Style By Numbers » work wardrobe http://stylebynumbers.info Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:17:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Back to School: Thrift http://stylebynumbers.info/2009/08/back-to-school-thrift/ http://stylebynumbers.info/2009/08/back-to-school-thrift/#comments Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:45:43 +0000 laurendare http://stylebynumbers.info/?p=361 It’s back-to-school time, and even though I’m done with higher education I am starting a new job tomorrow. So what better excuse to head to the shops to get a new wardrobe. I scored some great finds in charity shops around Dublin. My favourite shops (because of the causes) are Oxfam and Enable Ireland. Although the Oxfam on Georges Street boasts a vintage collection, I find much better items outside of City Centre (less traffic and less stylist scouting means more hidden gems for me!)

Like this amazing leather bag in perfect condition and totally necessary for the ubiquitous equestrian fall look.

The Leather Bag

And no more t-shirts for me! Time to smarten up my work attire with cute and interesting tops that will work well with skits, trousers or layered over dresses.

Thrifted Shirts

You never know what you’ll find in Dublin’s many charity shops, so keep you eyes open. Look for clean, quality items that you know you’ll use again. I try to go in with a colour or item in mind (clearly blue shirts were on order this week). Know your size and shape so that you don’t have to worry about trying things on.

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