Am revamping myself post dd2 help fashionistas help!

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So I am banning myself from jeans. I do not suit casual, weird but true, i look as though I borrowed someone elses clothes. Smart casual is what I am aiming for.

I am 5'8" currently a 16 but am going down I am aiming for a 12/14. I am a deep winter .

I have chunky thighs a defined waist and big norks. Well supported ones though 34f.

I am considering black crop short things maybe with coloured tights and ballet slippers . Tell me if is is Not a Good Idea please!.

Currently I have very little but do possess falttering wide leg dark denim trews with a turn up. Decent black trousers lots of coloured vests and a v flattering black bell sleeved cardie with a scooop neck and three buttons then open iyswim.

I don't want to spend a lot as I intend to be smaller soon.

Suggestions please!

what do you mean black crop short thingys
like knee length? or capri length?

what about skirts? (not v practical i know)
ithink youd suit skirts

we can go shopping sat avo if you like

Um, either I think. Nothing shorter than knee length certainly.

Love skirts. Have none that fit just now.

I have bought loads of ballet pumps and a fab pewter slouchy bag.

Shopping yy!

do you want trousers
we shall go to gap

ps tattie soup is boiling on the hob...

french connection
warehouse
we could even go to ocean terminal
they ahve a nice FC

Swoon at soup. Your soup is fabulous.

Not massively keen on more trousers tbh am trying to branch out. .

Will I bring the new (to us) MGF? We can go about with the top down if it is not raining?

more cardies that shape in more exciting colours - dorothy perkins & topshop have lots

you sound figure wise like me... I find dresses with boots suit me I find my thighs do rule out trousers... and fitted dresses flatter all my curvy bits.. I have several pairs of boots and buy dresses of ebay currently have about 40! It is an easy look to maintain.. can dress up with scarves or good necklaces... recommend phase 8 and nougat dresses...

mgf? wahts that

is it what i think it is

yes i agree about the cardis mrsB
and we will look for skirts
wheres best for skirst mrsB? i do not wear them so dont notice them in shops

i was wondering about that MrsB. I am also trying not to wear black all the time.

Bf a pain for clothes.

Did you see this buggyfit

There might be one near you.

this in silver

no way! that is your car!

on second thougts dont bring the car
then you cant have any vino

?

would have to drive to buggyfit which defeats object somewhat...

I like Gap and Principles for skirts but am wildly different shape to you

ZZmum I love dresses but am BF and the two don't mix well. Unless buttons down the front or wrap stylee.

Off to look.

dotn bring car

see other thread re where we ar going and time

(have to go and give dd2 her lunch. just heard the bell and its wierd as dd1 is staying for lunch today FOR THE FIRST TIME )
having to stop myself looking for her in playground

yes i like principles too

oh and we will go to j lewis
they ahve nice stuff just now

Principles and Monsoon are the best for skirts IMO - am also not same shape as you as have no waist, but these shops have wide range of shapes, lengths and colours.
Agree more cardis/shrugs, perhaps in jewel colours would work well. Styles that show off the wrist are the most flattering - am thinking if you have good ankles then your wrists are also slender?
And how about some fitted knee high suede boots in plum or choc to show off your ankles.
Where did you find your pewter slouchy bag from, am on the hunt for one?

Yes I have nice wrists.

Pewter slouchy bag from Shoefayre.

I like this

this

this

Too similar?

i really think you would suit the red ones - the colour would look great on you
purple and plum are in just now - they look nice with red

grey cord?

im rubbish at skirts as i Do Not Wear Them

chocolatey