OK so I know what not to wear from the 'please don't wear' thread but can you tel me what TO wear??

[sparklemagic]

I have always been totally and utterly clueless about style and what suits me, and what's in fashion

Never feel comfortable in the summer....

I am 5'2 and a size 16 at the moment (it's not my faaaaaauuuuult, been diagnosed with underactive thyroid which causes weight gain, and anyway am now at weightwatchers and losing a good few pounds, so there) lots of weight has gone on my tummy so if I'm not careful I can get one of those muffin tummys....have fairly big norks which mean I can look like Hattie Jacques (ooh matron) in anything too ruffley....am 38 but (ahem) often told I do look alot younger.

any thoughts?

[sparklemagic]

bump for the evening, in case any of you are around and thinking I was ignoring you...

[sparklemagic]

am reporting in, have read with interest thanks cod! Sorry to not reply yesterday but had my annual evening out last night

Went to Kew!! Bought the most lovely dress, deep v neck and a sort of A line skirt (I think), really nice and feel comfortable in it. Will be trying Laura Ashley as well....

also looking out for flattering trousers as well though don't want to go too mad cos of the weightwatchers thing, lost a few pounds this week!!!!! so don't want to buy stuff that will just not be useful if this carries on.

ta again all.

[hunkermunker]

CD, I lust after R&P bras...can only afford M&S nursing ones atm though. Although I do have a birthday at the end of the month...hmmm...

[twinsetandpearls]

It is a funny shop Laura Ashley, every now and again I find something fantastic, two years ago I bought a beautiful black wool coat with a hint of sparkle but I have not seen anything I would wear in there for ages.

I used to find Monsoon was like that before all the boho chic kicked in and suddenly Monsoon was of the moment.

[LadyCodofCOdford]

went to tlarua ashley and tried on cds top
YES it is very good
btu they hhad no 14s in
colour also no god for me but a ncie fit to be sure
also the sequin one
wow

[LadyCodofCOdford]

oh SM have been thinking abotu you today in town
report in please

[JackieNo]

\link{http://www.bravissimo.com/bravissimo/\Bravissimo} good for the large-norked (but you need to go to a shop, at least the first time, to get measured properly)

[CountessDracula]

hunker get yourself down to Rigby & Peller or failing that a really good underwear shop. You WILL have a gap, I tell you, it is probably lost due to badly fitted bra

[hunkermunker]

THere's meant to be a gap between norks and tum? Ah, well, in the next life, I guess

[LadyCodofCOdford]

she gets a lot int he sattes where he mate lives
she wears OCLOUR knwos what colorus ssuits her - bright red and acqua for eg
she walways has fab ahari and makle up
has bnright lovely shoes

[Gillian76]

Cod I want to know what sort of stuff your big mate wears. I am size 20 and just look bad.

Sorry for hijacking thread again...

[LadyCodofCOdford]

oha dnwhere do oyu live?
nay stlyish mners near by?

[LadyCodofCOdford]

i will estend some fishy tentacles to find those who are small like you

[sparklemagic]

I am here! but just being kicked off pc by DH (it's an outrage, I know) but am still interested in any ideas and will read asap! keep em coming, and thanks all, particularly cod.

[LadyCodofCOdford]

where saprkle?
ok s park
what do you need to buy now ( bearing in mind you are alsing e=weight)

Day to Day sumer look please fore her
dowe say linene trousers or crops?
lons swihsy skirt?
go and try on loads ot fops and see what you think

[TheHonArfy]

if that's for me Cod - love 25! could possibly work with that (and if it's not for me, thanks anyway)

sorry am hijacking here sparklemagic