30 something mums please share your recent purchases!

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I recently had a baby and although a reasonably slim size 10 I now have a tummy so absolutely none of my previous wardrobe works. I've found high waisted jeans to be a lifesaver but I went to the shops today and nearly cried because it was so overwhelming. I came home empty handed but really really need a whole Spring wardrobe ASAP - tops that skim rather than cling, outer layers, shoes etc. I'm a SAHM so just looking for machine washable casual wear.

Please could you do me a huge favour and share your recent purchases? I don't have the time to visit the shops and I don't even have the time to browse online. I just need to click and buy!

Or is there a UK blogger that I could steal ideas from?

OP - I feel your pain, my body shape changed a lot after DCs and I went from spending my money on work wear and just being a scruff at the weekend, to trying to find slightly smarter weekend stuff for all the week as this was all I was wearing...

My recent purchases have been some really nice skinny jeans from Boden, a strippy long sleeved top from uniqlo (very good quality and long enough for me), this denim jersey dress from whitestuff (quite flattering as not tight on the stomach, doesn't need ironing and looks good with flat boots, as it has sleeves, is an outfit by itself, no need to think inthe morning)

I'm a 37 year old SAHM. I find H&M a godsend for this kind of thing.

I love Next lift slim and shape skinny jeans, Boden long line Bretons with a chunky necklace - basically my weekend wardrobe.

Dotty P's Eden jeggings are super soft and stretchy and high waisted. I've recently bought these in black as an alternative to leggings. I wear with a pair of clarks biker boots or clarks Chelsea boots. Will wear with ballet flats once it warms up outside. I pair with a baggy top - warehouse have some nice flattering jersey tops at the moment - I have a black and white stripe one and a plain black one.
I sometimes top with a longline cardigan to hide my bottom - mine is a aubergine coloured one from whistles.
I always wear an oversized scarf when out - oasis have nice ones. Plus big sunnies to hide my tired eyes and whack on some lipgloss - clarins lip perfectors are always in my pockets. Sorry for broken English and no links - I'm currently bfing dc3!

It took about 9 months after DC1 before I was back to normal, and about 15m after DC2. I try not to think too much about what I wore during those months

I haven't had a duff pair of jeans from Oasis yet and they do a fab skinny cut in a lovely dark grey (can't remember if it's Jade or Cherry)

I'm a pear shape (16 bottom, 14 top) and finally found some trousers that fit me.

Uniqlo relaxed trousers www.uniqlo.com/uk/store/addcart/goods/167247-58#thumbnailSelect

I live in trainers and have been trying to find a lighter shoe for spring/summer. I've just discovered butterfly Twists ballet shoes. They are so comfortable (only worn around house so far though) and look great with above trousers.

I'm just looking for some cotton tops with a twist ie different neckline but finding 100% cotton is hard work

I really like that topshop shirt. I struggle with Cos, people rave about it and say the quality is really good but I really struggle with the way the clothes are styled on the website to imagine what they would look like on a shorter, smiling person with normal hair. Someone linked some trousers on another thread and when I look at them in isolation I can see that they're nice and the sort of thing I've been looking for but I've looked past them on the website because all I see is a grumpy woman with bad posture. Anyone else?!
What are the returns like? I could buy to try.

I like Cos but I find you have to go to a store and try things on. Are you near a branch taybert?