Summer wardrobe

[Stylemepretty]

I'm in need of so much help. I have no style at all, currently living in leggings or skinnies and an oversized chiffon blouse.

I am 26, 5ft5" and a size 24/26 currently losing weight. I carry everything on my tummy( look 9 months pregnant). I am broad shouldered and a 40DD. Hate my upper arms and my legs(although my legs are quite slim).

I am setting a mammoth task, I have a budget of £50(don't want to spend too much as currently losing weight). With that budget I am looking for 3 tops, 2 pairs of trousers and a cover up of some type. I would like to cover my tummy area most.

I know with my budget I am not going to get quality pieces but hoping to get something to make me feel confident.

I read a blog called What Laura Loves, she is plus size and has amazing style. I'm not plus sized but I have often copied her style, colour combinations and accessories, as well as hair and beauty recommendations. Have a look for some inspiration.

Thank you, will definitely have a look.

What I'm currently wearing makes me look much bigger than I am, it's totally shapeless.

Any other ideas would be greatly appreciated.

Amazon have some really lovely clothes for very good prices, I've got quite a few bites from there and the quality is amazing for the price.

My body is different to yours but I have this top in several colours and its lovely and flattering...

www.amazon.co.uk/KRISP-N7604-BLK-12-7604-Black-12-Jersey-Top/dp/B00L91A0UY/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1490389892&sr=8-8&keywords=Jersey%2Btop&th=1&tag=mumsnetforum-21

Bits not bites!

God I would love to be 26 again. enjoy your youth because you will blink and be 46 Good on you for loosing weight and hope you have continued success. I've had a few rocky years with some regrets....so keep on plugging and have a good life

I have similar stats to you and to disguise a big tummy I find the tops with a knot below the bust really flattering, esp if they have a v neck as it showcases boobs but skims tummy. There are some on the link above.

I currently love my peacocks jeans, they are so high waisted they are like maternity jeans but it means no muffin top. £9.

I am 2 dress sizes smaller than you but I am a 42 f - a good bra made me realise I didn't need a boob job but new lingerie! Also made my clothes look better.

Good luck with the weight loss and I know what you mean about wanting to look nice without spending money on stuff you won't wear for long. I am losing weight but recently had a mini clothes splurge as most stuff you can still wear even after a big loss e.g my skinny jeans now look like slim cut and I wear a belt.

I agree with the knot info - it does a help with skimming! Also, don't faint but whilst on the way to the veg aisles, I found a couple of v nice (honestly!) tunic-type "dresses" (over trousers type thing) in Asda this week - one was eight pds! I am on a lose-weight mission ...... :-/

PS Just got a spring fashion email from Evans - they have a few of what they call swing top tunics which look v nice. Some maybe a bit too swingy but there are a few which are skimmy not balloony!

Next Clearance has some lovely stuff as do ASOS. Very easy to filter by size and price.

New look have a great plus size section.

I use to really like New Look but the basic tops aren't that great. I would like a few tees but I can't seem to find any long enough to stretch over my stomach and sit at a responsible place.