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I need some classy (but inexpensive workwear) - where should I look?

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suebfg · 30/09/2011 21:43

I yearn for LK Bennett and Hobbs but can't justify paying their prices unless heavily discounted!!!

I'm in urgent need of some new work clothes as I'm just relying on a few staple outfits at the moment. I work in a corporate office environment and need to look relatively smart.

I've had a look on M&S but can't see anything of interest in my size (10).

Has anyone seen anything of interest or any ideas re other shops/sites I could try?

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Stokey38 · 30/09/2011 21:46

COS - they have just launched on line and have some lovely stuff.

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RamblingRosa · 30/09/2011 21:55

Have you tried the Hobbs Outlet online? I've got some lovely there. A beautiful work dress for £50 and a lovely wool pencil skirt for £40. Worth a look.

M&S can have a few good bits and bobs too.

And Gap has some ok work stuff (plain black trousers etc) as has Banana Republic and they've both got sales on.

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TracyK · 30/09/2011 22:08

H&M have lovely blouses at the mo.

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trixymalixy · 30/09/2011 22:31

Tk maxx. You might even find some l k Bennett in there.

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MatLeaveForever · 30/09/2011 22:37

Try Oasis, cheap compared to Hobbs!

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lotty5 · 01/10/2011 09:42

Have you tried Kew, not the new season, extortionate prices since changing their name to Kew 159, but some basic staples on the kew clearance web pages, I bought 2 dresses for work, for £22 and £25 www.kew159.com/fcp/categorylist/sale/dresses?resetFilters=true

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PrimaBallerina · 01/10/2011 09:46

As Rosa says there are online outlets, where you can buy stuff for a lot less. eBay has outlet shops for LK Bennett, Pied a Terre and loads more that sell nice work stuff.

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LydiaWickham · 01/10/2011 09:54

Second Oasis, some really nice smart things in there.

Phase 8 has some nice work stuff and has a sale on at the moment. (Particularly good for tops to wear with suits)

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 01/10/2011 09:59

The Hobbs outlet bit is excellent and their delivery service is v good.

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mirpuppet · 01/10/2011 10:25

lotty5 Which dresses did you buy and how was the sizing?

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neuroticmumof3 · 01/10/2011 12:07

Thanks for the tip Lotty, I've just bought two lovely jersey dresses for £29 and £25.

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Oblomov16 · 26/09/2016 15:05

I need this too thank you. Will look later.

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