Buying more genuine vintage will be a slow process. First of all they are not that easily obtained here and genuine garments from the 40s and 50s are just too expensive at the moment. 70s/80s does 40s/50s is a good start for me but nevertheless still a slow one.
But I do want to expand my wardrobe with a few more staple items like a plain multi-functional tweed skirt or/and classic trousers. And let's not forget more knits. More. And more. I love knits!
And then I had an epiphany! Where do grannys go and buy their granny clothes? Grannys must be on a budget considering their small pensions, right? Apart from the obvious - charity shops - I thought the en vogue place for grannys in Bedford must be Bon Marche. It think it's THE granny shop. So I had a browse through on their website - and I was so surprised!
Not only is it really affordable, I really like it.
A selection of tops and blouses currently on offer:
(click to enlarge all pictures)
I was quite surprised to find pretty skirts
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| These tweed skirts make my heart beat faster. Must go and get one! The plain black pencil skirt is just £4 at the moment - clearance sale! |
I like these very classic trousers
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| Surely that awful belt in the middle must be detachable... |
Of course Bon Marche offers lovely old lady knits - I dig them
But also surprisingly interesting pieces!
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| I love this peter pan collar sweater and quite like the ruffle collar on the right |
Great dresses!
Some more interesting looking ones
The coats are also worth to be looked at
And I absolutely adore these swimsuits!
I am really not one for a bikini and I like plain nautical swimsuits. They are perfect!
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| The swim dress is so darling I must go and get one! |
BON MARCHE has a clearance sale going on at the moment!
All items shown are below £20 (with the exception of I believe 3 dresses and the coats) and quite a few are under £10.
It is really worth looking at!
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6 comments:
Oh, I must be a granny, I love these!
My problem: i would look like a real granny.
Really. Its horrible. I have to look what i wear :(
(i adore phase8 to be honest)
Love the swimming costumes! There are a few granny old-style department stores and an indoor market near me (Uxbridge) - granny clothes heaven!
Girl, you've got style!
I've nominated you for a Stylish Blogger Award!
Go here to see my post about it - http://rockabillyview.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-first-blog-award-hurrah-and-some.html
Congratulations!
I got my daughter a cardi with a bow decoration and pearls that I think counts at Asda v cheaply - but this was not locally, if there is one up your way worth looking
I have just stumbled upon your blog and I am definitely going to keep reading!
Thanks for the pointer on Bon Marche, I absolutely am IN LOVE with that darling swim dress!
xx
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