I have no clothes

[namechanger1689]

That's a lie, I do have clothes...

I left my ex, who was/is abusive. He's done some pretty deplorable things and I don't really know what to do from here onwards.

He's still in our house, I've officially moved out. He's destroyed a lot of my stuff and I can't safely get my clothes back (I'm sure he's probably disposed of them anyway).

So I have a few tops, jeans and underwear. I'm going back to work fairly soon and have no smart work clothes, very little that fits me. I've just had a baby so my old clothes are far too tight.

I can't afford much as I'm on SMP. I've been to charity shops but can't find much that fits me properly as my body is now such a weird ugly shape.

Can anyone recommend anywhere other than primark where I can get cheap clothes? I say other than primark as I need clothes that will last and really don't like how disposable primark clothes are. It's terrible for the environment and means I'll have to buy again soon...

Help

Where are you OP, maybe someone here could donate something... I will if I'm near and we are similar sizes x

Look on ebay.

This charity supplies smart for interviews to women. And career advice.

smartworks.org.uk/who-we-are/

I buy loads on eBay. I've had so many good bargains.

Smart clothes for women that should have said. Good luck.

Sainsbury’s are quite good quality, comparable to next, they have a 25% off coming up I believe. Ask if any friends are having a clear out too.

What size are you? I have TONS of nice work clothing that I never wear, and need a clearout, if you're an 8/10 you're welcome to it.

I often get some nice tops and clothes from Tesco! Also new look seems about the same price point as Primark lately.

Matalan/Asda/Morrisons all have nice clothes. Well done on getting out OP

I second eBay... I get lots of my clothes off there.

H and m.

We need a bit more information
Where are you OP and what size are you?
Do you prefer trousers/skirts and tops or dresses?

Supermarkets are good for cheap clothes.

Definitely ebay

I would normally never suggest a catalogue but in this case somewhere like fashion world might be an idea just to get you a couple of outfits that you can pay off once you're working.

Wouldn’t you call the police so they can accompany you to get your possessions back

I wear a mix for work, but the best price is my stuff from H&M and Sainsbury's tu. I've bought great trousers and shirts for work from both that have lasted ages.

M&S have lots of really cheap sale items on racks. Possibly better quality and cheaper than some supermarkets and more up to date than charity shops.

H+M is your friend for basics!

Do you have a dv worker who can point you in the right direction ?

Sainsbury or Asda

If you can get a decent jacket in a classic/basic colour (I'd go for navy, otherwise black or grey), that will make many other outfits look 'office smart'. Assuming office smart is what you are shopping for - what is the norm in your sector?