Detail your latest clothes and slap related purchases here #2

[RubyToogood]

in terms of interview wear you need to go a tiny bit smarter than people doing the same job would wear. a dress is fine in an office environment - with a cardie once you work there... but for an interview... the problem is you don't know what ideas about smartness your interviewer may have, and people can be put off by clothing choices. What about a velvet jacket? something with lapels, anyway.

Well it's partly that a not too long dress is quite compatible with me getting there by motorbike and not having to find somewhere to change (although I could). Also if we're getting into jackets, that's starting to be serious money, especially as I'd probably have to buy the rest of the outfit to go with it.

 

[spanglechick]

ooh it comes in teal too - would teal be no good for interviews?

I would wear a teal dress. With black sheer tights and black shoes and a black jacket. If i wore a black dress i'd wear a red jacket, probably. but i need to look creative for my job, so sober colours isn't really the thing.

 

[spanglechick]

Well it's partly that a not too long dress is quite compatible with me getting there by motorbike and not having to find somewhere to change (although I could). Also if we're getting into jackets, that's starting to be serious money, especially as I'd probably have to buy the rest of the outfit to go with it.

mmm. new look or somewhere?

 

[spanglechick]

Sorry to hijack but those that know me - could I wear this (without looking like a twat) http://www.longtallsally.com/tall/coats/short-coats/cord-blazer/tan?category=f-056_jacketscoats

Yeah. I like it.

 

[RubyToogood]

mmm. new look or somewhere?

http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webap...d=229998&parent_categoryId=208600&pageSize=20
But I don't know what that would go with.

Actually I would consider buying a velvet jacket because when I've had them in the past I've worn them a lot. Or finding a smart blouse to go with the Monsoon skirt I've got, which although embroidered is quite smart and not hippyish.

 

[crustychick]

A suit jacket. Gorblimey. I don't think I've ever had one of those, or a white shirt.

Howsabout this? http://www.wallis.co.uk/webapp/wcs/...20&refinements=Size{1}~[20]&noOfRefinements=1

I still prefer the first one - but spangles makes a good point about making sure they're not too booby

 

[RubyToogood]

Sorry to hijack but those that know me - could I wear this (without looking like a twat) http://www.longtallsally.com/tall/coats/short-coats/cord-blazer/tan?category=f-056_jacketscoats

Totally. I like that.

 

[aqua]

thanks ladies I shall save some pennies x

 

[spanglechick]

A suit jacket. Gorblimey. I don't think I've ever had one of those, or a white shirt.

Howsabout this? http://www.wallis.co.uk/webapp/wcs/...20&refinements=Size{1}~[20]&noOfRefinements=1

it's lovely, but i think the pattern makes it less conservative / smart / interviewy.

 

[RubyToogood]

it's lovely, but i think the pattern makes it less conservative / smart / interviewy.

I'm no good at this. I've never worked in that sort of environment. Today I went into work in a Hello Kitty t-shirt, black denim miniskirt, leggings and a hoody.

 

[spanglechick]

I'm no good at this. I've never worked in that sort of environment. Today I went into work in a Hello Kitty t-shirt, black denim miniskirt, leggings and a hoody.

it's the sort of think you could wear in most workplaces once you get the job, but it's risky for an interview.

 

[Ms T]

I got a forties-style red dress, a dark orange (!) palazzo-pant jumpsuit and some tan winter shorts from Peacock's Boutique range. Haven't tried any of it on yet. I am particularly excited about the jumpsuit as I love them.

Also a tan wool jacket from Uniqlo and some leggings trousers also from Uniqlo - have just discovered these and they're perfect for me as I struggle with skinny jeans due to having an hourglass shape.

 

[gaijingirl]

Oi whats wrong with orrible polyester trousers? i live in the bloody things

i like that first dress from wallis, might get myself one of them!

Me too - on both accounts!

 

[aqua]

I like that dress too - Why do I have next to no money when I see lots of clothes I want to wear damn it

 

[Biddlybee]

I can't find any dresses I like at the moment

Apart from this one, which is only in a size 16, and is £77

 

[moose]

That's gorgeous, Ms T - oh to be tall and slender!

 

[Ms T]

That's gorgeous, Ms T - oh to be tall and slender!

I'm not sure it will look quite that good on me but I do like the drama of it!

Here's the other frock:

 

[crustychick]

oo

I can't find any dresses I like at the moment

Apart from this one, which is only in a size 16, and is £77

ooh, me likey!

 

[Biddlybee]

I'm not sure it will look quite that good on me but I do like the drama of it!

I think it'll look fantastic on you!

 

[wayward bob]

I'm not sure it will look quite that good on me but I do like the drama of it!

Here's the other frock:

aaargh you've got me browsing peacocks now

i rather fancy this one

 

[Biddlybee]

I looked at that bob but I can't do polyester

oooh... I like this one, what is their sizing like Ms T?

 

[Ms T]

I looked at that bob but I can't do polyester

oooh... I like this one, what is their sizing like Ms T?

On the generous side, and the quality of the Boutique stuff is surprisingly good.

 

[Ms T]

aaargh you've got me browsing peacocks now

i rather fancy this one

Is the dog included?

 

[Biddlybee]

On the generous side, and the quality of the Boutique stuff is surprisingly good.

Hmm... not so good for smaller boobs then, that's not from the boutique

 

[pianissimo]

An orange dress which I don't think fits me very well
(really want a sewing machine)

 

[Ms T]

What I meant was if you're between two sizes get the smaller one.

 

[Ms T]

What I meant was if you're between two sizes get the smaller one.

 

[Biddlybee]

What I meant was if you're between two sizes get the smaller one.

I'm different sizes top and bottom

 

[Biddlybee]

Well it's on the way so we'll see I have also got a grey kilt style skirt and red cardy with some bday vouchers - hope they fit

 

[moose]

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