Work dresses which aren't too smart

Derek Nimmo · Post by **Derek Nimmo** » Fri Apr 21, 2023 10:30 pm

You could always try a John Lewis personal stylist appointment if you're really feeling lost - they're free, no obligation to buy, and either online or in store.

Luna · Post by **Luna** » Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:24 am

That cargo skirt does nothing for the model in the photos so I’m not keen but it might be better in the flesh? Would using a personal shopper help? I think Sally had success with a John Lewis one.

Luna · Post by **Luna** » Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:25 am

Lol. Didn’t see Del’s post

Roma · Post by **Roma** » Sat Apr 22, 2023 1:09 pm

I love T-Shirts too as you can dress them up or down, they are so versatile. I’m actually on the hunt for more this weekend!

I also really like culottes with a T-shirt as again, you can dress it up as smart casual for work.

I have a lot of dresses and in autumn/winter I wore a lot of black, purple or blue jersey dresses with thick tights and boots for work.

Now it’s spring, I’m getting my floral long dresses out again.

Lily · Post by **Lily** » Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:23 pm

Thanks all very much for your help! T-shirts are easy- I like Rapaniu as they are all recycled. I did some personal shopping with John Lewis for a wedding and found them very nice but it does mean everything I buy is from there and I don't really have time for that.

So if I get some skirts and T-shirts that would work well for warmer weather and perhaps a couple of cardigans to wear over the top. What kind of skirts are you thinking? These?

https://www.marksandspencer.com/jersey- ... evPage=srp
https://snagtights.com/collections/skir ... 5688578090

Culotte-wise, I could go with this:
https://www.marksandspencer.com/cotton- ... ip48g4r6c2

I've looked at M&S and like this although it's not what I would normally wear.

https://www.marksandspencer.com/printed ... lp60588974

I like this one too and I could wear it with leggings.
https://www.marksandspencer.com/printed ... ip48g4r8c2

I like this as well
https://www.hush-uk.com/aida-jersey-mid ... -4244.html

This would look nice but I can't wear it with a loose T-shirt as I'm too broad. So I think that I need to wear a tight topped tucked in and then feel too self-conscious.

https://www.hush-uk.com/gigi-belted-mid ... -4302.html

As this one is a higher waist I could get away with it more?

https://www.hush-uk.com/shirred-midi-sk ... -0456.html

emma_p · Post by **emma_p** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:59 am

Lily wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:23 pm I like this as well
https://www.hush-uk.com/aida-jersey-mid ... -4244.html

I saw this last week and thought of you actually!

I don't think you want t shirts to be tight, just fitted - not baggy.

Luna · Post by **Luna** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:27 am

I prefer the Hush selection.

Disco · Post by **Disco** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:41 am

I agree with Luna about preferring hush choices.

Luna · Post by **Luna** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:45 am

Culottes that length are very hard to wear in my opinion/experience.

Lily · Post by **Lily** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:55 am

Bum - only thing with the Hush ones is that they don't really give me much chance to create an outfit.

Lily · Post by **Lily** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 11:57 am

emma_p wrote: ↑Wed Apr 26, 2023 7:59 am
Lily wrote: ↑Tue Apr 25, 2023 12:23 pm I like this as well
https://www.hush-uk.com/aida-jersey-mid ... -4244.html
I saw this last week and thought of you actually!

I like it a lot but am nervous about wearing it as I can look a bit lumpen in things like this.

Luna · Post by **Luna** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:06 pm

Are Hush free returns? Worth a try on if so.

emma_p · Post by **emma_p** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:08 pm

Try it Lily - I find that type of fabric and style very forgiving. Hush are stocked in JL and they do free click and collect over £30.

Luna · Post by **Luna** » Wed Apr 26, 2023 12:58 pm

I’m lusting over some Scamp and Dude but it’s pricey. They have some nice midi dresses going on.

Luna · Post by **Luna** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:43 am

I really like this, any good?

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Morganna · Post by **Morganna** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:30 pm

https://cocozy.co.uk

I've got a couple of sweatshirt dresses from here and they are well made and smart enough for work, I think. You design them yourself - well, choose the neckline, the pockets, the sleeves and the length (and the colour, obviously). I can recommend them - don't let the unprofessional-looking website put you off

. Mine are the original weight ones, so I can't speak for the others.

emma_p · Post by **emma_p** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:27 am

I just saw that there’s 15% off everything at hush this weekend, Lily.

Lily · Post by **Lily** » Tue May 23, 2023 9:43 am

Bugger, I missed this - thank you all. I do like that dress Luna but my shoulders are too broad for that - I need a V-neck.

I ordered the Hush dress to get free P&P at John Lewis

I haven't had two seconds to try it on.

That website is good Morgs, I'm impressed! Do you have any photos of the ones you have?

Luna · Post by **Luna** » Tue May 23, 2023 10:43 am

There are buttons you could undo. From what I’ve seen you have nice normal shoulders

Luna · Post by **Luna** » Thu May 25, 2023 8:19 am

20% off Hush dresses. This is cute https://www.hush-uk.com/yasmin-midi-dre ... 246-4.html

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