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Is it just me or are there no smart clothes anywhere ATM?

19 replies

Oneeata · 09/08/2021 14:38

I have a family funeral to attend next week and I'm having a major struggle to find an appropriate outfit. Everywhere I have looked IRL and online are all bloody lounge wear, relaxed fit, slouch fit blooming awful. I have lost over 2 and a half stone and still going and so don't really want to spend a fortune on something that will not fit me in 3 months time. I do have a couple of formal blazers that are far too big now that have attempted to even take in but still look out of shape (not the best seamstress). I just want a nice smart single breasted black suit jacket/blazer and matching bloody trousers and not have to go looking like I've just rolled out of bed...
Anyone else have a struggle?

OP posts:
Trisolaris · 09/08/2021 14:43

H&M is the only place I could find anywhere for my interview last week.

Trisolaris · 09/08/2021 14:44

*anything. And Flowers for your loss

LetsGoDoDoDo · 09/08/2021 14:44

Try ebay?

cheninblanc · 09/08/2021 14:47

Tesco had some nice bits in this morning

Trisolaris · 09/08/2021 14:55

www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.0935727011.html

the80sweregreat · 09/08/2021 14:59

J d Williams catalogue might be worth a try ? ( online)
M and S
Next

robotcollision · 09/08/2021 15:02

This tailored jacket from La Redoute is pretty classic

Dixiechickonhols · 09/08/2021 15:02

Next?

robotcollision · 09/08/2021 15:04

And these trousers aslo from La Redoute might go with the jacket.

Dollywilde · 09/08/2021 15:06

Sorry, just spotted you were after a suit not a dress - teach me to read the OP properly.

BarbaraofSeville · 09/08/2021 15:07

M&S? They're my go to for smartish workwear that's not particularly expensive and machine washable.

www.marksandspencer.com/tailored-single-breasted-jacket/p/clp60456455?color=BLACK

BarbaraofSeville · 09/08/2021 15:10

Except they don't have the matching trousers apart from a very limited selection of sizes Angry.

I'd probably go to your nearest large store and see if you can find something - they always have racks and racks of black trousers for £20-30 so hopefully there's something with a jacket that matches.

LookItsMeAgain · 09/08/2021 15:25

I'm sorry for your loss.

Would there be anything here that might work for you?
www.marksandspencer.com/MSFindItemsByKeyword?searchTerm=workwear&filter=Categories%3DSC_Level_1_1

LookItsMeAgain · 09/08/2021 15:26

This is the 'Work Wear' option on the Next site:
www3.next.co.uk/shop/gender-women-productaffiliation-tailoring-0

Oneeata · 09/08/2021 15:50

Oh you are all so wonderful 🥰
I had looked almost everywhere mentioned other than H&M and Boden. Think I must have skimmed over most in a tizzy though as after looking again managed to find a couple of options. Thanks so much.

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hollyhocksarenotmessy · 09/08/2021 22:23

Dorothy Perkins has tailored trousers and blazers.

LuxOlente · 09/08/2021 22:25

Uniqlo. Simple basics, no fads. Saved me when I had to order very quickly for a funeral.

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