Skirt/ jumper look. Am I too big for it? Or doing it wrong

[pontipinemum]

Honestly, I like how this looks on other people but I am not sure if I am doing it right.

Pics are bad, we only have 1 proper mirror pushed into the spare room at the min. That's just the dress, jumper tucked and jumper untucked. Then in the wild.

I'm just not sure I pull it off.

Thanks, I was so unsure of having my 'pouch' on show like that. That blue cardi is in the bag to be returned this lunch time so I will hold onto it.

I tried every style of jeans in m&s last Thurs but it is a small shop and possibly didn't have all the styles. I'll have a look online and order them. It's free returns anyway so I could order a few styles/ sizes.

@megacat I know, they do have to go! They were bought about 4 years ago. The flairs I bought just after DS 2 was born slip down too much when I walk.

Thanks again everyone, there are a LOT of comments on here and I will get through them all hopefully.

I am finding it A 'LOT' trying to figure out what might work and it's hurting my head!! But jeans and a few cardi's or jumpers might pull me out of the leggings and massive t-shirts to begin with.

Neither river island skirt will suit OP.

The photo of you with the baby looks fine OP. That's got the vertical distraction.
The cardigan with jeans would look great if you untucked the cardigan - the belt draws the eye outwards, making your waist look low and wide, which it isn't.
I love the colour of the cardigan.

Your DC looks gorgeous.

Definitely try the cable knit cardigan unbuttoned and untucked over a t-shirt, before you return it.

I don't like that long brown M&S dress at all, sorry, and don't think it would be flattering on many people.

Something like https://www.roman.co.uk/knitted-jumper-dress-14312908 might work with black tights, although I've not seen it in real life so can't vouch for the quality. The v neck should be flattering and it's short enough to show off your nice legs in tights.

Thank you :) he is gorgeous 😍

I am done shopping for a while!! I am not able for it at all. I really do hate trying on clothes. Anyway, I didn't buy all of these but I got a good few bits. I also think I possibly will return some of them when I am back in town next week.

I bought these jeans in blue and black. I didn't buy the tigher beige top. I did buy the really big one thinking of the silky black skirt I got the other day but I'm not sure.

I didn't buy this but liked it

Wide leg jeans. I was very unsure so I didn't buy them

Bought these jumpers. I already owned the jeans.

I need basic jumpers that are not massive mens hoodies

I know it's not a good look closing it over my bag but I only spotted it going to the till. I bought the black but really wanted the green one! It is I'd say 75% the weight of a regular coat. You'd fit a jumper under no bother

There was nearly a total lack of v neck tops/ t shirts.

There never seem to be many V neck tops around. I got one of these yesterday in Dunnes, maybe you could unbutton to give a V type neckline?

https://www.dunnesstores.com/long-sleeve-ribbed-henley-top-8168221/p?skuId=184336

I know it might sound daft but try men's jeans. I've swapped to mens and find they fit much better with my stomach! They don't cling bit with a belt and fitted top tucked in, they look fine 😊

If you do one thing this weekend watch this.
Melissa murrell has just put a new video out on YouTube styling LouLou. I think she's a similar age & in a similar position to you, plus she's also a hourglasss shape . She's a size 16-18, so a bit bigger but looks winderful in a range of both casual & dressier outfits.

I like the blue cable cardi but you should untuck it.

I've not read all the comments but had a look at your pictures. The wide leg jeans are too big for you so would give those ones a miss.

The camel coloured skirt looks great on you! Your legs look great! I personally think some of the dresses/skirts look too long for you. You really suit the shorter skirt & if I remember right you said you're only 37? The longer skirts look much older on you.

I still really like your original post of the rusty dress but with the cardigans/jumpers it just kind of loses it's shape & looks less good. I personally would wear a cropped button up cardigan with it.

I would go for shorter dresses/skirts with boots.

I find dresses are the best because they are a whole outfit & easier than mix/matching a skirt/top combo.

The skinny jeans with the tops look good on you too

I think the problem is that the skin tight jeans just look so old fashioned.

Could you afford to go to a slightly more expensive shop for basics?

The coat looks nice.

I don’t think the tight jeans work, sorry. They just look very old fashioned. The wider leg ones are better, but too long - could you try them in a shorter length?

I don’t like the cream/beige tops but the black one looks as if it could be useful.

Thanks I think i will get the skirt. With opaque black tight it seems like something I'd wear a lot.

The dreases being an all in 1 complete outfit is a big part of the appeal!!

With the rust dreas the jumpers are only needed when I am going outside so maybe just a long line cardigan would do.

Yes I'm happy to spend about €500 to build some basics into my wardrobe. The town I was in earlier has a very small selection. I wanted to get an idea of what suited

The coat looks good!

The tight skinny jeans are my own that I wore going there.

What do u think of the flairs? The wide leg ones were too long. I'm 5'4 so a lot of things are too long on me. But the shorter version is often a touch too short. Like the original jeans I posted on this thread.

Can I just say thanks so much for everyone's input. I do appreate it.

The flares look dated. The wide leg are much better, you just need a slightly shorter length.
If you have £500 then seriously £50 of that would be well spent on an online style analysis.