Ok, so I am going back to work in Sept and I need pretty much a whole new wardrobe - the stuff I had last time is worn out/doesn't fit. I was planning to have lost loads of weight and be going back as a skinny minnie, but that hasn't happened either (yes, entirely my own fault, I like food too much). I have always thought that I dress quite well; flattering to my body shape (as much as it possible) etc, but recently I have been starting to realise that maybe I have been deluding myself, both in terms of what clothes look good on me and how big I actually am.
So, wise ladies of mumsnet, what should I be wearing? I am 5'6'', size 18-20 on top, 24 round the hips and bum. F-G cup breasts, tree trunk legs. My office is casual - jeans etc are fine but I try to be at least a little dressy - if wearing jeans then I would want a nice top rather than a t-shirt. The only dress code is that we can't be scruffy or offensive, but most people (particularly women) are also fairly 'trendy' - they can go out to a nice bar after work without looking out of place. My staple before I got pg was leggings, long jumpers and knitted Uggs. All I have in my wardrobe now that would be suitable is a knee length denim skirt from M&S, one long jumper (blue, cable knit, almost down to the knee), a couple of gypsy tops from New Look and my Uggs (which I love so please don't be too harsh about them!). I can spend a bit of money but not loads (budget probably around £300, but this will need to include some decent bras).
Any thoughts?