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Please share photos or links for your favourite smart-casual work outfits

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hyperbolocked · 13/01/2026 16:02

I'm in my early fifties and starting a new job in 2 weeks. I will be in the office more regularly than my current job. It's smart-casual rather than very smart. I normally wear trousers, a blouse and a cardi, sometimes a midi-length skirt. I would like to expand my wardrobe to include some midi-length work dresses and/or more skirts. Please send me some inspiration. I'm a size 12, reasonably tallish at 5' 7', with wide shoulders (not great for jackets) and a rounded tummy (so don't suit anything too tight fitting).

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Sesquipedahlia · 14/01/2026 01:11

Uniqlo seems the obvious place to start. You could buy this dress in every colour - or just explore everything else they have:

https://www.uniqlo.com/uk/en/products/E478730-000/00?colorDisplayCode=19&sizeDisplayCode=003

If you prefer to spend more, this Toast dress also comes in various colours and would look business-like and contemporary:

https://www.toa.st/collections/womens-dresses/products/organic-cord-tunic-dress-beetroot

Organic Cord Tunic Dress | Beetroot

Organic Cord Tunic Dress | Beetroot

Our Organic Cord Tunic Dress has patch pockets, a collar and mid-calf length. Available in Beetroot.

https://www.toa.st/collections/womens-dresses/products/organic-cord-tunic-dress-beetroot

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