Quote Originally Posted by catnapper
I sorely wish I had the money to take everything to a tailor. I certainly can't do it myself (hems, buttons, etc are within my talent, but thats about it). If I had spare money for wardrobe I would have bought things to begin with
Have you gotten any price quotes? Don't just assume it is hugely expensive, take an item or two and ask how much it would be, to different shops ... you might be surprised.

As for tucked or untucked, from your description, you sound like an "apple" (I'm a pear, myself), and untucked may look much better. You are adult now, the nuns cannot "get" you.

And that lovely silk blouse? Why not wear it over a camisole/tank top, and leave it unbuttoned?