AGELESS STYLE SOS: How should I dress after losing 35lb?

AGELESS STYLE SOS: How should I dress after losing 35lb? Susan Shepard, 62, is a business consultant from Essex By Stephanie Sofokleous For You Magazine Published: 03:00 EDT, 19 October 2024 | Updated: 03:00 EDT, 19 October 2024 e-mail PROBLEM ‘I’ve lost two and a half stone in the past year and I feel amazing. I used to stick to baggy jumpers and jeans, but now I’d like to try a different look. I need Steph to give me some tips on how to dress for my new figure after years of covering myself up.

’ Susan Shepard, 62, is a business consultant from Essex SOLUTION Don’t underestimate the power of a jumpsuit. The tweed texture of this Phase Eight number gives the style a structure that flatters and makes it comfortable and easy to wear. Its wide leg, belt and cleverly placed pockets accentuate the waist, while the neutral grey blend allows for accessorising with statement pieces such as this chain necklace and luxury leather bag.

Jumpsuit, £139, phase-eight.com. Earrings, £6, and shoes, £24, asos.

com. Necklace, £190, allsaints.com.

Bag, around £835, tissafontaneda.com SUSAN'S VERDICT ‘This outfit feels great and I love that it’s so easy. I can just chuck it on and change the accessories to suit where I’m wearing it or to give it a different twist.

Steph’s advice about accentuating my new figure has been so helpful, and I’ll feel a lot more confident and knowledgeable next time I go shopping.’ Hair: Dayna Vaughan-Teague at Carol Hayes using Philip Kingsle.