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What do people wear to work these days?

29 replies

MovingOnUpMovingOnOut · 28/01/2015 16:52

I am a homeworker who has accidentally got a job where I have to physically see people. In person Shock What the heck do people wear to work these days? The last time I had a "proper" job I worked in the city/Chancery Lane so it was all smart pin stripe suits, TM Lewin shirts and cufflinks which I think would be too much these days. I'm going to be doing a professional service at a professional services firm.

My current work uniform is PJ bottoms and big woolly socks and outside the house it's skinny jeans, tan slouchy leather bag, boots, slouchy washable tops and a big parka and a chunky knit scarf. So I am clueless.

I'm early 30s. Big boobs, hour glass, size 10. Not tall.

OP posts:
Hadron21 · 29/01/2015 21:34

Marking place. I've just list a ton of weight but still dress to be invisible.

PrimalLass · 29/01/2015 22:05

I know Radley is sneered at a bit on here, but I got one of these in the Next sale. It is a great work bag, fits my 17" laptop, paperwork ipad etc.

www.radley.co.uk/pippin-large-workbag/

seimum · 29/01/2015 22:18

Jersey dresses are good.
Also smart (thin) jumpers with black trousers. (Smart jersey tops in summer)

For the last few years I have successfully managed to avoid wearing anything that needs much ironing, by sticking to the above.

On the other hand - DD2 invested in some 'work' clothes for a helpdesk job with an IT company, to find that they all wear jeans all the time - so worth checking out the dress culture before spending too much.

Ememem84 · 29/01/2015 22:20

Have a squiz on Pinterest "work outfits" and you'll see some ideas.

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