New job, need new clothes - help please

[MuttonCadet]

Hi,

I've got a new job starting next week. I'm booked to have my haircut tomorrow and a shopping expedition on Thursday.

The role is fairly high level, but the company is less formal than I'm used to (I've always worked in suits previously), I need some advice on where to look for dresses, less formal suits.

Any advice?

[13Stitches]

I'm not really qualified to post in S&B but I just got some cheap nice straight leg trousers from Mango. And they actually fit well! (First time ever, I think).

I bought them online, and had to navigate by inside leg measurement (>30in). But v impressed.

Congrats on your job and good luck with the shopping!

[MuttonCadet]

Thanks very much, I'll check out what they've got on line.

[addictedtosugar]

If you've got loads of suits, might you want to loose your least favourite jackets, and wear the bottoms / dresses without the jacket?

ie reuse most of what you already have unless of course you WANT to go shopping, in which case knock your self out

[MuttonCadet]

I've lost a stone in weight as well, so I'd really like some new stuff. Happy to spend around £600 for 3 outfits.

[tethersend]

What's you size/colouring and usual style? What sleeve length do you prefer?

[tethersend]

His do you feel about something like this?

[tethersend]

Or this?

[MuttonCadet]

Love both those tethers.

I'm a size 12, long blonde hair, I suit blues and pastels, must have sleeves, but short sleeves are okay.

Thanks so much for your help, this is exciting

[tethersend]

I love this

[Pastperfect]

I have this which i like and bought before it appeared constantly on DM sadfacers

www.lkbennett.com/Clothing/Dresses/Detroit-Notch-Collar-Fitted-Dress/p/DRDETROITPOLYESTERMIXCreamLight%20Cream?show=All

[tethersend]

and this

[Pastperfect]

And I have this from coast in purple which is super flattering and the purple is a lovely shade for someone who suits blue

[tethersend]

this would be lovely with a balloon sleeved blouse underneath

[tethersend]

<a class="break-all" href="http://www.vanmildert.com/vivienne-westwood-red-label-cady-stretch-asymmetric-dress-691909?source=webgains&siteid=www.vanmildert.com" rel="nofollow noindex" target="_blank">Could you do a 10?

[MuttonCadet]

Love the draped neck one, these are wonderful.

[tethersend]

blue VW

[MuttonCadet]

Love the Mabel too, and yy to balloon sleeved dress. I always wanted a Vivienne Westwood, but at the moment I think a 10 is a bit of a stretch

[MuttonCadet]

I need the blue VW, but unfortunately sold out in a size I could get near too.

Right off to bed, thanks so much for your help all!

[tethersend]

black VW in all sizes

[tethersend]

And burgundy

[Mrsgrumble]

Sorry to hijack.. What is cos sizing like? Is it equivalent to Hobbs. Absolutely love the navy version !

Get it op

[tethersend]

I think cos sizing is quite generous.