I don't want to look mumsy!

[fozzy26]

Help! I'm going back to work shortly and need help. I'm a size 12 - 14 primary school teacher in my late 20's. I want to look smart yet my clothes need to be practical. I also want to dress my age.I lived in shapeless cardigans before I went off on maternity leave. Please help me with suggestions!

don't wear brown

are your legs good?

how tall are you?

no fabric corsages on your cardi or swirly ankle length skirts

this jacket is LOVELY
these tops are v nicely shaped

What kind of skirt suits you?

You might be happier in trews?

Ooh thanks for the reply! I'm 5'8
My legs are prob. my best feature
My bottom is quite large - quite rounded no matter what size I am my bottom always looks big! Will look at your suggestions now! x

Fozzy -

Monty27 - Think I'm painting a false picture! Even I think I sound good looking from that description!!! I also have a wobbly tummy and top of my arms! Fully intend to be lifting baked bean tins (or my 8 month old son) to tone them for summer!

BoysAreLikeDogs - I think the t-shirts would defin. suit. Not sure about the jacket as I am a DD cup. Thanks for your suggestions!

no no no

the jacket will give you a fab nipped in waist and a great line

promise me you'll try it in?

(I am an EE cup and it's fine on me va va voom but I'm not a teacher)

Okay! I will do! I wanted advice to get out of my comfort zone so will give it a try! Will hopefully visit M&S by the end of the week so will let you know! x x

Fozzy - I'm sure you're lovely!

What about nice shortish black skirts, lycra (coloured?) and pumps, maybe ruffly shirts and jackets, or plainer tops with accessories?

Accessories keep you young and interesting, done tastefully of course (lol) imho.

And absolutely no jazzy art teacher stylee bright bright glasses perched on your head with hair up and skewered with chopsticks

word of warning about m&s from a fellow 20 something teacher. be careful that none of the other older TAs/ teachers have something similar.
there's nothing worse than turning up in your new, stylish find from m&s only for a very happy 40-50 something to say 'ooh i've got that at home!'
guaranteed to make you feel mumsy no matter what you're wearing!

Grrr

'lycra (coloured?) TIGHTS'

Hmm, short skirts not the best for sitting down on the floor with kids or kids looking up your skirt from low chairs!!!

Ohh jamais, that's very true.

Fozzy - trousers it is!

leggings, boots and tunic tops? can be smart black boots with leggings and sweater dresses or jersey top for a smarter teacher look? Something like this? or www.wallis.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=true&catalogId=20 551&storeId=12557&categoryId=140432&parentcategoryrn=140428&productId=1537576&langId=-1?