Where would be the best clothes store to buy cheap job interview clothing?

Million$baby

I have lost a bit of weight since my last work interview and because i have been unemployed for a period of time i am looking to purchase a new job interview outfit in a smaller size. I have been searching online and cannot pick a good place to shop. I don't want to spend more than £50 on an outfit. Is this possible and where should i go for inexpensive smart clothes?

herbily

It depends a bit on what you like to wear, and what kind of job you're going for. I've managed to get a job in a jacket and trousers from Sainsbury's (so the clothes must have been up to interview standards!), and the big supermarkets all have workwear basics. Otherwise, I like justlastseason.com - they have a 29 squid and under page, and a dress off there might fit the bill?

AnnieO1234

Sainsburys are excellent, Tesco are really good and ASDA are okay for suits. xxx

Tigsteroonie

Male? Female?

I picked up smart black trousers for work from Primark for £5 last week.

JulieM

I was going to say Sainsburys too, nice quality and wash well. Plus 25% off till 22 Feb.

RAS

One of my colleagues who looked very smart always used basic tshirts a couple of sizes too big; they looked like they cost a lot more because of the generous sizing.

cadasaj

Million$baby wrote: »

I have lost a bit of weight since my last work interview and because i have been unemployed for a period of time i am looking to purchase a new job interview outfit in a smaller size. I have been searching online and cannot pick a good place to shop. I don't want to spend more than £50 on an outfit. Is this possible and where should i go for inexpensive smart clothes?

I always buy mine from Matalan and they wash and wear really well

Million$baby

Tigsteroonie wrote: »

Male? Female?

I picked up smart black trousers for work from Primark for £5 last week.

Male. Anyone recommend Matalan?

Million$baby

cadasaj wrote: »

I always buy mine from Matalan and they wash and wear really well

Just saw your post. Matalan i thought about too. Would i be able to get jacket and trousers for under £40

VfM4meplse

Million$baby wrote: »

Just saw your post. Matalan i thought about too. Would i be able to get jacket and trousers for under £40

The trouble with Matalan suits is, they look rather cheap (which to be fair, is what they are) - which is fine if you're not bothered about how you dress. You are better off spending more money on a good quality suit and then wearing the hell out of it.

Million$baby wrote: »

I have lost a bit of weight since my last work interview and because i have been unemployed for a period of time i am looking to purchase a new job interview outfit in a smaller size.

Start looking in chazzers asap, can't beat it for quality if you know what you are looking for. Of you don't, then take a female friend with an eye for such things. You will find something suitable soon enough, at a fraction of the cost of new. Just make sure what you select is not dated or looks well worn.

Look the part and you'll feel so much more confident when you're interviewed.

DigForVictory

Having recently had son outgrow first a charity shop suit then a supermarket cheap suit, I heartily endorse charity shops! A clothes savvy extra pair of eyes to help spot possibles, confirm how they look from sides & back and even spot missing buttons etc is worth their weight in rubies.