Have the Workwear Chatty threads stopped?

[MrsBertMacklin]

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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In summer I wear with a camisole top and cropped fitted cardigan/jacket. I'm definitely not snake-hipped, but that look mostly works better on me than dresses/more fitted stuff.

Hello again all. I've bought nothing much on the workwear front recently. Although I would never usually look in Hobbs the dresses up thread are lovely.

I really really should get buying, it's been a massive struggle getting dressed recently. A spring refresh needs to happen soon. I really like a few things from Oasis of all places. I'm just happy to see colour in the shops at last I think

I've got a Cos dress I bought but I don't think it's work suitable. I can't find it online but it's navy with a large green panel in the back.

I'm also debating with myself about returning a Whistles bag. £200 and the grey leather is peeling badly around the zip. It looks terrible.

Little How long have you had the bag? I'd take it back if less than a year.

I hope Belinda is ok, I noticed she's not updated her workwear blog for a few weeks. Sorry to hear she's ill.

Thenightsky, less than a month. Only used a handful of times.

I like these threads!

What was wrong with the Warehouse dress? The shape looks great for me but material perhap is a bit unforgiving?

On me the Warehouse shape just bunched up around tummy and norks and made me look fat. Maybe it's because I'm short waisted?

Belinda was on Twitter the other day - I hope she's on the mend now.

Thanks. I am long waisted! Was the fabric ok?

Hope to see Belinda soon .... get well

The dress looked great on my friend but very slim although not tall

Hi ladies, I'm fine, but really kind comments, thank you! I had "proper" flu (aka not man flu), that turned to bronchitis. Am almost "cured". However, my spare time is currently spent obsessively restoring an antique oak dining table and chairs.

Will get back to the blog ASAP, though.

Interesting that Zara have just introduced a mid season sale. The only thing I wanted from the poor limited selection seemed to sell out within an hour, though. It was a pretty, white w yellow flowers dress. Not remotely workwear, but v definitely a lovely, feminine summer dress. Prob quite good for summer corporate events, as it allows for bra straps, and isnt short or body con.

Glad you are on the mend!

thanks Noddy.

pinkpear - return the bag - that's an unacceptable level of quality. What are you paying for, at £200 per bag, if not quality? What style, is it, out of interest? I'd heard good things about Whistles bags, but maybe they had a bad batch?

Hi Belinda so happy that you are feeling better! Can I ask you what lipstick you are wearing in the Instagram photo where you are trying on your new DVF sunnies? It's a really pretty shade!

Hello Belinda.

i am not superslim. I was a bit worried that you could see the contours of the model's bottom but it is exactly what i have been looking for in shape and colous. I can' t wear a harsh navy or a cobalt. It is thd first softish blue worky dress i have seen around. Sleeves too. Will order and try.

oi Blinners
Nice to see you.
How roomy is the Uniqlo sillk top
will it hang badly off bustage?

Hi Frugal that lipstick is Australian - friends bring me supplies. However I also really like LoreL Color Riche lipstick in 302 Boise Rose www.tesco.com/direct/loral-color-riche-lipstick-302-bois-de-rose/757-2464.prd really nice creamy lipstick, that isn't drying, in a nude rose pink.

Thanks Belinda! Looks great on you! I guess our coloring is very similar - I love similar rosewood shades!

It's just so flattering, Frugal, a rosewood, isn't it?! When I was younger Niger, I loved a dark vampy lipstick. Well, it looked awful on me. Aging and lip "thinning". Eurgh. A nude rose is the way for me. Although I wore a deep raspberry today (Rimmel Kate matte lipstick in 107, I think is the number), and that was very flattering, too. Also, Maybelline Color Drama Red Essential or Keep It Classy - great Nars lip pencil dupes for women who need "cool" toned lipsticks.

Elizabeth - not sure about that Uniqlo top - they weren't in store when I last did a try on there. The silk shirts are VERY roomy and good for bosomy ladies, though. Eve WornOut is bosomy, and she loves her Uniqlo silk shirts. I'm less impressive by a lot in that department, and XS fits me with room to move. If I find out about the tops, will update.

Noddy - love that Yasmin Sewell outfit pic you posted earlier.

I love a lot of her clothes!

Hello I have a question for Belinda. You know the gap true straight trousers that you featured in your blog? Have you seen anything similar in a grey? I could even do something a bit more ankle skimming/cropped... I am looking for something a bit lighter (but go with everything) for summer.

Hettie - Bananas Republic often have grey trousers, like these bananarepublic.gap.co.uk/browse/product.do?cid=57998&vid=1&pid=000187079