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Holiday wardrobe - Help needed please!!!

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Starlight1984 · 06/02/2025 09:16

Hi all,

2 weeks to go until we head to sunnier shores and I am massively struggling to find any holiday clothes. It doesn't help that it's February and so the shops don't really have any summer stuff in currently!

About me - I'm 40, 5ft6", size 10/12, big boobs (32FF), hate my flabby arms and not-so-toned stomach (although I am going to have a tanning session before we go which usually helps with feeling a bit more confident!).

I'm probably a bit of a tomboy / country bumpkin (live in leggings, wellies and hoodies most days) but I do like to get dressed up occasionally. My ideal summer outfit is a plain black or white vest, wide legged trousers with a bold print and a pair of sandals. I categorically do NOT suit anything with buttons (boobs make them gape), anything with an empire line (make me look 9 months pregnant), short skirts (make my legs look like a rugby player).

I already have bikinis and shorts (I like Zara "boyfriend" denim turn-up shorts and have about 5 pairs in different colours) but need:

  • tops - for daytime to throw over a bikini for lunch or for day trips
  • casual day dresses
  • outfits for evenings
  • cover ups for beach / pool

Any help would be massively appreciated!!!

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TheGirlattheBack · 06/02/2025 15:43

Next have their holiday shop online for everyday clothes like linen trousers. Monsoon have some summer tops online.

Aspiga is good for holiday dresses all year round.

Rina66 · 06/02/2025 15:58

My local boutique call their online holiday section Winter Sun, so maybe search that?

Starlight1984 · 06/02/2025 16:03

TheGirlattheBack · 06/02/2025 15:43

Next have their holiday shop online for everyday clothes like linen trousers. Monsoon have some summer tops online.

Aspiga is good for holiday dresses all year round.

Aspiga looks gorgeous!!!

I have a list of websites now so am going to sit down at the kitchen table tonight with a glass of wine and start searching 😍

I might avoid Me+Em and Aspiga after a couple of glasses though💷😳

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TheGirlattheBack · 06/02/2025 16:17

Free People is also good. I have a few summer dresses from a brand called Maison Hotel which alway get compliments - mostly their AW stuff online at the moment but this dress is reduced and would be lovely for a casual holiday day dress.

Womens Didi Dress

Order Maison Hotel Womens Didi Dress today from Cotswold Outdoor ✓ Expert Advice

https://www.cotswoldoutdoor.com/p/maison-hotel-womens-didi-dress-B11DD90135.html?colour=157

Starlight1984 · 06/02/2025 16:26

TheGirlattheBack · 06/02/2025 16:17

Free People is also good. I have a few summer dresses from a brand called Maison Hotel which alway get compliments - mostly their AW stuff online at the moment but this dress is reduced and would be lovely for a casual holiday day dress.

Oh my god how have I never heard of these sites???

Just on Free People 😍😍😍

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Starlight1984 · 06/02/2025 16:28

https://www.freepeople.com/uk/shop/fp-one-good-day-wide-leg-pants/?category=trousers&color=237&type=REGULAR&quantity=1

I'm going to have to order these! Exactly what I was looking for 😊

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