Affordable office wear

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I've been really lazy with my workwear lately (mainly due to feeling crap about how I look). I'm having my hair cut into a new style next week so I'm looking for some new office clothes.

Specifically I'm wanting a navy pencil skirt, a grey pencil skirt (or any other pencil skirt expect black) and some nice fitted blouses/ shirts. Oh and a nice pair of court shoes that aren't too high (I walk around a lot at work).

I can't seem to find any affordable options! I've tried all the usual suspects: boohoo, asos, new look, next, M&S, H&M, George (I can only find school skirts), Matalan

Am I missing somewhere obvious? I don't have oodles to spend. Im a size 10-12.

EBay. So many people working from
home now they are selling their work wear on there

Esprit is very affordable and has some really nice blouses.

Next www2.next.co.uk/shop/gender-women-category-skirts/style-pencil?p=2#3823

Vinted is your friend! M&S do very comfortable mid height heels which I've worn for work for ages but I can get them new on Vinted for £5!

This. My sister has just bought her office "uniform" on Ebay from different sellers for a total of £20, which included 2 x navy blue pencil skirts, 5 work shirts of different colours, 2 pairs of heels and a jacket!

Have you tried Uniqlo for shirts? Think H&M have one or two nice ones as well. I like boden for ponte pencil skirts (think it was Hampshire skirt), they are more pricy but keep their shape - might be worth searching on vinted or eBay for them? Next and M&S have some nice trouser options, love and roses at next have some nice blouses - although their prints might be a bit much for work depending on how conservative it is.

Ebay.

navy skirt www.next.co.uk/g75127s5/u57963?dp=a&dndl=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAic6eBhCoARIsANlox86-XIlCGfNklsdXE0W0y1TCQ3ojDyc0mxvAoVNR_5ryJVoe-vleRTkaAmj2EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds#u57963

Grey skirt
www.alexandra.co.uk/icona-womens-pencil-skirt?nostodp=2zzux7zshv&gclid=Cj0KCQiAic6eBhCoARIsANlox85rOTvvaV7c0aqbU01af34SU6qEGBLzoKXPzLOanc1gf_giB6UUO34aAnafEALw_wcB

fitted blouses

www.hawesandcurtis.co.uk/womens-white-fitted-cotton-stretch-shirt-double-cuffs-fdpma002-n01

Charity shops or 2nd hand online. TM Lewin shirts and office suits are cheap.

Vinted is great and you can make up bundles if you find a seller with a few items you like.

www.brakeburn.com/products/abstract-pleat-dress-aw22?variant=40079871770685

Have a look on Brand Alley - they have some lovely pencil skirts and blouses

I like moshulu for shoes.

Definitely Vinted. I’ve sorted out my mat leave return clothes for under £50 - a brand new wool coat, one brand new dress, and two second hand dresses. All nice brands (Hobbs, Baukjen, Finery etc).

It takes a bit of effort but I’ve saved around £500 in total. The coat was £350 new but sold for £8 with tags!