Which few items can I buy to get me out of this fat mess rut

[felttippens]

Im 5ft 6 and big 14 (13 stone )

Feel so frumpy would like to get a few items to improve how I feel while I try and lose some weight

I fancy some patterned harem trousers but how will they look on a fat belly? And which top to go with them?

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I got some patterned harem trousers from uniqlo recently and they're really flattering. Also went to a party (afternoon,kids thing so not super glam) and lots of the mums were wearing patterned jumpsuits. They were a real mix of figures - some big some small, but they all looked fab. I think the key is something form-fitting but flowy. So not tight but not a tent. Anyway I think go for it.

The Next relaxed Jersey trousers are prefect. Very flattering on the tummy and not too drapey. They have neoprene tops in just now, 14 quid each, honestly the most flattering top I've bought in ages. Great tummy disguising length and zero cling. I think they call them textured Jersey t shirts

Think ill give them a go - what is the sizing like in them? Really want to avoid buying16 if possible!!

Gilly, could you post a link to the trousers? I need to get of of a jean rut and they sound like an option.

They are out of stock of most of those textured jersey tops in my size can you suggest another y flattering top from next? X

Next relaxed skinny jeans. But in a long length. The rise is higher. I am 5ft5 but get a 12L and just turn them up.

Then some of the £4 long vests from Matalan. Wear these under shorter boxy tops.

This is what I do.

The long-vest-under-a-shorter-top is working wonders for my mum-tum at the moment. Really helps to smooth out and break up my troublesome fat mid-section.