Help I need a new look

[bluebell1]

Hi all i havent asked for advice in this section before so be kind.Im going back to college in september and dont have a clue what to wear.I havent bought any clothes in a long time.Im 5ft 3 and at present a size 14-16 im losing weight quite quickly though as im on a vlcd.I would just like advice on a few essentials that i should have in my wardrobe.I seem to wear the same sort of thing most days at the moment as i have been unhappy with my body since having my second child in 2006.

[Jewelsandgems]

I think your main essential would be some great jeans - get them so they are long on you, and wear with a nice platform court shoe or boot (the reason I am saying platform is that they give you height without meaning a sk high heel) and should help you look taller thus more streamlined.

Tops-wise, you haven't said what shape you are, or what you looks you hate so is hard to make a suggestion....have you a defined waist (in which case perhaps a lovely belted wool coat - can be worn with skirts too)...

[bluebell1]

Thanks for your reply jewelsandgems.Sorry new to this.I am a pear shape i think big bottom,wide hips.I do have a tummy but quite a defined and high waist.I am average up top neither big nor small.

What style of jeans would you suggest?Im so sorry im totally clueless..

[Jewelsandgems]

No worries bluebell

Jeans-wise, definately bootcut, darker in colour and ideally I think you want them to hug your leg to around your knee, and then flare out from there, giving you balance with regards to your hips.

I think these are really nice, are wider in the leg though but as long as you added height in the form of footwear, and a fitted top, I think would look great:

www.principles.co.uk/fcp/product/-/JEAN-TROUSERS/Chocolate-Bootcut-Smart-Jean/8069

This is a stright down wide-legged jean but again worn with heels would give you a lovely long-legged look (but there is a chance without rught footwear you may look squatty) and the higher waist may work well for you too:
www.principles.co.uk/fcp/product/-/JEAN-TROUSERS/Black-Denim-Style-Wide-Leg-Jean/7970

Do you like the style of any of those? I have literelly just picked a few from the one website. And also, have you a budget in mind?

[Jewelsandgems]

Also these:
oasis jeans

darker oasis ones

[bluebell1]

Ooh i love both of the oasis jeans i havent worn jeans in ages.I dont really have a budget in mind but i dont want to be spending too much as i am planning to keep shrinking.