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What to wear back in the office?

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NotJustACigar · 18/02/2022 20:31

I have to start going back into the office soon after 2 years away and am starting to wonder what I'm going to wear. I've always had an issue with both dresses and trousers because I'm an apple shape with varicose veins on pale legs. So trousers aren't very comfortable or flattering on me, and obviously dresses show my legs.

In winter I used to wear dresses with black tights pretty much every day but would like a bit more variety than that. In summer I'm really stuck! Anyone else out there in the same boat? I'd really like to get this sorted as it makes me so conflicted about clothes which is annoying.

Also can anyone who's back in the office now after a long time away tell me if people are dressing much more casually now or whether they're still in business clothes in your office? Thank you!

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stevalnamechanger · 18/02/2022 20:58

I work in a pretty casual environment - you can be in super casual or smart nobody cares but it's tech

I'm wearing m and s wide leg trousers ( stretch very comfy smart joggers with stripe ) with trainers and blouse / shirt / cardigan / jumper . I've had a lot of compliments on this outfit from my more stylish friends.

Is there anything on Pinterest you've seen for inspo? I find it helpful

Would you go for a session with a John Lewis shopper or something

NotJustACigar · 18/02/2022 21:18

Thank you, those trousers sound great, @stevalnamechanger, and I love that M&S does them in petite as well so I don't have to bother to get them altered. It looks like the ones with a stripe are sold out in my size but I found these without a stripe and will order www.marksandspencer.com/jersey-textured-wide-leg-trousers/p/clp60454855#intid=prodColourId-60454873

I'm not sure about a John Lewis stylist at this point but actually that had given me an idea as I have a big birthday coming up in around 6 months!

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stevalnamechanger · 18/02/2022 22:19

@NotJustACigar

Thank you, those trousers sound great, *@stevalnamechanger*, and I love that M&S does them in petite as well so I don't have to bother to get them altered. It looks like the ones with a stripe are sold out in my size but I found these without a stripe and will order www.marksandspencer.com/jersey-textured-wide-leg-trousers/p/clp60454855#intid=prodColourId-60454873

I'm not sure about a John Lewis stylist at this point but actually that had given me an idea as I have a big birthday coming up in around 6 months!

Went in today and was really impressed at some of their stuff

I wear short length too and find it very handy to not have to alter .

Wide leg trousers with a blouse / shirt or jumper and you're good to go!

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