What is everyone in their 30's, a size 18 and on a budget wearing?

[DepressedFatTired]

List as the title says really.
I'm a size 18 and it's all on my stomach (42inch waist 😔)
I prefer online shopping but I'm on a budget.
I have no clue when it comes to putting outfits together.

What are you wearing and where do you shop?

I like wide leg jeans (despite others not liking them!) from simply be. Tops I struggle with but try to go for something longer/loose fitting, with a sleeve of some kind.

I used to love my wide leg jeans and I completely forgot until now. My skinny jeans make me look stumpy. Being fat and 5ft3 doesn't help.
I might go on the hunt for some more.

What about these?
https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/pixie-wide-leg-jeans-short-length/vz577/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=7205#colour:Indigo,size:

Top?
https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/block-stripe-cotton-slub-t-shirt/ez691/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=8015#colour:Ivory/Red,size:

https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/dark-indigo-sequin-front-tunic/cm685/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=8015#colour:Dark%20Indigo,size:

https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/russet-pink-navy-stripe-charcoal-marl-pack-of-3-basic-t-shirts/kr143/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=7205#colour:Russet%20Pink/Navy%20Stripe/Charc,size:

Sainsbury’s

Long tops and leggings

Dresses

High waist jeans

Peacocks were selling short leggings (as in shorts length). I've been wearing those under sleeveless tunics and dresses. Next do some really nice linen dresses for £26. Lots of different colours

www.next.co.uk/xc05202s13#574169

I'm short and round too

I like the ASOS curve/plus size range for nicer bits. George or TU for basics

Thank you everyone, I never think of Simply Be so those links are really helpful @whattimeislove.

@Catbot how do those dresses sit if you have a belly?

I'm wearing cropped boyfriend jeans from the Very curve range with Primark sleeveless tops (the sports rather than skinny strapped ones).

I've also bought a couple of elasticated waist tea length skirts which I wear with tshirts in a French tuck (tucked in at the front).

I've just had a couple of bits from SHEIN delivered and one of the dresses is unbelievably flattering, they have a good range of plus sized bits.

DepressedFatTired They look great on a belly! I'm shorter than you and weigh more than my husband so you can imagine how big my belly might be. They 'give' with a bit of wear so kind of shape themselves to you. I have four!

Don't be so hard on yourself lovey, you sound

Sorry, posted too soon...

You sound quite down in the dumps?

I am quite down at the moment. I struggle with summer dressing and my self esteem was low anyway.

I want someone to come shopping with me and dress me

I’m a 16/18 and 43 soba bit older but same age range for clothes I guess? I’ve just bought some girlfriend jeans from Sainsbury’s which I love, such a good shape on me and so much more comfortable than skinnies. I’m wearing a few Monsoon linen mix tees with them. Dresses I’m liking a couple of linen A-line ones from Next and Sainsbury’s and a jersey draw waist from Dorothy Perkins. Also from Wallis some linen mix peg trousers

Dorothy Perkins has loads of good summer clothes in larger sizes. Really good value too. I prefer to order off their website rather than in store as they seem to have much more choice.

I am a bit bigger than you but have had lots of lvely stuff from SHEIN online, takes an age to come butmost has been lovely. Just bought a polka dot jumpsuit from them and 4 different people stopped to tell me how lovely I looked when I wore it -they may have had a few drinks but hey ho a compliment is a compliment-

stepaway I’ve just looked at Shein for the first time and I’ve spent £80! I’m blaming you

I have about 6 of those next dresses - so easy to wear
They come up a little small in some colours

These for just slobb ing about or running errands
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Women-Ladies-softy-strappy-harem-baggy-jumpsuit-Plus-sizes/263440372519?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=562463130214&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

EnglishGirlApproximately oh dear be warned it can be addictive....so cheap until you fill your basket

stepaway I know, I was happily clicking away thinking ‘ooh it’s only £8!’ and before I knew it I’d spent loads

I've got a belly. Skater dresses are my friend. High waisted jeans and trousers suit me too. & I tend to wear tips that sit on my hips, shorter tops are unflattering.

As you said you're on a budget OP, Select Fashion is good for nice dresses in decent material. I discovered this when browsing there recently by chance, wish I'd gone in years ago. Also Sainsburys TU clothing range is nice.

I bought a jersey midi dress from Dorothy Perkins that I've worn loads this summer. I'm size 18 and 5'2 and avoided the midi style for ages but it's actually quite comfortable and flattering.
I was always a big fan of leggings and a tunic but this year they are making me feel huge for some reason.