Size 16/18? What are you wearing for smart work clothes this summer?

[JurgenKlopp]

Ok, I'm overweight, short (5ft 2) with massive generous norks. For most of the year, I wear smart workwear (tailored trousers, blazers, jersey wrap dresses) but always struggle in the summer.

If you're a similar size, what are you planning on wearing?

Any ideas would be greatfully received

[JurgenKlopp]

• Gratefully - sorry, I'm tired!

[Checkedstripes]

Jersey dresses and a smart (if it can be called so!) cardigan. Or straight-ish skirt and chiffon-y blouse over the top. Basically anything sleeveless that I can put some thin over the top. I can't wear jackets. I stop having boobs and become a walking shelf :(

[Checkedstripes]

*something thin. Bloody hell I'm tired. Apologies!

[JurgenKlopp]

Thanks, Checked. Will you be wearing them with bare legs or natural tights? I love thick, opaque tights but can't stand fine 'tan' tights. Think I'll have to dig out the gradual tanner/moisturiser.

[sandgrown]

Always bare legs in Summer but legs need to have some colour. I hate tights! Could you wear smart culottes ? I usually wear a dress and cardigan.

[blodynmawr]

I basically wear the short sleeved versions of the dresses and tops I would wear in the winter and swap the wool trousers for cotton ones. So:

• Boden or Phase 8 short sleeved dresses with cardigan.
• Boden Chelsea trousers with a short sleeved top of some sort
• Next A-line cotton skirt with short sleeved cotton top of some sort. (The skirt is ancient but as is summer wear only gets worn about 3 or 4 times a year so has lasted yonks!).

I started with the pedis and waxing legs a few weeks ago to get my bottom half ready for summer!

[Checkedstripes]

I can't be doing without tights. My pasty legs are practically grey without them and self tan never seems to work on my legs!

[SlowComfortableShrew]

Bloody Hell, Phase 8's prices have gone up! They are not that good!