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Tops for bigger tummy

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Hi246 · 17/10/2023 16:43

Help!
I've always has a low BMI and been a size 8 to 10.
Now 43, my BMI has risen by 5, I have a bigger tummy. I'm not that big, still wear size 10 jeans and looser tops and come home and get changed into pjs straight away 😒 if I buy bigger clothes I'm accepting it and I want to loose a stone but I have no motivation and no idea how to dress now. I'm only a 12, possibly verging on a 14 sometimes. I thought I could hide it but was in a fitting room the other day and saw myself from all angles in the mirror and saw how my belly fat when I sat down 🫣
On the plus side, I love my boobs they are a couple of sizes bigger. I have one cracking top to go out in that shows my cleavage but everything else i try on doesn't work. I'm still probably looking at the same sort of clothes and shouldn't be but I don't know what to look at
I tried on lots of tops for Christmas dos but felt depressed.
I will loose a stone but not quickly 😒
I used to love oasis and river island (my one good top is river island)
Could anyone help suggest anything? I'd be very grateful. I love a bit of glitz but also there's nothing more classic than a simple flattering black top.

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Hi246 · 17/10/2023 18:59

Anyone?

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JMSA · 17/10/2023 19:15

It sounds to me like you're in need of a wrap top. THE most flattering kind of top for your boobs, but it sort of skims over the tummy area.
Hang on, I'll try to find an example.

JMSA · 17/10/2023 19:19

I mean, here's one example. This one is possibly a bit dressy for everyday wear, but you can get them in a simple jersey cotton material too.
Wrap dresses also work really well and are enormously flattering.

Tops for bigger tummy
Hi246 · 17/10/2023 20:40

Ohh thank you I love that, I'm going on that website to see how much and what else they've got!

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JMSA · 17/10/2023 21:33

Fab! 🩷

JMSA · 17/10/2023 21:39

Oh, and don't forget Vinted too! Good luck x

Hi246 · 21/10/2023 18:44

Thanks so much JMSA. I've ordered a few wrap tops - this is my fave!

Tops for bigger tummy
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Hi246 · 21/10/2023 18:47

It comes in monochrome too so may order as well in that.
I really appreciate your advice - I couldn't cope with being the only one at the Xmas meal with a jumper on again- will be lovely to feel a bit feminine and I'm going to add some glitzy jewellery.
I could see vinted had some real bargains but it's so hard to tell what things look like without being on a person isn't it! Think ill look again at some wrap tops on there...its amazing my cleavage is enhanced and belly disappears! I've never been any good in heels but I can see a heal would make me look even slimmer so will see if I can manage some strappy shoes too.

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JMSA · 22/10/2023 00:38

That's a gorgeous top, OP! You'll look fab. And I'm really happy to have helped x

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