Where I work (Paul Smith), we get a pretty generous uniform allowance, on the obvious proviso that once we’ve accrued enough (the rule states two years), we only wear clothes from there to work. I’ve got a pretty good assortment already, and reach two years in August, but I do love mixing it up with a bit of vintage, so while I still can, I combine my own clothes with some pieces of Paul Smith. It does help that I like a lot of his clothes – I can’t imagine working somewhere that only stocked things I detested.
I decided I wanted to wear my little vintage blouse from Dead Man’s Glory as soon as I possibly could after buying it, and was going to put it with a navy skirt and grey cardigan, but when I put it on I noticed that it looked quite nice when it was undone. In the end, I left it open over a Paul Smith dress like a little jacket – I love that the dress sleeves are slightly longer than the blouse’s.
Ah and you see I thought Paul Smith only did menswear… *dumb face* I could have looked for my interview outfit with you when I popped in!! And I love your cardi/blouse!
hello, just found your blog via dreamin of an aga. An old friend of mine Elle used to work at Paul Smith, she is now travelling.. just wondered if it was the same, and if you knew her. x
Aahh, next time Alice!Lou, welcome! I've bookmarked your blog for another time, bed is calling me but I wanted to make sure I didn't lose the link! Dreaming of an Aga is fab, do you read Baby and Wool as well? I'm not sure if it's the same shop – did she work in the one in Portsmouth? I've been there for almost two years and haven't known an Elle, but she may have been before my time! x