I need some new clothes, as most of my wardrobe is too smart/formal for home, and I'm on a year's maternity leave, but WHERE am I supposed to find nice comfortable quality clothes that aren't frumpy but not made for 18 year olds? That will keep their shape, not necessarily require ironing, and haven't been made by 12 year olds? Natural materials usually (ie not polyester) Oh, and that are nice enough to wear to drop-off/pick-up DD from school...a new experience for me as she starts after Easter.
I am 35, 5' 0" and normally size 10, though DS is only 8 weeks old, so I'm closer to a 12 atm, but it's going down. I have a very, very short back (legs more normalised length) so a lot of tops I cannot wear as they tend to come mid-nipple- not a good look! V necks and boat or slash necks suit me much more than scoop or round necks. Am ample of nork (32 F at present) so buttoned up tops are not ideal, hence 10s are harder to fit in atm too. 3/4 length sleeves are usually a good length on me. I am very pale, with brown hair just past shoulder-length. Eyes are green-grey. There is no way on this earth I will be posting a pic on my profile
I have 1 pair of jeans, lots of t-shirts- the majority of which are fine for at home with the children, but I wouldn't want to wear them on the school run IYSWIM. I tend to wear blues (favourite colour), greys, blacks, and greens and browns (obv trying to look taller by emulating trees...) I am not a schiaparelli pink type person.
I am bf, and will be doing so for a while- so separates are a necessity. I am not a dress person- normally I wear trousers every day- even in the height of summer, though we haven't had one since 2006... when I was on mat leave last time (so going to be a scorcher this year, I promise )- I do own a couple of summer skirts though. I think I'd secretly like to be a dress person, but it isn't practical, and I get cold too easily. I usually wear 'plimsoll like' trainers or flat soft leather shoes (el naturalista).
There don't seem to be any magazines that are aimed at me either- I have no idea what to get or where to get it...
I have a good range of shops available, and am not completely penniless, though obviously I don't particularly feel I can justify spending thousands... just don't know where to start.
I need another pair or 2 of trousers/jeans, a couple of waist length cardigans in cotton (wool is too scratchy on DS' face) and some 'tops'. Open to any suggestions...
Help!