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Where can I get style inspiration?

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abigboydidit · 02/02/2018 21:02

I am 41 and fairly sure of my likes and dislikes but have a very limited social life which is having a negative impact on my confidence. While I am fine with work wear and full on party stuff, I struggle with more casual outfits. I have been invited to a birthday bash next weekend - it is a very relaxed affair and I have an idea in my head for an outfit style but it it's so vague I can't start looking! I live rurally so in this instance it will need to be online shopping. I bought these boots https://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/shoes-and-boots/carvela-slow-chelsea-boots/d427682.pd#188204621 the other day and want to build an outfit around them but have tried google and Pinterest and am struggling to find places to get inspiration. I had fancied black trousers and a black top but would rather have an image in my head before I started looking Confused All help appreciated!

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Oly5 · 02/02/2018 22:55

Love the boots. I’d wear those with skinny navy jeans and a cashmere jumper in grey or pink (slouchy style). Or a nice silky top in cream or white with a long necklace.
I think black
Trousers will look mumsy.. maybe try black skinny jeans instead?

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abigboydidit · 02/02/2018 23:20

Thank you. I struggle with bras so the only two I have that I like are coloured Blush Not sure I can buy tops and underwear in under 7 days Confused

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Openup41 · 03/02/2018 09:56

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Mulberrysilk · 03/02/2018 10:07

I also think the boots might be more suited to jeans than trousers.

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VeggieforJan · 03/02/2018 11:48

What size/style/make of bra do you like/have? I only like a certain triumph style, but luckily they sell at Next which does next day delivery. Next also do some high street brands, as well as their own stuff. Perhaps look there?

sportyfool · 03/02/2018 12:33

I use Pinterest .. for example if you want to make an outfit around a all saints leather jacket . Put that in and loads of pics come up . I use it loads for inspiration .

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abigboydidit · 03/02/2018 18:22

Thanks all. I had a notion for skinny black trousers - like the French Connection Street Twill skinny ones? But will try jeans too. Just feel that's all I wear. I have a slim build - size 8 with very little bust to speak of. Have done the measurements the Mumsnet way too and haven't managed to creep above a B cup. I need 32 back at the most but then often find the cups seem to be close together somehow?! OddBlush

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abigboydidit · 03/02/2018 18:37

Any suggestions for a top welcome too! I suit more fitted styles because I am small framed but would prefer something structured rather than clingy!

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sportyfool · 03/02/2018 19:19

I've got these two tops and find them very flattering . I'm a curvy 10 and these show off my waist and boobs .

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Where can I get style inspiration?
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abigboydidit · 03/02/2018 20:04

Oh they are lovely. Sadly I have zero cleavage so that style doesn't suit me Sad

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sportyfool · 03/02/2018 20:11

Oh that's a shame .. what sort of tops do you like ?

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abigboydidit · 03/02/2018 20:17

I can do shirts as long as they button up. I would love to be able to wear the type you have! Cap sleeved/no sleeves and round necked tend to suit me. Shell tops? Is that even a term? Confused

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abigboydidit · 03/02/2018 20:20

This shape would be ideal but that one is a bit boring! I like sleeved versions too!

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abigboydidit · 03/02/2018 20:21

I need to step away from the exclamation marks...Blush

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sportyfool · 03/02/2018 21:00

This sort of thing?

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abigboydidit · 03/02/2018 21:10

Oh - you're good.
I am wearing the top in the second link Shock Bought it yesterday! How spooky is that Blush

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expatmigrant · 03/02/2018 21:16

sportyfool abigboydiditI love that Lipsy top and would wear it even with my small boobies. That's what I like about crossover tops, they can actually make mine look a bit bigger. I never wear florals by those Oasis once are very cute. My DH doesn't quite get the top half-in/half-out on trend look and keeps telling me to tuck my top in Grin

sportyfool · 03/02/2018 21:21

Ha!!! I think oasis do nice 'shell ' tops . They do them every year , I've got quite a few and they wash so well .
I think wrap tops can look nice on everyone too but I can't be sure as I've always have big boobs ..
I do have to be careful where I wear it as boobies in daytime are too much IMO .

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abigboydidit · 03/02/2018 21:21

expat you know you're right - I should try before I make my mind up! You've given me hope Wink

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Newhouse76 · 03/02/2018 21:22

Sporty fool please could you link to the black top please? I've had a lovely look on Vera moda and cannot see it

Many thanks Smile

sportyfool · 03/02/2018 21:25

www2.next.co.uk/gl02068s8

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