Anyone fancy helping me with my shopping list?

[ceeveebee]

I am starting a new job in two weeks and have a week off in between during which I plan to do lots of shopping! It's a relatively senior corporate role so need to look smart, but need to walk 25 mins to do nursery drop off on the way

I have a wish list of things I think I need and would appreciate any recommendations:

1. flat black knee high boots to wear to and from (and perhaps in) the office
2. flat black shoes - loafers maybe - for warmer days
3. smart black coat with hood for when it inevitably rains on the way to work
4. nice bag either black or tan, large enough for fitting a laptop in ideally
5. some basic black/navy/camel long sleeve tops to wear under sleeveless dresses if its cold
6. I have lots of dresses for work but always on the lookout for more so if anyone has seen any bargains

I tend to wear simple styles in plain fabrics - dont like patterns except stripes and tend to wear black, navy or camel most of the time

Budget - Willing to spend £100-£150 each on boots, shoes, coat, bag. Maybe £50-£100 for dresses. £500-£600 ish in total. Have some birthday money and a nice bonus to spend!

Live in London so any shop is a possibility

Thanks!

Yes, have done, both my DH and my friend think it looks nice - a duffel coat/parka wouldn't be right for me as I need to look smart and professional. Thanks anyway!

Good Luck in your new job :)

Good shopping ceeveebee - how nice to have a splurge like that - all classics that will last I think. Enjoy and good luck in the new job!

Thank you

Argh uggs and crocs in one post

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