need fashion advice

mood

I need to update my look. I have been wearing skinny jeans, long boots and jumpers all winter during the day and feel I am in a rut. I am 30 but often get mistaken for being about 25 so maybe I dress too young! I am slim and petite and could do with clothes that add curves without swamping my petite frame. Any suggestions welcome.

addictedtoshoes

mood wrote: »

I need to update my look. I have been wearing skinny jeans, long boots and jumpers all winter during the day and feel I am in a rut. I am 30 but often get mistaken for being about 25 so maybe I dress too young! I am slim and petite and could do with clothes that add curves without swamping my petite frame. Any suggestions welcome.

What about little shorts? If you want curves, high waisted ones with a nice jersey top tucked in would be nice, or a little playsuit. Asos and Urban Outfitters have a lovely range something like this:

http://www.asos.com/Asos/Asos-Blurred-Floral-Print-Culottes/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=996322&cid=9263&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=20&sort=-1&clr=Print

http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/Kimchi+Blue-Floral-Button-Playsuit/invt/5126435674405&bklist=icat,5,shop,womens,womensclothing,playsuit

mood

I love the first outfit. I love the sandals. But it is only something I would wear on holidays as my legs are not great. Also it's not I could wear except in hot weather. I would freeze!

addictedtoshoes

mood wrote: »

I love the first outfit. I love the sandals. But it is only something I would wear on holidays as my legs are not great. Also it's not I could wear except in hot weather. I would freeze!

My leg wouldn't be the best either but I have a lovely pair of high-waisted shorts that I got in TopShop and I just wear opaque tights with them. If you were wearing them during the day wear little pumps or brogues or at night ankle boots and if you're cold a nice chunky knit cardigan. Just think shorts make a nice change! Peter Jensen and Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair have lovely selection as well for day time, really trendy kind of labels

http://www.styletonic.ie/Shop/Brands/Peter_Jensen

http://www.styletonic.ie/Shop/Brands/Fifth_Avenue_Shoe_Repair

If you're looking for something a little different Urban Outfitters are the best, they always seem to have a better range on their UK site than they have in the shops here. Their sales online are brilliant as well!

You should go onto the Sartorialist's blog for inspiration - wait till you see the outfits! http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/ Great place to get some ideas.

emememem

i agree with addictedtoshoes!

go for playsuits, if you're petit you will definately be able to pull them off. just wear a pair of black tights until you feel you can brave a bare leg!

otherwise i'd say ditch the jeans and buy dresses. pennys have some great cheap and cheerful dresses. so even if you change your mind on them you wont have blown a whole lot of money.

try some headscarves as hair bands
http://www.irispancy.com/news/305/2008-7/2008717231936_152.htm
actually hairbands in general

addictedtoshoes

emememem wrote: »

i agree with addictedtoshoes!


try some headscarves as hair bands
http://www.irispancy.com/news/305/2008-7/2008717231936_152.htm
actually hairbands in general

Ooooh they are lovely, love the knot one, I'd never think of doing that! Thanks!