I’m 43, 5’3 size 12 pear turning into apple shape. I am stuck in a rut, have put on weight around middle and have no clue what to wear anymore. I need help please.
I have quite a few clothes but don’t really like any of them. Work clothes are ok I need to sort out some new stuff for outside of work. Alot of my stuff is poor quality, old and tired looking. I don’t want loads of clothes just a few things that will make me look and feel nice. Oh and things that work well together rather than the random Primark tat I have gathering dust at the moment!
Yesterday I went shopping and wandered aimlessly around for 3 hours. I bought nothing as nothing seemed right. I don’t have lots of money to spend. The prices of things seem alot to me. I like oasis and warehouse but they want £40 for a top which doesn’t even feel fantastic quality.
These are the key things I would like:
Nice jacket to go with jeans - to wear shopping or on a night out. Not bulky or hot! Possibly leather or leather look.
Tops to wear daytime with high waisted skinny jeans. Nothing too clingy as conscious of my tummy rolls.
Jumper/cardigan - non frumpy. No wool or acrylic as they irritate me.
One nice outfit to wear on a night out. I don’t go out much but when I do I just want a ‘go to’ outfit I can pull out and wear.
Jacket/blazer - for various uses.
Nice leather tote bag - not too big, not black, sturdy but not too hard
I have brown hair & eyes and slightly olivey skin. Most of my clothes are black or grey which do nothing for me at all. I would love some colour. Also a nice coloured lipstick to make me look healthy and not like I’m still dressd for Halloween!
I really don’t have time to spend 3 hours shopping to come back with nothing so online suggestions would be great.
I realise this is alot to ask but any suggestions at all would be greatly appreciated. I’ve lost all confidence in my looks and need a boost.