Anonymous wrote:Macys sells nice pull on pants and capris. INC brand. I have a couple and they work well. You can add a good plain tshirt and cardigan.
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/i.n.c.-international-concepts-womens-tummy-control-pull-on-straight-leg-pants-created-for-macys

I second Macy’s. I had to get some basic workwear fast and I’m also petite and found a lot of inexpensive stuff. Granted, I do not look trendy but I am wearing clean, tailored “work” clothes. Get the credit card if you can. They give insane discounts.

Do not wear capris. I can not stress this enough.

Anonymous wrote:Sorry just noticed link didn’t work, try this one: https://www.amazon.com/Ginasy-Waisted-Cropped-Business-Casual/dp/B0B1DQYPC2/

For that price she can shop at a nicer store!

Just go to JC Penny's or Macy's in person and try things on. I hate most of the clothes I've ordered online unless it's something I already have and want another of.

Sorry just noticed link didn’t work, try this one: https://www.amazon.com/Ginasy-Waisted-Cropped-Business-Casual/dp/B0B1DQYPC2/

Does it have to be Amazon? Can you visit an outlet mall for better variety? I have had decent luck at nat’l harbor.

For 1-2x per week, I’d want 2 pairs of decent trousers and 2 pairs of shoes. IMO, you don’t want to go *too* cheap with either one because it will likely show and they won’t be as comfortable/long wearing.

And then for summer, add a few lightweight t’s and/or tops from someplace like banana republic factory — they tend to be decent. Add at least one neutral cardigan.

I love these - they will be a perfect crop for your height and are pull-on. They usually also have a khaki color available too:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B87CYQ

Please don’t pay into the fast fashion complex. Buy fewer clothes out wear what you have.

If you have a Costco card, look into what 's on offer. Generally decent quality, affordable if a little frumpy.

OP here.

I'm definitely open to pull on pants and capris, etc. I haven't seen the office look yet. My direct report is 100% remote and all my interviews were virtual. I can't imagine that it's too formal. It's the research side of a public university. Mostly engineers/professors/grad students.

Macys sells nice pull on pants and capris. INC brand. I have a couple and they work well. You can add a good plain tshirt and cardigan.
https://www.macys.com/shop/product/i.n.c.-international-concepts-womens-tummy-control-pull-on-straight-leg-pants-created-for-macys

This dress is nice https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Essentials-Womens-Classic-X-Large/dp/B09H2VL9DJ/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2B0T6M9RXIXBZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0BF7D3XO038-K9KsPEGpHXiqm0Br07YtDd8eLlLkaIhlPTNPY_ZrOuAzsqkWJ-3J0SJVvF0MuMQV_LzwPChWzI7b7C9cOvmqfNREk0wYkyR8IDvldvr1Rreel7Qhtaj3xvc2kSZd85HlkuJwQlqJrGwyJnr1viRojANN1zs1ry5WbVckEQo_K40vO1n1Ti7fCgVvRN6_0SE9Nd6yAKwL5x7dXkfBQJOq5WHHdgz3ibNvblzxEIJnDH2VlqTzBupnhFoxMNXcZQCB3loq-bB8ZMaordhra_Xol9EKIGvM3PM.AEtGEkfXcMNRfOlwDiFs5TjD90rdjEG5lfQCed4W-gw&dib_tag=se&keywords=lark%2B%26%2Bro%2Bwrap%2Bdress%2Bfor%2Bwomen&qid=1713195456&sprefix=lark%2Band%2Bro%2Bwrap%2Bd%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

That being said there are a lot more “misses” than hits with the cheap Amazon clothes. Look at poshmark too!

Online shopping is fine but you don't want clothes from Amazon. They are all cheap & shiny.

Did you interview in-person? Do you have a sense of what other hybrid folks are wearing on their RTO days? My office is a lot of blazers and nice jeans but other places might be more or less formal than that.

I'm starting a new job after working remote for 10 years. This job is hybrid (gasp!), which means people might see me once or twice a week. I should probably not wear my Old Navy joggers on those days. I don't want to spend a lot on a wardrobe, though. It's still just hybrid.

I have suits, etc., for conferences and important meetings. I need a handful of pieces for my in-office days where I might run into an actual human. I don't want to spend much on this possibility though.

I'm 5'1
Weight 127 (yes, a little chonk, I'm aware, lol)
49F