I certainly did but I am running out of basic T-shirts and a couple of other things.

Dagboy announces Wardrobe Clearout! Designer Shoes available!!! (tee hee, couldn't resist it!!! )

Mrs D, that should pay for your trip to the UK.....

And some! Many pairs never worn more than twice PLUS a huge array of designer suits & casual clothes to match

Anyway, why arent you off in town on your night out?

BP, DJs have a sale on at the moment, at least 30% off selected menswear. Or as someone suggested, try the discount outlets.

Oh christ, please dont tell Dagboy, I already have trouble getting past his side of the bed because the shoe racks in the cupboard is full of his shoes & they have spilled out & are now being housed under the bed as well. I trip over them everytime I have to get to the bedroom door .

There was some good stuff on sale in the Blazer section at Myers and got a couple of shirts and trousers for $270 total. That and a PSU was all the shopping I could take.

What are the big names out there,do you get Stone Island,Lacoste,etc,if so what are the prices like.

Some how we need to arrange the opening of a Next or M &S - surely we could do this between us??!! Wouldn't it be great!

We like M & S undies - its gonna be a long wait until we visit an M & S again!

Mrs Dagboy, does Myers match up with M & S do you think?

Dawn

I'm not sure about now but M&S used to run a big franchise operation. That's how come stores turnd up in Crete, Thailand and loads of other places.

I believe it costs a fair bit though and you have to merchandise to M&S regs. If anyone's wedged up, I'll have a word with them and find out the deal.

I was shocked about Next etc refusing overseas shipping. What's the problem, customs law or what? Surely it's just a case of bunging a package in the post.

www.redoute.com will ship to Aus. This is the French site which you have to use for ordering but the English site www.redoute.co.uk can be used to browse. Good range and M&S quality, but much more style and cheaper. Stuff in their sales are really cheap.

Lesley

All I say is stock up before you come out. A lot of it is just finding the right places but the Next sale was incredible. An everyday work wardrobe could be bought very cheaply.

Dont know what you're into but maybe try - Just Jeans, Jeans West or Colarado for everyday shirts, trousers, shorts etc?? I found them pretty affordable and about as similar to shops back home as I could get.

Didnt mind the clothes in OZ, but they are different to what's over here.

Mrs D

Dagboy sounds like my other half. He can never have too many shoes and ties
:scared: I am sure the ties will take up a whole suitcase

Next and Gap and M & S ... I soooo miss them and I did stock up before we left but the kids grow so fast

I find there are good shops.

eg. for good jeans go to Jeans west.

For good quality trousers, (non Denim) casual go to RM Williams. They do some moleskin/drill cotton trousers. They are also cut well (straight), none of this baggy designer crap.

Rivers a possibility.

For day in and day out. Kmart, Target.

Business dress :I will miss the cutaway collars of the likes of London tailors, and M& S, John Lewis. Got to have a cutaway collar!! I will just find something over here, or get my family to post some over.

BM

Jeans are probably one of the easiest items to get because out west they are pretty much the uniform. Kmart and target stuff is cheap and falls apart quickly. The artificial fibres don't mix with the heat.

I think your best bet for a tailor is to find a decent Italian joint. Won't be cheap but you should find something with a good fabric more suited to the Australian climate. The wool probably came from Australia, processed in Milan and sent back.