Large apple needs new outfit, tomorrow

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I’m apple shaped and large, roughly 20-22 although of course that can be anything from 16 depending on the shop. About 5’5”, always wear flats. I’ve been buying cheap baggy clothes for years apart from for work, for which I’ve a decent wardrobe. I don’t like spending money on clothes as I always feel I might lose weight....

I struggle with casual clothes, always end up in leggings and a shapeless top.

I like layers as I’m often warm so don’t really go in for sweaters.

I’ve decided to grit my teeth and go shopping tomorrow. But I don’t really know where to start. Our local city has a big Marks, a Debenhams (not keen), John Lewis, sea salt, cos, monsoon, toast and so on.

Any ideas gratefully received!

Give Marks and Denham a miss, Seasalt can be nice (if you like their style) and comes up big imo

John Lewis great for choosing from lots of nice brands

Just go in and try stuff, and only buy something if you really like it

Google Susannah and Trinny body shapes and what to wear.

I suit straight cut above knee dresses with a V neck - I am apple shaped. No wrap dresses, nothing with a waist.

Jeggings? (I get mine from Boohoo but I'm pretty tall)

Sainsbury's do good jeggings. I generally find the supermarkets qui the good for plus size.

Thanks, very happy to give Marks a miss! Partysong I have new jeggings but they still still seem scruffy and go baggy so quickly. Probably looking for something a bit nicer than supermarket stuff although agree I’ve had nice things from them.