So I have a new job! I am a senior teacher and am stepping into a similar senior role but in a very different setting. I am going from a very smart, extremely formal professional dress code (where I have worked for 8 years) to a place where it is the norm to wear very casual clothes, jeans, leggings etc. It is really, really casual. This is great but I am a) rather institutionalised and use my professional wardrobe to give me confidence b) rather like dressing up for work c) like nice clothes and fashion and shopping! I currently wear smart dresses, smart trousers, blouses etc and always with a jacket and good shoes. This is definitely too smart for the new place but I don't think that I will feel comfortable in jeans etc so am looking for a uniform of sorts that I can wear for work, be comfortable but also feel smart enough for me and look nice/fashionable . Any ideas for looks that I could copy that would fit the bill, or ideas to dress down my smart stuff so that I don't have to buy all new stuff?. I think I will also have to retire my heels and go for flats as the school site is a bit more rural and don't think I would manage! I am early 40s, size 10 -12, big boobs. The other senior leaders are men and don't wear suits but go for a chino/trouser and open shirt look if that helps.... I am really excited about the change and will be really grateful for any suggestions.
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Going from smart to casual at work - help me chill out my wardrobe
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Casualsmartlady · 13/06/2016 21:07
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