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Ok so what sort of thing shall I wear for college ??

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nutcracker · 10/08/2006 20:36

Am sick of wearing jeans and plain tops, want something a bit erm prettier ( i think).

It's an adult course but in a college full of teenagers so I don't want to look like i'm trying to be 16 but don't want to look like my gran either (haven't actually got a gran).

Budget is as cheap as poss and especially clothes from DP as my mum has a card

It's full time so need a fair few tops and a few bottoms and advice on whats sort of shoes with what too.

Oh and I know i'm there to learn and it's not a fashion parade LOL

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WelshBoris · 10/08/2006 20:37

New Look do basics for cheap

A bright pink coloured top and blue jeans would be fab, not too try hard but still comfortable.

What about combats? Nice linen trousers for about £15 in there

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nutcracker · 10/08/2006 20:41

I like combats but am never sure what I should be wearing on my feet. I have one pair but they are too small now

Pink top and jeans sounds nice.

Also do you think some cheap bracelets and stuff would help make the clothes look nice ??

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southeastastra · 10/08/2006 20:43

what are you studying (well done too)

sophabeszabo · 10/08/2006 20:44

hennes have some gorgeous dresses just in....frocks are the way to go i think....very now, but elegant too.

i bought two for £20 each yesterday. am planning to wear them into college....

hth

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nutcracker · 10/08/2006 20:44

Thankyou

I am doing a full time Access to Health course and then hopefully on to nursing in Oct 07.

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nutcracker · 10/08/2006 20:45

I like dresses but never feel comfy in them, but seeing as you've recommended them I will go and have a look and try them on and see.

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WelshBoris · 10/08/2006 20:46

Stuff that you feel comfortable in is the most important thing

Its no good going out and blasting your mums card on fashionable items which youll wear once then realise you dont like them/feel like a prick in them

Buy some staples, (i sound like a fecking surrey wife)

plain tshirts, diff colours. They do them in new look or river island for 2 for a £10
Some jeans, smart but comfy
Combats
A hooded cardigan or top

As for your feet, I wear trainers or boots in the winter. Maybe flat boots with the jeans? Converse type trainers for the combats?

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nutcracker · 10/08/2006 20:50

LOL WB, great advice though, it's really helpful, thanks.

oh and meant to add also what sort of bag ?? Carrier bag LOL ? Will have folders and other junk.

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WelshBoris · 10/08/2006 20:53

You should try and get to the sales now if you can,see if there are any bags left

Something big,over the shoulder type thing?

NOT A HELLO KITTY RUCKSACK

Thanks

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nutcracker · 10/08/2006 20:56

LOL @ Hello Kitty

I do have a bag that my stuff would fit in, it's a gold/silvery sort of colour, woudl that be ok ??

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tiredemma · 10/08/2006 20:57

I wore the same crap near on week in week out, as did most of the other women on the course..

BIG bag, to fit EVERYTHING in.

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nutcracker · 10/08/2006 20:58

I knew you were going to say both of those things emma

Am pretty sure I won't look the worst so thats ok

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sophabeszabo · 10/08/2006 21:00

if there is an aldo near you, they do great bags (different sizes but some big enough for folders and books) they are not expensive but are rip offs of nice designer bags....

hear what you're saying. until recently i didn't feel comfy in anything but jeans, but i figure i'm 34, time to expand my range!!!

WelshBoris · 10/08/2006 21:01

Silver gold is fine, the colour doesnt really matter as long as its hard wearing and can fit stuff in

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nutcracker · 10/08/2006 21:02

Hmm not heard of aldo but will see if I can find one.

Thanks for all the help, i'll be the best dressed there

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sophabeszabo · 10/08/2006 21:02

nutcracker....it's exciting!!!!

WelshBoris · 10/08/2006 21:02

Oh and one more thing

Good luck x

NomDePlume · 10/08/2006 21:02

Well done on going for the course, nutty !

I know what you mean about college and clothes. I don't want to go looking frumpy, but don't want to look like a 17 year old wannabe .

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nutcracker · 10/08/2006 21:04

Thanks am determined to get my head round it this time.

The clothes thing is a minefield NDP They should do a short course on what to wear at college LOL.

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gothicmama · 10/08/2006 21:04

two or three bottoms some long sleeve t's and a jacket / cardi plus pair of boots and trainers

tiredemma · 10/08/2006 21:11

get one of those "bic" pens with four colours in one- the business for notetaking!!

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nutcracker · 10/08/2006 22:13

Ok will do emma, am looking forward to staionary shopping. Asda have some fab cheap bits and bobs

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sophabeszabo · 10/08/2006 22:20

actually asda have fab fab clothes. great for tops, cardies, and frocks!!!

chopsolata · 10/08/2006 22:25

top shop are fab for little vests, 2 for £9 at the moment, I have one in every colour and wear them to death, they wash really well

MrsSpoon · 10/08/2006 22:27

You'll be OK when you do the nursing part of your course, look they provide uniforms .