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Looking to buy a "Business Casual" / Office Wardrobe on a Budget...

  • 17-11-2013 8:45pm
    #1
    The Engineer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭


    I'm looking to buy a "Business Casual" / Office Wardrobe on a budget...

    Thinking shirt, sweater / sweater vest, khakis / cords, etc. rather than shirt and tie.

    Any suggestions?


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  • #2
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,722 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    Next, Dunnes and Marks and Spencer are definitely worth a look. What kind of budget are you looking at?


  • #3
    The Engineer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭The Engineer


    Budget is around €100 for slacks, 2 shirts, and a sweater. Plus another €50 for shoes.


  • #4
    Twee.
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,722 Mod ✭✭✭✭Twee.


    Keep an eye in Clark's for the shoes, they often have a promo rack of shoes going. Good quality and comfortable.


  • #5
    The Engineer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭The Engineer


    Thanks - good suggestion.

    Looking for something along these lines:
    suit-jacket-sweater-vest-for-business-casual.jpg


  • #6
    Miaireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,065 ✭✭✭Miaireland


    TK Maxx is a good place to look as is Dunnes and Marks and Spencers.


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  • #7
    The Engineer
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    Thanks Miaireland - however, I would need to be sedated before heading for TK Maxx - that place is chaos under a roof!


  • #8
    Miaireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,065 ✭✭✭Miaireland


    I used to think that too. I have now dicovered half nine in the morning is the ideal time to hit it.

    Actually keep an eye on debenhams too. They often have good sales.


  • #9
    spank_inferno
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,892 ✭✭✭spank_inferno


    M&S mensware is pretty good.

    It is expensive, but I think the cover the business casual look very well.


  • #10
    The Engineer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭The Engineer


    Thanks gents - Debenhams looks like a good bet. Are their staff any use in making suggestions? One of the downsides of TK Maxx, of course - and my eye for fashion ain't the Mae West!


  • #11
    Miaireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,065 ✭✭✭Miaireland


    Some Debenhams have a personal shopper kind of thing. It is free, just make an appointment.

    It is handy to get an idea what colours/styles suit you.


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  • #12
    The Engineer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭The Engineer


    Thanks Miaireland - that's a great suggestion.


  • #13
    Ciara GaGa
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 137 ✭✭Ciara GaGa


    Penneys is worth a try, probably not the greatest quality, but well within your budget. Also try Burtons.


  • #14
    eviltimeban
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,123 ✭✭✭eviltimeban


    If you can stretch to 70 on the shoes, M&S do really good ones. Sturdy and reliable.

    If you're wearing suit jackets with no tie, you could snazz them up with a nice pocket square, a la:

    tumblr_monvbkw2rJ1r3er8co1_1280.jpg


  • #15
    The Engineer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭The Engineer


    eviltimeban wrote: »
    If you're wearing suit jackets with no tie, you could snazz them up with a nice pocket square...

    Very dapper! Thanks!


  • #16
    The Engineer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 109 ✭✭The Engineer


    Thanks for all the help folks. Got sorted - Debenhams, H&M, and a hit-and-run attack on TK Maxx - not a bad morning's work.

    Got 2 sweaters, 3 shirts, chinos, and a jacket & scarf for under €200. Happy with that.

    My old brogues will need to do another while!


  • #17
    omb0wyn5ehpij9
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,095 ✭✭✭✭omb0wyn5ehpij9


    The Engineer wrote: »
    Thanks for all the help folks. Got sorted - Debenhams, H&M, and a hit-and-run attack on TK Maxx - not a bad morning's work.

    Got 2 sweaters, 3 shirts, chinos, and a jacket & scarf for under €200. Happy with that.

    My old brogues will need to do another while!

    If you want to go all out and finish it off with the shoes, there is a 20% off voucher for M&S in the bargain alerts forum valid from tomorrow til Monday (I think) so you could save yourself a few quid on the shoes


  • #18
    eviltimeban
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,123 ✭✭✭eviltimeban


    BDJW wrote: »
    If you want to go all out and finish it off with the shoes, there is a 20% off voucher for M&S in the bargain alerts forum valid from tomorrow til Monday (I think) so you could save yourself a few quid on the shoes

    Link?


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