Hobbs is a brand I’ve been in love with for 20 years.
I remember walking past the shop when I was a teenager and being so totally in love with the classic, elegant tailored styles in the window. Of course, when I was a teenager my paper round money wouldn’t stretch to the prices. Even as a well paid adult they’re a bit of an investment purchase, but Hobbs has a reputation for clean, classic and elegant clothing. The sort of dresses that transfer easily from office to cocktail bar on the sort of woman you look at and think “Wow, she’d look good in a bin bag”. They even have a whole section dedicated to office dresses to help you be that woman.
So todays’ Friday Frock Love is dedicated to a brand whose frocks I’ve loved for a very long time. They have some beautiful, simple, vintage inspired styles in at the moment, and best of all, all of them are knee length or longer on the 5’8″ model. Just add seamed stockings, good hair and red lipstick.
Twitchill Dress £119 £70
Ah, that’s what I like to see, an end of season sale. This was obviously part of the summer collection, but that burnt orange colour is perfect for autumn too, and I just love the shape, and that wrap detail at the waist.
Lola Dress £169
A classic shift, with a cute twist with the white collar. This makes me think of Audrey Hepburn. It needs black pointed pumps and an elegant up do. It also comes in a gorgeous purple.
NW3 Aida Dress £199
Oooh, a dress with sleeves, and in my favourite colour. This has hand beaded butterflies on the sleeves, which is a lovely detail that I think really lifts it. I can imagine finding this in a vintage store and gushing over the beading.
Invitation Maida Vale Dress £299
The priciest, and so beautiful. This has elaborate cutwork embroidery over the bodice and skirt and a pale pink slip underneath. It reminds me of a vintage dress that I got to wear once before it died. This is a real Princess dress.
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22 responses to “Friday Frock Love – Hobbs”
RT @Retrochick_uk: Friday Frock Love – Vintage style from @Hobbsvip : http://t.co/XqxUDFBg89
@Retrochick_uk @HobbsVIP the twitchell dress is gorgeous !! I need it! I have the perfect coat and shoes that would look delish with it!
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I do like Hobbs. Very elegant and grown up. Two things I’d like to be.
Ha ha, yes, that’s why I like it. At least it lets me LOOK elegant and grown up, even if it’s not true!
I shop on Hobbs’ outlet site – okay, it’s a season or two behind, but it’s in my price range! I got a brilliant dress based on a 1920s tennis dress that way.
Oooh, I didn’t even know they had an outlet site!
Waaah, I’m a rubbish fashion blogger!
It’s on their main site. Click on the ‘outlet’ option. You can search by size, which is ace.
All the dresses are beautiful! ♥ ♥ ♥
Oh, that is so lovely!
RT @Retrochick_uk: Vintage Inspired style on the blog today: http://t.co/XqxUDFBg89
Love Hobbs – especially their sales!! Xx
Katie Sheldrake liked this on Facebook.
That first dress is amazing!
I love the idea of an outlet section, all online shops should do that.
Kirsty Kiddell liked this on Facebook.
What have you done to me? I looked at their site – oh what beautiful dresses!!!!!
I love Hobbs, especially the NW3 range! And one of my favourite dresses is from Hobbs – I wear it all the time! http://foodfashfit.com/2013/02/19/40s-curls-by-the-painted-lady/
Siobhan McWilliams liked this on Facebook.
I’m going to make you all sick with jealousy now cause I live 200m from a Hobbs Outlet Store! Oh yes! A real life try-it-on-first SHOP. I give them all my wages every single payday.
Basically my entire work wardrobe comes from here, their dresses are a perfect fit and so very classic and gorgeous. They often have last last seasons (or the one before) for £20!
I got a wonderful vintage styled wool winter coat for £70 (a lot for me) but I thought I could stretch to it seeing as the RRP was £299. It looks like 300quid worth of coat too.
I don’t mind sharing the secret so long as you leave the size 18s for me!
I didn’t even know they had outlet stores! Wow, so hunting these down!
Hello Gemma,
I thought I should let you know that I totally went ahead and bought the Twitchill dress after reading your post! I have featured it in my vintage wish list for autumn, which you can see here: http://vintagetearoses.com/vintage-wish-list-for-autumn/ and I plan on doing a style post soon.
Thanks so much for the great roundup! £70 was such a bargain for a dress that is DEFINITELY going to become a go-to frock! Love your style as a fellow vintage lover and will be following avidly from now on 🙂
Melissa
Oooh, I hope it’s as gorgeous in real life!