We have been invited to a private dining event at an extremely posh Michelin-starred restaurant. We used to love going to places like this but now have toddler twins and can’t see us normally being able to do this sort of thing again for many years. We’ve miraculously managed to arrange childcare (only been out twice for dinner since they were born) and now I’m thinking about what to wear. I need a new outfit as I’m a totally different size and shape to before kids.
I’m only 5’2”, have a large mum tum and chunky thighs (although my calves are still reasonably slim so could get those out!). Hate my arms. Also have scarring on my upper back so would prefer that was covered and need to wear a bra. Now a size 14 in most places. Used to be hourglass but probably more pear shaped these days. I’m 36 if that makes any difference.
I haven’t had to buy anything formal since before I was pregnant and I have no idea what I’m doing. Just want to look nice and not my usual dowdy mum self!