Nearly 40 - please style me!

[SheSaidNoFuckThat]

So after reading another thread, it got me thinking about my upcoming 4-0. I'm short and constantly get told I don't look my age, average size 14, can someone help me? I have teenage DCs and want to be taken seriously but instead still dress like it's the 90s and Brit Bop/Grunge is the in thing

Underwear wise I did the boob or bust thing so happy with that side of things

What shape are you?

You'd only have to change one thing to get a different look e.g.

Swap hoody for a blazer (or wear the blazer over the hoody if that's still a thing, I'm not sure). Kate Moss was photographed loads of times in jeans and blazer after she hit 40.

Change your jeans. I don't think there's ever been a better time to experiment as pretty much anything goes at the moment: wide leg, flares or just a more relaxed 'girlfriend' style.

Or swap jeans and skater dresses for a midi dress. Loads in the shops and OK I guess this is further out of your comfort zone but it's still very 90s, your legs are still covered and you can still wear your trainers.

And none of them involve chinos. Or even a breton top

@SchnitzelVonKrumm I'm a pear, 5ft 2 size 14

I find midi dresses make me look shorter. Also still would need something underneath as have varicose veins like golf balls 😂. I do have a couple blazers, should probably wear them more.

If you’re a pear shape then it’s vital that you show off your waist. No sacks or loose tops. I bet you have lovely arms, shoulders and chest too to show them off. As far as your bottom half goes, cover up (veins) but show off your shape. Leg make up works wonders until you can get your veins stripped or injected. Try looking on Instagram for 40 ish pear shaped fashion/style and choose someone who looks like you with a style you admire. Cant think of any off the top of my head as Im a different shape.