Hi
I am really hoping that you might be kind enough to offer me some style advice. I'm size 10/12 long bodied 5ft.5, early 40s. Was once a confident Pear shape but a few years post-baby, there's now some sort of Apple (Pumpkin?) going on as well. Legs not great but I wear tights and shortish tube skirts anyway for comfort. Can't wear heels. Need at least elbow length sleeves. I am struggling to dress my shape.
I like the 'hush' type of look/shape (which seems to me to boil down to wearing something textured or drapy over something tight, and overall quite covered up). Well, I like it on the models in the catalogue anyhow.
My question to the wise people of MN is why does this kind of dressing just seem a bit 'meh' on.? Is it that my body is already er, 'unstructured' enough without putting further layers on top? Or due to pear shape issues.. do I need more going on at the top/shoulder area to balance out? The relaxed slouchy V neck and a short skirt, tights boots etc are just not working for me.
I also like 'architect' looks as they seem unfussy and modern. I got great ideas from those MN threads for places to look. However am finding those clothes don't seem to work on my shape. The more statement-y and structured, or boxy or oversized or midi length or buttoned up to the neck stuff just seems a bit unconvincing on me, like i'm trying really hard or wearing a costume.
I'm basically lazy, short of time and very unskilled with hair and makeup so a fairly low-fi look overall with clothes is what is needed I think but I guess I'm really asking if that's possible at my age/shape.
Any thoughts? I am wondering whether the key is trying to find time to exercise and doing some grooming/hair/make up. or maybe just trying out some other kind of look completely that's a bit more forgiving?
I am prepared to accept that I might need to spend a bit more time on looking OK nowadays, I just don't really know where to start. Thanks in advance for any advice.
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How to dress my, er.. 'Unstructured' body?
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NuevoNombre · 18/01/2015 11:13
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