Need an interview outfit for Friday. Help!

[Allegrogirl]

I work in the NHS and was told on Friday I have got an interview next Friday. First in 8 years and since DC 1 and 2 were born. NHS office wear isn't generally super smart and my work wardrobe isn't as sharp as it was 8 years ago (and the extra weight I'm trying to shift).

Just spent a few miserable hours round town. Lots of coloured, patterned or slim trousers. A few plain black office type trousers but nothing special. In desperation I bought this uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_13.17/7461266112?skipRedirection=true. It fits beautifully is really comfortable. I am getting cold feet though.

I can pop back in tomorrow as it's my day off but I need to prepare a presentation, plus DC has appointment at 11.00 and I have a stinking cold.

I'm a pear shape and pushing size 18 in trousers at the moment (sob), 16 in dresses and skirts.

[Lovecat]

Gorgeous dress. What's the job for? I've worked in the NHS (office-based) and that would be fine (although if I'm being brutally honest the lace sleeves make it a tad on the dressy side for me), but if you're comfortable in it I think that's the main thing - nothing worse than worrying about being cut in half/skirt riding up/neckline doing weird things!

Good luck :)

[Allegrogirl]

Thanks lovecat. It' a finance job so even though not everyone wears suits I think I should for the interview. Stuff in the shops at the moment is horrible and unflattering at the moment.

[Pantsalive]

That's a lovely dress. I guess you could office it up a bit with a jacket/blazer over the top.

[MissMogwi]

Have you had at look at Dorothy Perkins? They seem to have lots of smart jersey dresses in the sale section.

I can't find it to link but I've just bought a navy v neck jersey dress reduced to £17, it looks really smart with a blazer and court shoes. Wearing for interview on Thursday actually!

They gave me a free delivery code on the site too and it was here in 24 hours.

Good luck!

[tethersend]

This would be fab. They've vamped it up for the 50s styling, but ignore that.

[tethersend]

simple grey

[hettie]

I bought the grey dress tethers linked to for an interview- I think the monsoon dress is lovely but a bit dressy for an office/finance interview....