Help me out of a style rut...please!?

[SunAtLast]

I'm 45 soon and losing my baby weight finally. (youngest is 2!)

I need help. I'm 5ft 4, size 14 on top, sometimes 12 on bottom. Quite busty 34f. I've been living in tunic tops and leggings for 2 yrs.

I'm back at work in sept and need some new workwear plus some school run stuff that will make me seem young and dynamic rather than old and tired - like I feel. I've been reading the frumpy threads on here and I recognise that I'm heading towards mega frumpery.

What shops should I go to? Look at online?

I've been buying m& s and h& m only. Even wearing a couple of per una tops

I'm not very rich.

I would never have thought of looking at trousers in H&M

Neither would I a few months ago, Remus, I used to hate buying trousers and consequently never really had any decent pairs. Then my friend told me to try H&M trousers and they fit me just right. Now I just stock up on them whenever I'm in the shop.

(PS. If anyone on Mumsnet works for H&M I'd be happy to accept some vouchers in return for all this free publicity .)

uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_1,mon_1.16/2430386136

Sorry, keep forgetting to convert links.

Cos has some great dresses that would be both smart and practical for a teacher.

Thanks bonsoir i will have a look

Just added it up and ive spent around £400 since yesterday and I have a whole new wardrobe thanks to all your recommendations. Quick work mn'ers.

This is amazing and still £200 less than the mulberry bag I was admiring yesterday

so im the proud (non frumpy) owner of the following:

Navy blazer from h& m
Brown brogues from carvela @ kg sale
Two pairs jeggings, black and indigo m&s offer
Black trousers from h& m recommended by numberlock
Navy dress from white company recommended by Remus
Brown boots from white stuff ( new in)
Soft brown leather fold over bag from white stuff
Dragonfly scarf from white stuff
Teal Devore scarf Viyella sale

Just need to get some pumps and a mumsnet scarf and I'm done.
Wave if you recognise me in the street!

You've been busy! :)

Looking good, Sun!

Love my white company dress. It arrived today and is perfect.

Fantastic. :) Which one did you get?

Long sleeve navy with knot. It's gorge. I will wear it all winter