Another day, another outfit…

Guess where I’m going today?

Actually, don’t bother because you would never guess it in a million trillion years.

I’m going to the House of Commons (in London for those of you who are not familiar with the place!)

No, I haven’t suddenly become an MP-I am reporting from there.

Is this good or does this look better?

When I told my mum last night (rather excitedly I must admit) that I was going, she responded with a kind smile and urged me to dress warmly and comfortably.

Oh NO! I had been so looking forward to going that I hadn’t thought of the clothes dilemma I had yet to face.

First, it might be helpful to tell you what story I am going to cover-TRADE UNION JUSTICE WEEK.

Essentially, this week has been organised by unions across the justice sector, to campaign for better pay and more resources for the justice system, including prision officers, probation staff, police officers and staff. Phew!

But today the trade unions members are aiming to have a major lobby of parliament.

What on earth do campaigners wear because I really don’t want to stick out like a sore thumb. How bad would it be if everyone was in baggy jumpers, cords and walking boots and I was in shirt, suit trousers, shoe boots and a patent bag. Awful.

That’s leaving out the added complication of the House of Commons. I take it campaigners need to look smart too. But is campaigner smart the same as journalist smart.

Arghhhhhh. But am I getting protester and campaigner confused?! And why is there no online guidance for this issue?!

I’ll have to let you know what I figure out and what exactly is a campaigner’s uniform. Maybe I will have to be the only online guidance! Oh dear….

 

The perfect interview outfit..

Oh my. It is extremely difficult to choose what to wear when you know it will make a difference.

This is the exact dillema I had this morning. i don’t mean to sound cocky or anything but what I wear is important today. I need the perfect interview(ing) outfit.

You see, I am training to be a broadcast journalist. I’m doing my radio module at the moment.

Yeah, yeah…they can’t see you on radio but today I must go out and get people’s opinions on my story.

So…I want to look professional. If I look like a typical student (which I try not to…i mean i’m doing a masters now) people won’t take me seriously. On the other hand, if I look too business like I won’t look approachable.

What do journalists wear? Shall I take Lois Lane as my style icon?

what to wear?

THE WARDROBE

I pulled open my wardrobe doors and what did I see? Nothing at all practical. Great.

Actually wait a minute…I had options:

• a black pencil skirt-although perhaps a bit too smart and the fact that it feels about minus five out there discourages me
• a shirt dress-could be nice but draped over jeans could look overly casual
• a checked dress-hell no, it’s freezing out there
• a blue striped shirt from River Island with mini pearls on the white bib part. Perfect.

Ok, so now i’ve got the top half sorted, I need to complete the outfit.

Dark blue jeans-comfortable, smart, warm.

Brown ankle boots-stylish, fun, comfy.

Scarf-a silk printed affair which combines nicely with the outfit and doesn’t make the rest of what i’m wearing look boring.

Grandad cardie-it’s cute and keeps me warm. I love it.

White trench- it’s smart without me looking like i take myself too seriously.

Right, I think I’m ready for my day’s reporting. Wish me luck (i’ll let you know how I get on!!!) J x