Does this outfit work?

[Twodogsonthecouch]

Is this outfit too baggy and shapeless? No special occasion, just heading out to meet someone for coffee and a browse in a garden centre but have some time before I leave and interested in opinions.
I’ve lost weight recently and so am a bit aimless about clothes just now

The colours are good, but the overall look needs some balance. Either trousers (ironed and taken up) with a fitted top or the flowy top with fitted trousers.

Right now, there is too much material floating about making you look frumpy and meh.

And the running trainers need to go.

Dont cross the bag!

I’ve recently been on a weight loss journey myself, so I understand. Basically, both the trousers and top are not a good fit. Even if you take the trousers up - they’re too big. The top is v big and blousy. Sell them both on Vinted and buy new (either in shops or on Vinted). I’ve replaced my whole wardrobe twice during my weightloss journey. You’ll feel and look better in clothes that fit.

Switching the trainers for a sandal (preferably more delicate rather than chunky) would help a lot I think. The trousers could definitely do with an iron and something different with the turn-up.

Is this any better? Meeting a friend for coffee again today 😂😉

The trousers don't look a good fit. But the idea of cream or white works well. Get some new ones?

Textured Straight Leg Trousers by M&S

something like this maybe?

I think the jacket is too long when worn with the shorts - too many horizontal lines too close together. I'd look for a more cropped/shorter/fitted jacket.

Agree the jacket is too big, rest of the outfit is good. Try another jacket or cardi or kimono, maybe a statement piece to offset all the neutrals.

Again I’d not bat an eyelid but I think you wear clothes too big for you

The blouse is pretty but I don’t like the trousers and they definitely look too big.

Today’s outfit just looks a bit dull - could do with a bright red bag or something to break up all the beige.

And the jacket might look better with the sleeves rolled up - but I say that as somebody still partly in the 80s, sartorially speaking.

Agree jacket is too big. Shorts and tshirt probably ok but I’d look at other more flattering options for meeting friend for lunch/coffee. Footwear unflattering.

Yes or baggy.

I think I’d roll the legs up a bit, give them a bit of a turn up. The jacket doesn’t really work with the outfit, its also too big and I think there are too many very similar but not the same or complimenting colours together.
As before though, if you walked past me I wouldn’t think “bloody hell; what’s she wearing?!” Or “wow that lady looks very well dressed!”, it’s a very unremarkable outfit! And I don’t mean that in a derogatory way at all.

Ps from the photos you’ve shared and entirely missing the actual point of this thread, I love the shape and size of the upstairs of your house - Nice high ceilings and seems like you’ve got good natural light 😂 do you have a walk in wardrobe?! This is my dream and will feature in my next house!

Yes it’s not terrible at all. Just unremarkable

@Twodogsonthecouch - looking at both your first outfit and the one from today in particular, they look ‘utilitarian’ because there’s no visible variety in fabric. (Don’t know what actual fabric the first top is.)

Obviously you’ll gradually get used to wearing a different size, and not everyone wants tightly fitted clothes (I certainly don’t) but you can inject style by thinking about proportions and adding something more luxurious or light hearted to even the simplest outfit.

If for instance your jacket was a size smaller and hit you at the waist, you could wear a block colour silk or cashmere vest (weather dependent) that hangs just a couple of centimetres below the jacket. (And iron your shorts!)

Loafers would ‘upgrade’ the whole outfit (if you can wear them). Or fisherman sandals if you were wearing a skirt.

Going forward, if you’re shopping, consciously look for as many fabrics as you can find - cord, velvet, something translucent, mohair, suede, leather, tweed, cable knit - and mix them together. It will invariably look more upbeat and luxurious.

God no to loafers with shorts - it screams Italian man, and not in a good way imo.

Agree with this, it doesn't sit right on you, you probably have a lovely figure under all that baginess of fabric.

Again agree with this, it's a mix mash of ideas.

I think you look great but the trousers dont do you justice. Colours are lovely on you!

I'd agree - it's very beige ... perfectly ok but unremarkable. But unremarkable is fine, if that's what you're aiming for!!

As another PP said, it needs colour IMO. Red would be good. At least in the previous outfit the blouse added some warmth.

@Twodogsonthecouch - is your existing wardrobe full of beiges & taupes & white? As they're fine to base an outfit on, but you're very tanned & I think you would suit more colour? Do you know what you suit - if not, have you thought about getting advice?

I am kind of all over the place at the moment. A few things happened. Firstly I started wearing scrubs to work during Covid and haven’t stopped so I got very bad at buying clothes because I didn’t need them for work. Secondly I stopped colouring my hair (again during Covid) so I used to have dark hair and could get by with neutral colours which are what I gravitate towards, but now could use an injection of colour, and thirdly I list weight so now I’m still wearing some clothes that if I was buying them now they wound at least one size smaller so it’s a bit of a perfect storm

Thank you 🙏. I love the upstairs of the house. It’s actually an attic conversion but runs the length of the house with a gallery in the middle so
loads of light
This is from the hall

I know mumsnetters seems to hate AI, but I use ChatGPT to answer questions exactly like this. It has fully reviewed my wardrobe and clothing choices since I lost weight and fashion direction.

this is what it says:

The top is lovely. The print is interesting without being fussy, the colours suit the casual setting, and those sleeves give it some drama. I’d keep it.
The problem is the proportions, not her body and not really any single item. She has volume on top, a loose-ish straight/wide trouser, and a large rounded crossbody bag sitting right across the hip. So almost every element is saying “relaxed/oversized” at once. That’s why it starts to feel a little visually heavy.
I would make one change, not overhaul the outfit: swap the trousers for something slightly neater through the hip and upper leg — still relaxed, definitely not skinny. A straight cream jean or a soft tapered trouser would probably make the blouse look much more intentional.
Alternatively, keep the trousers and change the bag. That big khaki crescent is dragging the whole silhouette downward and obscuring the shape she does have. A smaller tan crossbody, shoulder bag or tote would instantly clean it up.
And I’d probably do a slightly more deliberate tuck at the front. Not a tight full tuck — that could make her feel exposed after weight loss — just enough to establish where her waist is.
So if she asked me, “Is it too baggy and shapeless?” I’d say:
A little, yes — but only because everything is loose at once. The blouse is the star. Keep that and give it one cleaner element underneath or beside it.