I am feeling like a frumpy mum, please can you give me 5 key current fashion items to trendy me up?

[josben]

I have been out with some mum friends tonight and I felt like a total granny, I am 43, 5ft 9, and size 16...

can anyone suggest some bits to buy to make me look like a yummy mum!

Hi,

There are loads of clothes out there to suit all shapes.

A blazer is always great, I have 6 - pink, black, navy, cream and 2 printed pattern ones. They go great with jeans, a plain top and either pumps or heels / boots. Primark do great blazers for £15.

Oversized shirts I think are always great, I live in them. They make me feel smart without putting in a load of effort.

Always team with a long necklace - topshop do the best jewelery and even at £12 for a necklace - they are worth the money.

Hope this helps a little

Accessorize. It's amazing how you can perk up even the most ordinary and comfortable outfit with the right shoes, a belt, necklace and earrings, etc.

Watching with interest

I know how you feel I'm 21 a new mum and really frumpy

A blazer
Well fitting black or indigo jeans
New heels or ankle boots
Blouses
Skinny belts/scarves/statement necklace

All of the above can be bought in Zara

Think I need to buy a blazer.

Can't do blouses as my norks are huge.

I'm a frump, and most of my clothes are only worth snotting on.

Outing myself as utterly clueless, but what on earth is a blazer? I only know them as those shapeless wool jackets small boys have to wear when they start secondary school.

Can anyone link to some gorgeous blazers? If I wore what I think is a blazer with an overshize shirt underneath I'd look like a cross-dresser or some woman who has borrowed her husband's clothes cos she can't fit into hers any more. I'm guessing this isn't the de-frumping look you have in mind?

What blazers are out there for the curvy and large of Norks?

Tbh unless you are quite chic and willowy I think blazers can make you look older, fine if you're 25 but dodgy at 40 iyswim.

You could get a nice non mummy ish handbag? A scarf might look good if you are tall?

What were you wearing that felt frumpy?

Style advice needed here too! New mum, feeling frumpy. Can't wear any of the high necked tops due to feeding so stuck in the same 2 outfits day in day out! Help?!

Jersey dress
Slim trousers
A cashmere cardigan
Ankle boots
A detailed long sleeved top

Good scarf
Good jacket
Good boots

Can smarten a lot of things with the above

Would also recommend leggings with casual dress/ tunic

check out my blog, especially my zara blog, they are doing great clothes at the mo.

www.stylemesunday.blogspot.co.uk