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Heeeelp!! Nothing to wear!!

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OhFortheLoveOv · 04/08/2025 12:18

We go on holiday in a fortnight to Majorca and after losing some weight everything I own summer hol wise is too big or makes me look 6 months pregnant- empire line dresses I’m talking to you!
I need help to find an entire summer holiday wardrobe for 10 nights away.
things I have that fit:
underwear
sandals and trainers
sunglasses and accessories
shortie pj set
one swimsuit ( tad big but heyho)
I am doomed!!! particularly as not really looking to spend a fortune(I intend to continue to lose weight) can anybody help me find a capsule wardrobe that would cover a 10 nights away trip away and doesn’t break the bank?
For reference ; I’m 5’5 weigh 73kg carry my weight around tummy and have big chest.Also I have stupidly short legs compared to my height and my upper arms have now decided to play bingo, Oh and I’m in my 40s
can anyone assist me I’m in panic mode

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Silverbirchleaf · 04/08/2025 12:35

https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/shopping/summer-capsule-wardrobe-2025

What to put in capsule wardrobe. . Congratulations on your weight loss.

Next has a clearance tab on their website where you can pick up decent stuff cheap (top right hand side ).

I Just Built My 2025 Summer-in-the-City Capsule Wardrobe With These 9 Chic Pieces

City-proof and chic.

https://www.whowhatwear.com/fashion/shopping/summer-capsule-wardrobe-2025

Silverbirchleaf · 04/08/2025 12:37

Linen dress - next

Heeeelp!! Nothing to wear!!
thatsthatsaidthemayor · 04/08/2025 12:39

Have you looked in supermarkets? Tesco, Sainsbury’s? They have some low cost options.

Silverbirchleaf · 04/08/2025 12:40

Dress and tshirt, both in petite from Next clearance site.

Heeeelp!! Nothing to wear!!
Heeeelp!! Nothing to wear!!
OhFortheLoveOv · 04/08/2025 13:05

Thanks ive tried the supermarkets, last attempt ended in disaster bought a wide leg trousers… made me look tiny and other half asked if I was available for parties as legs were that wide I could give coco the clown a run for there money.
Next is a good shout but only thing is with clearance stuff it takes weeks to come will see what delivery is like.
I wonder about the 3 3 3 method
3 tops 3 bottoms 3 layers = many outfits?

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TizerorFizz · 04/08/2025 13:26

M&S on line. Quick delivery and send it back via post office if it’s wrong. They have lots of decent dresses and I like their linen trousers and tops. I haven’t bought swimwear for a while and you might need to see if that’s returnable. Marks has improved so much and it’s decent value.

Silverbirchleaf · 04/08/2025 16:59

OhFortheLoveOv · 04/08/2025 13:05

Thanks ive tried the supermarkets, last attempt ended in disaster bought a wide leg trousers… made me look tiny and other half asked if I was available for parties as legs were that wide I could give coco the clown a run for there money.
Next is a good shout but only thing is with clearance stuff it takes weeks to come will see what delivery is like.
I wonder about the 3 3 3 method
3 tops 3 bottoms 3 layers = many outfits?

Not always. Usually gets delivered to the shop or home within a few days.

GameOfJones · 04/08/2025 17:09

Have you had a look at Roman? They've got 20% off dresses at the moment and delivery has always been quick and returns really easy when I've ordered from them. If you got three or four summer dresses that would cover a lot of bases for both chucking over a swimsuit or out in the evening.

sritz · 04/08/2025 17:31

Dresses are your friend😁

MsAlignment · 04/08/2025 19:13

If you can get to a physical shop, or have a tape measure and are good at online ordering, you could buy everything in one hour from

Uniqlo

They probably still have some sale stock, too. All you need is plain, lightweight things in linen or cotton or t shirt material.

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