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Anon131665 · 11 Sep 2025
I’ve just landed my first job – a standard mon-fri office deal – and I have a question about clothes. I basically need to buy work outfits from scratch. The dress code at my workplace is "smart casual", so not suit pants or ties, thankfully. Can I get some advice on what staples I can buy to rotate through the week so that I don’t wear the same thing every day? I’m male btw. Two pairs of chinos plus three shirts? I only have $400 to spend on this before my first pay.
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Kate · 13 Sep 2025
Community Manager & Customer Service
Have you tried thrift stores? I know they aren't everyone's vibe, but when I went from casual to more corporate, it saved me a fortune. Some stores will even sort the clothing, so all of the high end labels, and businesswear are on one rack. I've gotten heaps of stuff that still has the original tags attached too, which is a bonus.
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Catherine · 25 Sep 2025
Communications Consultant
I suggest two pairs of trousers - one navy and one beige/sand colour; a couple of polos (solid colours - burgundy, dark green, navy, med blue) and two shirts - one white dress shirt, one more casual style, and a blazer/sports jacket (dark solid colours) for meetings with the boss. And one tie (for the dress shirt and blazer. Don’t forget shoes - preferably leather lace/ups - black or dark brown. Good luck!
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Mohamad · 24 Sep 2025
Industry Mentor
Jeans and a polo my friend, don’t stress.
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Dinesh · 27 Sep 2025
Check Connor’s online store. You can get 2/3 chinos for under a $100 at times and shirts are about the same price. $400 should have you sorted, my friend.
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Peter · 27 Sep 2025
Summer, beige/camel chinos with light solid blue coloured collared shirt with light brown shoes.
Winter, black or navy chinos with white shirt with pale grey/blue thin vertical striped collared shirt and black shoes.
All can be purchased via Myer, Kmart, target etc.
Smart casual for work doesn’t have to be expensive.
Also, look around where you will be working and see what they’re wearing and what YOU feel comfortable with.
Everyone is different, that’s a good thing! Congrats on your new job :)
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Anon628255 · 30 Sep 2025
Assistant Store Manager
Hit up Kmart or Big W
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Anon100741 · 25 Sep 2025
Manager, Assets Contracts
Target and Myer are good. Dont need to thrift
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DELETED · 24 Sep 2025
Educator Assistant
Try the Op Shop mate, ypu will be surprised
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Phadindra · 19d ago
Product Manager
Op shops could be great idea. I made a mistake early on where I would spend 100s in buying nice cloths, but no one really cares. as long as you are clean, not wearing worn off clothes, you'll be alright.
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Amanda · 9 Oct 2025
Manager
go to salvos and second hand stores. you will find clothes almost new for a fraction of the price
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