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I used to have a great figure, now I just don't recognise myself

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Junime · 19/12/2024 18:11

Im in need of some help ladies.. I'm not ridiculously overweight but I'd definitely like to loose a few pounds, my issue is much more that I don't recognise myself anymore, don't know how to dress for my bodyshape & age and still feel like me (I like to think I'm a cool person) 😂
I have an hourglass shape & have just turned 40 , I have two young children and was been diagnosed with thyroid disease a few years ago, I find getting weight off hard , it never used to be.
I can't wear the same outfits I used to (pre kids) my hair is so thin after the kids too and a fair few more grey ones too 😂 I don't really mind those but clothes wise I just can't seem to get it right, I never used to have this problem so it's really frustrating not to feel like myself I just feel frumpy in everything, I've gotten my weight back to where I'm happy with before but still have issues with styling myself. I'm after some tips really, I've bought the Trinnny book about finding your colours etc but am still lost.
I seem to of gained most the weight on my hips which makes me feel huge, all advise for hourglass figures is wrap tops etc but they just make me feel ancient and a bit mutton like as my bust is large always has been but I'm not 20 anymore and it doesn't feel right having cleavage out I've never liked that tbh.
My hair is thin, it doesn't suit me in my previous styles anymore so I keep it short but it's boring , dark, in a kinda bob I love the French bobs but my hairs too thin for that really, I'm trying to grow it a bit at the moment for what I don't know 😂
I tend to wear high waist jeans to cover my mum tum but I find it just excentuates it 🫣
Any advice would be most welcome

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TinyMouseTheatre · 24/12/2024 16:11

I'm really sorry that I don't have any advice on how to dress, you ciukd try the Style section?

One thing I would recommend though is getting your levels checked again. DH has low thyroxine and if he's struggling to lose weight and is a bit down he usually needs a blood test and his medication altering although he's much better since I hammered home the importance of taking his medication on the optimal way Wink

Floralnomad · 24/12/2024 16:15

Agree with pp that style and beauty gets way more traffic for advice about what to wear . WRT hypothyroidism again agree with pp to get your levels checked . I have hypothyroidism ( on Levothyroxine 125mcg) and also among other things have Addisons disease so am steroid dependent and I’ve lost weight very easily by swapping to a low carb diet so that may be worth a try .

Wetcappuccino · 24/12/2024 16:15

Osis dust really helps give volume and “grit” to fine, thinning hair. I use it when styling my pixie cut (also thin due to health issues). The Style and Beauty board might be able to suggest insta follows that focus on fashion.

Junime · 07/01/2025 18:53

Thankyou

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Lovemybunnies · 17/02/2025 10:05

I felt like this and ( this may get rubbished on Mumsnet) but I found a JL stylist appointment completely reset my thinking and ability to dress myself again.

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