Hi stylish types, please help me!
My DC is starting reception September and a few of the mum's from our nursery (and going to the same primary) are wanting to do a night out, probably about 6 or 7 of us so not the whole intake.
Now some of these Mum's are very well turned out, always look effortlessly stylish and great hair and we're in a quite posh area (imagine Alderley edge in Cheshire as a reference). I used to be fairly well turned out in my 20s but I'm 40 and since having a kid am more of a tshirt and jeans person.
I have no idea what is stylish anymore, especially for someone my age (not that I feel old, but I can't wear what the "kids" are wearing IYKWIM) and also I have a very limited budget. Can anyone help dress me so I don't stick out like a sore thumb? BTW I'm sure these Mum's are lovely and won't care what I wear I just want to look nice for my own self esteem and to make a bit of an effort to fit in.
I'm 5'5, 40, 10stone 10 (25 BMI but I do not carry my weight well), size 10/12 bottom 12/14 top, 34DD. Slightly broader shoulder to hip ratio. Big tummy (the sort where you look a bit pregnant and I have been asked), short neck, narrow hips, great legs but developed a varicose vein at the top of one of my calf's during pregnancy.
I know people suggest empire line clothing for bigger tummies, but they make me look huge. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Thankyou and hope this gets some replies. xx