I'm 41, 5'3" and a size 14 with a fairly big belly. I'm have been unsuccessfully working on losing weight for years. I've always planned to buy new clothes when I've lost weight but all that means is my work wardrobe is old, is doing nothing for my self esteem.
So whilst I'm going to work on losing weight and getting fit this year I am going to buy some decent clothes asap.
Problem is I can't find anything I like! I think dresses suit me better than trousers and they are easy as all I have to do is find tights.
My job is fairly senior, but very male dominated so there's a bit of flexibility in how smart I have to be (I can get away with a bit as there isn't really anyone to compare me with). However, I want to be smartish. In the past I've had dresses from Debenhams Collection, Lands End, sale stuff. A colleague has said wrap dresses fit me.
I found nothing in Debenhams yesterday... I've just ordered a few things from Boden.
Where on earth should I start? I'm quite tempted by a work "uniform" wearing pretty much the same versions of things every day, maybe changing colour, jacket but keeping life simple. I've had my colours done and am a spring person, so navy, grey, stone all colours.
So, in summary, I'm not sure where to start with a brand new work wardrobe. I have a bit of a budget but e.g. Hobbs full price probably too much. And if anyone can work out what questions I'm actually asking, well done!