Anyone else a hourglass turned apple?

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I’ve always been an hourglass figure but with massive boobs (34JJ) and hips. Since having DC I’ve turned into an apple shape with a big belly. I’ve got several stone to lose, which will take a good while and I’m not sure if I’ll ever get my original shape back.

I’m struggling a bit with what to wear as things that used to suit me are now too clingy over by stomach but things that should suit an apple just hang from my boobs and make me look like a shapeless weeble. I do still have a defined waist that is high and above my stomach.

Additionally my lifestyle has changed to the extent that clothes that suit me the best just aren’t suitable for my life of pram walks and playgroups. I need smart-casual things that I can breastfeed in (easier in separates but dresses look best o me). I’m also only 5ft 3”.

Help!

I did but these jeans this week, which look great on. In fact I’m considering getting another colour!

I have been browsing at M&S and found this: https://www.marksandspencer.com/magic-shaping-high-waisted-slim-flare-jeans/p/clp60458160?intid=mobile_app_pdp_share

I am in a similar position to you and have lost my sense of style. I find good quality jersey wrap dresses work fairly well but getting the right length to avoid looking dumpy is hard. I feel your pain!

Me!

My kids are a bit older now and I'm finally starting to lose weight.

Time will tell if the hour glass figure is still under there...

I lost the weight. Still stayed an apple. I had a tiny waist pre children, really nipped in like a wasp.

Now l can’t get trousers to fit. I always have a huge midriff. It was a c section that did it.

From the front (when I’m wearing a bra!) I still look like a big hourglass as my waist clearly goes in, but there’s a definite saggy stomach and from the side it’s very obvious.

TarynTruly is my new icon. She's a 16-18 in UK terms and looks amazing. I've tried some of her suggestions and they do look good

instagram.com/taryntruly?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

I seem to be a pear turned apple due to menopause.