White Stuff - ugh!

[James]

Thought I'd put my prejudices aside and have a look in Whie Stuff on Saturday.

Oh dear. The men's section looked a bit like Debenham's circa 1995. An assortment of dull stripy tops in shades of grey and brown. There was one decent bag in there - a dark brown satchel-type affair. But it was ?85! So I won't be wasting my time going in there again.

So what is the consensus on the women's stuff? It looks a bit better to me...

[Annasfield]

The women's stuff is nice. Got a lovely dress in there at the weekend :))

[SeanMacGabhann]

If you were to purchase a wardrobe in there then you would look pretty poor but I find the, how shall I put it, softness of the colours a good base to match with other clothes. I think they are fine... (and until any competition at all exists for male clothing in the area, summat is better than nowt)

[citizenED]

James, if you are at the next drinks, i better not stand by you, you little trend-setter. I popped into WS a few weeks ago and thought that i could easily buy quite a lot of their stuff ("debenhams circa 95" or otherwise) IF I could afford it. That'll be another trip to the Mind shop for me, then.

[Jah Lush]

I'm in agreement with James. It's all a tad dull in there in the men's section and the only thing I thought looked nice was the man bag...but I also baulked at the price tag.

[snorky]

Reminds me of Banana republic in NYC circa 1987.

except Banana republic had better hats.

and was cheaper.

[Brendan]

I?m so ?East Dulwich? I grow my own clothes on the compost heap in my backyard.

[david_carnell]

Got to disagree, sorry. I quite like their stuff. It's not high fashion, nor does it proclaim to be. It does go for the preppy-surfer-shabby-chic thing which, I grant you is not everyones cuppa, but I'm pretty pleased with my one purchase.

It is a little over-priced but not compared to its direct competitors such as Jack Wills.

The staff were helpful and the shop front is quite attractive. I might go back for the odd thing now and again but I wouldn't advise anyone to have a whole wardrobe from one place including White Stuff.

Edit: I agree about Banana Republic though...great place (and hats).

[Gerrard]

I am with Mr Carnell on this one. I didnt think I would ever buy anything in there, as polo shirts and rugger tops are just not my thing. However, when I popped in to have a look inside I found a decent looking shirt and thought what the hell, I will try it on. Its got to be one of the best made shirts I have bought for some time, fits like a dream. I was certainly with you when they arrived James, and still wouldnt wear 90% of the stuff in there, but I love my shirt..

[downsouth]

It's really not my cup of tea - as mentioned in earlier threads. Each to their own I guess.

[wee quinnie]

The women's stuff is really nice. I can't understand tho' why they've not had a sale yet - I have been waiting to purchase some summery stuff that to me seemed a tad pricey. Any thoughts on this anyone?

PS - Brendan - you amuse me.

[SeanMacGabhann]

This man-bag that people seem to like.... I was lucky enough to receive one some time back as a birthday gift and it has lasted me a lot longer than any equivalent, combined. Seems like a lot for what it is but I'm getting the value...

[capt_birdseye]

Man-bags?! Do you people not have pockets?

[SeanMacGabhann]

I USED to have pockets... until holes kept appearing.

Plus it means I can acquire a book/cd/dvd/ whatever and not need a plastic bag

Plus it keeps a little umbrella

And an A-Z

Marvellous things... no going back I tell you

[capt_birdseye]

It's a slippery slope. Before you know it you'll be on the Atkins diet.

[Michael Palaeologus]

Atkins gives people flatulence. Is the same true for man-bags?

[capt_birdseye]

Yes.

[Brendan]

Sean I find if I use the terms satchel or laptop bag it stops people laughing.

Oh and word of advice mate. Don?t mention the little umbrella.

[SimonM]

>>Plus it keeps a little umbrella <<

So useful when you have an overwhelming desire for a cocktail....

[Keef]

Not been in WS yet, do they do decent shirts? I have my wedding suit, and shoes sorted, but need a nice shirt, and all the ones I keep seeing are jsut sh!te that you expect to see city bankers or chav estate agents wearing...

If not WS, any suggestions on where to get nice (not not tooooo expensive) shirts?

I don't have one, but I see no harm in "man bags"... I personally prefer a record bag though, it tends to do pretty much the same job (less the umbrella) ;-)