Hi - hoping for some help I'm stuck in such a rut. 33 3babies by csection in 3.5 years and live in comfy clothes that are mostly u flattering. I'm back to work in 3 weeks after being off since March 2020 (lockdowns then sheilding when pregnant followed by maternity leave) and I look bloody awful. I've about a stone to lose and I'd hoped to have it off for work but no such luck, baby doesn't sleep so I look permanently grey and exhausted and frumpy. I have a budget of about £250 to get myself some basics for work and just in general this month but I am at a loss of what to get - I'm short 5ft1, a bit over weight I've always been pear shaped but but I'm pear shaped with a mum tum to boot so big tummy thighs and bum - my waist isn't too bad but I find things that show off my waist highlight my caection tummy (high waisted things) and things to hide my tummy like tunic dresses make me look even bigger because I'm short and then they generally swamp me 
I really hate how I look at the moment and I'm dreading going back and for my colleagues to see me - I've really let myself go and I know they'll all be thinking it too. I've got a haircut and colour booked in for next weekend so that's something, don't have time for a gel nail app at the mo but I will paint my nails to look a bit more poslished and I've ordered some double wear light online to hopefully try and hide my grey face a bit lol any help or advice would be much appreciated 
oh and I'm a teacher so sort of smart casual that I can wear for work but also home / weekends is what I'm looking for