r/AusFemaleFashion

How do we feel about ceres life ?

Traveling to Melbourne for the first time in the first 2 weeks of September. Wondering how to dress or what essentials to pack? I checked the weather but I still can’t decide. I keep seeing posts that you experience all four seasons in a day..is that still true for September?

I come from a tropical country if that helps with suggestions.

I bought a vest I thought looked nice but absolutely didn’t suit me from Gorman click and collect over the weekend and went to return it today to the same store, intending to get a refund. Tags etc still on. Silly me didn’t read their returns policy but the girl at the counter said there were no refunds for sale items, only an exchange for another item and it had to be exchanged there and then.

I’d say over 90% of Gorman items are on sale because they almost constantly have 20% off, new arrivals are small in number and usually only not on sale for a hot minute.

I found something else and ended up paying an extra $60, but I thought that returns policy isn’t very fair considering more or less everything they have is on sale almost as soon as it hits the racks. Am I being unreasonable?

The top I exchanged it for I didn’t even really love, but the vest I knew I’d never wear so I felt forced to make the exchange.

The GAP website is now live for shopping in Australia, with free shipping for today.

All up, I’m happy it’s here, however the range is extremely limited and no difference from what’s already been available from Myer and The Iconic. It will be interesting to see if the expand the offering or start offering sales!

Corporate girlies what is your top recommended work bag?

Needs to be big enough to fit a laptop & 1L Yeti drink bottle. Ideally with a few compartments.

Has to be leather, ideally in a choc brown/tan colour

Budget up to $300

Have had a look at Oroton but nothing there is taking my fancy, or is big enough for my needs.

I've never bought anything from Princess Highway because I've only seen them online and wasn't sure of quality. Anyway I was just at an opshop that had a bunch of PH dresses so I got a good idea of the quality and construction and was happy with that.

But, I have no idea how to size things.

I'm generally a 14.

I tried on 3 10's and a 12 and there was another 10 I didn't try on.

Two of the 10s were just too small in the shoulders/bust.

One fit perfectly

(The one I didn't try was obviously too small)

So theoretically a 12 should fit right?

But it didn't.

There were a few different dress styles in the mix and it seems like each style needs to be fitted separately. Which is, whatever in a bricks and mortar store, but I'm wondering how people are managing online.

So I have nice clothes but I never know how to actually pair them into a cohesive outfit (or so I think).

Sometimes I will go onto Google to find inspo but I would say I’m reasonably tech illiterate with my searches so it really doesn’t help all that. Also, Reddit is the only form of social media that I have. I refuse TikTok Tok/FB/Insta so I would have to have a website or something with current trends. Somewhere I could search something such as “tops to wear with wide leg jeans” (just an example).

Is there anything out there for people like me? It doesn’t even have to be current trends… just ideas on how to match up my closet. Thank you!! 🙏

I’m in between a size 18 and 20 and when Cotton On released their extended sizing I was absolutely ecstatic as there’s obviously very limited options in (for lack of a better term) “trendy” clothes that don’t cost an arm and a leg for us curvaceous queens.

Only recently though, I’ve noticed they no longer offer extended sizing for any of their jeans, and they barely have any options at all in other clothing. Really really disappointed in Cotton On, but unfortunately not surprised.

I hate online shopping because if something doesn’t fit I just have no energy to go through the returns process, hence why I love in person shopping. This makes me very sad that’s for sure. I can still buy tops, but I can no longer buy any bottoms there. 😞

I’m talking an half size to a full size bigger. And no I can’t just get the smaller size - my feet are size 4, 4 1/2.

I normally wear the high waisted shorts shapewear style, but I want something more seamless and comfortable for everyday wear. I saw these one piece shapewear but idk which style to get. I want something that will snatch and smooth out my waist and hips, but I want to be able to pee in it comfortably, so idk if any of these will suit?

Any recommendations are appreciated!!

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Does anyone have the actual tea on what it was like to work in the design team from the glory days (quality fabrics and thoughtful designs) to now-ish (basically fast fashion with a higher price tag?)

Aware it was purchased by Factory X in 2010 and Lisa departed in 2021. I was a huge fan 2014/15/16/17. I loved spending every spare cent in their Fitzroy store.

Were margins prioritised above all else? Did OG staff try to maintain standards and quality?