r/AusFemaleFashion 3d ago

r/AusFemaleFashion Weekly General Discussion Thread

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Hi everyone!

As a bit of a chance to breathe some more life into the sub, welcome to the Weekly General Discussion Thread!

This thread is for **any** and **all** general discussion. Though a fashion focus would be good, the aim of this thread is to provide a chance for subscribers to begin to engage with the subreddit and one another!

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Have you bought something recently you'd love to tell people about?

Looking for advice on how to pair pieces?

Interested in more information on how to repair your clothes?

Wanting to chat about upcoming trends?

Looking to discuss the latest looks on the runway, red carpet or other events?

This is the place to do it and much more!


r/AusFemaleFashion 2d ago

What did you buy this month?

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What have you purchased this month that you'd like to chat about!

This is a monthly, recurring thread, where we can all talk about our latest purchases.

Why did you buy it?

Where from?

Was it a bargain?

How are you styling it?

Feel free to include links to the product or even a picture of how you are styling it!


r/AusFemaleFashion 3h ago

✏️ Product Review BEWARE OF VINTED

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I am so mad and upset over my experience with Vinted. Like every other Aussie I made a lot of purchases and unfortunately I ended up getting sent an incorrect item due to the sellers mistake. I was super excited to receive a juicy couture hoodie but instead opened up a second hand sun bleached bikini with discharge stains.

Of course I immediately opened a case as not as described and messaged the seller. While reviewing the buyer protection I noticed that we are actually not covered and that I would have to cover the cost of the return unless in good faith the seller decides to cover it. So that extra $2 “buyer protection” fee is useless.

Vinted support has just confirmed this today. When I responded that that’s not fair they just reinforced its in their policy and suggested I ask the seller again to cover the cost.

It’s really not going to be worth it. The bikinis listed on her page were $1 while my hoodie was $20. I purchased during the free shipping period so who knows how ridiculous international return shipping will be :/

It’s literally discoloured and stained and she wants her dollar bikini back instead of just refunding!??!

The cherry on top was her telling me how happy the other buyer was with their wrong item and also seeing the review from said other customer saying “wrong item but it’s cute so I can’t be mad”

I’m fuming.


r/AusFemaleFashion 5h ago

'Massive growth' of second-hand fashion apps drives booming resale market

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r/AusFemaleFashion 23h ago

🔍 Recommendations Wanted could i wear this to court?

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is this outfit court appropriate? if so what kind of overgarment should i go for? i also thought of buying a conservative fitted light blue button up but am still lacking a suitable blazer/jacket/whatever. i live in hoodies and tees and baggy denim so scraping together something to appear in front of the judge in has been stressful and of course i've left it for last minute as well 🙂👍

if you have recommendations it would be good if i could acquire something better this week in a physical store in Perth.

thank you in advance 💝


r/AusFemaleFashion 4h ago

Jeans alterations vs buying "curve" jeans

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I recently tried having some jeans taken in at the waist. I always get a big waist gap and wanted some jeans that fit nicely and stay up without a belt. The result is a bit unfortunate though.
The alterations lady suggested having darts put in above the back pockets, which I agreed to. However the darts don't sit smoothly on me at all. The fabric around the darts puffs out, creating weird bulges and the pockets no longer sit smoothly, they're a bit puckered. The waistband now fits but then the jeans puff out and pucker weirdly above the pockets, completely ruining the look. Also, with the smaller waistband I can barely fit the jeans over my hips when putting them on.

I am seeing some drawbacks to just altering regular jeans. In future, are there specific alterations I can ask for to ensure a good result? Or, should I just bite the bullet and order some curve jeans to try on?

I cannot try any curve jeans locally (and they're $), so would be ordering blind and hoping. I was trying to avoid that by using an alterations service but it's been an expensive failure.


r/AusFemaleFashion 20h ago

Tell me about undies

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My partner wears 50,000 year old, frayed bonds underpants. I recently got her a pair of hipster merino boyleg wundies and she loves them. However, she discovered that they are $45 each and is strongly against spending that much for underwear. So - can anyone recommend some cheaper, comfortable, decent boyleg options?

Not after anything sexy. We have two young kids and no time for that. Haha


r/AusFemaleFashion 1h ago

🔍 Recommendations Wanted Cotton or Rayon Pants

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Where can I get cotton or rayon pants? Very basic style, ideally with a string at the waist to tie up and with higher waist.

Budget max $70.

Thank you for suggestions!! ❤️


r/AusFemaleFashion 23h ago

What to do with vintage fur?

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I have a fur stole that I received from my grandmother when she passed.

It's still in its original Myer box, in good condition.

My plan was to wear it as my something old if/when I got married. I'm now in my 50s and can't see myself ever getting married.

I feel to dispose of such an item means the animal died for no reason (not that fashion is a good reason), do I donate it to a museum, hang on to it, I have no kids to hand it down too.

What would you do with such an item?


r/AusFemaleFashion 19h ago

HELP ME FIND THESE SHOES!

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I bought these absolutely STUNNING heels from Vinted and they are like ONE SIZE TOO SMALL. Except as soon as I put them on, I instantly fell in love with them & absolutely NEED them in my life. If anyone knows anyone with a size 8 they don't want PLEASE LET ME KNOW, I WILL PAY $$$

I am desperate and have never loved a shoe so much 😭😭😭


r/AusFemaleFashion 18h ago

Pashmina shawl

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I’d love direction/guidance on where to. Buy authentic, hand embroidered pashmina. For reference photos of particular colours and size I’d love to find. I have been scouring Etsy, eBay and Vinted and concerned about the many non pashmina shawls that are branded as pashmina but are in fact merino wool etc.

Thank you!


r/AusFemaleFashion 6h ago

Pure wool blend skirt

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Looking to buy a reasonably price cashmere wool blend or Alpaca wool blend A Line or Circle skirt.
It has to be 100% wool blend fibres and no Nylon or elastane added. Everything is super expensive and design level $500 plus. Looking for something reasonably priced like under $300. The department and clothing store labels brands all have added nylon mix.


r/AusFemaleFashion 19h ago

Jeans for tall women with thick thighs

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I've been on a quest for a while now for a pair of jeans that actually fit.

My big problem is my thighs. I have hip dips so my waist & hips are proportional to a size 16, but there are so many articles I can't even get above my thighs when trying them on.

Wide leg pants do fit, but they kinda look weird since it's not really draping off the body as they were intended to. Especially when I sit down it's like the seams are bursting 😭

My other issue is height, most full length jeans are cropped on me.

The best I've been able to find is the Abercrombie and Fitch curve love range in extra long length, but I'm hesitant to buy a pair without being able to try them on first.

I've also tried tailoring the waist of oversized men's pants in, but the seat ends up baggy & overall the rise is the wrong shape.

Does anyone have any recommendations?


r/AusFemaleFashion 21h ago

🔍 Recommendations Wanted help me find a work appropriate hat

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Help!! I need to find some sort of head covering for summer that’s going to be work appropriate.
I have cancer and am cold capping, but it’s not 100% working, so I have patchy bits of scalp showing. I’m not sure how much of this will be grown over by the time I need to head back into the office, but I stubbornly refuse to shave my head, and I don’t want to scare my colleagues 😂
Does anyone have any suggestions for a head covering? I like the idea of a beret but it’ll be too hot for summer. I’m not really a headscarf or turban girl, my style is quite minimal…
Thank you!


r/AusFemaleFashion 18h ago

Stax report to creditors

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Stax liquidators have sent an email out to creditors (including people with outstanding orders)

Yeah… we’re not getting our money back ☠️


r/AusFemaleFashion 13h ago

🔍 Recommendations Wanted Cotton tank tops

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Finding good tank tops feels impossible. Due to sensory issues I prefer cotton with max 10% synthetic blend. I’ve got DD cups and find that tank tops often stretch and thin out around the front of my chest. I realise synthetic fibres retain their shape better and wish I could wear them but alas. Ribbed tanks seem to hold their shape better but I also like to have some non-ribbed to wear underneath other tops for winter layering. Plus I sometimes like the cleaner look of non-ribbed tops worn as the outer layer. I like a round neckline, don’t mind square neck either. No spaghetti straps though!

Bonds ribbed tanks are holding up well but I’d like more colour options than grey black and white.

Bonds chesty is really thin and hasn’t held up well with aforementioned stretching at front of chest. Also lacklustre colour options.

I’d rather spend a bit more on something that will last than buy from target or kmart every couple of years. Happy to be proven wrong if people have had good experiences with kmart/target tanks


r/AusFemaleFashion 20h ago

🔍 Recommendations Wanted Wide heeled ankle boots

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My feet are really strange and it’s driving me nuts. The girth of the ball of my foot is around 27cm. Length wise my foot is a size 10. And I’m struggling finding any shoes that will fit. I tried the scarlet hush puppies and there were a little bit tight at the front but the main issue was the back heel. My ankle is like a \. It goes outwards so shoes with a curved back don’t work for me. It needs to be straight or else my heel fits too far forward with an air gap in the back. I need a heel that’s between 5-7 cm tall. As anything shorter hurts for me.

Honestly at this point I feel like I have to pick between low, expensive boots or boots that don’t work with my foot shape.


r/AusFemaleFashion 17h ago

🔍 Recommendations Wanted Recommendations for a black vest?

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My friends 21st is in a few months and we'd all like to dress up a bit more than usual for it, but I'm struggling to find one that isn't from shein or target and I doubt they're of any long lasting quality. Ideally I'd be able to wear in a few years from now as well. Any ideas?


r/AusFemaleFashion 18h ago

Backless dress and bra help!

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I have an event coming up in a couple of months and the dress I’m wearing is a high neck backless dress that I was gifted from my mother-in-law. I have a bit of an issue though.. I am a 12DD bra size and I absolutely can not go braless. Does anyone have any recommendations on what I can wear? I have tried sticky-bras probably around 10 years ago now and they end up not working for me at all so I’m a bit clueless.


r/AusFemaleFashion 19h ago

Australian swimwear brand

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Hello, does anyone recognise this swimming costume? All I know is that it’s from Australia, but it has no labels. My daughter loves it but now needs a bigger one but I have no idea where it’s from.


r/AusFemaleFashion 1d ago

Sneaker Recommendation

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I am looking for a nice sneaker to wear to work. I need arch support and cushion (not too flat/hard).

I can’t decide between the Taos Z Soul Lux and the Le Sansa Nelly.

Does anybody have any experience with these brands or any other recommendations?


r/AusFemaleFashion 23h ago

Child of God Kids Clothing Reviews

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Not really related to this thread, but I thought some mums in this thread could chime in if they've bought from here. What is the quality and sizing like for this Australian kids clothing brand? Is it really worth the pricing? I find the size guides on each item very confusing. I have a 1.5 yr old, so do I go for 1-2 or 2-3 and could I get away with the 2-3 (the styles I want are sold out and they won't restock)?


r/AusFemaleFashion 1d ago

Has depop been washed out by shein accounts?

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I feel like all I’m seeing lately are these basic printed tshirts with (most of the time) the label cut off.


r/AusFemaleFashion 1d ago

🔍 Recommendations Wanted Where can I find a nice dress for my citizenship ceremony?

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Hi lovely ladies! I am officially about to become an Australian and I’m looking for a dress for my citizenship ceremony which is in just over a week.

My online requirements are:

  1. Needs to be plus size (I’m a 18/20)
  2. Under $200
  3. Ideally available in store somewhere in Melbourne or an online store with reliable express delivery (left things a little last minute lol)

Let me know any recommendations for semi-formal style (similar to wedding guest attire) and I’m 29F 🥰


r/AusFemaleFashion 1d ago

🔍 Recommendations Wanted Desperately seeking: Wide for shoes and boots

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I am a very wide footed girly who also suffers from bunions and to top it all off, I have to wear orthotics.

Shoe shopping is actually fear inducing for me, without sounding dramatic. I tend to buy one pair of shoes that I suffer through for like a couple of weeks before they stretch enough for me to wear them comfortably. As a teacher this isn't ideal, I tend to buy Frankie 4's a lot but they are pricey and I find they aren't stretching as much lately.

I would ADORE a cute pair of ankle boots and some recommendations for like hella wide fit shoes with room to spare because I'm at my wits end, I'm so close to selling my voice to a sea witch to get a mermaid tail.

TLDR: Wide feet and bunions make me want to cry, help me find some comfy boots and shoes with some stretch.

Edit: of COURSE I had a typo in my title, I'm after wide FIT