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A challenge for all you stylish MNers

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gothicmama · 07/08/2006 22:09

I have my final student palcement coming up soon, I need to look smart but not intimedating (will be visiting people in their homes, and also meeting other professionals) and also have a tiny budget I need boots (more comfy than shoes but willing to try shoes, trousers tops jacket etc. in a nutshell a working wardrobe that will do 5 days a week any weather thanks

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gothicmama · 07/08/2006 22:16

Just thought budget is probably !50 to include footwear - please help before I go buy stuff I later hate

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MrsBadger · 08/08/2006 12:25

one pair footwear (boots/shoes as you like but keep them polished and looked after)
one smartish jacket (not part of suit)
two smartish trousers
four or five tops (wear s/s ones when it's hot, l/s if cold, l/s w vest if arctic)
scarf/wrap thing (carry instead of jacket when hot, add to jacket when cold)

I don't wear black (and am evangelical about getting others to stop, it's so unimaginative), so if this was me picking from clothes I've actually got I'd do:

tan low-heeled boots
cream linen/cotton jacket
one pair chocolate brown trous
one pair tan trous
cotton tops with flattering necklines in
brown s/s
brown l/s
terracotta 3/4 s
olive green 3/4 s
one cream blouse in case need to be v formal
orange patterned scarf

but there's nothing to stop you getting black shoes/trous/jacket/scarf and coloured tops, or whatever colour combo you like.

To get this for £50 and have it all fit and last is a bit beyond me tbh - I'd normally spend that much on just the boots and make them last five years . Everywhere has sales on at the moment though, and if you go with a strict list you may find some bargains.
Primark, Peacocks, Matalan etc are good for cotton tops and blouses, and you might get lucky with trousers and jackets if you're the right shape.
I really wouldn't skimp on footwear though - non-leather boots with cheap heels never seem to last that well, and they've got to be comfy if you're running round all day.

Don't forget nice bag you can keep all your stuff in - armfuls of papers dropping everywhere never a good look. And if it matches your shoes so much the better .

RubyRioja · 08/08/2006 12:29

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MrsBadger · 08/08/2006 12:35

(NB I should add I'm not an actual guru but have spent far too much time picking and packing work wardrobes like this so I can fly to conferences with only hand luggage - the one described went to Geneva last year and St Louis the year before...)

RubyRioja · 08/08/2006 12:48

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MrsBadger · 08/08/2006 12:50

pmsl at thought of going to work in fuschia pink and tiara - would love that kind of job! What on earth do you do? Professional Disney Princess?

joelallie · 08/08/2006 13:00

Find your nearest posh town and go to the charity shops. Ours are appalling 'cos the town is seriously downmarket but my parents have a charity shop that is just amazing! Worth a visit even if you only come out with some simple tops and a pair of trousers.

RubyRioja · 08/08/2006 13:02

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gothicmama · 08/08/2006 14:36

thanks everyone

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