https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:19:02 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-wardrobe-recs#post-998528 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 08:28:24 +0000 looch 998528@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlebittyhouse: aw, thanks! I can do work wear really well, but I am totally helpless at cute/casual! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-wardrobe-recs#post-993562 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:26:26 +0000 littlebittyhouse 993562@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: you always sound so put together! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-wardrobe-recs#post-993543 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:21:20 +0000 doodlepoodle 993543@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for NY&amp;Co, they have deals of the week that are great. Also gordmans/tjmaxx </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-wardrobe-recs#post-993481 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 14:02:35 +0000 LuLu Mom 993481@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Target, Old Navy, NY &amp; Co, have great sales and prices for transition pieces. Layers works great when you are hiding...cardigans, flowy skirts, scarfs, ect. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-wardrobe-recs#post-993418 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 13:46:54 +0000 JoyfulKiwi 993418@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought stuff from old navy during he transitional time before my old clothes fit right. It's cheap and relatively stylish. I want to save my money for when I'm done nursing/pumping and have my body to myself again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-wardrobe-recs#post-993181 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:50:16 +0000 looch 993181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sucked it up and bought new stuff. I really like ponte knit skirts, they are super forgiving if you still have weight to lose.</p> <p>I did regular pants, I went to Loehmanns and got three pair, in black, brown and gray. I am happy to say I didn't spend more than $30 and they washed and wore really well. </p> <p>As for tops, I like prints, they're forgiving with a bit of extra weight and look super sharp when topped off with a solid cardigan or blazer. Now is the time to buy, summer stuff is on clearance and if you stick to darker solids, you can wear them all the way into fall. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-wardrobe-recs#post-993160 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:42:36 +0000 littlek 993160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought stuff at Gap, they always have sales. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-wardrobe-recs#post-993149 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:40:11 +0000 blackbird 993149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Elastic waist skirts and loose shirts and some jersey dresses....also a lot of polo shirts (men's) and khakis or jeans. </p> <p>Borrrrring. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-wardrobe-recs#post-993028 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:53:45 +0000 lindseykaye 993028@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really love the jersey pencil skirts at Old Navy - they come in basic colors and are thick enough not to show anything unflattering but are very stretchy and comfy. I have four of them and wear them a lot. If you wait and watch, there is always some kind of 20-30% off sale going on, too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-wardrobe-recs#post-993015 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:48:03 +0000 immabeetoo 993015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd check out local consignment stores and thrift stores! I bought my in between clothes there and then resold :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-wardrobe-recs#post-992985 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:38:57 +0000 Mrs. Pen 992985@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a pair of target trousers made of a very comfortable material that is also a midrise so it covers the love handles and tummy pooch. They are really cute</p> <p>I also shopped loft/AT clearance racks for blouses and tops, as well as nordstrom rack.</p> <p>Banana Republic outlet sometimes has some great deals on work pants too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/work-wardrobe-recs#post-992975 Tue, 06 Aug 2013 11:34:59 +0000 Boheme 992975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I go back to work at the end of September and none of my work wardrobe fits! I have about 20-25 pounds to go before it fits again. I'm losing it at a moderately steady pace, so I don't want to spend much on new work clothes but I also HAVE to get something in the meantime. Any store recs? Attire is business casual or loose business professional. </p>