Blinners and her workwear blog chatty thread

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oi blinners -the Mango tabbed pencil skirt how stretchy is it? I like it TIGHT as have thin legs and otherwise look like I am wearing a lampshade

www.johnlewis.com/mango-tabbed-waist-pencil-skirt-natural-white/p1265275?imageCount=2

I put them back in the box when I opened them as I didn't like heel shape. Then tried on. So nice. Would you like a photo?

Here you are. Cba to do up strap

Oh, yes please! I'm not sure I would get them - am thinking of getting the Dune Hunnie black suede ones that I have been dithering over.

Btw I tried on the Banana Republic Sloane trousers today. Size 2 is too tight (for work) but size 4 fitted well (prob too big for casual - I like tight for casual, but good for work). They are very thick and stretchy, aren't they!? They aren't normal trousers, though - they have some jean like features eg back pockets. Not a problem, but just a point to note.

I bought the Office Kitten pointed flats in black patent leather and have buyers remorse - they pinch a little. I should have bought Banana Republic's version,and I will. Life's too short for pinchy shoes, esp flats which are meant to be comfy.

Thank you! Yes, think I will get similar shoes that have a narrower, black heel.

Like the sandals. What a bargain. Also great ankles, if I may be personal.

Jeez, NO to cleavage at work. Tho I do come across it. And then it's awkward cos I'm trying to keep my eyes off the cleavage and I get the stare....

No to cleavage anywhere imho.

Lovely feet btw, FH.

Lol. Don't look too close. Wouldn't wear them to work. But nice with black skinnoids I think.

Plus posting them back would be 4£

The sandals do look really good on you, if it helps...

Ta. Will wear in this weekends social whirl

yes need nice feet for those

"Not normal trousers" hehe.....I like not normal trousers! My work is smart/casual so I'm lucky, I like a fitted trew.
If I had any cleavage I absolutely wouldn't flash it at work, I have spent my whole adult life trying to show cleavage on the weekend though .

We have some TAS who flash agree of flabby cleavage. And SLT who dress like apprentice wannabes. Not good

Dry! Meh, cleavage is overrated if you ask me!

I think cleavage hard to get right. I work with all men so would be inappropriate mostly

Is it possible to get it right, I wonder? Maybe only for small norks?

Or the right clothes and good underwear. I think a hint of is more flattering on me than a high neck. Full on in your face needs a tan! (and youth usually)

Can I join please? I'm off to London tomorrow to try on everything in Banana Republic (don't have one where I live) in the hope of finding some skirts or trousers for work. I've been looking for trousers since last year with no success. I have tried on many many pairs but purchased none. I need trousers as my way out of the summer nude tights problem!

Kikidee, have you tried these?

www.next.co.uk/g3910s9#891680g39

www.riverisland.com/women/trousers--leggings/cigarette-trousers/Grey-slim-cigarette-pants-654458

Don't be put off by the shops - the fit and quality is great.

I tried the next ones. Slightly higher on the waist

I like those RI ones, I want a pair of cigarette pants but so hard to find! I like the pale blue too makes a change from black.

My dress code is smart/ casual. Pretty much anything goes except jeans. Today ill be wearing New Look slim fit black trousers, Dorothy Perkins pink and black long sleeved blouse and black Next pumps. Ill post a pic later

Can anyone recommend a nice flat black shoe for work to replace these they've had it.....up to £100... I like suede, I like pointy and I like lined......bit bored of ballet flats.

Other stories have lots of lovely flats. About £50 and really nicely made I have a pony skin pair but they do plain too and their suede is really nice and thick Mine are lined gold! But you can't see it when they're on not sure if the plain ones are the same.

I second other stories. Really nicely made, v good quality. I got a pair of pointy-ish ballet flats in their sale, leather lined, I think 55 full price, very reasonable. The only thing is their sizing. You have to try on.

These for Dry?