Quick answer, I know, is not to shop at M&S but I'm in a rut. Thing is, I've looked like a frump for at least the last 15 years. I'm 50. Some more info:
- 5'6". 11 stone. Ideally I'd be closer to 10 as I have been in the past. Peri-menopausal and it seems so hard just to shift a few pounds.
-32E bra and am wearing the correct size.
- size 12 top (slender round the rib cage) but 14 waist and 16 hips - big hips / thighs / bum
- problems with feet - mortons neuroma and bunions. So limited in footwear dept. Stout trainers are best and at the most glam I can wear some but not all things you'd find in Hotter or similar.
- I work from home which is lucky but on the other hand it means I've retreated further into the frumpy rut because nobody sees me.
- I can rustle up an outfit and scrub up to presentable when I have to. But look oh so boring.
- I try to make the most of my hair but always end up disappointed. Hair is thick and difficult. Short hair doesn't suit me as I have an uninteresting face
- I do try with accessories and have some nice scarves and necklaces.
- wear glasses which I hate and am saving to replace. Contact lenses aren't comfortable.
- am entirely out of practice with make up although I do have some. Most I use is powder/ lipgloss / mascara.
- even when I go out I have to walk / get trains etc so end up going for sensible shoes / raincoat / rucksack so never look remotely 'special'
- husband doesn't give a shit so no encouragement / incentive there
- could probably do with some facial depilatory but not sure where to start
- not a huge budget to spend on myself and take no joy in shopping
Any tips /words of encouragement appreciated. Various shitty things going / gone on in my life so be gentle...