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Monday, 9 September 2013

My Wolford Experience



On seeing this photograph, regular readers are going to think I've gone doolally, or started taking drugs. Or both. Truth is, I was asked by luxury brand Wolford to go in-store, try on a few bits and pieces and erm, stir up a social networking frenzy. I wouldn't ordinarily do this kind of thing, I just don't feel very comfortable with that whole rent-a-fashion-blogger scenario and like to think of myself as quite discerning - which is probably why I still have a day job. But when I realised that the lovely Wolford PR is someone I know from my former, more glamorous life as a fashion editor, I was happy to go along. One minute I'm figuring out how to persuade her to forget about the cheesy outfit shots and just show me the autumn/winter collection, the next I'm in the shop window draped across the mannequins. I guess that's the beauty of wearing gorgeous, comfortable, confidence-boosting clothes.



As you can see, Wolford has moved on from being the most luxurious hosiery brand in the world, and added a fabulous ready-to-wear collection and some lovely lingerie too. The quality is superb. These knitted styles are super-stretchy and versatile too. Just my kind of thing. Elegant and timeless and perfect for cycling in. I can quite honestly say that Wolford's knitted tops and stretch trousers look and feel fantastic. My favourite outfit was this 'Harris tweed' dress and snake print top:


Wolford Harris fabric


Wolford are giving away two pairs of tights to That's Not My Age readers so please leave a comment below and I'll do a first out of the hat-style draw next week. Though on viewing my pasty legs in that last photo, I might have to keep a pair for myself.







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54 comments:

  1. Unknown9 September 2013 at 18:25

    I love Wolford tights. Individual 10 are my favourites.
    PS. Like your hair up!

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  2. Coulda shoulda woulda9 September 2013 at 18:31

    Perfect timing as winter is coming!

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  3. Lares Linens9 September 2013 at 18:34

    I've been hankering for Opaque Season the last few days...

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  4. happimess9 September 2013 at 18:38

    Ooo lovely stuff. Love a bit of tweed. Had to rush out at lunch to buy tights didn't realise how cold it was thos morning! !

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  5. happimess9 September 2013 at 18:39

    Ooo lovely stuff. Love a bit of tweed. Had to rush out at lunch to buy tights didn't realise how cold it was thos morning! !

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  6. Jenny9 September 2013 at 18:46

    I wore tights for the first time this year on Saturday eve, mini tartanish dress and navy Wolford tights from last year allowed me, at 60, to do so. Lovely collection and I will try some pieces on but as a size 14 may be too lumpy to look good in anything. You look fab though.

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  7. Fabiola9 September 2013 at 18:50

    I have been running away from fitted clothes. It may be time to reconsider this view.

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  8. Sue9 September 2013 at 18:55

    You look so svelte.I couldn't even contemplate wearing a dress like that,sadly. Wolford always seems so heart-stoppingly expensive but the brilliant thing is the tights last all Winter long and they just never,ever ladder.Well worth the money (and they have a shop at Bicester that sells seconds and they are much cheaper and truly, I've never spotted anything wrong with the ones I've bought there).

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  9. Lady of Style9 September 2013 at 18:56

    I love the term "rent-a-fashion-blogger" ;-)
    While I am still with bare legs, soon the temperatures will drop and Wolford certainly is one of the brands with quality you can always rely on.

    That dress fits you like a glove!

    Annette | Lady of Style

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  10. Reiki Ree9 September 2013 at 19:17

    Oh! I LOVE Wolford. Discovered them 20 years ago when I wore their Lift pantyhose for a special occasion. Brought my bum back up to where it should be!
    I also love their bodysuits.
    God Bless Wolford!

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  11. finchleygirl9 September 2013 at 19:26

    I remember saving up for Wolford tights as a student and lusting after them in Liberty. Quality is always worth it.
    Looking good...

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  12. Pam @ over50feeling409 September 2013 at 19:29

    You look fantastic in there clothes...I love the top picture...and I would not apologize for anything. Seeing the clothes on you makes me want to look closer at the line!

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  13. Susan B9 September 2013 at 19:35

    You look great! I love that striped tee. I'm planning on investing in some Wolford tights once the weather cools down a bit.

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  14. Eve9 September 2013 at 19:39

    I've always been a fan of Wolford, but it's always been a bit beyond my budget.

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  15. HelsBells9 September 2013 at 19:42

    I've always loved and splurged on their hose/ tights once in a while.
    And you look great in that dress!

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  16. Fashion for Aliens9 September 2013 at 19:50

    Oooh TNMA I am a Wolford addict. There is no company to match them for quality or resilience. They were the only brand that made comfortable tights I could wear when I was heavier that did not need "repositioning" every 5 minutes and now that I can fit standard sizes I still love them to bits.

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  17. Unknown9 September 2013 at 20:12

    I am always checking out Wolford tights but have never bought any as my frugal nature won't let me pay their prices. I bet they last forever though - perfect for crisp autumn mornings. :)

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  18. Fancy Nancy's fashion safari9 September 2013 at 21:15

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  19. Patti9 September 2013 at 21:34

    You look just right in the shop window, as smart as a model! I'd love to be a winner, as I have heard these are the very best tights.

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  20. Unknown9 September 2013 at 21:40

    You look *amazing* in the window! If those tights can give me a figure like yours, I'll take them. :)

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  21. Mrs King9 September 2013 at 22:08

    I developed an obsession with Wolford when I worked in Selfidges as a student (an expensive habit for a student!). The clothes look great on you, very svelte.

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  22. Anonymous9 September 2013 at 23:22

    I love the shot of you in the window! Nice.

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  23. Gracie's Mom10 September 2013 at 02:06

    I have never tried Wolford tights, but I have heard they are just fabulous. I think one day soon I will invest in the opaque black for winter since by all accounts they are the best on the market.

    By the way your photo's looked great.

    Cindy

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  24. LPC10 September 2013 at 03:18

    Wolford is a Class Act and you look very A. Hepburn in that first photo. I also love my Wolford tights - they allowed me to wear both moto boots AND Dickers, in San Francisco, in the winter.

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  25. ZoeB10 September 2013 at 10:21

    I m 6 ft 2" and need tights in the winter to bridge the gap between bottom of the dress and feet. Love the opaque and textured ones to wear with brogues

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  26. Bryony10 September 2013 at 10:23

    Sorted my Wolford opaques only yesterday! That black dress with the jewelle neckline is fab!

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  27. Tanya Jackson10 September 2013 at 10:25

    Wow, you've an amazing figure! I LOVE Wolford tights as they last for a long time, unlike cheaper brands, and are super soft.

    Always thought Wolford clothes were designed for perfect figures, because of the models used on their website (and you've confirmed that!), but I'm loving the colour of that cardigan.

    http://lookyoungerlookslimmer.blogspot.co.uk/

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  28. Jules6110 September 2013 at 12:20

    I had no idea that Wolford sold anything other than hosiery so this blog post was really interesting, thanks. All gorgeous stuff too.

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  30. Kathleen10 September 2013 at 13:09

    Great brand and you look terrific.

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  31. Anne and Kirk10 September 2013 at 13:31

    Yes, we've got Wolford here in the DC area, but whenever I hear the name I picture their shop on rue Vavin in Paris - THAT'S where I'd like to shop!

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  32. The Style Crone10 September 2013 at 14:12

    You look stunning draped across the mannequins. And with the mirror in the background! Count me in. I'm a big fan of Wolford pieces and even found a top at a yard sale that has been part of my summer uniform.

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  33. Unknown10 September 2013 at 14:51

    Last year with great sadness, I gave up my 24 year old black wolford tights. They had finally worn out.
    I hope a new pair will last 24 years too!

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  34. Unknown10 September 2013 at 15:01

    I had no idea Wolford did anything other than hosiery, so I just went to their site! Very Robert Palmer video-esque. I am pretty sure nothing will fit me as a size 16 but I see a few pieces my daughter would look great in and the tights are always the best winter investment!
    BTW you look amazing!

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  35. Anonymous10 September 2013 at 16:08

    Love to see these great clothing pieces! I have always loved my Wolford tights! Thanks for sharing and you look smashing! :) xox Kim

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  36. janavi10 September 2013 at 16:25

    I once worked on a photoshoot for Wolford, and I really loved the clothes. Great quality as well.

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  37. Anonymous10 September 2013 at 17:47

    So cute! I, too, am surprised to hear that they do clothes. But their tights are superb, so I'll have to check it out.

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  38. Unknown10 September 2013 at 21:16

    Love the tweed and snake print top with those shoes! I would probably wear tights too.
    Thanks,
    Sue

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  39. materfamilias11 September 2013 at 04:46

    Just getting ready for my annual visit to the Vancouver Wolford store to treat myself to a few pairs of tights. You've inspired me to peek at what else they have. . .

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  40. MissEmmy11 September 2013 at 05:20

    Love that dress! I could handle a pair of those gorgeous tights!

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  42. Karen, Surrey11 September 2013 at 10:55

    Love the top you were modelling. Just popping over to the Wolford site now!

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  43. Crisp11 September 2013 at 12:55

    Over a decade ago I bought a "body" from Wolford together with some opaque tights. Good value since both are still going strong. My daughter wanted a pair of their amazing printed tights for her birthday and I duly fetched up at the Wolford Outlet at Cheshire Oaks and spotted just the thing (gulp! 98GBP).
    "Good choice for a young woman" said the lovely assistant and she pointed to a photo of the poppet Cheryl Cole, cavorting on stage at the X Factor in the exact same tights.
    "In that case, do you do gift tokens?" said I, replacing the tights.
    "Good idea", she whispered and winked. Thank you lovely assistant, that could have been an expensive mistake.

    PS Like the way you handle the "sponsored post". Well done.

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  44. Sarah Maddox11 September 2013 at 17:10

    Please can I have the lovely wool fired tights please. Pretty please.

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  45. Sarah Maddox11 September 2013 at 17:10

    Damn you predictive text...

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  46. Unknown11 September 2013 at 21:15

    Very stylish! Their tights are great and love the clothes

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  47. Second City Girl11 September 2013 at 21:53

    I heart Wolford and have to confess to still wearing some satin opaques that are now 23 years old that I once wore to school...

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  48. Julie12 September 2013 at 02:27

    It's tights weather! And oh, my selection could use updating!

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  49. Anonymous12 September 2013 at 05:12

    You look fantastic in both outfits but I love you in the first - it really suits you!

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  50. J16 September 2013 at 07:28

    I would love 2 pairs of Wolford Tights!

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  51. Unknown16 September 2013 at 19:06

    Recently found this site and it's great! Would love some Wolford tights!

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  52. Unknown19 September 2013 at 17:02

    I started loving Wolford tights many years ago and keep loving the -only adding lingerie and all other stuff they have perfectly well added in recent years

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  53. Unknown29 October 2013 at 19:14

    I would be soooooo happy to win something from Wolford as I cannot order by mail. They don't deliver where I live (Québec) and I cannot find them anywhere also. I discovered the Wolford boutique in the Time Warner Center last May when I was in New York. Such quality ! Wolford makes you have a very elegant silhouette ... and I'm talking about YOU ! You're beautiful ! Thank you!

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  54. Forget Frumpy13 November 2013 at 14:25

    I love Wolford. They may be a bit expensive but the quality is unequalled. I have had a pair of opaque 80 den tights for two years now and they are still impeccable and thats with wearing and machine washing them at least twice a week in winter.

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