Dresses Offer Endless Options for Women's Workwear

It's easy to fall in to a rut about what you wear everyday to work, and it's not surprising really. At typical 9 to 5 jobs, people are spending most of their time at the office, and combined with rushed mornings, it's no surprise that you just end up pulling the same thing out of your wardrobe over and over again.

However, we know that falling in to this style rut can make you feel a bit down, a bit boring, and a bit uninspired to enjoy your work. When you enjoy fashion, and enjoy putting outfits together like we do, then it's easy to keep buying more and more work clothes in the hope of adding something more interesting to your workwear, but you still end up buying the same things...

In our new blog we we talk about dresses, and the great versatility they can add to your work wardrobe, they are easy to throw on in the morning, and the entire look can be changed with a few different accessories:

"A quick and easy option for women’s work wear is dresses. Again, the variety is almost endless, and it eliminates the need to match up separates; one dress is one outfit. Not only that, but the look of a dress can be easily changed with accessories or an extra layer. For example, wearing a tailored blazer over a dress can create an exceptionally smart look, perfect for a meeting, or wearing a long pendant necklace, and flat shoes will create a slightly more relaxed look while still remaining office appropriate."

Your appearance at work isn't everything, but knowing you look great can also make you feel great throughout the day. Will you investing in any new dresses?

Where Can You Wear a Black Cocktail Dress?

We are in to the full swing of Christmas now, and with only a few days left before most people finish work before the new year, there are Christmas parties and nights out going on left, right, and centre. 

This is an exciting time of year, and we are certainly looking forward to entering in to the festive spirit of things, but a lot of women will be struggling with the age old conundrum of deciding what to wear to all of these social occasions! 

It can be a struggle at Christmas between choosing something comfortable and safe, or going for something sparkly that might be a bit out of your comfort zone, but, in our new blog, we think a black cocktail can solve more problems than you may think:

"Dresses are great to wear for any kind of party or gathering, but black cocktail dresses have a classic, sophisticated, elegance that will allow you to wear the same dress almost anywhere.
At first thought, a black cocktail dress may seem a bit over the top for some occasions, but if you start thinking of it as a normal black dress, then you will realise that it can be adapted for almost anything. For example, you can go with the traditional formal look by putting your hair up in an elegant chignon, adding delicate silver jewellery and matching black heels, or you can layer it with a soft waterfall blazer, fashionable statement jewellery, and flat pumps."

Don't stress too much about what to wear over Christmas, just make sure to concentrate on enjoying yourself. Merry Christmas!

Don't forget to pop in to Goose Island for your last minute Christmas gifts, and our early New Year sale with up to 70% off!

New Goose Island Store Opens in Swansea

Goose Island is extremely pleased to announce the opening of our brand new store in Swansea.

The grand opening was held on November 1st, complete with champagne, nibbles, and a whole host of lovely new customers. Princess Jasmine and Alibaba, from the upcoming Aladdin pantomime at Penyrheol Theatre, also attended the opening and helped us welcome new customers, and even gave out their own personal fashion and style advice. Alibaba particularly liked our long red jumper dress.

We will be stocking all of our regular Goose Island favourites at our new store, such as our very popular shirt jumper and magic dresses, as well a whole host of new stock ready for the festive season. Look out for our new sparkly, glamorous clutch bags, soft tartan scarves, crystal bracelets, subtle tie dye dresses, dainty necklaces, and much, much more. We’ve even got a range of Christmas gifts ready to go.

Our new store is located on Plymouth Street in Swansea city centre, opposite the Eli Jenkins pub. This now means that we have three stores across south Wales, in Mumbles, Swansea and Cowbridge, and we look forward to meeting all of our new customers, as well as other exciting ventures in the future.

Spoiled for Choice with Women's Party Dresses

October may have only just come to an end, but November means that the party season is drawing closer and closer. It may be too early for some to start thinking about Christmas parties, but there are a lot of women that like to be well prepared and have everything sorted before the parties and family fun gets started.

There is nothing quite like a gathering with all of your friends or work colleagues for a festive party or night out. Everyone always seems a lot more happy and positive at this time of year; but some women do find themselves stressing out about what to wear to a Christmas party, especially if they have several to attend. That’s not to mention taking into account the weather, the venue, and the type of party it is.

However, the range of dresses available these days should be enough to dampen anyone’s fears about finding the perfect party dress, or dresses, for any festive event.

We’ve talked previously about how long sleeved dresses can be a saviour in these winter months, and the same principle applies to women’s party dresses. You might think that long sleeves are better reserved for the office or a more casual occasion, but they can really lend themselves to a wide variety of different events.

Lace, organza, or a bit of sparkle, can elevate any dress and make it something special that you would love to wear to a festive occasion.

Long navy party dress – made in Italy 

This deep colour is the perfect shade to imply a little bit of sumptuousness this Christmas. As well as the navy grandeur, the lace overlay on this dress adds a stylish element of sophistication. If you add a long silver pendant, and a pair of sparkly heels, you’ll be all set for any Christmas event coming up.

Cream Lace Party Dress – made in Italy

The pattern on this dress is perfect to add some personality to a party outfit, and the fit and flare style dress is an extremely versatile style that has remained one of the most popular styles of dresses over the past few years. The bright, snowy colour of the lace on the dress is also a great colour to compliment the festive season.

Navy Velvet Party Dress – made in Italy

The velvet material of this dress was made for party season – what a better time for a little indulgence? The simple shape lends itself to traditional party wear, and lets you add almost any accessory to make it your own. The glamorous navy colour will make sure you stand out int he crowd.

Mocha Lace Party Dress – made in Italy

Opt for something a little different with this mocha colour dress. The fitted style and lace overlay would be perfect for a festive party or gathering, and the long sleeves and the velvet accents  at the neck line add something a little extra glamorous suitable for the Christmas and winter season.




There is such a huge variety of party dresses available for women these days that everyone is sure to be spoiled for choice. No matter what your personal style is, there are so many possible party dresses that you are sure to find one perfect for any events or parties you will be attending. Whether that is one or ten!

Women's Knitwear - It's not all about the jumper!

As we approach the tail end of October, and the temperature has started to drop, everyone is starting to add a few items of trusty knitwear to their everyday wardrobe. There is nothing better than snuggling up in a cosy jumper, whether you are out and about, or even just sitting on the sofa at home; there’s something about this time of year that demands cosy comfort from your wardrobe.

However, being cosy and comfortable can sometimes feel like you have to make style sacrifices. Big, thick, woolly jumpers are great for keeping out the cold, but can be overly cumbersome under a coat, and can also appear quite shapeless.

Women’s knitwear doesn’t always have to be about bulky jumpers; there are many more options that will keep you warm, but still remain stylish.

Cardigans

Women’s knitwear comes in a huge variety of styles and shapes these days, and cardigans are a great option to add some style while still staying snugly warm. The sheer variety of cardigans means that you can usually find one to suit any outfit or occasion, and they are great for layering.

Knitted Dresses

Knitted dresses are one of the chicest knitwear styles. They are almost an entire outfit in one, and there is freedom to style them how you want as you can dress them up or down. They are also a great transitional piece for when the seasons start to change; meaning you will get great wear out of them.

Statement Jumpers

Women’s jumpers do not have to be boring. Gone are the days when jumpers meant chunky, garish items that were knitted by your aunt.  With all the options available today you can certainly find a jumper to suit your personal tastes, whether you’re into flowers, animals, stars, stripes, or slogans. Imagine this floral jumper with jeans and slouchy ankle boots, and it would look just as good worn with block skinny jeans and strappy heels for a smarter look.

Ponchos

Ponchos are no longer just for the Wild West fans out there. Ponchos are making a comeback in the knitwear world, with a whole host of high street stores stocking them as a must-have item for this winter. Ponchos are an easy and relaxed knitwear choice, giving you a simple alternative to a coat or jacket. They can even be styled with a belt at the waist. Plus, a poncho is essentially like wearing a cosy blanket, and who wouldn’t want that on a cold winter day.

Goose Island currently has a huge selection of fashionable knitwear for autumn and winter, including a great range of jumpers, cardigans, ponchos, dresses, scarves, and everything else you need to stay cosy and stylish at the same time.