Returning to work - clothing questions

[Anonymous]

OP again. May also look at Talbots if they are cutting younger. I need lower rise on pants because I am horribly short-waisted (my rib cage is super close to my hips.).

[Anonymous]

OP, I have no idea where the PP's work but based on a lot of the postings here, I would be very hesitant to take work appropriate clothing advice from people who wear Birckenstocks and still shop where they shopped in college.

Talbots for dress pants, reasonably priced suit separates and sweaters would be fine. I think their more casual clothes are terrible (evidenced by the horrid floral blouse link posted by a PP) but their dress pants and sweaters are decently made, fit well and wear well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I have no idea where the PP's work but based on a lot of the postings here, I would be very hesitant to take work appropriate clothing advice from people who wear Birckenstocks and still shop where they shopped in college.

Talbots for dress pants, reasonably priced suit separates and sweaters would be fine. I think their more casual clothes are terrible (evidenced by the horrid floral blouse link posted by a PP) but their dress pants and sweaters are decently made, fit well and wear well.

PP here. I do not dress like I'm in college. I do wear jcrew, yes. But I also wear high end brands from Bloomingdales/saks and haven't worn a pair of dress shoes to work less than $500 in maybe 7 years. Jcrew is absolutely appropriate for some staples such as work pants, sweaters etc. my only caution would be the lower quality these days.