I know we have a bit of time, but while there's still some sales left, I need to shop for an outfit for a mid March wedding (will it be hot? will it be cold?). It is also my 40th this year, so ideally it will do several events ...
Without your advice i am likely to end up in my trusty black shift. I suppose there are worse things, but think I should be able to do better even with the complication of my body, which is hard to contain attractively!
I am a 42F in the boob (anything between a 20 - 24 in tops) have a well constructed belly and bum area and am chunky of thigh (usually 22 or sometimes 24) Oh! and top of the arms - not great either. There's definately a michelin-womany effect when I sit down which needs to be accounted for. (my lucky, lucky DH bless him ... its partly for him I want to make the effort, he deserves a bit of a reminder about why I am the woman for him!)
Aside from reconstructive surgery - a bit beyond budget - I need to contain this lumpen mess into something approximating elegant, effortless and stylish.
I am prepared to splash some cash but not masses - say £100 for the main event and then can probably find some more for accessories particularly if they are useful for other outfits.
As for my usual style - knee length skirts, ill advised coloured tights which I love and flat knee boots with a top of some description; cover all trousers; fit flops; mum boots and mum jeans (comfort first!). I am dark hair, fair skin.
Please help.
Ps I love this - not sure how the arms would look (wear with bolero?) and would it make the bottom bit look a bit lumpy? www.ladyvlondon.com/Purple-with-Ditsy-Floral-Print-Swing-Dress_A184MS.aspx
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March wedding - help!
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travailtotravel · 04/01/2013 21:50
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