Feel out of place at dcs very middle class preschool

[winemummy1]

Hi I'm 34 & feel completely out of place at dcs very middle class preschool. Before dc I worked in fashion & was always bang on trend now due to money constraints plus having no time to go shopping due to DP working in another part of the country & no family support I have no time for myself & look a wreck.
Would love that polished yummy mummy middle class look the majority of the mums have going on & I feel it would suit me if I knew how to pull it off!
Hate the thoughts of being judged but I don't fit in at all sick of coming back from the school run feeling intimidated & shit about myself.
DC will be going to the local primary where same kids from preschool will be going so want to get my look together by then.
A bit about myself, I'm 34, size 10 good hair & skin, getting alot of orthodontic work done soon as 15 years of bulimia has really damaged my teeth & II never smile with my teeth, can't wait to have them fixed.
So please help me get that polished look & if any of you know where the trendy MC yummy mummies shop please tell me, might not be everyone's cup of tea but I like how they mums at dcs school look so polished put together & practical even though there's not much individuality I just want to fit in, I'm a sheep happy just to blend in!!

[Fedup21]

Yep- big boobs here too!

Maybe the look only works on slim people with small perky boobs?!

[Oly5]

Breton striped tops are a staple - the long line Breton tops from Boden are perfect for this and worth the money. Use a code.... And avoid rest of Boden
Wear with slim jeans and ballerina/pointed flats, a jersey blazer or slouchy cardigan and you're good to go.

[Petal02]

Oly5 you took the words right out of my mouth !!!

[Chocolateteabag]

I found Levi's demi curve skinnies to be the best fit for me (big hips/small waist) - big Asos order which then all went back and I have then hunted ebay for them on the cheap. Not saying that levi DC's are for you - but certainly worth finding which ££ or £££ jeans works best for you on a free delivery/returns online shop then hunting ebay.
I also look in our nearest pre-loved shops too as the really daft mummies just chuck all their stuff in there when they have a wardrobe clear out

I second having a scoot round pinterest to get some ideas of outfits put together
I do this then promptly forget and pull on dreadful jumper every morning

[oldlaundbooth]

Bear in mind all these yummy mummies are probably looking at you and thinking 'She's bang on trend, I want to look like her'.

If you are a size ten you'll look good in most things.

[Terrifiedandregretful]

If you've worked I. Fashion I'm sure you have your own sense of style. I think you should look into how to create your own style on a budget rather than copying the other mums. Fitting in is overrated!

[IJustLostTheGame]

I too am the scruff of preschool amid neutral glossy yummy mummies.

If on the days I give a fig I've found ironing clothes makes a difference.
I've also got my previously unruly hair cut quite expensive. My locks are behaving themselves now.

I don't think your issue is not looking like them, it's finding the look of you.
I found it tough around mid 30s, suddenly I looked like mutton in the trendy stuff, and I'm not a Boden fan. Identity crisis. I'm still getting out of it actually.
Mostly I wear vintage cardigans and wide legged jeans.

[Willsee]

game wide legged jeans?!?! Where did you get them? I want some but proper wide legs. Not this kick flare, modern nonsense!

[IJustLostTheGame]

Monki do some at the moment. They are my favourite.