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Quick wardrobe boosters while losing weight

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teenyweenytadpole · 15/02/2012 18:10

Hi all, am a curvy size 16 with ample norkage, am doing Slimming World and have lost half a stone, planning to lose another stone and a half at least. I want to buy a few cheapish things to boost my wardrobe but don't want to spend a lot as I want a big splurge when I get to my target weight! Mostly I dress very casual, I work with children so spend most of my time on the floor and covered in playdoh. However I am thinking of smart/casual things I can wear on my days off/weekends. What do you suggest? Budget about 100 quid maximum. (I love the bright skinnies/blazer type look currently all over the shops but my thighs are a bit fat for skinnies at the moment!)

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mrsmartin · 15/02/2012 18:25

wrap dresses and tunics (over leggings if yon need to be on the floor-tights if out for the day) - great fow when you are dieting as they still look good if you are a dress size or two smaller.

teenyweenytadpole · 15/02/2012 18:53

Thank you - are wrap dresses still considered ok then? I have worn them in the past but am wary due to norkage. Also what length - my old ones were below the knee but is that a bit dated?

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mirpuppet · 15/02/2012 23:50

At knee and wear a vest underneath if the wrap is too low cut.

janmoomoo · 16/02/2012 18:34

Well done on the half stone. Get a massive scarf, some big colourful beds and a fabulous bright bag. That will make you feel like you got a new wardrobe, and you can use when at target weight too. Also get some cheap primarni tops. Jeans more of an issue (whatever your weight IME!). May be some long tunic tops and jeggings?

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