Interesting 'arty' clothes needed for middle aged gal

[bizzylizzy]

Hi everyone
Why is it when you hit middle age, everyone thinks you should dress in beige and buy your clothes from British Homes Stores or M&S. Does anybody know of any interesting clothes shops or suppliers out there for somebody who likes her clothes a bit arty, a bit different? I don't want the mutton dressed as lamb look, but I would like to look like an individual. I've a few items from places like Chandni Chowk, East, Anokhi that are quite nice. Monsoon used to be ok but they've become a bit pedestrian these days. I'd love to find a brand or shop where I can buy clothes that don't cost the earth, but aren't dull, dull, dull. eBay is a nighmare, so many cheap traders on there these days, so it's difficult to find a genuine bargain. I'm sure all you middle aged ladies will agree that finding nice clothes is not easy. Hope you style gurus out there can help. Thanks v much.

[swedeheart]

not beige

[bizzylizzy]

Wow, thank you, what a great site, just what I was looking for. Great job :-)

[Naomicorlett]

I have ordered a catalogue. Looks good.

[swedeheart]

:-)) They're Swedish you know!

[elcee45]

I have ordered a catalogue also.

[swedeheart]

Wow, you should all come here (Stockholm), there's a Gudrun Sj�d�n boutique just a few blocks from where I live... 'Course, the clothes being Swedish you have to sew them yourself cf. IKEA flatpacks.

(Just kidding!)

[elcee45]

LOL @ swedeheart

[Naomicorlett]

Following on from that thought..... anyone remember clothkits? printed patterns onto fabric to cut out and sew yourself ? http://www.clothkits.co.uk/little-people-dress es-c-39_31.html oh my word! I googled them and they are still going. Must be 25years since I used them . So cute.

[glenbar]

Have you seen Indigo Moon on QVC ? Try the website as I dont know when they are on TV.

[pushingdaisy]

i didn't like that website, the clothes looked like sacks just in bright in colours! what do you class as middle aged? I am 40 this year but still a size 6-8, probably down to the fact I have always exercised and eat a healthy diet, even after four kids! I still shop in River island, and debenhams and joe browns are quite arty and bohemian

[yaohongyan]

http://www.doitstyle.com they can surpport free custom-made for you