Style ideas for a woman in her late forties

[Lemonthyme]

So I'm late 40s, I've recently lost weight snd still losing but I'd like to start getting more excited about clothes I could wear.

I was a teen in the 90s so the stuff I gravitate to hasn't moved on.

I'm now a 12/14 have good legs, a decent chest. Arms are fine. Tummy, well I'm a Mum, I'm not 20 anymore.

When I was over a stone heavier I tended to wear a lot of Roman Originals dresses which now I look back and feel a bit frumpy in. They were flattering enough for the body I had at the time but now I put them on and they feel like tents.

What would you advise for my age?

Oh and while I used to love a heel I have a bunion nowadays 🙄 and while I still can wear heels I'm out of practice. I pretty much live in trainers. Lots of dresses just look wrong with flats though.

I've always been a rubbish girl. Most days I don't wear make up. It just feels like now I'm losing the weight it would be nice to make more effort.

I work for myself so cost is a factor also I sometimes need smart stuff for meeting clients.

Id start with some nice jeans, wide leg or straight, casual shirts with a cashmere jumper over and trainers. Dress it up with some nice Jewelery. You could get a nice silk shirt for work or going out, again with jeans and put a blazer over the top.
start with some really good basics.

I quite like the idea of a silky shirt but actual silk or cashmere is just too much hassle tbh.

Jeans are tough because I'm still losing weight.

These are all plain but can be mixed and matched and look put together.

Cycling shorts and heels!

Mango do some good silk look shirts and you can get machine washable cashmere. Uniqlo do some nice, non cashmere, jumpers.

Can't think of a worse combination, let alone for a middle aged woman 😅

Would you like more responses, @Lemonthyme - of was this just a passing thought?

https://www.riverisland.com/p/navy-linen-blend-scallop-trim-v-neck-dress-935659?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=brand_shopping&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=12397027896&gbraid=0AAAAADtCggjxot8StYtWCIv5zkQsmN_Ev&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIkM66moSvlAMVVpRQBh2K_wiHEAQYAiABEgKIW_D_BwE

I follow ohmystyle on Instagram, she links really good affordable bits and my wardrobe has totally changed thanks to her. I also lost a lot of weight and she’s unknowingly helped me find myself with clothes again

https://www.instagram.com/virtuallystyledbyannmarie?igsh=MWRmeGNpejNmbGhpZg==

I like this woman.
Congron the weight loss! 👏🎉