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fashionable work suits size 16/18

  • 23-08-2010 8:00pm
    #1
    112togo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46 ✭


    hi folks

    need some fashion advice please

    have recently gotten a new job... dont really want to say what it is but its a very senior role with a lot of contact with the public and a huge amount of responsibility

    i need to wear suits or otherwise quite dressy clothes.

    at the moment, u tend to wear trousers and a cardi or top from the likes of next, wallis etc

    however, without wanting to sound snobby, in the new job i'll need to be wearing better and smarter clothes

    i'm a size 16/18 depending on the shop.

    not really into skirts or dresses, as dont have the legs

    can anyone advise on where i would get suitable clothes

    i'm relatively young (31) so dont want to look too fuddy duddy

    please help!


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  • #2
    anewme
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,060 ✭✭✭✭anewme


    Am interested in the same topic as am in the same position. Size 12-14. Like yourself need better quality than next, wallis. Was going to look at Hobbs at Dundrum? I also think Coast are starting to get separates suitable for work in.

    I also need to get decent shoes or boots if anyone can recommend.


  • #3
    Orlee
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,274 ✭✭✭Orlee


    I'd say Next would be your best bet for mid range suits - I've had a few in the past and they wear quite well without costing a fortune and their sizing is good

    Aldo have some nice boots at the moment, lots of different styles


  • #4
    myxi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 205 ✭✭myxi


    I find Next suits do nothing for me. I'm 12/14 and the thighs are always way too tight and the waist massive!

    If you're in Dublin OP I would suggest having a look in Clerys, Arnotts or BTs. Clerys stock Mexx which make nice "young" suits. Also BTs stock Quinn & Donnelly. Their suits are a little expensive at around 250 - 300. However I have two and I have both of them years and they are still in great shape. They also do really nice separates.

    For nice tops for work you could have a look in Whistles in BTs. Also Reiss are quite good for work wear!

    I find with work clothes I pick them up as I go along. Maybe start out with a suit and trousers and a few tops and pick up a few more bits as the season goes on. I ended up buying a dress for work on holidays this summer!

    I know you mentioned that you don't have the legs for skirts/dresses, but you could always consider wearing a black skirt/dress with nice coloured tights when the winter arrives. I don't think there are many legs out there that don't look good in a nice skirt and tights - so don't be afraid to be adventurous!


  • #5
    Eviledna
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,325 ✭✭✭Eviledna


    Am in a similar position and I found my saving grace in Debenhams. They have a great range of suits in a great range of styles and sizes, I got a lovely grey one on sale too :)


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