All of my tops now look awful

[BessMarvin]

I was a size 10 with a usually flat stomach, thanks to good genes and going to the gym.

Since having a baby things have changed. Obviously it affects your body but I also no longer have time to go to the gym.

I'm now size 10 to 12, not really that much bigger but the problem is my stomach. I think any extra weight has gone there. It is podgy and sticks out. I've had to replace my jeans. My issue is my tops. They are all clingy and looked fine before but I now look ridiculous and hate getting dressed in the morning.

I don't know what to buy or where. I haven't bought many clothes for years everywhere feels too young or too old (I'm 40). Please help!

Asos is great has everything you could ask for

I'm 40 too and have the same issue....I buy a lot of my clothes from Apricot, they do really nice longline tops which don't cling and they look great with jeans

I'm a couple of years older than you and have two babies. I'm the same size as I was before babies but definitely a different shape.

I find the following good for reasonable quality clothes that look good for my age (though I always buy in the sales as I'm cheap!):

Mint Velvet, Phase Eight, Jigsaw, Boden.

For cheaper (but I think not as good quality) Next and H&M are good too.

Thank you for all these suggestions!

Definitely don't have loads of money for changing my entire wardrobe but something must be done!

I haven't looked at asos in years (maybe decades). This is the same one as used to be called as seen on screen and sold stuff that had been seen on celebrities? I remember my younger self looking at things Britney Spears had worn for some reason!