I'm starting a new job in September which involves me working in a real life proper office with photocopiers and the like.
I work in the arts as a project manager and have spent the last 7 years freelancing. This has meant a lot of work at home (i.e. pyjamas are acceptable work wear), or on-site (i.e. anything that I don't mind getting dirty is acceptable work wear). I've got by with one or two reasonably smart outfits for the occasional meeting / interview etc.
But this is different. Still the arts (so suits are a no-no. Creativity and quirkiness are valued, as are good accessories), but more policy-. So I need to look like I'm a grown-up, not too formal but my usual stuff won't cut the mustard. I need the odd thing which will translate into being suitable for evening events.
Help! I'm slightly panicked!
So vital stats! I'm tall - 5'9''. I'm a size 16/18 (and getting smaller. I've lost 2 stone recently). I'm quite broad on top with boobs but not crazily unwieldy boobs. Good bum, very long legs, hips are ok. I carry most of my weight on my stomach so that and my arms are my problem areas.
I wear a lot of leggings with dresses and boots. I'm a habitual trouser/jean wearer of all shapes and sizes actually. Per-kids I wore lots of skirts which skimmed my hips and then flared out if you see what I mean. Can't find a skirt I like these days. I like scarves and good jewellery. I have short quite textured hair.
Shops I like are fatface, Great Plains, Gap, Monsoon (on occasion). Don't do fussy really but I like a nice and interesting print.
This is so long - sorry! But help!