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Help finding outfit for 40th

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HotTotSpot · 02/07/2019 16:08

Help! It's my 40th next week and I have nothing to wear. I have a 2 month old so haven't been feeling up to shopping much, especially since I'm still carrying an extra 7kg.

I really want to look good. I felt shit all through my pregnancy and made no effort with my appearance and I want to change that now. I'm a pretty casual person, wearing jeans and t-shirts mostly.

I'll have to buy online as I've no time to get to decent shops. I'm 5ft 7, and a large Confused size 12. Light brown hair, pale skin, small chested, bigger butt. Pear shaped maybe?

Ideally I would find an outfit for €150 or less. I was thinking those leather look trousers and a nice top? Top would have to hide my tummy. I never buy trousers online as it can be so hit and miss with the fit though. I've plenty of shoes so should be ok for those.

Any suggestions where I should start looking or ideas for what to look for please?

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HotTotSpot · 03/07/2019 09:02

Anyone?

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BigFatBloomers · 03/07/2019 14:16

Next seem to have a reasonable range of leatherlook and coated jeans and leggings and I find they are often quite good for pears.

www.next.co.uk/shop/gender-women-category-jeans/designfeature-coated-size-12#1_0

This looks like a flattering shape cami if that's the sort of thing you're after.

BigFatBloomers · 03/07/2019 14:17

Or if you wanted something a bit more exciting, this is a wonderful top

BigFatBloomers · 03/07/2019 14:23

Or a beautiful silk Phase 8 here

bleughhh · 03/07/2019 15:17

I was you 4 years ago!! I wore a jumpsuit and gold heels. You need to get the right cut if you are a pear but there are loads in the shops.... happy birthday and congratulations on your baby!

HotTotSpot · 03/07/2019 17:56

Thanks for responses. In a blind panic I ended up buying this
www.phase-eight.com/product/ajee-stripe-dress-206131758.html

And this
www.houseoffraser.co.uk/brand/quiz/quiz-pink-batwing-peplum-top-ad0249

today! Not what I was looking for. Going to try the top with grey skinnies later or I might get this leather looking leggings you linked, and the dress with some sort of espadrilles or wedges.

I forgot to mention I struggle with florals and big patterns. I like stripes or solid colours.

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