In the dim and distant past of the twentieth century the accustomed attire of ladies work wear was more likely to have been either a dress or blouses and skirts as they typed away in the secretarial pool. Nowadays it is difficult to find an industry when women are not represented to some extent, I can only think of certain religious posts and I’m staying well clear of that particular subject.

This is reflected in the rise of work wear clothing in areas that once would have been deemed male only, such as coveralls and safety boots, which are now designed specifically for women. The major clothing manufacturers appreciate that there is a market demand that they can satisfy, so whether it is a pair of boots with a steel toe-cap or a pair of work trousers suitable for knee pads you will find that there is a product being made that is aimed at the female market.

However, that does not mean that the more traditional office or corporate look is being ignored. Here at Brookes we have put together a range that satisfies both areas, and always almost every product can have a logo or your corporate branding added at a minimal cost.

The Premier Womens Work Trousers are one of our best sellers, made from a blend of polyester and cotton twill to form the famous Klopman indestructible fabric. These trousers will see out any working day, whether it’s on a construction site or an archaeological site

This increase in choice illustrates the socio-economic changes that have occurred in the workplace, something that probably first began back during the World Wars when women took on more physical jobs to free men to join the armed forces. In some areas and professions there is still along way to go but here at Brookes as changes occur we will make sure that the choice for ladies work wear is available, whatever the requirements.