Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have these two dresses and they aren’t too bad.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07H27B6LH?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B082ZTRLGP?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I bought a version of that second one based on a recommendation from here and it was terrible.

I remember that thread!

Anonymous wrote:I have these two dresses and they aren’t too bad.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07H27B6LH?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B082ZTRLGP?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I bought a version of that second one based on a recommendation from here and it was terrible.

I have these two dresses and they aren’t too bad.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07H27B6LH?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B082ZTRLGP?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I like Loft. Go to the sale rack in the back. There is always business casual and it's good quality. Be careful with some of the sweaters, they seem to pill but most things I get are fine.

Anonymous wrote:Literally 1 million instant influencers who only show Amazon stuff.

Meant insta not instant.

Literally 1 million instant influencers who only show Amazon stuff.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do not wear capris. I can not stress this enough.

I wear capris all sprung and summer. Don't understand the hatred here for them. I love them and don't really gaf if others don't. They are comfortable and get dressed up with a nice top and sandals. I haven't dressed for others in decades (size 2, mid-50s).

+1 I love capris. They also look great on tall thin women with long legs.

I have a couple dresses from Amazon, but overall the selection and quality has been disappointing. The fabric wears out really quickly.

I second the advice to go to Macys instead (or shop online, the stores near me are picked over). You need one or two pairs of slacks, a couple tops, and a sweater or blazer. I go to the office once a week, and all winter I wore the same pair of black slacks + a top or sweater set. I'll wear dresses in the summer but the A/C in the office means slacks are fine year round.

I work in a public university. For summer I wear linen looking drawn string pants from Marshall’s and old navy crew neck tshirts. I bring a neutral cardigan in case the office is cold. Sometimes I wear casual dresses with a cardigan. Fir shoes I wear flats or white sneakers.

Anonymous wrote: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.

I cannot imagine it is that formal. Buy one pair of nice pants and a few tops, and a blazer or two that will go well with those tops over dark jeans. Am I crazy? This should be a step below formal business casual?

Anonymous wrote:Do not wear capris. I can not stress this enough.

Capri's are back for the super fashionable. It's one of those trends where most of us do NOT actually look good in them, but fashion isn't always flattering.

Anonymous wrote:Do not wear capris. I can not stress this enough.

I wear capris all sprung and summer. Don't understand the hatred here for them. I love them and don't really gaf if others don't. They are comfortable and get dressed up with a nice top and sandals. I haven't dressed for others in decades (size 2, mid-50s).

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do not wear capris. I can not stress this enough.

At OP’s height most capris will probably be ankle length.

At 5.1 I buy mid-calf capris to get full length pants without having to alter.

Anonymous wrote:Do not wear capris. I can not stress this enough.

At OP’s height most capris will probably be ankle length.

I also like Uniqlo for basics and think you could get some nice enough business casual. Eg

https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E469310-000/00?colorDisplayCode=31&sizeDisplayCode=003

https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E465961-000/00?colorDisplayCode=09&sizeDisplayCode=004

https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/contents/collaboration/jwanderson/24ss/lookbook/detail/?index=2

https://www.uniqlo.com/us/en/products/E470805-000/00?colorDisplayCode=30&sizeDisplayCode=003