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What to wear with black trousers now?

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LaTrucha · 20/09/2008 13:20

I've just bought some smart black trousers, which used to be a staple of my pre-SAHM wardrobe. I thought they'd solve all my wardrobe dilemmas as I've put on a lot of weight and don't have too many clothes.

HOWEVER, being now a SAHM it doesn't seem right to wear the old kind of worky things with them.

So what do I wear?

I'm a size 12-14 on top, 14-16 below, 36F boobs and pear shaped. I'm a redhead. I hate wearing shirts.

Please help, or I'm just going to have to take them back. And I've only got two pairs of trousers, and the zip on one of them comes down all the time. Pity me...sob... help..

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nailpolish · 20/09/2008 13:36

is it just for daytime? what about just a simple top

jumper

plus tons of accessories

this

also

ots to choose from

pretty pumps to wear on your feet

for colder days these boots

LaTrucha · 20/09/2008 13:46

Thanks Nailpolish

So you think block colour is ok?

Loving the black bangle. I might get that tomorrow with my unused voucher. Necklaces are too much of a temptation for my 8-month old, though. They were my 'spruce-up' standby.

I wear pumps like that quite a lot. And I like the boots (although I always think they make ladies look a bit like little ponies) but I'm not sure of their pram pushing potential.. maybe I'm too cautious about heels.

I like that M+S top .. in fact a few of those with long sleeves.

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LaTrucha · 20/09/2008 13:53

this is nice. Do you like it? Black or grey?

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LaTrucha · 20/09/2008 13:54

Oh, and yes. Daytime.

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nailpolish · 20/09/2008 13:55

yes ithik block colour is fine
i know aht you mean about necklaces - evne my 3 yr old still goes for them and chokes me half to death

i also know what you mean about the boots

i got a fab pair of flat boots from ebay last week

nailpolish · 20/09/2008 13:56

oh i lvoe that top

LaTrucha · 20/09/2008 14:01

Picture of flat boots possible? Thy're a topic of constant interest to me.

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nailpolish · 20/09/2008 14:07

these are the exact same boots i bought

dead comfy

nice with jeans and trouosers

if you want to get more trousers for daywear IMO you are better with flecked brown, charcoat etc for less 'worky' look

dp's ahve TONS as do m&s

LaTrucha · 20/09/2008 14:12

You're dead right about the colour, Nailpolish. There are hardly any shops where I live, though, so when I see something acceptable, I tend to snap it up. Saves internet faff. Except fo this internet faff, I guess

That's a damn good boot.

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nailpolish · 20/09/2008 14:15

these would look fab with a top and a pair of [[http://www.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&c atalogId=20552&storeId=12552&categoryId=51584&parentcategoryrn=51581&productId=795185&langId=-1 these or these

topshop ahs shoes like that too GO AND LOOK!

I HAVE THESE that i whave worn to death

nailpolish · 20/09/2008 14:17

these look cool with chocolate trousers and a t shirt

LaTrucha · 20/09/2008 14:23

I'm gonna get me a pair of those flannels..

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nailpolish · 20/09/2008 14:25

oops the first link went a bit wonky sorry

SilentTerror · 20/09/2008 15:19

Nailpolish I love those charcoal flannels! Agree re Topshop metallic pumps also.

girlsnextdoor · 20/09/2008 15:30

wrap over jersey tops are good for big boobs (I wish- sighs deeply), or maybe a smart long sleeved T shirt and a waistcoat, sleeveless cardi thing that are all the range now- Topshop and M&S do them.

I am raving over Kew at the mo, having been into the shops yesterday and they are getting all the new stuff in.www.kew-online.com

LaTrucha · 20/09/2008 17:34

Will have a look at Kew.

I can't get used to having big boobs in fact. I used to be a 32D and went up to a 36F while pg/bf. Don't know if I'm ever going to wear any of my pretty undies again!

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