What all my fellow size 16 wearing this summer?

[OvertiredandConfused]

I'm really struggling to find anything some bits that I like. Used to be a size 20 four years ago, went down to a size 12 and am now at size 16.

I'm 46, 5'9" and carry my weight on my tummy with a hideous overhang .

What I'd love is to feel happy and confident in my body, not fat, frumpy and old!

Please inspire me.

What is your personal style? Body shape?

Have you looked at Wrap London or Poetry? Asymmetric loose linen tops with ankle length or Capri trousers/skinny jeans and then superga/converse or leather sandals
Long length necklaces too

Thanks. It's just been too hot for skinny jeans this last week. Plus my tummy really is very pronounced and out of proportion so tops either cling and emphasis it or are too big on the bust and make me look even bigger than I am.

Don't know either brand though so will take a look.

I'm a fellow 5'9 size 16- was once a 28. I carry most of the weight around my hips and tummy (thanks PCOS) so wear lots of floaty long tops (Next, Mint Velvet, Gap) with a vest top underneath (H&M) , teamed with rolled up lightweight skinny jeans (Primark are a good place for these) and Superga/leather sandals. I always wear cotton control underwear under everything too 😳

Today I am wearing a denim trapeze dress from Gap (currently in sale for £12!) , cinched in with a belt, a nude pink cotton overcoat from Next and White Superga. Other dresses that suit are tulip shaped cotton dresses from the tall range at Next, maxi dresses from Primark and cotton skater/fit and flare style dresses from Very and Fat Face.

So far I haven't felt too hot, until yesterday when I wore a thick cotton checked shirt and jeans because the cloud cover led me into a false sense of security.

Haven't braved shorts yet!

I'm 5'8 and a size 16. I'm really struggling this year, went out for the day yesterday wearing black jeans and a long black top, looked really frumpy. Lots of ladies larger than me looked lovely in longer denim shorts with pretty patterned tops or patterned dresses. I felt silly

I'm 5'6 size 16. I only ever wear dresses as my weight is on my thighs and arms. Very muscular. I find M+s do really nice fitting dresses. Either limited collection or M+s collection. I hardly ever find clothes to fit my massive arms!

The one I'm wearing here is really perfect for
Me.

maxi dresses and short control pants. beat the chub rub and hold you in all at the same time.

you want the cotton maxis that dont cling. how about the loose cami tops that are in fashion with loose cotton / polyester printed joggers?

this type of thing but nicer pattern

m.newlook.com/shop/womens/trousers/blue-aztec-print-contrast-waistband-trousers_378398649

Definitely wouldn't have said you were a 16 Aelah

Thanks heymamacita but I am a solid 16! If my arms were less wrestler like
I could maybe squeeze into a 14! Ha ha

Dunnes Stores online - a collection called The Edit. Google it. There might be something for you.
Cos is fab.

Off topic, but I love your blinds aelah !

I'm a 16, I wear 7/8 trousers or jeans tucked up a bit, the odd maxi skirt or hareem pants and linen tee shirts and jumpers. Then I avoid the sun as Mich as poss, I don't like heat!

Jealous of all you taller people. I am 16 on bottom/18 on top and only 5'2.

I've been living in jersey harems from Next this summer. I have them in navy and in black and they are so comfortable.

I also have cropped patterned trousers from New Look that are very light for warmer days.

For dressier days I have a few White Stuff dresses which are perfect because they are cotton.

Thank you all. Out of the day but lots of ideas to explore

I'm 5ft9 and used to be a 16/18 (now a 10 but that is on the 5:2 threads)

When I used to be a 16 and holidaying in Majorca etc - I think I should have worn tunics like this Wrap one in sale with capri length leggings. Or this Wrap blouse also in sale over long ish shorts (and not worried about my knees which even now at size 10 are still pudgy)
Or Poetry tunic also in sale with black or grey bottoms
Guess I was going for these type of styles (Lagenlook on Pinterest if the links don't work)
loose tunic top slim trousers
harems
layers
asymmetric tunic
straight leg trousers/jeans with cool espadrilles

Personally this kind of plus size style looks good but not in any kind of heat. And this type of big on top and on bottom makes you look bigger/older than you are - even if you are 100 and size 40!
whereas loose top slim bottoms looks good here

I hope this helps - ignore me if not. DS2 has chickenpox and I'm sleep deprived so may have drifted into waffling.

Would anyone mind recommending what cotton control underwear they have? Thanks

I'm struggling too 16/18 here. Big old horrid mum tum over hang and great big arms and thighs, 5,7. Maxi skirts and loose harem pants with vests and camis and lots of fuck it. Work is harder because I don't get legs and arms out there and tend to live in wrap dresses and tights...frowned upon when its 28 + degrees though 😐

Skippy67 they're ikea, 20 each !

I'm a 16 and 5ft 2... I've been hiding in jeans and AC/DC tops

The sun doesn't like me...!

Ooh, I like that Uniqlo dress euphemia. What size did you buy? I haven't tried anything from there.