I’m a size 16 & love F&F fashion – I nabbed a Ganni dupe that’s £147 cheaper & a £19 pair of trousers that are so comfy
A WOMAN has revealed that she has found a variety of gorgeous buys from F&F that are perfect for summer.
So with the weather heating up, if you’re looking to give your wardrobe an upgrade, then we’ve got just the thing for you.
Rebecca Sudwarts, a fashion fan from the UK who is five foot eight and wears clothes between a UK size 14 and 16, recently revealed that she found a stunning Ganni dupe and a pair of elasticated trousers from Tesco.
Thrilled with her finds, the content creator took to social media to share her honest review of her new purchases, leaving many open-mouthed.
In a clip shared online, Rebecca explained: “F&F has done it again, I’ve got some new-in summer outfits.”
For the first outfit of her haul, she styled a pair of leopard print trousers with a textured black bodysuit.
Thrilled at the look, she beamed: “Super comfy, elasticated.”
Rebecca then styled a pair of silver trousers with a £14 sparkly silver top, as she continued: “I can’t believe this set is F&F, I absolutely love it.
“It looks so premium, it would be gorgeous for a summer evening outfit.”
Thrilled with the £19.50 trousers, Rebeca added: “They’re flat front and elasticated at the back, so they’re so comfy.”
Following this, Rebecca modelled a £27.50 green dress, which is also available in black.
Impressed with the supermarket buy, the fashionista explained: “I am loving green this season and this is a lovely dress.
“I love the jersey at the top and the cotton embroidery at the bottom so it kind of looks like you’re wearing a top and skirt.
“It’s so comfy, lots of room. Would be perfect for you to wear all day.”
In addition to this, Rebecca then tried on a cool co-ord, and was left pleasantly surprised.
She gave her followers a close-up look at the £16 top, which she paired with the matching £16 shorts, as she admitted: “I really wasn’t sure about this set in Tesco, but I absolutely love it.
“The fabric is gorgeous, it’s also fully lined, meaning it doesn’t just have to be a cover-up, it’s a lovely co-ord set to wear in the evenings, in the day.”
Is supermarket fashion the new high street?
DEPUTY Fashion Editor Abby McHale weighs in:
The supermarkets have really upped their game when it comes to their fashion lines. These days, as you head in to do your weekly food shop you can also pick up a selection of purse-friendly, stylish pieces for all the family.
Tesco has just announced a 0.7 per cent increase in the quarter thanks to a ‘strong growth in clothing’ and M&S has earnt the title of the number one destination for womenswear on the high street.
Asda’s clothing line George has made £1.5 million for the supermarket in 2023, 80 per cent of Sainsbury’s clothes sold at full price rather than discounted and Nutmeg at Morrisons sales are also up 2 per cent in the past year.
So what is it about supermarket fashion that is becoming so successful?
Apart from the clothing actually being affordable, it’s good quality too – with many being part of schemes such as the Better Cotton Initiative.
A lot of the time they keep to classic pieces that they know will last the customer year after year.
Plus because they buy so much stock they can turn around pieces quickly and buy for cheaper because of the volumes.
She then styled the shorts with a £25 black swimsuit, which left her incredibly impressed, as she gushed: “I love this swimsuit, it’s textured, it’s got a lovely flower detail.
“I absolutely love F&F swimwear.”
For the final outfit of the haul, Rebecca modelled a bow top, which looks strikingly similar to a £165 version from posh designer Ganni.
Reasons to shop supermarket fashion
When looking for new pieces to add to your seasonal wardrobe, or update your basics, there's no need to spend hours walking around clothes shops, or scrolling online. Just pick up a dress or two alongside your fruit and veg...
They’re convenient – Chances are you visit your supermarket more times than a shopping centre or high street.
It’s affordable – For basics to more fashion-led pieces, supermarkets are leading the way for budget fashion that doesn’t look cheap.
They’re more on-trend that you think – With a customer database larger than the average high street store, shops like ASDA, Sainsbury’s and Tesco are able to cater to the markets and predict trends in a lot more areas than just food supply.
They fit well – Fits and lengths often come with a little more modesty in mind. Fabrics are often highly practical too—think plenty of 100% cotton that can be thrown into the washing machine without thought.
But with this alternative being £147 cheaper, Rebecca cheered: “Giving me major Ganni dupe vibes, this is their bow blouse, £18.”
She styled the top with a pair of leopard print trousers, which are also £18, as she shared: “They’re a really nice fabric so these would be really nice for evening.”
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Thrilled with her finds, the influencer concluded: “F&F is totally smashing it, the buyers need a raise.
“It’s one of the best collections on the high street at the moment.”
FASHION FANS BEAM
The Instagram clip, which was posted under the username @stylingwithrebecca, has clearly left many open-mouthed, as fashion fans raced to the comments to praise Rebecca’s F&F finds.
Gorgeous outfits
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One person said: “Off to Tesco I go tomorrow.”
Another added: “On the hunt for outfit one and the green dress. Love them!!”
A third commented: “Love that co-ord. It looks super luxe.”
Whilst someone else beamed: “Gorgeous outfits.”