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FIND-ing wardrobe staples

Since my last 'fashion' post/rant, rather than focusing on what is getting my goat in fashion,  I have tried to spend my time productively.

I have tried to audit my wardrobe, find my style inspiration and find my 'uniform' (post on these steps to come later) and to be honest I haven't got very far.

There are a few reasons for this;
  1. I don't know how to dress for my size and as a serial dieter with an ever changing shape this is even more complicated
  2. I DESPISE shopping for clothes.

Clothes shopping on the high street as a plus size woman is difficult.  Add to that a severe lack of confidence, a body shape that is apparently a complete misnomer (small (ish) waist, big mum tum and thighs and a lack of height) and no patience and you are in for a horrific few hours.

And don't start me on shoes - I have small but wide feet and very rarely find shoes that fit well so my collection is lacking so much that on the few occasions do manage to put a vaguely presentable outfit together it is spoilt by my lack of shoes which at the moment is really only a pair of VW Melissa Pirate boots (which I LOVE but can look like wellies) and a pair of Fitflops (and again I love them but once the puddles get a few cm deep even I know it's time to put them away).
I best move on before I end up with another ranty post with no conclusion.

I am trying to buy more and more online now that postage charges and returns policies are becoming better, but Amazon is not somewhere I had looked for clothing.
That is until I logged on yesterday to see an advert for Amazons first clothing range, Find.
Having spent a good hour browsing the range I am really really impressed.  The sizing is good for a new collection - it goes up to a UK20 and whilst it would be nice for bigger sizes to be available, it's not a bad start.  The prices are really good - basic tees will set you back £10 - £15 and you can get a mac or pair of boots for £60.  There are some basic piece, like sportswear and plain tees that you could find anywhere, but there are also some really beautiful pieces that are different to what you can get on the high street.

Anyhoo, I think you get my point. It's worth checking out and to save you a bit of time I have picked out a few of my favorite wardrobe staples to share with you.
Amazon Find
Courts // Jeans // Vest // Coat // Blazer // Tee

Have you found any FIND pieces that you must have?

Tessa
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