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Trainers for work

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Unfashionablyunfashionable · 05/06/2025 06:39

I think I have to start by saying I don't have a stylish bone in my body, so I really need help. This feels like a confessional!

I have recently started a new job, I am one of the older staff members (mid 40s). I work in a support function, so there is not necessarily the same need to dress and look in a certain way. Also, I don't want to seem 'try hard'.

Everyone wears jeans, nikes or other trainers, sometimes hoodies. Very casual but pretty stylish to my untrained eye.

I rotate between M&S black work trousers, smartish tops from M&S/TUi/Next/charity shops,, comfy black jeggings and tunic tops from seasalt etc, and my one pair of wide jeans with casual t-shirts. I wear either my trusted sketchers or black ankle boots.

I want to buy some trainers likely from vinted, that update my 'look' but don't seem like I am trying to fit in. I know I am overthinking this! Would love some suggestions.

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Unfashionablyunfashionable · 05/06/2025 06:43

Just to add, the only trainers I have worn for the last 10 years have been sketchers!

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