I'm 50, 5'7 tall, 14 stone (ouch) and would have considered myself a large hourglass (size 16 to 18) until relatively recently. The advent of the menopause has turned me into an apple - from the side, my belly sticks out more than my boobs (and I have these, in abundance - 36FF). I hate my belly, and I'm extremely self concious of my chest so never wear anything fitted or shapely. My legs are okay - I'm a trouser girl and boot cut works best for me. My problem is my top half. I feel really ungainly and boxy, and I know I look crap.
I know I need to lose weight, but I need a bit of a confidence boost whilst that's happening. My life, for the last ten years, has been all about others. I was the sole carer for my elderly parents, and lived in a uniform of fleeces, t-shirts and boot cut jeans or jeggings. Frankly, I've looked like shit for a decade and now that I've lost both parents, it's my turn.
Where do I start? I've no idea what suits me any more. I've recently inherited a wee bit of money from my parents and, for the first time in years, can afford to spend a little bit on myself. I just don't trust myself to spend it wisely, regarding clothing. I fear I'm going to end up in the same saggy mens t-shirts (mens, because womens t shirts are always too short in the body for me, I like 'em long) and shapeless fleeces.
Any suggestions gratefully received.