Silver Cardigan-River Island (similar) Shoes - local boutique
Cardigan-H&M, Scarf-Next, Shoes-as before
Thank you Claire for sharing some of your work outfits - I can't wait to share more next Monday!
Belfast-based, clothes-loving, shopping-obsessed, mum of 3. Wearable fashion on a budget for busy women
Monday, 14 May 2012
Workwear - Bargainous Navy Trousers!
Following requests for more workwear on my blog, I approached Claire, a regular contributor to my blog who works as a classroom assistant. I knew Claire was in the middle of a 30 day challenge - trying to do 30 days in a row without wearing the same entire outfit to work. What better woman to help with a workwear dilemma. Claire's first post features her bargain Primark navy trousers. In her own words - 'These are amazing - washable, have pockets, a deep waistband and belt-loops and are only £5! Run, run, run to Primark!!!'
Claire shows how simple it can be - note the careful accessorising with scarves and necklaces. And in true School Gate Style, everything's high street and inexpensive. Don't know about you but I'm off to Primark for a pair of those trousers...race you?
Thank you Claire for sharing some of your work outfits - I can't wait to share more next Monday!
Thank you Claire for sharing some of your work outfits - I can't wait to share more next Monday!
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ReplyDeletegreat article and may try a similar challenge as I always seem to wear the same thing to work day in and day out.But can i ask are the trousers very nylon-y or shiny? I work in an office where the heat (at times) can be too much and I hate being hot and sweaty.
Hello Mrs! Apparently, they are a little bit shiny but Claire tells me she's not bothered at that price! Haven't managed to make it out to Lisburn yet to check them out. Hopefully later this week x
DeleteI went to Primark today and got a pair of these trousers. They are slightly shiny but they're a great shape and the perfect length for me. Definitely a workwear winner!
DeleteHi. She looks amazing in each outfit. I can't believe those trousers are so cheap. Will have to check them out as would be a great alternative to wearing jeans. She makes it look so simple! Great work.
ReplyDeleteClaire is such a stylish girl - and a brilliant shopper! Thanks for taking the time to drop by and comment x
DeleteGreat post! It's so hard to style up work wear - I absolutely Love those scarves, really cute! xx
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping by - Claire is brilliant at accessorising - I love seeing her photos x
DeleteI never find anything in Primark. I always find it looks so awful when I walk in, I just walk out again but I always see nice things on people and find out its from there! Great looks here and accessorised beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThank you - I used to hate going in myself but then Claire convinced me to give it another try. I always go first thing in the morning, during the week, when it's quiet - otherwise, I wouldn't go near the place! x
DeleteWow she has a gorgeous figure! Love the lace Matalan top in first pic.
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ps can't wait to meet you tonight Avril!! :)
Thank Nic - was lovely to see you last night. x
DeleteLove this - I struggle with Primark too. On odd occasion I've been in their in Bury when I'm home the whole store just turns me off - I feel overwhelmed...I'll give it another go though when I'm back in June!
ReplyDeleteThanks Joanna! You need to bring Claire with you when you're over in June x
DeleteAll these outfits look great - Claire makes it look so easy!
ReplyDeleteDoesn't she? Such a stylish girl. I love when I get an email from her with photos -she's a star x
DeleteWow great outfits, i never find anything in primark either its always such a mess. Whats the link to her blog please?
ReplyDeleteThanks and I agree with you re:Primark. I always try to go first thing in the morning when it's nice and tidy! Claire doesn't have her own blog, although I think she should. Busy busy girl. Lucky for me, she sends me photos regularly - I love getting her emails x
DeleteThese are great. I am back at work next month after a year maternity leave so this is perfectly timed. I was looking at the lace Matalan top but its all sold out :-(
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the post. I've got some more of Claire photos for next week. Sorry to hear the lace top is sold out. I've seen a similar one in Primark and of course, you might get one in-store in Matalan. Others online here:
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Hope that helps x
Looks like the lace top is back in stock in Matalan
Deletehttp://www.matalan.co.uk/fcp/product/fashion-to-buy-online//Short-Sleeve-Lace-Top/54367
ABsolutely love the lace top from Matalan in the first pic. What a beautifully dressed lady xxx
ReplyDeleteinspired by this I went to Primark and can say that their long length jeans are officially long enough for a 5 foot 11 person who normally has to buy tall ranges only! Hooray! Did not spot the bargainous £5 trousers though Claire....
ReplyDeleteWow love the trousers! I do like to grab a bargain in Primarni! And it's great that they've got pockets. Always need room for snotty nose hankies, mobile phones, keys and pennies for the tuck shop.
ReplyDeleteNice dressed thank for sharing.....Workwear
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