The Battle of the Wardrobe



TM Lewin Shirt

 I seriously have to share this thought with you guys.

So, yesterday my colleague had a go at me for looking slightly too casual next to her. I look at myself in my short black dress, knee-length boots and thick cardigan (seriously, the facilities team need to remove the bloody air conditioning system. Who needs an air conditioning system in this country?) and retort at her, what do you know about looking good. It wasn't a fair reply but I had to get my two cents in (and besides she knows I have lots of time for her).

Anyway, I got thinking about my first years as a worker and the overload on tailored shirts, slinky slim skirts (I was too skinny back then), and heeled pumps. it was a repetitive look and an expensive one to maintain on my meagre income.

Fast forward a few years and my creative side surfaces with no interest in strictly formal office wear, I am all about the shift dresses (knee-length of course), feminine blouses, frilly skirts, and funky footwear. Who's complaining?


ASOS Shift Dress with Boat Neck

The UK office environment is all about the "formal casual" with the emphasis on casual and it suits my mood and personality just fine. What would I have done if I hadn't discovered this side of the world? Beats me, haha.

So here's my final say on the debate, discover yourself and dress to it. Spend less money demarcating your wardrobe into work vs weekend and ride the boundary train, just don't get fired for looking like a slob.

My friend needs a few tips on styling and she's going to get it. She's reading this right now and ready to give me a comeback. Can't wait.