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Coffeemonster1 · 01/09/2014 15:55

I have been living in jeans, hoody and ugs for nearly 2 years now. Since my lg was born. I have the odd nice dress and pair of heels for going out but my day to day style has disappeared.
I have just bought some hi top converse to make a small but practical change,but would love some ideas?
I have spent hours on many days wandering round endless shops trying things on, I just feel as if I look huge and nothing fits nicely so I end up with nothing :( please give me some inspiration or websites maybe I could try order a few bits off? I'm 25 and my usual choice is anywhere like primark, new look, republic, river island, boohoo/miss guided etc.....

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newnameforanewstart · 01/09/2014 15:59

What sort of body shape are you?

If you don´t know then there are loads of guides on google.

What sort of height are you?

What sort of size are you? Eg, 18-20, 8-10 etc.

What colours do you like and do you have a sort of style in mind?

Sure we can find you some bits without breaking the bank and make you feel better, because I will happily bet you are NOT huge you might be looking at the wrong shapes though.

newnameforanewstart · 01/09/2014 16:44

Ok this is a really easy look to wear for virtually any body shape.

slash neck jumper from boohoo with a long sleeved shirt or vest underneath, Jeans straight or skinny would look good and converse. Same look would work with this sort of jumper cropped jumper just leave the shirt un tucked.

A well fitted blazer will suit anyone too boohoo again you could wear this with jeans and converse with anything a from t shirt to something smarter.

boyfriend jeans and long line cardi could work as well, but I´d be careful as it is easy to lose your shape.

Would you consider a boot too as a change from the converse?

A biker jacket can be very versatile. Wear with a dress to give the dress a bit of an edge or wear with jeans etc again get a good shape for anyone

this is a nice shape jumper which you could put with leggings, jeggins, jeans being a bit longer will make it quite comfy and warm.

this sort of dress would work well with a biker jacket or a blazer, tights and ankle boots in the winter. As would this or this and you could probably wear it with thick patterned tights too.

newnameforanewstart · 01/09/2014 17:03

Don´t forget accessories they can really make an outfit.

Your young so have some fun!

earrings from Zara big fashion statement this autumn / winter.

H and M Dress would work with a biker jacket thick tights and ankle boots.

[[http://www.hm.com/gb/product/29141?article=29141-A#article=29141-A Plaid shirts are great, you can layer them over a vest or under a jumper. Wear this jeans and converse and you could even put a jacket over as well.

If you up to it, belts are big at the moment if you not up for tucking everything in then just tuck the front of a shirt in and leave the rest un tucked. Its a really easy look to wear and a belt actually makes your waist look smaller you just have to have the nerve to try it.

There´s nothing wrong with sweat shirts but team them with a tube skirt, tights and ankle boots and you have great look.

As a rule of thumb if you are wearing something baggy then keep the rest fitted. It makes it work as a look.

Don´t forget scarves and hats for the winter either - I love trilby´s and they suit me because they are more structured, but try a few on and see what works for you.

Coffeemonster1 · 01/09/2014 21:34

Wow thanks your all your links already, lots to look through for some ideas :) I am 5ft 6 and size 8-10. My chest is 34d so when I try on lovely floral day dresses etc they are too right round the chest but if I get a bigger size, the rest swaps me and looks like a tent. Before have our lg I could literally walk into a shop pick up things I liked and they would fit and look good. Now I struggle to find anything to fit nicely let alone look good.

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treaclesoda · 02/09/2014 07:57

coffee your figure sounds amazing. Someone is going to say this though so it might as well be me! Have you seen any of the bra intervention threads on here because as a size 8/10 it is near impossible to be a 34 back; if you look at a size chart many shops say a size 10 measures 34 at the widest part of the boobs.

In a well fitting bra you'd feel much slimmer as everything would be hoiked into place and your tiny waist would be visible to all Smile

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