What can I wear apart from jeans??

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Ahhhcrap · 03/09/2013 23:01

I'm stuck in a rut, my casual clothes consist of lovely tops and either skinny or boot cut jeans.

I'm 40, 5'2" and a size 12...

Aarghhhh what else can I wear???

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mirpuppet · 03/09/2013 23:08

Dresses.

Ujjayi · 03/09/2013 23:42

How about skirts to wear with your tops? You could go bare legged now and then wear with opaques/ribbed tights when the weather turns cooler.

Also, why not try adding coloured skinnies or chinos to your casual wardrobe? Boden's ankle skimming trousers are very flattering and come in some great colours too. If you are anti-Boden, try Anthropologie or Zara.

primallass · 04/09/2013 08:09

I'm 39 and have worn rolled-up chinos a lot this summer. H&M have some in the sale and they are great.

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Ahhhcrap · 04/09/2013 11:37

Ohh I'll have a look at Boden. I always feel 'my arse looks big' in ankle skimming stuff as I'm quite pear shaped.

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Ujjayi · 04/09/2013 12:10

Me too. I find the secret is to go for a straight-ish rather than skinny fit at the ankle. Having fabric slightly loose there rather than tight is more balancing for a pear. BTW. I am not referring to the wide leg ankle skimming horrors! They make everyone look dumpy & should be used for yoga only IMO!

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