Capsule weekend away - please help!

[Usuallyinthemiddle]

I've asked for hell before and you've been great. So, I'm pushing my luck and asking again!
5'10", long body and longish legs, size 20 (which is the issue, gained 4st in last 18 months), small to moderate boobs, lumpy, split level tummy and saggy.

I am going away with 4 lovely but stylish & slim ladies in a few weeks. They won't care but I do. I want to look nice. Pre weight gain, i would have been perfectly ok. But now, I can't shop. Style me for a semi "naice" weekend away in the UK. Please. Thank you.

*Help. I've asked for help.

Where are you going? What will you be doing? How many nights are you away?

I'm a similar size to you and as a starting point I'd make sure my shoes and bag matched colour-wise, that I had a well-fitting coat/jacket in a colour that suited me.

Lakes, 3 nights, lunch, mooching, wine, dinner.

Thank you!

Yes, I think the jacket might be the key.

@Usuallyinthemiddle

Do you like this coat? If we start with the coat, we can work from there!

http://m.boden.co.uk/womens-coats-jackets/coats/t0276-nvy/womens-navy-(bn357)-eadie-textured-coat

I would have never considered it but yes, I do. Actually I really do!!

Jolly good! Do your wear flats? I can't imagine the pleasure of being 5ft10! Must be ace.

What colours suit you best? What colour are your shoes/boots and coat?

Pick 2-3 colours and stick to them.

I'd take:
2 pairs of nice jeans/cords (wear one pair to travel)
1 skirt
1 dress
3 tops
1 warm jumper
1 scarf
1 coat

My best colours are navy, deep red, grey - so I'd take:
Navy jeans, deep red cords, navy skirt
Navy coat, red/grey scarf, grey jumper
Tops/dress in any of the three colours

@beeyourself

Ha! We share the same best colours...hence the coat!

The coat looks lovely!

Always flats.
Tend to avoid black unless I have a tan. (Which is rare)
Like blues and tans.
I struggle with tops because of my double tum. But don't want a frumpy tunic (Yes, I know, lose weight!)
Are shirts too old?

Defo no to tunic tops!

I like the idea of white trainers with wide leg trousers and a fitted shirt or ruchey jersey wrap top. Nice tan bag. Does than appeal?

How are you with jumpsuits? I'm longer in the body than the leg, so either get a camel toe or 15 inches of extra leg...

I'd take some comfortable ankle boots for wandering around. Shoes for evenings maybe

The new range of jeans at M&S are fab (I've just come back form a weekend away and wore two pairs of them - so comfy, don't slip down and really flattering for £19.50 - and they do them for long legs too.

I tried one last year and looked really silly! My waist isn't in the right place.
Now... wrap tops... talk to me!

What about this outfit?
https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/tie-wide-leg-trousers-regular/pd971/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=8015#colour:Navy,size:

Quite like this for evenings

www.asos.com/missguided-plus/missguided-plus-knot-front-twist-front-top-in-silver/prd/11482210?clr=silver&SearchQuery=&cid=9581&gridcolumn=1&gridrow=31&gridsize=2&pge=1&pgesize=72&totalstyles=399

Love that nowlook

Another top suggestion
https://www.simplybe.co.uk/shop/red-longer-length-wrap-blouse/lt330/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=8015#colour:Red,size:20

That top would be really good with the coat!

Another wrap top!

m.boden.co.uk/womens-tops-t-shirts/long-sleeved-tops/j0245-blc/womens-black-crocus-flower-elodie-wrap-top

Like this silk blouse (but most of my wardrobe is silk shirts, jeans and jackets)

m.boden.co.uk/womens-tops-t-shirts/long-sleeved-tops/w0325-nav/womens-navy-folk-meadow-stephanie-silk-blouse

Now then... I'm getting there!

Tan loafers? Yay or nay?

Would tan loafers go with your bag? If so, yes!