DISASTER! Please help a flabby mummy look stylish at a posh christening.

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Oh dear I really don't know where to start. Pre baby I wqas a curvy size 14/16, largish boobs no defined waist as such but managed to look pretty good.

Following the birth of my baby 5 months ago I am a wreck. I'm about a size 18/20, I don't have a waist at all. I would say I'm your typical apple shape. Big boobs, big tummy, slimmer arms and legs.Shape wise I really do look about 5/6 months pregnant!

I have a posh chisrtening coming up and every time I think about it I burst into tears. What on earth can I wear that isn't a tent or makes me look even more hideous.

I can't show too much boobs (bad stretch marks from pregnancy) won't wear a short skirt as my legs look so slim compared to my big upper half it look awful, what can I do?

I would love if someone could point me in the right direction.

[meggymoo]

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[hermykne]

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why not, if its more october than sept, it could be cooler if not colder, go for palazzo trousers nice wide leg,(wide leg will balance out your thighs thus creating a long column effect rather than a top heavy look if you can see your ankles, dont want to offend you with that) nice boots or shoes with a point not too pointy, and a lovely wrap cardigan as malory says from monsoon with a lace edge top underneath, some sequins or something on the wrap would make it look very dressy.
then in your hair - have it blow dried, loads of volume and a nice hair piece a big clip or something sparkly.
how much is your budget, as boden have gorgeus shoes with a fab sparkly thing on them but they are £100 eek!

[flabbytumtum]

tried the personal shopper thing last week, it was a disaster, she tried to dress me in old granny clothes and it looked hideous. I looked about 20 years older than I am

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last bump for any other suggestions before I hide myself in a cupboard and refuse to come out until I am skinny???

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and another bump for the morning fashionistas please!!

[Bugsy2]

would also suggest loose trousers, black or dark colour, a v neck top of same colour with some details around the neck line & then a long jacket/coat that you can wear open. You def want to go for a stream lined look with a bit of definition.
The other thing would be a dark longish dress (mid calf) with a nice jacket & long scarf, high heels.
Everyone who says get hair done, is right too. If you are made up with top hair do, it makes you feel fab.