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NEXT help needed.... style advice

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TiredTiredTired42 · 27/04/2026 18:00

I have the use of a next card so I only want to get something from there.
What would you choose if you were dressing a mid 40s squishy round the middle, bum and thighs who also hates her arms and prefers trainers jeans and hoodies who has a night out with other mums at a disco/club??
I'm on the verge of not going as my usual nights out clubbing were during the 90s when I was slimmer and way more confident
Any help is so appreciated

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 27/04/2026 18:04

How much money do you want to spend?

I’d get some black or grey jeans and a sparkly glitzy top. Are you an apple shape or slimmer than that? I’ve got a gorgeous Whistles floral with gold bits Dobby evening top that I’ve worn with jeans. When I was an hourglass figure. Add some heels (or low heels) with a bit of sparkle or silver and you’re good to go. Or would you prefer a dress? What fabrics/colours/styles do you like?

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 27/04/2026 18:05

What brands do you like as Next has brands? Is it a one off outfit or would you like to invest more?

TiredTiredTired42 · 27/04/2026 18:18

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 27/04/2026 18:04

How much money do you want to spend?

I’d get some black or grey jeans and a sparkly glitzy top. Are you an apple shape or slimmer than that? I’ve got a gorgeous Whistles floral with gold bits Dobby evening top that I’ve worn with jeans. When I was an hourglass figure. Add some heels (or low heels) with a bit of sparkle or silver and you’re good to go. Or would you prefer a dress? What fabrics/colours/styles do you like?

Money wise there's no budget as such.
Style wise it's as casual as poss but smart for the night out
I've got some dresses that are for weddings/evening wear but nothing that's more pub/club vibe

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TiredTiredTired42 · 27/04/2026 18:19

Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 27/04/2026 18:05

What brands do you like as Next has brands? Is it a one off outfit or would you like to invest more?

One off outfit but no budget as such
Lots of nice things in Next but so much choice makes me 😵‍💫

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TiredTiredTired42 · 27/04/2026 18:20

Am an apple shape but legs aren't very slim sadly!

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ConverselyAttired · 27/04/2026 18:24

I'd go for this shape top with some jeans or wide leg black trousers. They have more colours (black, green). Chunky silver jewellery.

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su219269/y32459

TiredTiredTired42 · 27/04/2026 19:16

Thank you.. Will have a look

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Gonnagetgoingreturnsagain · 27/04/2026 19:25

ConverselyAttired · 27/04/2026 18:24

I'd go for this shape top with some jeans or wide leg black trousers. They have more colours (black, green). Chunky silver jewellery.

https://www.next.co.uk/style/su219269/y32459

That’s nice. You can dress it up with jewellery and accessories.

donotmissyourchancetoblow · 27/04/2026 19:41

I’d go for something with a v neck but avoid a wrap style as that add more material to your stomach area.
with boot cut jeans and either a small heeled boot or sandals depending how dressy you want to be
https://www.next.co.uk/style/su751680/h95240
something like this and tuck the front into the waistband to break it up and add a bit of shape

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