It pains me to say it but I need help

[MadameOvary]

Since my CS 5 months ago I have shrunk to a size 8-10 which is all well and dandy BUT I still have the post CS pot belly and also cant wear any of my trousers which all have waistbands that sit JUST on the scar.
I couldnt care less about style really but I want something warm and COMFORTABLE and cotton to wear.

Help me - I am THIS close to buying fleece trousers fgs!

[Anna8888]

Can't you buy some long (mid thigh) tunic type things to wear over leggings with flat shoes (now) and boots (when the weather gets colder/wetter)?

A very good look for the slight, and very forgiving of a less than perfect tummies.

[MadameOvary]

Anna8888 thanks for the suggestion but i truly cannot bring myself to buy leggings, I remember them the first time round!

[Cappuccino]

yoga pants are slightly bootcut, so they do not shout 'leggings' at you

you can get some good plain ones from yoga sites

I think Anna's idea is great, btw

[Anna8888]

But there are such gorgeous leggings around this year - not those tight lycra things from the past.

I bet I'm older than you

[PeaMcLean]

Can't you just get trousers with a slightly higher waist? I don't mean scary ones, but I certainly won't buy thoes very low ones which would sit on my Csection scar.

[FluffyMummy123]

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[Anna8888]

A compliment from Cod.

[Cappuccino]

I must admit Anna that this is one of your most accessible style tips to date

rather than "Go into darling boutique and spend a squillion Euros"

[FluffyMummy123]

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[Cappuccino]

cod those look terrifying

how warm is it with you cod? check on BBC website and report back

[FluffyMummy123]

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[Cappuccino]

this kind of thing

[Cappuccino]

well dh's phone says it is 15 here

so officially colder

[FluffyMummy123]

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[MadameOvary]

Just changed DD and come back to this! Ok off to have a look...

[Cappuccino]

what is wrong with pants?

those leggings are frightening

no-one wants to look like the Kids from Fame

[MadameOvary]

I tried on leggings in Topshop about a year ago - had forgotten till then. My legs looked like two sausages. It was not good. I do have yoga pants and have been spending too much time in them. Have not a fab pair of Hobbs linen trousers but they are too smart for everyday wear really.
Anna I'm 38

[MadameOvary]

Had forgotten till now I meant to say.

[Anna8888]

I'm much older than you then

[Cappuccino]

I can't see how these are inferior to leggings in the least

you could easily throw on Anna's tunics over these

[Cappuccino]

what about dresses?

wrap dresses?

opaque tights would sit nice and high up and not bother the scar

[maidamess]

I think the long ankle length leggings are unforgiving to a leg. I prefer ones that stop mid calf. You can still wear with boots, or flats.

You can wear a loose dress over the top, or a long cardi (belted?). They keep my stomach in place!

[ILikeToMoveItMoveIt]

High waisted jeans and trousers are making a comeback. I also think the 'boyfriend' cut of jeans are higher cut than normal.

[MadameOvary]

So what's your ideal comfy slouchy outfit Anna, Cod, Cappucino and Pea? I'm only 5'2" as well so prefer a wider leg/bootcut.
However there is hope. My legs just might be thinner than they were a year ago so maybe its time to try leggings again.

Thank you all

[Anna8888]

I always dress for comfort. I wear lots of trousers with tunic tops (short and long), layered t-shirts and polo necks with dresses, boots in winter.

I shall definitely be getting some new leggings and tunics soon though - just need time to go shopping properly (DD only went back to school yesterday, and then only for a shortened first day).