Is this dress appropriate for work

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I am looking for some clothes on Vinted for work in public sector, middle management and found this one. I love a bit of colour and lace. Also, looking for ideas to pair with any cardigans or coats for winter. Wondering what others think?

Not for work. Yes for meal down the pub.

100 per cent definitely not!

It's not work wear. It's an occasion dress.

If you're working in a public sector office you will not need to be particularly dressed up. Trousers and a t-shirt or a jumper with flats, comfortable dresses with boots or trainers is more the kind of thing I'd expect to see in a public sector office environment. Some organisations wouldn't be as smart as that - mine isn't!

I’d say more like rebellious teenage sister of the bride !

That is not a work dress!! It’s an occasion dress

Hell no! It's horrid anyway

It’s quite dated and looks like it’d be very short so I don’t think so, sorry OP

It reminds me a bit of that 'is it blue or is it gold' optical illusion dress. Only, a bit more dated 😬sorry.

Hell no! I can't believe you are even asking. Unless you attached the wrong pic?

If you like it get it for a night out but definitely not for work

Pretty sure that's the Paper Dolls "Lakeside Libations" dress. If so, it's viscose with a heavy dose of nylon and elastane. If it fits you properly it'll be too tight and short for your role/workplace, and if it doesn't it will sag/bag and won't look good. I like the idea of it and the colour and contrast and I could see thinking it would work, say with tights, low heels, and longish cashmere-weight cardigan. But even for casual daytime wear, I think the fabric will let you down for being out and about in colder weather.

That's horrific !

@GlastoNinja 😆🤣 a table cloth at a fortune tellers

I mean, if by “public sector middle management” you actually mean you work in a bar, go ahead 🫣

Oh no, sorry uploaded wrong picture, only just noticed. This is the dress I meant

🤣🤣

Public sector middle management do not dress like that.

Either smart/casual (think wide-legged trousers, tucked in top and trainers) or just casual. It's not uncommon for up to G6/7 to dress in jeans in some Depts.

If you're wanting to emulate SLT then Google [Department] SLT and you'll get a list of names and can Google them.

No it is a Granny party dress

I can't edit the picture unfortunately now

😂😂😂

hmmm of course.

Wear what you want. If it makes you feel good, go for it. I’m always overdressed for work and I don’t give a shit. I think navy, browns, blacks all the time in the office are boring. You do you OP!

I think it's fine - which airline do you work for?

Omg yes.

Did ye aye

Why mention the lace then?!

The answer to both is no, anyway. But I think you know that and are just playing for clicks.