Clothes: US vs UK - Has your fashion sense changed?

Re leggings: American Apparel has begun to put "These are not Pants" on the inside of all their leggings. So fab.

But that might be even more confusing to Brits! 

I agree with most people about the leggings.  I think you have to be a certain body type to pull it off.  I hate seeing leggings with just a regular shirt that stops at the waist or is a tiny bit longer.  Totally fine to go under a dress, but they are not pants/trousers!

The world would be a happier place if people dressed more to their body type; it makes me want to shake the tiny children who dress to the fashions and look miserable in their own skins, and tacky besides.  But then, that's neither here nor there in the scheme of things!

Myself.. I -was- a jeans and fitted shirt sort of gal.  I'm not sure what I'm going to be now that I've got a different shape post-pregnancy... probably about the same, but making sure my shirts are long enough to not expose the bit of bellyjelly I've got to shift!

I didn't really change my style in the UK... I could never afford to and I hated most of the plus sized offererings there anyway. However, if I had the money and I keep the weight off, there are several stores that I would love to get back to and shop 'til I drop: Monsoon, East, Principles.

I always felt like my makeup was too bright (I wear bright lipstick), my hair too curly, and my clothes too bright there. But I didn't let it bother me... I spent my high school years rebeling against most fashion norms, so it wasn't anything new!

That's exactly how I feel, except I don't do the make up stuff. I still wear what I brought with me, and I'm not really planning on buying anything new. If I were to buy something, I'd get it from a charity shop, because I don't like the clothes from most of the high street shops, except for the ones that blamerhorn mentioned. I can't really fit into high street clothes anyway because I'm short and curvy. Oh well, I'm just me.

I am in my sixth decade.  My style of dress causal, comfortable, conservative, attractive and tailored, but I can really put on the dog when needed. I dress the same here as I do in America except for Wellingtons.  I love wearing my wellies in the garden.  I would say that the style of dress I notice most on UK women in my age category can only be defined as frumpy.  Maybe it's who I know or where I live, but colors are dull and styles are unimaginative.  Sigh!  On the other hand, when your spine begins to compress and you begin to shrink, it all goes to your waistline. It's a real shocker and it can be hard to find clothes that fit well.  Three cheers for the hidden elastic in waistbands. My mother who is almost 88 has lost 2" in height; I've already lost 1/2"--it's a bummer but then, the other choice is 6' under.  You've got to keep the right perspective regardless of where you live, how you dress or what your body shape is.

The world would be a happier place if people dressed more to their body type; it makes me want to shake the tiny children who dress to the fashions and look miserable in their own skins, and tacky besides.  

One thing I've noticed about the way people dress here is that people seem to be more trendy - not stylish, but trendy.

So many people wear the latest fad - like leggings - regardless of whether it looks good on them or not.

Or the same new hairstyle - regardless of whether it suits them.

In New York City, people wore fashionable clothing, but I didn't see as many people wearing fashions that didn't suit them.

If a particular fashion didn't look good on someone, they would skip it.

You did see some people wearing the latest trends - but not as many people -and those who did wear them looked very good in them because they had the bodies for it.

Mine's changed because now I'm a SAHM in a wet, windy, cold climate and totally scrub out most of the time!

Back in the US I mostly had to be be well-groomed for work and wear nice clothes.

Now, I pretty much live in sweats or tracksuits, Sorrel boots, Crocs or trainers.

However, if I had the money and I keep the weight off, there are several stores that I would love to get back to and shop 'til I drop: Monsoon, East, Principles.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Principles is no more. They went into administration last year. Which I was really disappointed in as I had just discovered how fabulous their petite range fit me.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Principles is no more. They went into administration last year. Which I was really disappointed in as I had just discovered how fabulous their petite range fit me.

They are relaunching.  I saw signs up about it just Thursday at Debenhams.

Except I loathe wet feet. It is the most annoying thing in the entire world.  I don't even like having wet feet just getting out of the pool- I can't wait to dry them off. 
 

Totally with you on that Phatbeetle!  Wet socks are THE most disgusting feeling on the planet to me!

Don't think my style has changed much.  I must wear tshirts slightly less because I seem to have tons that I never wear.  Still wear jeans and a sweater with trainers as my ideal.  At work we have a uniform polo shirt with black trousers and I get covered in paint, glitter etc. so no point in looking nice.  Looking forward to getting a new dress to wear to a wedding in August, might try Monsoon as I really like them.

I pretty much dress the same, except my clothes tend to be a bit tighter and more fitted.

That's partly because I feel better about myself, and partly because the clothing here generally tends to be of more stretchy fabric - I can't find anything in 100% cotton.

I've also discovered my true bra size since coming to the UK and by wearing the correct size bra learned that I actually have a waist. 

They are relaunching.  I saw signs up about it just Thursday at Debenhams.

Hooray!

Late to the party but a fun question. Nearly six years ago when I left the U.S. I lived in cowboy boots and cute vintage dresses and sandals. I was a New Yorker by way of El Paso and Los Angeles. After all this time in London my closet is filled with coats, boots, designer clothes bought off ebay and secondhand shops, and lots of wool hats. Most of my clothes are in dark colors and very good at keeping me warm and covered in the rain and cold. Wool tights are a favorite, as are flat jazz shoes great for all the walking I do. Oddly enough though I look a bit more put together and European this seems to have nothing to do with the way most women in London look, as they all seem to have gone into Topshop and walked out with whatever they are selling. Of course Topshop is already selling summer clothes- good luck with that!   

Of course Topshop is already selling summer clothes- good luck with that!  

Young women here have been walking around in shorts with bare legs for the past month.