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Capsule wardrobe for a size 18..

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meagain3 · 08/06/2025 20:24

I wear lots of cream/brown/beige/black

quite like a navy or a pastel blue too!

im trying to lose weight, i have a 3 month baby so obviously a few stone to lose after pregnancy! But I want to embrace the size I am now instead of dwell on it

please link me some nice clothes for a capsule wardrobe that would suit my size..:)

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IReallyLoveItHere · 08/06/2025 20:39

What do you like to wear - dresses, trousers, jeans?
Fitted or loose?
Comfy/sporty casual or smarter casual?
How tall?
Any bits you like to highlight or cover eg waist, arms?
Budget - supermarket, M&S/Next, higher end of High Street?

meagain3 · 08/06/2025 20:44

@IReallyLoveItHere
Day to day, jeans and trousers
I usually have something that’s fitted on the bum/thighs then looser on the calf’s as there bloody huge!
I’ve got a overhang from c section so don’t like things too clingy on bottom of belly
5’7 but long torso short legs
i like a mix really! Some days I prefer something comfy and put together, sometimes I prefer to look a little smarter.
i prefer to highlight my waist as it’s much smaller than my hips, prefer to cover my upper arms the rest not too bothered about
I shop in supermarkets, H&M, next mostly as there within my budget. If I see something I like out of my budget I can usually find it on vinted for cheaper

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24Dogcuddler · 09/06/2025 12:02

Next do a capsule wardrobe The Set. Worth a look.
Browse Debenhams and FRASERS both sell lots of different brands. Tu clothing at Sainsburys often have sales.
For more dressy look at Live Unlimited or Scarlett and Jo.

stardust777 · 09/06/2025 21:59

This fashion influencer is a size 18 and has a classic style:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qmrN5NTXqco

NeedyQuoter · 10/06/2025 10:03

Next has barrel linen trousers and uniqlo has lovely barrrl jersey trousers, wear them with cotton or linen shirts.
Otherwise marks and spencer has cooling culottes that are good under flowy dresses. Boden, next and Marks and spencer are good quality and reasonable prices.

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