Hello
I'm a pathetic 43 year old mum of 2. I have never been very good at shopping and have now got to the stage where I hate it. I just don't know what to wear or wear I should be shopping. I'd love to have a 'capsule' wardrobe of a few things that I could throw together and feel confident in.
I currently have 2 pairs of jeans, one for the house and one for wearing out. The one for home doesn't fit and the zip keeps coming down. I also have a couple of tops that I wear and then my pyjamas. That's it apart from underwear.
I used to be more of an hourglass shape with big thighs and legs but a lovely flat tummy.
After 2 kids and 2 emergency c-sections, I think I might be a big busted pear. My boobs have dropped and I have a horrible pouch. My thighs and legs are still big. I'm a 14 on top and 16 on my hips. 16 trousers usually are too big for my waist.
I feel so depressed sometimes about how I look. If I ever find something that 'will do' I buy it and wear it to death. I notice holes in one of my current top.
I also wash my clothes at night so they can dry overnight so that I can wear them again the next day.
I really don't know where to shop or what to buy. If I go out I only see black trousers, or black jumpers. I sometimes take a few things in from whichever shop and try things on and mostly hate how i look and leave feeling more sorry for myself.
I have also tried online shopping. I recently ordered £700 worthh of stuff from one place and only kept a pair of jeans. not because I was wowed by them, but because they 'would do'
Can anyone help point me in the right direction please?
Many Thanks
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I'm 43. Desperately need new clothes. Where should I shop and what should I wear.
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mumat39 · 11/12/2011 23:38
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