Im a minger Help!!!!

Hi OP,

First please never describe yourself as a minger - ever. Mustn't speak badly of oneself! It gives away power..

Re makeup, get the Laura Gellar palette and hopefully they will do the angled brush and the baked foundation all in one.

I say this because I have gone down to part time and my husband pays more than me, so I like you am at home and for a while I wondered, how dressed should I get every day??

But I got my routine sorted - wash or shower in the morning
Moisturiser - you use that?
Then the baked foundation, lightly, using a brush. It's a powder. just dust it on and it doesn't look overdone or too heavy (its for older women)
Then use the angled brush for some bronzer (yes it makes a difference)
Then the same angled brush for a bit of blusher high on the cheekbones
Mascara top and bottom - done

Face looks completely difference, not over done, just pretty and fresh - and appropriate to retain the interest of a hot husband - and just nice t catch sight of the self in the mirror and be pleased and confident.

Regarding clothes, go to a young woman's clothes store and buy two pairs of jeans in a modern shape - those ones in your photos needs to go out the door.

In fact ditch all clothes that you feel make you look frumpy.

I buy second hand cashmere online - that and a simple long sleeved T shirt from marks.

I also wear long dresses which I layer with my T shirts and and jumpers and wraps.

Why not also start a Pinterest page with ladies whose style you like?
Get hold of items one by one.

But ditch the worst offenders, and then you can never feel how they make you feel again.....

And never refer to yourself badly xxx
(want any help finding jumpers on Vinted?? I'm very very good at it!)

I have some Uniqlo v necked jumpers, that with baggier straight legged trousers and trainers is more put together than going vastly away from what you feel comfortable in.

Your at home so do you need to be wafting around in something possibly glam and floaty . You look warm and relaxed .
What is it you envisage wearing at home ?
Perhaps you could try a dress with a gilet on top or a nice autumn skirt with a bright colour jumper etc . Maybe some more colour to your wardrobe .

You don't need to start wearing make up if you never have done before. I don't, never have and I am not a minger.

I would start by trying to identify the styles you like and more importantly, don't like before trying to change your style. You risk getting lots of things that don't work together if you don't have an overall view of what you'd like to look like. You could try to find people online that are a similar size, shape and age whose style you like and build from there.

A simple change for now would be to go for a more modern trouser shape, and a jumper/top that fits - that one looks too big and doesn't flatter you at all.

You don't look terrible, OP, just not very fashionable, but you have the same figure as me, and are the same age as me and I've managed to drag myself to somewhat stylish.

My tips are: clothes, go for natural fibres (cotton, wool) but in more contemporary shapes. That jumper is doing nothing for you, I prefer V- necks for this reason. I don't want to rehearse the skinnies/flared/wide legged debate, but I find wide-legged or flared M and S type bottoms look a bit more contemporary, I'd go there and see what people are wearing and what you can get. I use Vinted but you need a clear sense of direction online, and that can be easier to work out in a store.

Do you style your hair? Glasses? Gone grey?

It's the whole package, if you have nice skin, hair in great cut, and straight teeth, I think that's the basics in place and you can then worry about stuff on top like jewellery, nails and so on.

i'd also buy some nice jewellery of the Huggie type that you can leave all the time, with a neckace and a chain bracelet, just looks polished and is a very easy tweak.

Ps you are not a minger at all

Missing the point of the thread, how is a mum that works at home the same thing as a housewife?

The outfit is doing nothing for you at all…I get it needs to be comfy for a carer but try out some different cuts of jeans and see what suits you, maybe a high waist boot cut or baggy (which can be flattering if they fit well)

some funky trainers. Maybe adidas gazelles or something comfy and a nice top with a bit of tailoring/shape to it. Again doesn’t need to be fancy just not a square box

light bb cream and some mascara, tiny bit of blush and lip gloss will make more difference than you think but still look natural. Wander round the shops and see what takes your fancy, just try stuff

I'd advise you to go to the doctor - your face is very swollen and looks jaundiced.

You have a great figure. What's your hair like?

I am no oil painting but I dont think that jumper is doing you any favours. Maybe try a contrasting colour like navy or raspberry with a white t-shirt underneath to brighten it up a bit.