Clothes for a new job in Spain

NeonCookies · 06-07-2013 12:09PM #1

Hi!

I'm 23, 5'7 and a size 14 (although on the way to being a 12 soon!) I'm starting a new job in Spain in September and I'd love some help and ideas on what kind of clothes to wear. I've been told dress code is smart and professional, but not ott (like no suits or anything). The usual rules about no spaghetti straps, no denim, no cleavage showing etc. but things like vest tops are ok.

I'm working in a school not as a teacher, but in a position requiring a lot of responsibility to the kids and parents (think school counselor type role, although I'm an assistant not the main woman!). So I don't want to look too formal and alienate the kids, or too casual and not look 'up to the job' or something (I do look young!)

My personal style would usually be day dresses often in a fit and flare style as it suits my shape. Wrap style dresses could be good too. As it'll be too warm to wear black tights for the first few months, dress length is a big factor though - I wouldn't want it any higher than the knee. Because I'll be moving countries, I would like to have some work clothes that I can wear on my days off too to minimize packing! Do you think a dress would be ok for this environment? I really want to be comfortable. I'd appreciate any other style ideas too (like trousers and blouse etc.) Thanks in advance

2xj3hplqgsbkym · 06-07-2013 01:47PM

Sounds exciting, you lucky thing.

I don't think you should wear vest tops as they are too casual.
Dresses would be perfect, tea dresses, skater dresses and wrap dresses that go to the knee.
3/4 length linen trousers would be cooler than long trousers.

Pennys,New look and forever 21 have lots of brightly coloured chiffon type blouses with and without sleeves that would be dressy and cool also, just wear a vest underneath.

Also maybe try a maxi skirt with a dressy top, I think It is not as casual as a maxi dress but still dressy and cool.

NeonCookies · 12-07-2013 09:02PM

What would people think of the following dresses? I'd need to try things on to make sure the length is right, but these ones seemed about right. I've never actually bought from ASOS but they had the best style selection to get a better idea of what's suitable

dee_mc · 12-07-2013 10:51PM

love the burnt orange in dress number 5, remember for sunny days lighter colours are cooler to wear than black, navy etc.
good luck with the job, enjoy!

Clothes for a new job in Spain

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