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"Business wear" conference on Tuesday Help!

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BelatrixLestrange · 19/10/2025 18:18

Surely, nobody has worn bloody business wear since covid? I thought we all realised life is too short 😭

I don't have spare to buy anything new and need to look smart.

I have these things already, do they go together? Could I pull it off as smart "Business wear"?

https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/p/GH365

https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/p/UL370

https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/p/EM533

https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/p/JT862

What combination would you choose? I only have the one pair of boots. All my other shoes are trainers.

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Gymbunny2025 · 21/10/2025 14:36

I would definitely go for the polka dot shirt with the black skirt.

oops just seen you are there- what did you wear?

MasterBeth · 21/10/2025 15:39

sloshis · 19/10/2025 19:57

Business wear means the men are expected to wear suits/blazers. Honestly you’ll be fine in the shirt and skirt. The boots aren’t ideal if you can find loafers they’ll work better, but I wouldn’t panic.

No it doesn't because it's 2025.

evilharpy · 21/10/2025 15:48

I knew there would be jeans!

Gutted for you that the buffet is shit, that's usually the best bit of a conference :( hope there were at least some decent pastries earlier in the day.

AmethystAnnotation · 21/10/2025 17:05

Glad to hear everything is OK dress-wise, OP, and hope the event is going well!

BelatrixLestrange · 21/10/2025 18:56

Cherry shirt, skirt and the dreaded much hated BOOTS!

Everyone else was so...... Bland and I was wearing mainly black!

Definitely feeling more confident and capable also afterwards.

And to the poster who wanted me to make sure I was clean. Oi washed moi face and ands before oi went oi did.

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BelatrixLestrange · 21/10/2025 18:58

Oh the quote didn't work. EMR WiFi fail.

Above was in response to @Gymbunny2025

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JFDIYOLO · 21/10/2025 23:59

Brilliant!

Tomorrow: put together a presentation arguing why you are due for and are worth a raise. You shouldn't be worrying over whether you can afford to get to the Savoy for a work related event. If they can afford to be there they can afford to pay you what you're worth.

AKnitter · 22/10/2025 00:40

Oi washed moi face and ands before oi went oi did.

@BelatrixLestrange , did you sell your last bunch of vi’lets on the way there?

99bottlesofkombucha · 22/10/2025 01:32

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