'It's all about the confidence,' says Gok Wan. 'Come on ladies, embrace those bangers.' I don't find anything remotely attractive about equating breasts with sausages, and Gok should know the difference, considering the amount he's grabbed over the years. Wouldn't it be funny if his gay demeanour was just a facade and he's secretly been perving all these years. No, NO, it wouldn't, I'm sorry. It would mean many women with low self-esteem were violated. Tut.
Ahem. Moving swiftly on, Dotty P's as the brunette calls it has had something of an invigoration. I don't know if it was at the hands of Gok, but what was once a sea of beige and off-white which would entice my grandmother but make me seethe has become a card-carrying member of the fashionista set. Yes, there are military jackets. There are platform heels. There are nautical stripes, junk jewels and delightful scarves. And the brunette is a massive fan. In fact she got me all last year's birthday presents from Dot's, and I loved them.
If you're tired of Topshop and naffed off with New Look, Dot's is a great and rather calming alternative. The clothes regularly appear in the likes of More and Look magazine as great budget options, and the sales are truly incredible. Little black leather moccasins from £20 down to a fiver? Get in. Just get in quicker than I did, they've only got size 5 left, darn it. And the maternity wear, lingerie and nightwear is pretty too. This Arndale branch is a decent size with a really great range. Dotty P's has changed for the better. Let's hope it stays this way. read more