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Ineedastyleicon · 20/03/2022 15:12

Please help, I hate all my clothes, I live in crappt stretchy jeans, horrible t shirts and horrible plain but bright coloured jumpers or black and grey.
I hate my clothes and how I look.
I need serious help to find some nice basics rather than panic buying really shit clothes. I don't have a big budget.
Thanks

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scootalucy · 20/03/2022 15:26

Ok, what do you like? Do you like wearing trousers / leggings? Or prefer skirts and dresses? Do you like colour / patterns? Or prefer darker and more subdued or lighter.

A really easy stylish look is slim black joggers, Breton top, high tops or city trainers with a pea coat.

Go to Uniqlo for good quality basics.

Ineedastyleicon · 20/03/2022 15:31

I do wear dresses but I'm lazy and feel more comfy in my comfy stretchy jeans with a top.

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scootalucy · 20/03/2022 15:40

I alternate too.

I wear cotton dresses with tights and trainers in the winter and Birkenstocks in the summer

And I wear joggers and Bretons / t-shirts when I don't feel like dresses.

Ineedastyleicon · 20/03/2022 16:19

What sort of joggers? What tips, what dresses? I'm just clueless

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Ineedastyleicon · 20/03/2022 17:50

I meant what t shirts not what tips

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EmmaH2022 · 20/03/2022 17:52

Why are the t shirts and jumpers horrible? Do you mean you want better t shirts and jumpers or you'd like to avoid them altogether?

Ineedastyleicon · 20/03/2022 18:04

Sorry that was a bit abrupt, I just didn't like them and don't think they would suit me. Looked made for slimmer and some were odd shapes.
I do like the shirts and jumpers!

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EmmaH2022 · 20/03/2022 19:51

I have recently bought a load of clothes after accepting the size and shape I am. That limits my choices, but if you have a good figure then you can choose what you fancy!

It is nice to have a wardrobe of stuff I like.

It started as a half arsed idea and then I suddenly thought, right, imma do a job lot so I don't have to shop for ages. (I hadn't really shopped for years before).

So I bought tops/t shirts, jumpers, cardis/jackets. I looked at sites like Asos and Zalando with lots of brands, and scrolled through a lot before deciding what shape and colour. I didn't have a big budget either so you can stop your search as soon as you hit the point of "too much money for one item". I have literally got 7 t shirts in the same shape (loose fitting) with 2 white, 2 black, 3 colours.

For jeans and joggers, it's obvious for me I can only do straight leg. If you suit more than one type, then it's different. But if overwhelmed by choice, maybe say "I'm going to select one top, one sweater, one pair of jeans, buy those and see how it goes".

Re colours, frankly, I pick what I like. It's me that's got to wear it and like it. My sister had her colours done and is keen to stick with what she was told suited her. That's not my way at all. Only you can make that decision.

Someone, somewhere will think my outfit is shit and someone will love it. But the only person who needs to love it is me!

Also, everything I bought goes in the washing machine.

Ineedastyleicon · 20/03/2022 19:56

Thank you. I just have no confidence in anything I pick!

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tolerable · 20/03/2022 20:41

age.size.colouring?

Ineedastyleicon · 20/03/2022 20:42

[quote tolerable]age.size.colouring?[/quote]
43, size 12, big boobs, tummy, pale skin, dark mid length wavy hair and specs!

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Ineedastyleicon · 21/03/2022 15:28

Bump!!

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Gonnagetgoing · 21/03/2022 18:09

How do you want to look? Any celebs whose style you like? Create some boards on Pinterest?

How tall are you?

What colours do you like?

Ineedastyleicon · 21/03/2022 18:33

Grey, green, navy, black.
5ft 2
No cant think of any celebs, hence my username! Grin

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GettingStuffed · 21/03/2022 19:07

I own this and it seems people love it rapanuiclothing.com/product/hummingbird-top/ it's on black and stands out more. You can also design your own.

Pinkcadillac · 21/03/2022 19:48

Hi OP

GAP has sales often and it's a good place for basics. Look at the vintage cotton t-shirts and boyfriend shirts.

jeans + shirt

jacket + white jeans

Gonnagetgoing · 22/03/2022 10:04

I’d probably go into a local boutique if you have one and get a few basics. Jacket, jeans and top.

All different to what you’d usually wear.

Have you tried any colours?

Do you like prints or prefer plain?

Leggings or jeans and sweatshirt? Or shirt with that?

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