Hi all,
just wondering what you ladies think of the clothes shopping out there in Oz?
Is there as much choice?
What sort of styles are available, is it as fast paced as UK? are there brands like Zara, Mango, H&M?
I don't really do the 'surf dude' look!
I will need to replace all the stuff hubby is forcing me to leave behind!!
It's not really that bad! I always thought it was poop, but sister came over last year from Perth and she had some lovely stuff, exactly same as stuff here!
Although there may not be the same chains as we have in UK, they do have smaller boutique style shops in the cities and the surf shops do some nice stuff, not all beachwear!
I personally find it refreshing that people aren't quite so hung up on having the latest fashion etc.
Hi all,
just wondering what you ladies think of the clothes shopping out there in Oz?
Is there as much choice?
What sort of styles are available, is it as fast paced as UK? are there brands like Zara, Mango, H&M?
I don't really do the 'surf dude' look!
I will need to replace all the stuff hubby is forcing me to leave behind!!
There's a thread in Household about this. Most people seem to think that the clothes are awful. However, I can't agree with them. You can get cheap and nasty all the way through to top flight designers. There is plenty of choice in both quality and price.
I've been here over 7 months now and can't agree either, the clothes aren't that bad at all!!! I think that the style of dressing here is different probably due to the climate and the laid back lifestyle in that people wear more casual clothes and even when they go out it's more smart casual than really dressed up unless they are going somewhere 'special'. There are plenty of shops where you can get decent clothes, you just have to get used to shopping in different places that you did in UK but then that's all part of the experience and challenge!!! There is Mango here but no H&M or Zara and no Primark (sob sob!!) but I'm sure you'll cope!!!
Hi all,
just wondering what you ladies think of the clothes shopping out there in Oz?
Is there as much choice?
What sort of styles are available, is it as fast paced as UK? are there brands like Zara, Mango, H&M?
I don't really do the 'surf dude' look!
I will need to replace all the stuff hubby is forcing me to leave behind!!
The best jeans in the world are made by Sass and Bide who are Australian! They just mould to your body when you put them on and are really flattering. Not everyone looks like the tv characters Kath and Kim in Oz!
Happy Shopping!
thanks guys,
that is a little reasurring. I'm not a fashion victim and I'm bothered about following the latest fashion trends but I do love my clothes and I do love to dress quite smart. Maybe this will change once I am Down under and am surrounded by more relaxed people?!
As long as I don't have to walk round in board shorts it's all good 'cos that ain't pretty!
I've been here over 7 months now and can't agree either, the clothes aren't that bad at all!!! I think that the style of dressing here is different probably due to the climate and the laid back lifestyle in that people wear more casual clothes and even when they go out it's more smart casual than really dressed up unless they are going somewhere 'special'. There are plenty of shops where you can get decent clothes, you just have to get used to shopping in different places that you did in UK but then that's all part of the experience and challenge!!! There is Mango here but no H&M or Zara and no Primark (sob sob!!) but I'm sure you'll cope!!!
I agree completely with Koala12, It's just getting used to the unknown, I am amzed by how many really nice ladies clothes shops there are. The great thing is they are so cheap (as per H & M) and are brilliant for everyday stuff. Heck you can even route out some cracking stuff in BIG W and KMart. It's just getting used to the change, I am really fussy with my clothes and I am not dissapointed.
