How can I disguise my tummy, please help!

[Shandyleer]

Have put on a lot of weight recently for various reasons, and its all gone onto my tummy (think "five months pregnant" look) and bum (think "great ledge to put my cup of tea on). My legs are ok (when covered up obviously). Please help me choose what to wear that's relatively flattering. Thanks.

hi shandy i have the same problem with my tummy and i find the most flattering is empire line, under the bust, with draping / loose folds over tummy. if you have a good cleavage, wear one with a low cut v neck to draw attention to your lovely boobs and away from your tummy. hth

Thanks belcantwait. Have hardly any cleavage sadly cept for that given to me artificially! What shops do you find best for those kinds of tops?

what about something like this??
form oasis- not quite what i meant but may still work esp with smaller boobage

will look for more. my computer is v slow today

this kind of thing. would be lovely with jeans. bu may need to have a 'floppier' front'

That's nice, love the colour too. Going into town later so will have a look round (not that we have an Oasis in our crappy town centre). Thanks.

or this is nice from Fat Face

i have also found nice ones in white stuff, Gap, warehouse. kaftan styles tend to be quite good even ones meant for the beach as you can wear a cami or vest underneath.

some people swear by wrap tops and dresses but theyve never rworked fro me.

dont foregth theres always support knickers which work a treat

Thanks for those bel. Not sure about the Fat Face one but do like the Oasis ones. And yes, think its time to invest in the old gripperknickers, the time has come to forfeit comfort for being able to show yourself in public without being asked when the baby is due

i love the blue oasis one in particular. it would be nice ad long to cover your bum which is always good imo

i have had someone ask me how pg i am (when i wasnt). not sure who was more embarassed tbh him or me . i feel your pain!
i got some brill knicker things- trinny and susannah ones- hideous mind i can actually tuck them into my bra and they keep my knees warm but they do wonders for the old wobbly bits

Bel, I just went onto the property thread and read about your problem. I'm so sorry, I've no idea how to help you but I really hope you get it sorted. You must be a very very nice person to be bothered about me and my tummy when you have such a big problem hanging over you . I looked at your profile too, and you sound a lot like me in terms of style, and your house looks beautiful and your family even more so. Good luck to you, sending positive vibes to Devon.

aww thank you shandy. tbh theres not alot i can do about the house atm. just waiting for the surveyor to come and look at it and hopefully get it sorted.
am at work today and its v v quiet so am just mumsnetting to while away the time. i always have time for distractions even if it is tummies lol

And my tummy sure is a big distraction....Going to town now so enjoy rest of day on mn at work. Thanks again for help and good luck.

what size are you? what shops do you normally shop in?

Naomi, I'm a 14 I think but its all on my tummy, am quite small on shoulders and boobs (sadly). Normally shop in Primark, H & M or online.