Need not Want.

minicooper272

The_Boss wrote: »

To be honest it is fine when walking but hurts afterwards whdmen I have taken the shoes off. Going to give it 10 days I think...

Ah, the 'fine while you're walking, just don't sit down anywhere' shoes. It's worth giving waiting a few days I think, because new shoes will always take a few wears to break in and stop rubbing you up the wrong way! You don't want to give yourself full on, bleeding toes blisters, or you'll give up!

The_Boss

minicooper272 wrote: »

Ah, the 'fine while you're walking, just don't sit down anywhere' shoes. It's worth giving waiting a few days I think, because new shoes will always take a few wears to break in and stop rubbing you up the wrong way! You don't want to give yourself full on, bleeding toes blisters, or you'll give up!

Problem is that I've had my running shoes/trainers for a fair few years. I made a comment yesterday about how they never gave me blisters when I used to run but am getting huge ones when I walk. The more I think about it, the more this makes sense. I was fitted for those trainers because I pronated when running - I probably don't do this when walking and therefore the action on my feet is unnatural compared to what happens with my other trainers...

Katzen

Evening all! Where has this month gone? It's been ages since I was last on here. Nothing especially exciting to report, just thought I'd pop in to say 'hi'.
Mini- when it comes to the suits, invest in something that fits, I'm a fan of M&S, get two bottoms for every top to make up for the extra wear and then look after well so they will last you ages. I'm a big fan for work, I think that if men have to wear them then women should too. Hate to see teachers at school in all sorts of everything when the men are in shirts and ties

minicooper272

Katzen my work isn't really that formal, most of the men just wear a shirt with no tie, or a company branded polo shirt. I do agree though, women do need to dress more appropriately sometimes in the office.

A new suit is on my list, but just now I'm looking for slightly more structured tops or shirts, and maybe a blazer for meetings. I'll try out M&S, as there's a chance they'll have a decent blazer.

Katzen

That sounds like a good plan. I tend to wear long sleeved t shirts under my jacket as I hate ironing and if you get a blazer you can always just leave it in the office until required

satchmo1

Try eBay for a suit, I have bought some really great trouser suits and tailored dresses, which might not even be last season, but work for me. Just this week I bought a Gary Weber suit for £20 that probably retailed for well over £100.

The trick is knowing which brands suit your shape, and what size you are in those brands. M&S and Kaliko are generously sized, Phase 8 aren't (if you're a 12 in M&S you'll be 14 or maybe even 16 in Phase 8). I got a Jaegar suit for £10 and a Gina suit that everyone comments on for the same.

minicooper272

satchmo1 wrote: »

Try eBay for a suit, I have bought some really great trouser suits and tailored dresses, which might not even be last season, but work for me. Just this week I bought a Gary Weber suit for £20 that probably retailed for well over £100.

The trick is knowing which brands suit your shape, and what size you are in those brands. M&S and Kaliko are generously sized, Phase 8 aren't (if you're a 12 in M&S you'll be 14 or maybe even 16 in Phase 8). I got a Jaegar suit for £10 and a Gina suit that everyone comments on for the same.

What a great idea! I was thinking about buying a suit on eBay, but I struggle to find one that suits my narrow shoulders, so worried I'd waste money! I wish I had thought of this before... My current suit is rubbish, and I haven't worn it since my last graduate job interview. It was acceptable at the time, but I would definitely need something more expensive looking if I moved on. I thought that meant at least £80 :eek:

kerri_gt

If you're narrow have a look at Mango too. I got a suit out of there years ago, and found an extra pair of trousers on eBay to go with it.

elly68

ive fallen of the wagon totally ,need to go to the clothes thread and declare as well .went into asda and they had a sale on last weekend i got frozen watching 10yr old ds playing foortaball .so thermal vest,thermal socks scarf ,thermal leggings all bought..i could have layered up but them my jacket would not have zipped up will try them out next week .im away to find a weight loss thread or may this week front up the money and join a class

kerri_gt

elly68 wrote: »

ive fallen of the wagon totally ,need to go to the clothes thread and declare as well .went into asda and they had a sale on last weekend i got frozen watching 10yr old ds playing foortaball .so thermal vest,thermal socks scarf ,thermal leggings all bought..i could have layered up but them my jacket would not have zipped up will try them out next week .im away to find a weight loss thread or may this week front up the money and join a class

I think thermals are possibly in the need category given the weather we've been having. I have two thermal vests from Primarni (the pretty ones with lace edging) and I've worn them loads - make fab pj tops as they are a little longer and don't tent to ride up my midriff.