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Business Woman ready to hike up a mountain

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Northernnnnnn · 22/03/2024 19:53

I set up a professional services business last autumn which has basically exploded. For the first time in my life I can afford 'nice' clothes.

I'm looking for ideas/brands/styles where I look like a 'business woman' (I work from home but feel it's helpful for your mental health to look the part), but could also take the dog on a 6 mile hike without getting changed, climb up a ladder, unblock the drains or plant some trees. (All activities I have squeezed in between work this week).

I like loose flowy clothing, nothing structured, very comfortable- almost monty Don style if I wasn't a 29 year old woman. I really like linen but do not have time to iron. I dont like to show any skin/cleavage, but I would wear short sleeves if they are loose. I am 5 foot 7 and a slightly overweight (BMI 25), but will be working on that.

I need to be able to raise my arms without my stomach showing, and not need to worry about unzipping jeans if I eat a big meal😂

Any ideas?

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mealdeal20 · 22/03/2024 20:01

Lululemon do trousers and tops that are smart enough for work but made of technical stretch fabric . Pricey but good quality

https://www.lululemon.co.uk/en-gb/p/utilitech-relaxed-mid-rise-trouser-7%2F8-length/prod11530375.html?dwvarprod115303755_color=19746

KirstenBlest · 22/03/2024 20:02

M&S stretchy trousers with elasticated waist.
Tunic tops that don't look obviously like tunics

HolidayAtNight · 22/03/2024 20:08

Margaret Howell?

LadyMcLadyface · 22/03/2024 20:11

Maybe check out Acai Outdoorwear?

TheOneWithUnagi · 22/03/2024 20:16

Sweaty Betty explorer trousers 👌🏻

KirstenBlest · 22/03/2024 20:18

Women's Joggers | M&S (marksandspencer.com)
For the tops try brands like Uniqlo, Masai, Sahara etc

KirstenBlest · 22/03/2024 20:30

If you have the budget MH, Toast and the 'monty don' brands. My suggestion was more geared to the more practical side of sitting down, walking the dog etc.
You might find tops in shops like COS.
I usually wear tracky bottoms with a nice top for virtual meetings, and a bit of colour helps me.

You could always try the JL personal shopper service.

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