topic Re: Professional Dressing in Fashion

Professional Dressing

Loves Holidays — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:18:07 GMT

I would appreciate any adivce on where I can purchase clothing which is appropriate for a professional office. QVC used to carry lines of clothing, dresses, and separates that were reasonably priced and very stylish. The only things that I now see are items that are leisure wear.

Re: Professional Dressing

TheMemphisVette — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:21:48 GMT

oh my you will get loads of suggestions.

may i ask what the specific dress code of the office you are working in, professional is currently subjective.

Re: Professional Dressing

KathyPet — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:23:17 GMT

If you are looking for suiting options they are very difficult to find in today's environment of business casual. TAlbots does offer some suiting separates on their web site and in the stores. Sign up,for Email notifies so you will know when they are having a sale.

Re: Professional Dressing

roeroe1005 — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:35:42 GMT

If you like shopping from the Q, I would suggest Linea.

I agree you can't go wrong with Talbots. I would also suggest the Wearever Line from J. Jill.

I used to work in Corporate, but we had gone business casual and I shopped at Chico's. I think their clothing line has changed, so I don't know if that would work for you.

I now work for a high school principal. It is a bit more (actually, lot more) casual, but I continue to dress business casual, except Fridays.

Re: Professional Dressing

I am still oxox — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:44:42 GMT

Dress Barn, and the clothes are not overpriced, I got my black suit there they have seperates which was great, I think it was about 125 for the skirt suit

Re: Professional Dressing

TheMemphisVette — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 22:48:28 GMT

where did the op go?

set up new nic to post and left?

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ahoymate — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 23:00:04 GMT

Loves Holidays - it really depends on 'your definition' of professional dressing but I'll take a stab & share my thoughts on professional dress. Try Nordstrom or Ann Taylor they both have tabs/sections on work clothes, office type work clothes. J.Crew & Banana Republic both carry suits, blazers, work type attire. Enjoy

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SilleeMee — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 23:01:47 GMT

I wouldn't wear hot pink dresses with hot pink stilettos... It's too shocking.

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Danielle46 — Wed, 20 Sep 2017 23:33:27 GMT

I recommend you look at Talbots clothing. They offer everything, its reasonably priced and very good quality. They have all differnt style pants, skirts, dresses, blazers, blouses & sweaters. Also offer handbags, shoes & jewelry. You have a huge selection.

Re: Professional Dressing

Goldengate8361 — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:01:33 GMT

Talbots is the best. Lands End used to carry some great professional clothing, too. I also wear many Susan Graver pieces (for example, a black pencil skirt with a solid liquid knit top and a cardigan, low heels, and great jewelry. Many SG pieces (certainly not all!) can be put together to create very professional attire. Yes, I'm an executive and I work in a corporate environment.

Re: Professional Dressing

jackthebear — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:02:42 GMT

@Loves Holidays wrote:
I would appreciate any adivce on where I can purchase clothing which is appropriate for a professional office. QVC used to carry lines of clothing, dresses, and separates that were reasonably priced and very stylish. The only things that I now see are items that are leisure wear.

What is the dress code I think very few work places require suits for women all the time

what is yr job and where in general do you live

Re: Professional Dressing

jackthebear — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:03:39 GMT

@I am still oxox wrote:
Dress Barn, and the clothes are not overpriced, I got my black suit there they have seperates which was great, I think it was about 125 for the skirt suit

,took a look there recently

lots of good stuff

Re: Professional Dressing

Jayhawk Girl — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 00:33:15 GMT

Talbots! I might as well have my paycheck direct deposited to them!

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jannabelle1 — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 01:26:20 GMT

The difference between QVC pricing and Talbots is pretty big in my opinion. I retired from a professional job, but in my earlier years I couldn't afford Talbots. I guess the poster didn't give enough information to know what's she's actually looking for. I always relied on Macy's, Dillard's, and if I had time I'd browse through Marshall's and some local boutiques. I live in a metropolitan area, so my choices for shopping were good and I didn't have to rely on the Q, especially since their clothing is more casual. If possible, spend a little time at a B&M and find a brand and fit that works for your work environment.

Re: Professional Dressing

RealtyGal2 — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 02:30:28 GMT

There are a lot of designers on the Q that offer professional separates such as Susan Graver, Linea, Isaac Mizrahi, and Joan Rivers. They all offer casual selections as well, but those are my go-to designers for business appropriate clothing.

Outside the Q, I would recommend Nordstroms (they have personal shoppers that can help), Talbot's, JJill and Chicos. I also like Marla Wynne on HSN for soft suiting.

All of these designers or stores have suited looks with pants and skirts. It also depends on what your style is (soft suiting or structured and taylored), and what your needs are in terms of care. If you want easy care then Susan Graver is the place to look. Most of her clothing is washer and dryer (cold), or hang up to dry, and no ironing or dry cleaning, and her liquid knit does not wrinkle.

Hope this helps.

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ECBG — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 02:53:34 GMT

Ladies, with professional dressing you need to look at Dillards, just sayin'!!!

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Nataliesgramma — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:34:48 GMT

Macy's and Nordstrom........

The Linea line here on the Q has Classic pieces also....

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Iwantcoffee — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:59:50 GMT

For affordable, professional attire I would shop JCPenney. Look under suits and suit seperates for women.

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VaBelle35 — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 10:52:32 GMT

In addition to Talbots, your larger department stores like Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom, Macy's will have Calvin Klein, Tahari, Karl Lagerfeld, Nine West, etc. suits and separates.

Re: Professional Dressing

wilma — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 18:07:03 GMT

I bought a lot of my work separates at Stein Mart, Dress Barn, Macy's, Ann Taylor, JCP, Talbot's, & Kohl's. I could find tailored trousers, skirts, blouses, tops, cardigans, etc. at any of these stores. In the last few years it seems tailored work related fashion choices have dwindled in quantity at many retailers - probably due to the athleisure trend and more casual work places.