Please help me feel better when returning to work. I am size 16 and 5,4

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Hello fashionistas, I am soon to be returning to work after mat leave. I am now a good dress size bigger than before I was preg. I'd like to treat myself to some nice clothes to help me feel like less of a frump when I go back to work. I have no idea where to start and usually opt for leggings/ jumper dress combo to hide in.
I love Monsoon fusion and Boden but have no idea where to start. I'd really appreciate some advice on what styles will be as flattering as possible .
Preferable things that don't require ironing!!!

I'm in the same situation and returning to work very soon.
I think it's really important to get some nice new outfits for it, at least you can look the part even if you don't feel it yet.
I guess it depends on your working environment. I'm in an office which is business casual. So far I have:
Black v-necked knee length jersey dress which I have a variety of tops to wear underneath to both cover up my enhanced mother cleavage and add a spot of colour. Wearing with black boots and opaque tights.
Black Zara Trousers with a Zara fitted shirt to wear over- definitely not tucked in. I need to buy some pumps or kitten heels to wear with.
A very long tartan skirt which I'll wear with jersey tops.
I'm hoping this will do me for a while.

Thanks BJZ. Opaque tights and boots are a firm fav of mine too, helping me feel suitably 'held in' so far I'm going for thisuk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_1,mon_1.2/3530706106

and this uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_1,mon_1.2/3531736110
I find Zara trousers too long for me, though I do love their clothes.
Good luck with your return...

Oops those links didn't work, they are both Monsoon, Sherie stripe and Melissa pleat.