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Have the Workwear Chatty threads stopped?

240 replies

MrsBertMacklin · 11/04/2015 00:22

Just clearing down my Watched Threads and realised that I've not seen one in Active Convos for ages, can't find one on the first 5 pages in topic.

Have they stopped? Summer is coming!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 11/04/2015 10:32

We haven't had one for a file, but this looks a good place to start!

We need Belinda, Elizabeth and co.

I've just bought a little grey jacket from a charity shop - fitted waist, short sleeves, very Westwood, which I'm hoping will be a useful part of my summer work wardrobe. I also have a couple of silk dresses and skirts, which are v useful.

MrsBertMacklin · 11/04/2015 10:51

I want some lightweight, light-coloured suits. Not in tangerine,, not in linen, which seems to be all I can find at Jaeger, M&S etc.

I picked up a few shell tops in the BR winter sale, just need suits to wear with them. Trying to decide if I have the legs to get away with this.

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thenightsky · 11/04/2015 11:11

That blue BR dress is lovely, but not for work in my opinion (well not my work anyway) It's far too low cut!

StaphGlorious · 11/04/2015 11:18

I'd love to join in! I'm looking for some slips to wear under dresses in natural fibres. I don't think they exist Hmm

FiftyShadesOfSporn · 11/04/2015 11:20

Hasn't Belinda been unwell? I'm sure normal service will be resumed shortly.

I love the BR dress - but it is all about the legs, isn't it?

thenightsky · 11/04/2015 12:23

staph Have you tried old lady style independent underwear shops for your cotton slips? I got some lovely ones a few years ago from a little shop in our local town that is run by two elderly ladies... the sort that physically hoik you into correct fitting bras. I discovered them when shopping for nursing bras many years ago.

BHS often have natural cotton slips too.

noddyholder · 11/04/2015 12:37

www.asos.com/Warehouse/Warehouse-Premium-Jersey-Kimono-Sleeve-Dress/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5204078&cid=19680&Rf-300=1920&Rf-200=33&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Navy&totalstyles=42&gridsize=3 I saw someone in this and its gorgeous Not for me as I work in jeans but it looked really stylish but still smart

StaphGlorious · 11/04/2015 14:13

Thanks Night I have never considered that. I know just the place too! Smile

fredabear · 11/04/2015 14:26

can I join in? I've just ordered this patterned and this plain dress from & other stories, also some trousers from warehouse which have just arrived... I have big legs which makes most trousers too tight on the leg but not the waist which is annoying

fredabear · 11/04/2015 14:31

I like that warehouse dress Noddy, may try that if the others are no good, looks like a decent length

ChaiseLounger · 11/04/2015 14:35

I too like noddy's dress.

trixymalixy · 11/04/2015 14:42

I tried that warehouse dress on, but it did nothing for me sadly.

SaltySeaBird · 11/04/2015 14:43

Can I join?

I'm thinking of ordering this Cyra Dress from Hobbs and this Alma Dress from Hobbs. I'm not sure I have the right shape for them but really like them both.

fredabear · 11/04/2015 14:48

love the alma dress salty

ElizabethHoover · 11/04/2015 15:47

swishes in

I have lipstick news.
I was paying at Boots on the Clinique counter wearing this Lancome lipstick www.lancome.co.uk/_en/_gb/make-up/lips/lipstick/rouge-in-love-25301w.aspx when she LURED me by complimenting me on it , to try the new colour pop shades.
I LIKED. I had the sweet pop on which was a Nicki minaj type blue pale pink.

ElizabethHoover · 11/04/2015 15:47

i like that dress Nod, but I note that when sleeves stop where my tits are it makes a long line across me.....

bastard boobs

ElizabethHoover · 11/04/2015 15:52

Oh here is the Clinique one
www.boots.com/en/Clinique-Pop-Lip-Colour-Primer_1657580/

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 11/04/2015 16:16

Have tried a v similar dress on in Warehouse before and it looked awful on me, sadly. Also - polyester.

I like this - May have been posted on here before.

Love this but it's a cotton/polyester mix so depends what it's like irl.

ElizabethHoover · 11/04/2015 16:40

LONG for you titch,Like the idea of top and skirt instead of titty dress too

noddyholder · 11/04/2015 16:51

I am better with dresses top and skirt I think you need hourglass not me sadly!

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 11/04/2015 17:27

I generally find a skirt and a plain black top much easier than a dress, or coloured/patterned top.

I quite like full midi skirts, despite my titchiness - have to wear heels though!

noddyholder · 11/04/2015 17:29

I like midi full skirts too and am not tall either but yes heels!

ElizabethHoover · 11/04/2015 17:31

you two must be snake hipped. I look like a dirndl in them

noddyholder · 11/04/2015 17:32

like long full skirt with knee boots with a heel in winter Couldn't do in summer as need boxy jumper as waist has gone a bit shit

ElizabethHoover · 11/04/2015 17:33

lol ' gone a bit shit'