This is a review of the clothes that I have bought recently, online and in store. I’ll link everything below and provide an honest opinion on my purchases.
For the first time in my life, I spent more than £15 on jeans. I have always gone to Primark for my jeans, I particularly liked their black high waisted pair with the button front. but I decided it was time to branch out and look for a pair that would last a bit longer. So whilst looking in river island, which I never do, I tried on a pair of Casey high waist slim legs in 16XS, which is just 16 petite. they are the best jeans I have ever put on. I fell in love in that changing room, I will never go back to Primark jeans. When I got these I wore them every day for a month, ew gross I know, and they hold their shape really well even after a couple washes. I LOVE these.
My latest purchase was again a pair of jeans. these were actually in the sale which was amazing. I got these jeans from H&M when I realised I wanted a pair similar to my Casey jeans. They’re a faded black jean with embroidery down the sides which comes up onto the front and backs. Unfortunately, I didn’t realise before purchasing that the embroidery actually closes up the back pockets, much to my dismay as that’s usually where I put my phone. I’m not going to return them though because they are so cute. I really like the cut of them, they’re tight but still comfy when I sit down and they’re long enough that I can wear them either rolled or unrolled, unlike the Casey jeans which are almost cropped. I have to style these slightly different to the Casey jeans because the black pair aren’t as high waisted but I still wear them a lot.
Embroidered Jeans £17.99
I don’t usually shop in Marks and Spencer, mainly because their clothes aren’t generally designed which my age bracket in mind, however, I think that M&S provide fantastic quality so I will look there for things like coats and bags all the time. my mum has always been a keen M&S shopper so I trust them completely. So whilst popping in to get dinner on the way home the other day I decided to just browse the coat racks. and there was this beautiful bright red padded jacket. I had been looking at NEXT’s version of this jacket the same day but decided that they were too expensive. but this M&S jacket was only £25 but doesn’t have a hood, not ideal but a price I’m willing to pay. Plus it comes in three colours, red, blue and black!
Padded Jacket £25
My next two items are both from New Look. The first is cropped, dusty pink shirt. This item is very much on trend, from the shape to the large tortoiseshell buttons, this is a piece you will see everywhere so if you’re looking for a more unique style this isn’t for you. I really like this shirt because its a nice floaty material so it’s very forgiving and also nice and cool on those warmer days leading into summer. Be careful what you wash this shirt with though because mine has turned a slightly greyer shade after going in the wash with black pants. It is something I wear quite a lot with my high waisted jeans but I look forward to wearing this with denim shorts or a little white skirt when the weather gets better.
Boxy Shirt £15.99
The last item is this pair of green joggers. They’re the shape of joggers but they’re polyester so they have more of a light silky feel. the material is thin which does mean that the pocket outline can be visible on the leg but that doesn’t bother me too much. These are the comfiest trousers I have bought in a while. They are nice a flattering and they just provide a more casual option whilst not being actual jog bottoms. I like to wear them when I’m nipping out the shops or at the beach. I’m very pleased will this purchase.
Khaki Joggers £17.99
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