Ideas please for a bit of an update

[RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie]

I am little and a bit fat (14) and quite old.

I’d like to buy one or two nice things to freshen up my wardrobe for spring. Not a coat or boots or a bag.

Ideally these one or two things will be able to take me to the pub or out to a nice restaurant, without being too dressy.

I wear a lot of black, so maybe something that isn’t black might be nice. I suit slim flare or rolled up jeans, various dresses and pencil skirts. I hate belts. Think I’m somewhere between an apple and a fat hourglass. I quite fancy something red, maybe, or some going out trousers that aren’t jeans.

Any suggestions very welcome to force me to look at things I wouldn’t normally look at. I hate polyester and have mixed feelings about viscose!

@Floisme Totally agree re the cardigans. If the colours were better I would absolutely order it and wear a cotton T-shirt underneath. The shape and sleeves feel much more current than the others.

I like that H&M popover but again the colours are all wrong for me, annoyingly, unless I stick with black as always.

I've had a couple of a wrap / faux-wrap tops from Baukjen, which can either be dressed up or worn with jeans etc. I had a look this morning and there's quite a few different tops on their outlet page. I like this one - it might not be your style but there may be some others on there that catch your eye.

https://www.baukjen.com/collections/sale-tops-tees/products/tarryn-top-with-lenzing-ecovero-dark-cherry

Why are all the tops so short? My mid section is not in good shape

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie I think you have described me :) I am struggling to find a nice blouse/top that fits nicely. I think I might get banned by JL and M&S as I have ordered and returned in excess of £800 of tops and none of them were any good.
I hate clothes and much prefer handbags!

You said you like clothes that have colour and a bit different. Check out Joe Brown online. They have a multitude of clothing with colour and a bit more muted mixed. I love Joe Browns

www.joebrowns.co.uk/?utm_campaign=&utm_adgroup=&utm_kwd=joe%20browns&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=688571104024&utm_cidCjwKCAiA_aGuBhACEiwAly57MWdy9dWOVAA4qA70AStX95idlXpNWea3p0IQwz-0jDHi27wpBJAvMxoC2XwQAvD_BwE&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_aGuBhACEiwAly57MWdy9dWOVAA4qA70AStX95idlXpNWea3p0IQwz-0jDHi27wpBJAvMxoC2XwQAvD_BwE

Thanks, @keffie12 I don't really like much colour, but am trying to find something that isn't black for a change.

Joe Browns (other than a couple of cotton sun dresses) isn't really my style, sorry.

For going out, how about these:

https://www.marksandspencer.com/metallic-wide-leg-jeans/p/clp60626187?color=SILVER

They aren't a bright silver. More grey

Not shiny at all and you can really see the texture of the denim.

Sorry, but I think those silver trousers are really, really horrible. Apologies to anybody who likes them, but I'd frankly rather go out in my knickers!

🤣. Fair enough. Not to worry you , but going out in your knickers is apparently the latest trend.

so you could save a bob or two …

I was mooching around in some charity shops in a posh part of London today and saw so many nice jumpers and wrap tops, all in 100% wool or cashmere, in pretty decent colours. Was in a rush, so didn't have time to try on, but I am going back next week. I always forget to check charity shops before the high street, but I should.

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie Expensive but this would look great with jeans or more formal skirt or trousers. https://www.iroparis.com/uk/p/nycia-v-neck-print-top-WP16NYCIA24S_MUL07.html

Wonders if the people of Birmingham are quite ready for my M&S Flexifits?!

Sorry, Britpop. I don't like that and it definitely wouldn't like me. My crop top days are long over.

Just put a plastic raincoat over your M and S knickers, a la Mrs Kanye West.

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie I give up 😂😂😂 seriously though I hope that you get some good suggestions as I have teals your posts and you seem a very stylish lady. I hope you find your way out of your fashion void soon.

@Lentilweaver Can you imagine?!

@Britpopbaby Sorry to be a pain. You're clearly more stylish than I am! I think the problem is that I want to go a bit out of my comfort zone, but nothing outside it feels me enough!

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie I was joking!

I like this wrap blouse and it's in 100% cotton, but only two colours. https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.1048754003.html

I realised you were being tongue in cheek @Britpopbaby but I also know I’m being very fussy!

@Lentilweaver I was actually looking at that shirt earlier and might try it in black, although I really do fancy a nice red cottage n blouse of some sort.

Please can anyone help me find a lookalike replacement for my jacket. It must be 15 years old and as its faux leather is disintegrated when I wore it out last night :( originally from New Look.

nzeire I share your passion for Masha…I have 3 blouses!

From Woolovers, when they have a sale on!

https://www.woolovers.com/womens/jumpers/cashmere-merino-deep-v-neck-tunic-green-26506

This would be no good for you as polyester , but is it getting any closer on style?