Lost loads of weight - suggestions for a new capsule wardrobe

[oldnewmummy]

I'm on an amazing diet (have lost 4+ stones since 1st January) and by the time I'm done will have lost almost 6.

I live in Singapore but am coming back to the UK for a holiday in June so am planning a mega shop.

I'm 5'6", will be 12-14 in size I reckon, largish bust, not much waist, short waisted.

Age 44, 3 year old son. I work (lecturing) 2 days per week so need smart-casual for that, rest of the time running after the 3 year old. Would like to look slightly rock-chick edgy, but not muttony.

Singapore is hot all year round, but we're moving to Perth (Australia) at the end of the year where it's very hot in summer but also has a winter (like UK summer!).

So suggestions of shops/stuff that I should look at, please. We have an M+S right near my office here so I keep trying things on and ordering them online in the UK where they're cheaper! Other shops here generally cater to local sizes (e.g. 12 is large) and are a bit too skimpy for my taste.

Thanks in advance.

P.S. If anyone's interested in the diet google "Cohen diet" or look at newyouforums.com. I've been overweight my whole life and this diet is amazing.

If you are going to be anywhere near London I would definitely have a look in COS on regent street, and Uniqlo.
Well done on the weight loss btw!

Probably not, unfortunately.

And thanks.

Oh, well done!

What is your budget?

I like the following:

Phase 8
Boden
Debenhams do some good concessions-Principles and Betty Jackson
Oasis
M&S for basics
LK Bennett for nice frocks
I'm in a hot country a lot of the time and wear linen trousers and smart tops. Laura Ashley very good for this.
Monsoon

Casual stuff wise, Joe Brown has some nice things.

Online, the best website is John Lewis. Look through that (very clear nad easy to use) and make a note of what companies you like)

uniqlo also online - not muttony in the slightest

I find john lewis frustrating because there is so little information on the website

ASOS very good for getting an idea of things - have you ever tried them? Each item has a catwalk clip too

www.shopstyle.co.uk/ is good for browsing multiple shops at once

How exciting? and well done on your weight loss. Where are you going to be shopping?

Thanks guys. Was in the hairdressers yesterday reading Ïnstyle"and noticed loads of stuff from Asos and uniqlo - I'd never heard of them before. Will have a good look at their sites.