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Ugly lanyard

65 replies

HartlandRoad · 01/11/2017 17:29

Probably very vain of me but the badge lanyard I have to use at work every day ruins all my outfits!!!
Does anyone know if it's possible to get a strong decent looking lanyard instead of the thick green or orange tape I am made to wear!! Grr

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Littlechocola · 01/11/2017 17:30

Cath Kidston do lanyards as do most surf labels if that’s more your style?

Eve · 01/11/2017 17:30

Oh me to - there must be a gap in the market for these.

In devil wears Prada they made a big thing of them all wearing badges on Hermes scarves or such like!

Caulk · 01/11/2017 17:33

Does it have to go round your neck? I wear mine round my waist or through trouser loops/in my pocket.

There are lots of varieties for sale on eBay as well

Fekko · 01/11/2017 17:34

I just keep the ones from trade shows.

Gingernaut · 01/11/2017 17:36

If the lanyard isn't part of the uniform, you could either create a series of your own lanyards in different colours to suit that days outfit or do away with the lanyard all together and wear the badge as a, well, badge.

As long as it's pinned somewhere visible (like a brooch), then it shouldn't be a problem.

If the badge is also your electronic key to get into and around the building, Ryman sell an extending lead which can be clipped to belts.

poddige · 01/11/2017 17:38

My DC teacher has fully crystallised hers! Doubt they're Swarovski, but it looks glorious and bashy.

DumbledoresApprentice · 01/11/2017 17:40

m2.hm.com/m/en_gb/productpage.0513005004.html#Black/Gold-coloured

Would this be better?

HartlandRoad · 01/11/2017 17:41

Yes I do need it round my neck unfortunately and it also has a door opening card.
Cath Kidston isn't my style to be honest. I don't want to make a feature of the lanyard, I'd like it to be less ghastly. Something like a simple silver chain that's long and strong.

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GinandGingerBeer · 01/11/2017 17:42

I have my computer key card and door pass attached to a retractable clip thing

HartlandRoad · 01/11/2017 17:43

I need it around my neck

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neveradullmoment99 · 01/11/2017 17:44

Hundreds on ebay. Google lanyard.

DuckOffAutocorrectYouShiv · 01/11/2017 17:44

I have a rainbow one and branded corporate work one. The rainbow one came from Amazon. There are loads on there

lizabes · 01/11/2017 17:45

There’s this on amazon
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01MCXIFIW/ref=cmswwrcppapi_UFG-zbYMN58V4

neveradullmoment99 · 01/11/2017 17:45

www.ebay.co.uk/bhp/neck-lanyard

abbsisspartacus · 01/11/2017 17:47

Ooh I love the Amazon one

HartlandRoad · 01/11/2017 17:49

lizabes that's the sort of this I want but that one in particular sounds cheap, from the reviews. Thank you though.

neveradullmoment99 thanks but that's precisely what I don't want to wear.

WhiteVixen that one would be a serious contender but it's too elaborate, I really want something that's plain enough so I can wear my own necklaces.

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BitchyInnerMonologue · 01/11/2017 17:51

We Print Lanyards at great. Not the cheapest, but a strong silky lanyard which has done me two years and still looks great.

We were so impressed that we ordered new staff lanyards from them and they look great with the logo and text too.

JennyTaylior · 01/11/2017 17:52

Spectacle chains? Would they work?

Hoppinggreen · 01/11/2017 17:53

I've got a lovely cath kidston one

ParadiseCity · 01/11/2017 17:55

You could prob make one from see through plastic bra straps.

Middleoftheroad · 01/11/2017 17:57

Home Bargains 79pence diamante/glittery style in all colours.

susannahmoodie · 01/11/2017 18:17

I have the same problem!!

PlateOfBiscuits · 01/11/2017 18:23

ParadiseCity Shock

CaurnieBred · 01/11/2017 18:24

A few on Etsy: www.etsy.com/market/silver_lanyard