Work Outfits

We have a black/white corporate colour code in my office for staff who meet the public. Some people will think that this is restrictive but it does avoid many of the decisions about colour co-ordination when you are rushing because you are running late during a bleak winter morning.

I have recently found 2 white tops in charity shops. This one has half length sleeves and features around the waist. I wear it with a belt, The top cost £2.00.

The skirt came from M & S during the spring - I can't remember the exact cost but it was in the region of £20 - £25. I wore this skirt and a similar one to the office regularly during the period from late spring to early autumn but now that the mornings are chillier I have been wearing black trousers most days instead to keep warm.

Do you have a dress code for work?

Floral

Another post this week on an outfit from the summer that I didn't get around to show you. The weather now won't allow outside photo shoots and I have not found any bargains in my charity shops during the past week anyway.

I don't normally like maxi dresses but I couldn't resist this one. It has a lovely floral pattern on a white background and the pink tie belt gives a finishing touch. It was a really hot day when Hannah took the photo and I had just kicked my sandals off! I am not happy about my hands but I didn't notice that my wrist looks double jointed until I was uploading the photo today!

I think the dress cost about £7.00 and it is great looking back at a summer outfit on a dark November day.

Sky Blue

I bought this outfit several months ago but didn't get around to posting the pictures Hannah took at the end of the summer. The weather would not allow outside pictures at the moment is it is really dreary and damp!

I just liked this shirt with its unusual pattern and sky blue tie top and couldn't resist them as they were in a bargain bin for just a total of £2.00.

I am now looking for some warmer outfits as the weather is likely to become much colder soon.

Red Coat

I was in need of a new coat for the autumn especially as the weather has become much colder and wetter.

I was really pleased to find this red coat in my size in my favourite charity shop. It was in really good condition and a bargain at the price of £12. It has a fairly thick lining to keep me nice and warm and it is fully showerproof.

For a finishing touch, I have added a scarf for the picture.

With the sudden drop in temperature in the UK this week it has become obvious that I need to add to my winter wardrobe and I am looking out for some woolly jumpers (I think my American friends call them sweaters) and some warmer trousers.

My daughter, Hannah, keeps nagging me to buy some jeans but as I am not keen at all on the image of blue denim, I have resisted so far!

Colourful Tunic Top

I have said several times in previous posts that I prefer, when possible, to cover my bottom from view when wearing trousers in public. I was pleased recently to find this colourful tunic top in a charity shop for £1.00.

It is slim fitting but extends some six inches below my waist line over my hips, nicely covering my bottom. Do other ladies like to wear long tops with trousers to increase modesty?

Hannah took this photograph a few weeks ago before I had my hair restyled. I would not be standing outside in a short sleeved top and no coat today as the autumn storms have brought an abrupt end to the sunny mild weather here in the UK.

Work Top

It was just warm enough a few days ago for Hannah to take some outside photos of my new top which will be great for wearing to the office. I have mentioned before that we have a black/white corporate dress code.

It is 85% cotton and has flared sleeves which I though might be a nuisance when typing etc but they have not caused a problem so far. It cost me £1.50 on a sale rail in a charity shop.

I would have preferred the top to have been very slightly longer so that it completely covered my bottom. I am still slightly self conscious of my bottom when wearing trousers. 

Is anyone else self conscious in this way or am I being silly?

New Office Trousers

With the mornings becoming quite chilly, I will soon start wearing trousers to work again. I have a black/white dress code in my office so I went shopping in Bristol for  pair of comfortable smart black trousers.

It is not that easy to find well fitting trousers but after trying on several pairs, I found these in Marks and Spencer for £35.00. They are "comfort fit" and are 95% polyester. I am sure that they will get a lot of wear this winter.

Do you find it easy to find well fitting trousers?