Dress Professional on TIGHT Budget and not happy

**KimZ** · 08-04-2011, 12:44 PM

I need a little help. I need to dress more professional and I am on a TIGHT clothing budget! I'm not happy with the way I look in ANYTHING! ( ** Note I have Hypothyroid and I can't lose weight!**) I can't wear heels because I work on my feet and they HURT!!! HELP PLEASE

**daylily** · 08-04-2011, 12:51 PM

missus smarty pants is supposed to offer good advice. I haven't joined but it seems reasonable. I heard about her via Flylady. I don't remember her site but you could google her.

**nuisance26** · 08-04-2011, 01:32 PM

~I've always thought curvy women looked great in medium tone to dark slacks with pretty tops. You can look professional in flats! And accessorize! Beautiful scarves, jewelry and make-up go a long way.
I wonder if seeing a Mary Kay consultant would help?
Goodwill usually has a lot of beautiful work clothes for $5-15 a piece. You only need about 4 bottoms and 8-12 tops. So even with buying accessories you should be able to get a workable wardrobe for around $100.
Just get 2 bottoms, 4 tops and maybe $20 in accessories to start and then add $10-20 of items to your wardrobe every month.~

**Ramona** · 08-04-2011, 02:18 PM

Here are a few links I found by Googling basic professional wardrobe woman:

Basic wardrobes can end clutter in the female closet | Unclutterer

You can ignore the formal gown, I think

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Also:

Building a Women’s Work Wardrobe Miss Attorney Ma'am

If basic black isn't good on you, choose navy or gray or brown as your primary color.

As for shoes, you need a good, supportive, cushioned flat shoe. I've had great luck with zappos.com. Their quality and customer service is wonderful.

**Momto5RN** · 08-04-2011, 03:11 PM

right now there is a 10 off 25 coupon good for JCP you can print out if you have one near you
that combined with clearance racks can equal a few nice things !

the coupon link was posted here within past few days

**imagine** · 08-04-2011, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Ramona

Here are a few links I found by Googling basic professional wardrobe woman:

Basic wardrobes can end clutter in the female closet | Unclutterer

You can ignore the formal gown, I think

.

Also:

Building a Women’s Work Wardrobe Miss Attorney Ma'am

If basic black isn't good on you, choose navy or gray or brown as your primary color.

As for shoes, you need a good, supportive, cushioned flat shoe. I've had great luck with zappos.com. Their quality and customer service is wonderful.

Wow those site listed so many clothes it was making me nervous thinking about that much clothing. I have a hard time imagining that many or maybe it just looked like lots.

**imagine** · 08-04-2011, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by KimZ

I need a little help. I need to dress more professional and I am on a TIGHT clothing budget! I'm not happy with the way I look in ANYTHING! ( ** Note I have Hypothyroid and I can't lose weight!**) I can't wear heels because I work on my feet and they HURT!!! HELP PLEASE

What do they consider more professional?

Do you need to wear suits or will dress pants/skirts with a button down shirt or sweater set work?

**bumplett** · 08-04-2011, 05:14 PM

maybe you couldd buy an entire lot of professional clothing in your size on ebay??

**pollypurebred39** · 08-04-2011, 05:16 PM

Scroll through the whole page, there is professional dress clothes there.

Plus Size Clearance: Dresses & Suits for Women | Roamans

Here's some coupon codes

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You'll find shoes here

Women's Shoes, Men's Shoes, Walking Shoes, Sandals, Slippers, Socks, Support Hose, Foot Care, Orthopedic & Comfort Products :: FootSmart

Coupon codes

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http://www.justmysize.com/webapp/wcs..._13571___99999

Coupon codes

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**bumplett** · 08-04-2011, 05:20 PM

For example:

WOMENS Summer LOT OF CLOTHING Career Casual SZ 6 8 M | eBay

**oheoh's momma** · 08-04-2011, 05:49 PM

If your pant and skirt length are correct flats are totally apporpiate.Fit is really important if u can not hem yourself this will be an added expense . When I worked in the public I wore black , gray, white with a punch of subtle color like pink, lavender, or red.Walmart George slacks are fantastic if your office is not status conscieous.

**KimZ** · 08-04-2011, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by imagine

What do they consider more professional?

Do you need to wear suits or will dress pants/skirts with a button down shirt or sweater set work?

I work in a Jewelry store.... Does that give ya kinda of an idea (SNOOTY LOL)

**kathy5456** · 08-04-2011, 07:47 PM

Kim--
If you wouldn't be embarassed to share your dress size and whether your height is petite, average or tall, maybe some of us might have a few clothing items to share.

**KimZ** · 08-04-2011, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by kathy5456

Kim--
If you wouldn't be embarassed to share your dress size and whether your height is petite, average or tall, maybe some of us might have a few clothing items to share.

Nahh.. I'm not embarrased because I know that I am working to get better :-)

Size 12/14 and I am 5' 7"