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Hey everyone,
So I'm starting my first office job soon and I basically have nothing to wear. All my work before this has been field work, so my closet is work boots and hoodies. Not exactly office material.
Couple of things I'm dealing with.
I carry a bit of extra weight around my waist so I'm not really comfortable tucking shirts in. Honestly it's probably not as bad as I think but I'm self conscious about it. Been trying to find stuff that still looks professional worn untucked instead of just looking like I forgot to finish getting dressed.
Also my budget isn't big. A few hundred bucks total. I'd rather get a few things that actually fit than a bunch of cheap stuff that looks cheap.
Dress code is business casual. No jeans at the corporate office and no sneakers at any location, which rules out most of what I already own.
Went shopping today, here's how it went:
Winners and Marshalls were a bust for me. Tons of stuff but almost everything in my size was slim fit and it just doesn't work on my body. Kind of frustrating because those are the two places everyone recommends.
Uniqlo was way better. Sizing made sense and the cuts were more forgiving.
Jack and Jones was good too. They do a deal if you buy 2 polos.
What I already had: navy polo, brown pants, white shoes.
Bought today: the pants and boots in the pics.
Still planning to get:
- 2 polos from Jack and Jones
- 1 button up for the days I have to tuck in (not my favourite, but I'll wear something over it)
- 1 quarter zip
- 2 more pairs of pants
Does this seem reasonable? Anything I'm missing or that you'd swap out? And if anyone has tips for untucked business casual when you're not skinny, I'd really appreciate it.
also any help with the colors?
Thanks
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So I'm starting my first office job soon and I basically have nothing to wear. All my work before this has been field work, so my closet is work boots and hoodies. Not exactly office material.
Couple of things I'm dealing with.
I carry a bit of extra weight around my waist so I'm not really comfortable tucking shirts in. Honestly it's probably not as bad as I think but I'm self conscious about it. Been trying to find stuff that still looks professional worn untucked instead of just looking like I forgot to finish getting dressed.
Also my budget isn't big. A few hundred bucks total. I'd rather get a few things that actually fit than a bunch of cheap stuff that looks cheap.
Dress code is business casual. No jeans at the corporate office and no sneakers at any location, which rules out most of what I already own.
Went shopping today, here's how it went:
Winners and Marshalls were a bust for me. Tons of stuff but almost everything in my size was slim fit and it just doesn't work on my body. Kind of frustrating because those are the two places everyone recommends.
Uniqlo was way better. Sizing made sense and the cuts were more forgiving.
Jack and Jones was good too. They do a deal if you buy 2 polos.
What I already had: navy polo, brown pants, white shoes.
Bought today: the pants and boots in the pics.
Still planning to get:
2 polos from Jack and Jones
1 button up for the days I have to tuck in (not my favourite, but I'll wear something over it)
1 quarter zip
2 more pairs of pants
Does this seem reasonable? Anything I'm missing or that you'd swap out? And if anyone has tips for untucked business casual when you're not skinny, I'd really appreciate it.
also any help with the colors?
Thanks
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