To ask if I look frumpy

You’ve missed the bit between the beginning and the end of the thread, @JMSA!

I’m not going to call you frumpy. But the outfit certainly is. You need to get rid of the out-of-shape jumper.

This would be for pottering around at home, wouldn't be a going out of the house fit.

I’m still not clear about the purpose of your question this evening, @keepcalmanddance? We all have shabby home clothes - they don’t really merit comment from a S&B point of view, surely?

(Not saying you shouldn’t ask, if you want, but it’s an odd thing to focus on.)

I think t shirts and jumpers with a v neck would work well for you OP.

The first outfit the jumper looks very stretched around the bottom, the second top is much better but as others have said there's too much material around the armpits.

The red dress is really lovely but needs a better bra. The last outfit, a plain t-shirt with a v neck would look better IMO.

That cardigan needs to go

With a big chest, low / V cut jumpers work best.

Speaking from experience 😂

Sorry, I'm reading the thread backwards. The red dress is MUCH better.

My shape is similar to yours. My thinnest bit is just under the boobs. That dress works for you because it draws attention to that (plus your legs).

I tend to find jumpers don’t really show off my shape very flatteringly. Same with t shirts. I like tops which button up as I always look and feel better in them. Do you have any nice tops that flow a little longer and are looser fitting? One thing I will recommend is shaping your underwear.

I like the skirt. I'm a fan of that length, though it isn't in fashion right now.

But you need a completely different top with it. Something that cinches in at the waist (and then flatters the tummy).

The jumper looks like it's lost its shape - I'd consign it to 'housework' territory.

I echo what others have said and I’ll add that you won’t look put together if you don’t iron or look after your clothes, and wear them until they’re faded and out of shape.

And again, tight fitting leggings and an oversized top make your top half look bigger and out of proportion.

For me, it's not really an outfit, just a few things you've thrown together for practical reasons - which is fine, of course.

What for? This is very generic - leggings, mismatched socks, ill fitting cardi, unflattering and ill fitting tshirt.... I'd wear it to slop round the house or to bed as pyjamas.

You could easily make this much snarteru- same leggings, matching plain socks with a pair of boots, better cut and plain (not graphic) tshirt and no cardi or a shorter, knitted and better fitting cardi (not one that's pulled out of shape).

Ok - I’m not entirely sure if you’re being serious or not …

Unless you badly need it as an extra layer in your bedroom or for house cleaning, the grey item is unacceptable and needs burning. It looks old, thin, shapeless, cheap, and has no redeeming features whatsoever. It’s not even a good colour on you, and doesn’t fit.

The t shirt is jarring and childish. It also looks old and cheap. It might be acceptable underneath a brown suede cropped jacket and tucked into a black leather pencil skirt, so all one would see is a black t shirt with some lettering. That would be ok.

The leggings / trousers - again look like house cleaning wear.

OP, an outfit needs to look as if at least one or two items fit you and have been chosen with care, or are at the very least lovely items in themselves, even if mismatched. Things don’t have to be fashionable but they need to look well cared for.

I am obviously only commenting because you have asked. I wouldn’t stop you on the street to decry your attire. I probably wouldn’t even notice unless it was somewhere where others were smartly dressed.

Agree with pp’s I wouldn’t wear it apart from maybe at home. And if I’m honest it does look a bit frumpy

I don’t want to be rude but that’s not an outfit - it’s casual runaround gear.

I wouldn’t wear that anywhere other than home or errands like school run/supermarket.

It isn’t really an outfit for leaving the house in, @keepcalmanddance.

Are you going out this evening?

Saw this, thought of you, @keepcalmanddance:

https://www.shopdoen.com/en-gb/products/charleston-dress-alsace-plaid

You/re very brave to shows pics of your clothes - these threads can be brutal!

The red dress is flattering because it's fitted and gives you shape.

In your original photo I'm afraid you look scruffy rather than frumpy - don't send the jumper to a charity shop as pp have said, it's needs to be thrown out as it's out of shape and would be of no use to anyone.

Like you I had good legs and carried my weight around the middle so I know how tempting it is to go big, but it really makes things worse. A top/jumper in good condition, closer fitting and a good few inches shorter would improve your appearance and shape.

Even if your jumper and skirt were brand new the proportions are wrong - that's the 'frump' factor, IMO.

Vast improvement on your first pic 😊

Unflattering look I would guess 48-52

Red dress photo is great OP.

I like to wear longer skirts and dresses OP, but I think the jumper and skirt look absolutely fine.

I like that outfit much better than the red dress one.