I've been lurking around for a little while and have spotted lots for great advice being given so I thought I'd put out my own request for assistance!
I am rapidly approaching 40 and am seriously in need of a style makeover. I am very laid back/low maintenence in style. I have a job in which there is no point in dressing up so I tend to wear the same type of things all week. I live in skinny jeans and plain tops or knitwear. I am almost always in uggs or converse. I love a good hoody. Basically I still dress much like I did as a student but really feel like I need to grow up.
I am also quite self-conscious about making big changes or seeming like I'm trying too hard. I'm looking for ideas about how to shake myself up a bit without feeling like I'm dressed as someone else. I'm size 10-12, 5'7 with with quite a long body and shorter than average legs. Any advice gratefully received.