New smart work wardrobe needed

[way2serious]

My work workdrobe is in desperate need of a make over. Suggestions and links for smart outfits (size12 5foot 4) gratefully received.

TIA

[flowery]

I love Hobbs for smart suits and dressed, always a nice feminine cut.

[flowery]

Dresses not dressed!

[way2serious]

I have looked at Hobbs and do like some of their items. How accurate is the sizing with Hobbs and would the trousers swamp me at 5ft 4?

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

Hobbs trousers are very, very long ime. Their outlet site is brilliant for jackets at occasionally v v bargainous prices.

[SlinkyPebbles]

I'm just returning to work and got the Hobbs Elm dress. It's lovely!

[SlinkyPebbles]

I find the sizing generous by the way

[StatisticallyChallenged]

Re Hobbs, I would say sizing on their skirts seems about right, dresses IMO tend towards generous as do jackets. Never bought trousers though.

I am a fan of the outlet section - I've recently bought www.hobbs.co.uk/product/display?productID=0211-7569-3327L00&productvarid=0211-7569-3327L00-BLACK-10 this skirt]] which goes with this jacket. The skirt is lovely on, and about true to size. Jacked I am returning as it came up quite big on me despite huge norks. Also this dress which I love, and this skirt which is lovely and goes well with a red shirt I just got from pepperberry.

French Connection can be good - they have a good sale section on their website but also a great outlet on ebay. I have my eye on this jacket as I have a coat which I think uses the same pattern (just longer) and it's lovely.

[StatisticallyChallenged]

Ah balls, first link is this skirt

[way2serious]

Thanks for all the links - you have chosen some lovely pieces and obviously have a much better eye than I do!
I think I need to start being a bit more adventurous especially with colour. That red dress was beautiful! I would never normally choose red.

[Maria2007loveshersleep]

Watching this thread as I'm also returning to full time work in a couple of weeks. I think knee length dresses with boots work well for the office, as do skirts with jackets like Statistically suggested. What kind of outfits do you like?

[blueshoes]

I like LK Bennett dresses and shoes for the office. The Davina dress is pretty iconic and once in a while you see a newsreader or celebrity wearing it. There are other styles, of course.

The dresses are fitted and can easily carry you to an evening function.