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What to wear for Budapest late June

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EmeraldDreams73 · 19/05/2024 15:57

Hi, I'm 51, 5'7" and large (currently a size 20 but on a mega diet, hoping to drop at least one size by late June when we go). Top heavy apple shape, big boobs and stomach. Got married a few months ago (I hate the photos of me but that's a different thread) and our honeymoon is coming up - 3 nights in Budapest. Self employed and can't afford to take time off, hence doing a short break, but we've booked what looks like a really nice hotel.

I normally live in leggings/skinny jeans (need stretchy waistbands atm) with tunics. Never feel I look good. Want to look as put together as possible for this holiday - I'm determined not to do my usual photo avoidance as it's our honeymoon! (Budget is next to nothing, will be entirely Vinted.)

I'm assuming it'll be pretty hot and obvs we're only there for a very short time so only need a few outfit ideas. Can't remember the last time I went on holiday and have never been away with dh thanks to budget/work/kids. If it's relevant to the more stylish among you, I'm Mediterranean colouring with badly behaved, thick and curly (often frizzy despite SO much effort) hair. Dh is 58, 6'2" and could do with a few pointers as well. Likes secondhand Crew clothing as it looks decent and fits him well.

Any help v gratefully received! We live quite rurally in Devon and almost never need to be particularly smart. He wears scrubs for work, I'm a jeans and top girl. We are basically feeling old and scruffy lol. Once (if...) I get down to my target weight and am prepared to save up a bit for a longer lasting wardrobe, I'll be back for more advice but it would be lovely to get some pointers before Budapest! Thanks for reading :)

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thedendrochronologist · 19/05/2024 21:37

This is what I'd take as a size 16/18

Invest in Decent shoes
Sandals - tevas/ saltwater / Birkenstocks
T shirt dress knee or midi
2x Culottes or shorts and plain vest tops
Skirt and t shirt
Strappy / cool maxi / midi dress
Denim jacket
Small rucksack with anti theft pocket

There is loads on vinted look at Matalan and George and you can get this for a few quid but beware post fees can be expensive.

I live in in culottes and tevas sightseeing and then change to dresses for less intense evening activities

Get some anti chafe shorts to preferment chub rub- I have both snag and primark

EmeraldDreams73 · 20/05/2024 08:11

thedendrochronologist · 19/05/2024 21:37

This is what I'd take as a size 16/18

Invest in Decent shoes
Sandals - tevas/ saltwater / Birkenstocks
T shirt dress knee or midi
2x Culottes or shorts and plain vest tops
Skirt and t shirt
Strappy / cool maxi / midi dress
Denim jacket
Small rucksack with anti theft pocket

There is loads on vinted look at Matalan and George and you can get this for a few quid but beware post fees can be expensive.

I live in in culottes and tevas sightseeing and then change to dresses for less intense evening activities

Get some anti chafe shorts to preferment chub rub- I have both snag and primark

Thanks so much 🙏

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CheeseSandwichRiskAssessment · 20/05/2024 08:17

Midi dress with shorts underneath. Anyways I don't think it's a particularly fashionable city and Hungary has a high obesity rate so it won't be like going to say Milan or Ibiza.

Maireas · 20/05/2024 08:24

Firstly, congratulations! Budapest is a wonderful city and you'll have a great time.
You don't mention your colour palette, but if you stick to one or two colours/shades then it'll be versatile.
Good comfortable sandals is good advice. Get elasticated waist trousers and a long line blazer. Then you can add a T-shirt for daytime and more of a blouse for evening. Your husband could get a pair of chinos from M&S and a couple of lightweight shirts?

CheeseSandwichRiskAssessment · 20/05/2024 18:37

Ok please don't be offended by the thread title but you might find this current thread interesting if you've not seen it

www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5075923-fat-girl-summer-lets-slay

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