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No idea where to start with clothes, anyone fancy choosing me a whole new wardrobe??

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thecrimsonpetal · 08/04/2015 14:45

If anyone has the time some help would be gratefully received!

I used to love clothes and fashion but since having kids I haven't really had the time for it, and I've spent the past three years either pregnant or breastfeeding so my clothes have been tailored to this! I am breastfeeding at the moment too so would still prefer tops/dresses which make this really easy, ie with zips or button fronts. Not much of a fan of just lifting my top up and wearing a vest underneath.

I have no idea what is trendy or looks good anymore. I have a 2.5 yr old and a 6 week old so need stuff that's fairly practical but would actually like to look nice again! I'm 27, about a 10/12, and 5'5. Dark blonde, quite fair skin. I would like some tops and trousers I guess, but the trousers have to be comfy, I've given up on jeans as none ever fit me right any more and I hate how uncomfortable they are. Quite like some of the pattern trousers around but no idea where to look and don't know what shoes to wear with them, they need to be comfy too. So really I need nice tops I can feed in, trousers, and sandals/shoes to go with.... Budget is around £250....

TIA if you can help!

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thecrimsonpetal · 08/04/2015 19:31

Bump?

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Heels99 · 08/04/2015 19:35

Have you thought about a personal shopping appointment eg John Lewis? It is free.

Gillybobs · 08/04/2015 20:10

Next do lovely Jersey draped trousers, very on trend and pretty inexpensive

For shoes I'd suggest Skater pumps, they are everywhere , again very comfy and on trend.

FoodieMum3 · 08/04/2015 20:20

The best tip I was given recently re jeans was to try on a size SMALLER than you think you are. It worked a treat, I've found the perfect pair of skinny jeans, and they are a much better fit.

If you're a 10-12 you probably have a fab figure so you can pretty much wear anything.

Primark have gorgeous bits in, floral is huge and if you'd prefer better quality you could look there for inspiration and then buy your own bits in other stores.

I'm bf too and sick of the vests under tops but it really is the most practical, especially for when you're out and about.

Congratulations on your new baby. Happy shopping x

chanie44 · 08/04/2015 20:23

Jeggings - I get mine from uniqlo for £20, plus they will take them up instore for free.

Vest tops for the summer for easy feeding. I guess you can get those from anywhere.

I'd also get a couple of dresses.

Fevertree · 08/04/2015 20:31

I'm still bf too and am a huge fan of vest tops under shirts and low cut or wrap style tops and dresses. I hate lifting one top up, such a faff! Prefer to pull my top down/ to the side a pop my boob out :)

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