look but I think adds quite a fresh dimension (she says sounding like a total tool.  Apologies) 

These in a slim fit - I believe a small is around a size 15 so the lovely Sales Assistant in M&S assured me. 

3 Pack Slim Fit Easy Care plain shirts - £27




Am liking also the pale blue and the pinstripe in this pack.

3 pack easy care assorted shirts £27





And to complete the outfit, drum roll....... 

A jumper.  But not just any jumper, no, a man's jumper.  Hoorah!  Long sleeves, lovely slouch and cheap.  Less than £20 for Extra Fine Merino Wool.  Oh thank you thank you thank you Uniqlo.  Only issue I have is which colour to get.  I adore the black, need the navy and love the yellow.  Plus the dark grey is gorgeous as well.   But for that price.... 

I am here in the small, they also do extra small which would be perfect for the dinkier amongst you.  I'm not sure I'd personally want it any bigger. I love the fact that even for a man's jumper, it doesn't have a very wide crew neck.  I'm looking forward to wearing over my cigarette pants to make them look slightly less formal.  Perfect for a night out with statement jewellery and heels. 

This would be perfect for a more feminine look with a huge necklace over it. 

Mens Extra Fine Merino Crew Neck Sweater £19.99