womens trouser suits for work

maryxyz

Does anyone know where in Dublin to get a mid-price-range navy or black trouser suit, light, washable, preferably with a natural waistline - have tried M&S, Dunnes, Next, Debenhams, usual boutiques with no luck - the few they have aren't great. Bought the last few in Dunnes & was quite pleased with them, but Dunnes have suddenly stopped stocking suits altogether - wonder why - does noone have to wear suits in work any more ? Any guidance appreciated.

Maryxyz

juke

Haven't bought any suits lately, but I did see Dunnes, Henry Street had some suits on first floor last week - with some nice fitted blouses. Maybe it's just the brances you tried? Also, Wallis are usually Ok for standard black suits.

wmpdd3

Tesco have a few in at the moment, one is reduced from €35 to €15 for jacket and trs or skirt.

Worth a look..

http://www.clothingattesco.com/womens/work5.html

Miaireland

I got some great suits in Wallis a while ago. They still look as good as new. I also buy them off ebay and haven't been disappointed.

foxinsox

I just bought two of Tesco's suits... Total spend €30

Black jacket and trousers €15 for both

Brown/houndstooth jacket and trousers €15 for both

Don't know how long the offer is on for but well worth the price!

wmpdd3

Offer ends Tuesday night at 11pm

Corruptedmorals

There are currently 3 suits in Dunnes, one black, one grey (they're the same, €15 trousers, I think the jacket is €25?), and a cheaper quality navy one, the trousers are €9 and I think the jacket is €15. You are correct though in that several times a year there are no suits in Dunnes and the amount of suits stocked is less than it used to be, more an emphasis on work trousers really. Maybe you're going to small Dunnes- try the flagships.

maryxyz

Thanks a million folks for all the advice. It's true there are a few suits about but unfortunately not many in size 16 ! Definitely a lot less in all shops than in previous years, than in my lifetime actually ! ! Yes, Wallis did used to stock them but they also say they aren't really doing them any more. Perhaps the buyers think suit-wearing women have all vanished - I would have thought there'd be a steady demand for boring classic everyday items in these difficult times for retailers ! Even in online catalogues there's very little selection. Strange, really.

mood

Riverisland and Topshop.