I don't think I'm smart enough for my interview (pic)

[Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed]

I don't have any alternative.

The skirt / heels are not great but they'll do. The vest / cardi is AWFUL but i genuinely don't have anything better.

[Maria1982]

Best of luck!!! Or, break a leg

Of course you got your period.... they always arrive at most inconvenient time

Hope you get through your first day okay

[Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed]

Thanks Safron. Good advice :)

[saffronwblue]

I mean don't feel too proud to have etc

[saffronwblue]

Good luck for tomorrow. You will get through it all. Hope you have been able to do a big shop today and don't feel proud of some basic instant easy meals.

[Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed]

Well, I start in 12 hours.
5yo is running a fever and shivering.
I have an ear infection that makes it hard to open my mouth.
Dh has a really high stress week coming up.
And (of course) I just got my period.

Starting to wonder if going back to work was a completely brilliant idea.

[Shockers]

*Eclectic... no idea where that extra l appeared from.

[Shockers]

We have an elclectic cobbler at my school. I bloody love her outfits! Sometimes she comes in red DMs, other times in spotty Mary Janes (which she told me are actually slippers).

I look forward to seeing her everyday, because she looks so beautiful and interesting!

[OneOfTheGrundys]

Staff's.

[OneOfTheGrundys]

English teacher checking in here! Here Miss!

I too am beginning a new job September. Staffs super smart.

I've been trawling ebay for smart tops (loads, great labels, fraction of the price) and am investing in 2/3 pairs decent black trousers. Capsule. Go!

[Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed]

I bloody love this thread too NC4now. I can only urge you to cobble and shine!

Thank you everyone for all the support and encouragement - it has meant the world - I'm a million miles away from my comfort zone and literally thousands of miles from family and friends, and you guys have been awesome. Am really excited to start on Monday, and one thing I'm not worried about it what I'm going to wear.

[NC4now]

I love this thread!
I'm supposed to be going interview shopping this weekend. Thinking of not doing and cobbling something together from my wardrobe. It seems to be the way forward

[parrotseatemall]

Have to agree you have gorgeous legs. I don't know what you're on about there.

[Maria1982]

Excuse me, your legs are most certainly not horrible! You've got very good legs .

Love the spotty dress and jacket combo

[NanooCov]

My advice for footwear - I hate black shoes so go for navy or tan. Brogues or loafers in tan would be great. Don't get suede - they don't wear well.

Those white shoes look like cheap plimsolls rather than something to wear to work.

I like all your other bits and pieces.

You don't need nude tights - you've got good legs.

[Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed]

Lets make it a thing really - dressing badly but getting the job anyway

[reallyanotherone]

You have a lovely figure but those clothes aren't showing it off

I don't think showing off your figure is the aim of an interview outfit, unless you're after some sort of pole dancing job

Congrats o/p! I recently went for a job in a big, military type organisation where most wear uniform and everyone Sir's and Maam's each other. All i had was black elasticated waist trousers (described as "beach" trousers when i bought them), and an old white shirt (with a black sports bra ) and an m&s cardi.

I also got the job :)

[Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed]

I think the main problem with the shoes is that they were REALLY cheap and they look it - more so up close. They are also a bit big - I have mahoosively wide feet and sometimes end up getting flippers so they're wide enough. One day I will learn.

[Believeitornot]

I like the shoes, just not with that dress

Pinterest is your friend! Have a look there, search for different styles.

[saffronwblue]

Heads to hm to look at spotty dress. oP I like your style in every sense. Good luck with the new job and the child care.

[Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed]

They make my feet look enormous dont they?!!

[MamehaSan]

Sorry OP, but I agree that the brogues need to go back to the shop what were you thinking? . The shoes you've shown in your other pics have been spot on, imo. I'm not sure that brogues (of any colour) will do you any favours tbh, if you're large-of-foot they make your feet look bigger than they are, especially when worn with skirts / dresses.

Love the new clothes though, and congratulations on the job! FC you can sort the child care

[Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed]

I think we can all agree the brogues were a mistake.

[Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed]

I flew solo. I went into an op shop on my way home today and picked up this dress for $18 And the jacket for $12. Bargain!! What do you think?

[Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed]

Proof that the spotty jacket goes with the spotty dress (scuse my orrible legs, I don't own nude tights. Will buy some this weekend.)

[Pikachuwithyourmouthclosed]

Not completely sure about the white brogues either. They make me look a bit like a west African businessman.