Needing some of these that are relatively smart and professional looking, if at all possible. I had an EMCS earlier this year and my stomach is still just a little sensitive for fitted trousers. It's getting better, but I'm back to work next month, in a different job with different dress code, and need something suitable. I'm almost back to old size but not quite- basically most of me has shrunk but I still have a bit of a section overhang which I think is what's making the difference. I can zip up my pre-pregnancy jeans but they give me a muffin top and the button and zip are sore, to give an idea where I'm up to.
In my old job, I had a couple of work dresses that are too formal for this new role, and some work trousers that I can't quite get back into yet and I suspect will still be a bit sore even when I can. It was fairly typical office wear basically, but won't be any use here. The new job is more casual- think office trousers with a top, smart jeans, tea dress and tights, possibly tunic and leggings in summer if you're not seeing clients that day type gig. Got a couple of dresses that might do. But I'd like, ideally, a pair of office trousers and some smart jeans. With an elasticated waist so they're comfortable, but tailored. Both dark colours. I've never actually worn elasticated waist stuff before aside from maternity trousers and joggers for sport, so not really sure where to start. I can't go for a bigger size and hold it up with a belt, because the belt will be sore. If it helps, I was a size 14 before but think will be a 16 now, and am five three and a half, so slightly too tall for petite ranges. Pre kids I used to be very much an hourglass, but now got the section hang belly too. Thinking to spend about £30-£50 for each.
Any recommendations? And if anyone's reading and wants a business idea, tailored clothes for the post-section year. Please!