Summer Must Haves - On A Budget

[Emma09]

Hahaha- I think you could certainly live in maxi skirts and singlets.
I think maxi skirts look awesome on tall people.
Maybe the skirts you have, are not the right "cut".
I think some 3 quarter pants are in order, they can be dressed up or down.
How about leggings? Are you against them?
Leggings and a longish top can be very flattering.

[~ Zarava Flutterby ~]

I used to have some 3/4 pants that a friend chose - DP wasn't a fan but i was comfy in them.
I don't mind leggings like under what i am wearing today but DP HATES them and says he wishes women realised they are NOT flattering and show every lump & bump
I have leggins and a long cotton dress/top today and DP hates when i wear it.

I'm also getting my hair cut later this month and totally undecided on that too

[Beach Mama]

Check out Fox in Flats on FB hun, she recently did a post about how everyone can wear a maxi dress IF it is the right style and goes through what to look for and lists quite a few dresses for bigger sizes. Maybe some long skirts that don't have too much fabric in them could work?? I agree with the 3/4 pants as well they are pretty diverse, or some long dressy shorts?? I know you mentioned your legs but longer ones to the knee might be good.

[Emma09]

Sorry to be blunt- but is your DP the king of fashion or something?
What does he like you to wear? A brown paper bag?
Leah- you are gorgeous inside and out.
Confidence is the key- you need to wear what you feel comfortable in and looks nice on you :-)
*steps off soapbox*

Ps my DH often wears tracksuit pants and things and socks- he has no idea.

[[M]umma[M]ia]

Sorry to be blunt- but is your DP the king of fashion or something?
What does he like you to wear? A brown paper bag?
Leah- you are gorgeous inside and out.
Confidence is the key- you need to wear what you feel comfortable in and looks nice on you :-)
*steps off soapbox*

Ps my DH often wears tracksuit pants and things and socks- he has no idea.

I was thinking the same thing!! He in himself is a major blow to your confidence. If you have the confidence, you can usually pull anything off

I tend to wear 3/4 pants/shorts in summer as I dont have the greatest legs either but i see they are out of the question. Try even a different cut in 3/4 pants. Crossroads have some lovely cuts Even Katies.

AND yep, skirts do make you look bigger than you already are. I learnt that lesson the hard way. You might have already seen my weightloss album on facebook.... I too thought they "hid" everything. I was so so wrong and it took for me to look back on photos after I had lost almost 50 kgs to realise that.

[nothing2lose]

Sorry to be blunt- but is your DP the king of fashion or something?
What does he like you to wear? A brown paper bag?

Ps my DH often wears tracksuit pants and things and socks- he has no idea.

But zb's DP can't be the king of fashion because MINE thinks he is

He proves it by tucking his polo tops into his jeans. Lucky I love him