Style & Co Dot Lace Tunic Top with Ruffle Hem

You can find this dress here: Style & Co Dot Lace Tunic Top with Ruffle Hem

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I don't know what I was thinking when I first closeted this because I normally don't wear ruffly-anything or peplum looking anything, but when I got this in the mail and tried it on, I was pleasantly surprised. HOWEVER, the arms were super duper tight, and usually arms are not tight for me.  I would recommend sizing according to your arm size to avoid immobility! I wore this with jeans to the "Tour of Homes" around Pearl Harbor, and snagged a beautiful photo of the Arizona Memorial from Ford Island (bottom photo.)

My measurements in this shirt are:
Height: 5'5"

Weight: 260

Chest: 45 (40 DD)

Waist: 41

Hips: 56

Thigh: 31.75

Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x

Shirt Size in Photo: 1x

Elementz Three Quarter Sleeve Striped Dress

You can find this dress here: Elementz Three Quarter Sleeve Striped Dress

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BOUGHT IT! I loved this dress! I wasn't sure I loved it until I wore it for the day and knew I had to own it. I loved the metal buttons on the shoulder and it's so very flattering. It was comfortable and light, yet modest enough. Elementz seems to run "small" so make sure you follow the size chart.

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"

Weight: 260

Chest: 45 (40 DD)

Waist: 41

Hips: 56

Thigh: 31.75

Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x

Dress Size in Photo: 2x

London Times V-Neck Lace Full Skirt Dress

You can find this dress here:  London Times V-Neck Lace Full Skirt Dress

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This was tempting to buy but I just don't think I have enough fancy occasions to wear this! It was beautiful and my husband requested I wear it to his birthday party. I got compliments on this dress all night. It was soft, flattering, and it laid wonderfully. Very flattering!

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"

Weight: 260

Chest: 45 (40 DD)

Waist: 41

Hips: 56

Thigh: 31.75

Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x

Dress Size in Photo: 16w

Nic + Zoe Twirl Dress

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I was amazed at how big this dress was on me. I pulled it together with a belt, but I wish I had time to size down AT LEAST once, and possibly twice. The dress was super cute and very warm (which was not conducive in my tropical environment, but I wanted to wear it!) I wore it to our office Christmas Party which was hosted at Rear Admiral and Mrs. Williams' home on Pearl Harbor on their beautiful lanai. I was also awarded volunteer of the fourth quarter of 2014!

I pulled this dress together with a black belt and black wedges and it was very cute for the holiday party. I would just make sure you size down once, AT THE VERY LEAST!

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"

Weight: 260

Chest: 45 (40 DD)

Waist: 41

Hips: 56

Thigh: 31.75

Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x

Dress Size in Photo: 1x

                   

I did the 360 photos after a much-needed nap :-P

Igigi Neve Dress in Lavender Floral

You can find this dress here:  Three Dots Pleated Jersey Long Sleeve Contrast Dress

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First and foremost, an easy step by step guide to wrap dresses:
1. Take strap on left side and slide it through the loop on the inside of the right side. Wrap this same loop around your back to your left side again.

2. Take the right wrap and wrap it around the left wrap to your left back to the right side, over your front.

3. Tie the two into however you like on the left side.

Now - Most wrap dresses are flattering on me, and I didn't love the pattern on this but I got complimented on this dress literally everywhere I went the day I wore it.  It was "just another wrap dress" to me, but it made for a nice easy outfit for the day!

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"

Weight: 260

Chest: 45 (40 DD)

Waist: 41

Hips: 56

Thigh: 31.75

Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x

Dress Size in Photo: 14-16

Three Dots Pleated Jersey Long Sleeve Contrast Dress

You can find this dress here:  Three Dots Pleated Jersey Long Sleeve Contrast Dress

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I felt super cute in this dress but when I saw pictures, I felt not so cute. It did it's job, nothing more, nothing less. I wouldn't write home about it (but I will blog about it... LOL) I met up with Girls of GB fellow admin Meshel of the Muffin Queen's Closet when I wore this! We had an awesome dinner at Maxie's in Milwaukee, and THAT was worth writing home about! The dress was comfortable and the pleating was cute, but I don't think it did my body any favors.

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"

Weight: 260

Chest: 45 (40 DD)

Waist: 41

Hips: 56

Thigh: 31.75

Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x

Dress Size in Photo: 1x

Karen Kane Faux Leather Pocket Zebra Tunic

You can find this shirt here:  Karen Kane Faux Leather Pocket Zebra Tunic

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For a while I was wondering if I was in the minority when I said I liked this shirt. I actually liked the faux leather pocket - I thought it was a cute unique part of the shirt.  I just tried it on and sent it back because it's too warm to wear for me in HI but I really would have loved to wear this around. It's super comfortable and a little funky. You could wear this with a blazer for work or jeans for weekend errands. Very cute!

My measurements in this shirt are:
Height: 5'5"

Weight: 260

Chest: 45 (40 DD)

Waist: 41

Hips: 56

Thigh: 31.75

Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x

Shirt Size in Photo: 1x

Carmakoma Madonna Knit Dress

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I thought this dress was so cute and I ordered it so I could wear it on my trip to Wisconsin. I didn't love it so much I had to bring it, so I sent it back right away, but it still deserves a nice review. It is, in fact, see-through, so you would want to wear a shirt and leggings under it, I'm not wearing anything under it in the pictures, but in person, you can definitely see through the knitting. It was so warm and comfortable, I would have loved to style it and wear it out and about, but it's too warm in HI to wear it here. I am still kicking myself for not bringing it, but if I lived somewhere cold, I would definitely have held on to this, and quite possibly have bought it.

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"

Weight: 260

Chest: 45 (40 DD)

Waist: 41

Hips: 56

Thigh: 31.75

Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x

Dress Size in Photo: M

Rachel Pally Vincent Dress

You can find this dress here:  Cherry Velvet Colette Dress In Geo Floral

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This dress was a nice cut, and wonderful fabric, but the thing that got me was it's similarity to my husband's working uniform. Instead of being called "Vincent Dress" it should be "NWU Dress." NWU stands for Navy Working Uniform and I felt like a way too proud navy wife walking around in this dress. LOL I don't really get the elastic running up the back, but the fabric was just perfect. I would even stand for the elastic if this were a different pattern. When my husband got in the car, he immediately commented on how soft the dress was and then I felt like I was trying to hide in him because the patterns were uncannily similar!

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"

Weight: 260

Chest: 45 (40 DD)

Waist: 41

Hips: 56

Thigh: 31.75

Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x

Dress Size in Photo: 2x

Cherry Velvet Colette Dress In Geo Floral

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Whether or not I like Cherry Velvet really depends on the cut, and this cut is extremely unique. It was pretty loose in the bust which sort of ruined it for me. It was tight in the stomach and loose on top which didn't allow for me to give it much of a shape. The length was a little odd on me, and the ruffly hem didn't help. It just wasn't meant for me!

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"

Weight: 260

Chest: 45 (40 DD)

Waist: 41

Hips: 56

Thigh: 31.75

Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x

Dress Size in Photo: 1x

London Times Texture Side Drape Elbow Sheath Dress

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That's it. I love London Times. I almost bought this one, too, and again had the dilemma of not having cold weather to wear it in. I wore it to my office Thanksgiving Potluck and I loved the colors. This was a great length, comfortable, and just adorable. I felt wonderful in this!  I'll just let the pictures do the reviewing!

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"

Weight: 260

Chest: 45 (40 DD)

Waist: 41

Hips: 56

Thigh: 31.75

Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x

Dress Size in Photo: 18w

Eric and I at the party!

Igigi Taris Asymmetric Dress in Tropic Noir

You can find this dress here:  Igigi Taris Asymmetric Dress in Tropic Noir (Retired - Gwynnie Bee Shop)

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I have a love-hate relationship with this dress. I prioritized it twice - in June and July so that I could wear it to a luau while friends were visiting. I never got it. Right before I was to go to Wisconsin, I got it, with nowhere to wear it. I held on to it for a month, and finally wore it to my office - with a sweater. I HAD to wear something over it because it's one shoulder-ed... and it looked pretty awful with it... you win some, you lose some. I would recommend buying it if you attend a lot of summer parties... otherwise, pass on it.  ;-)

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"

Weight: 260

Chest: 45 (40 DD)

Waist: 41

Hips: 56

Thigh: 31.75

Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x

Dress Size in Photo: 14/16

London Times Ruched Stripe Dress

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Oh my god, I loved this. I had to keep reminding myself that I don't live somewhere it gets cold or I would have bought it!! I almost did, even though it would be too hot! I wore this when I visited Wisconsin with leggings and I loved it. It was so comfortable, I felt so pretty. You can dress it up or down. It was warm. Gah, I wish I lived somewhere colder! It was a great length, and it was soft. I don't have anything bad to say about this!

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"

Weight: 260

Chest: 45 (40 DD)

Waist: 41

Hips: 56

Thigh: 31.75

Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x

Dress Size in Photo: 18w

with my husband and godparents!