Thursday, July 24, 2014

Three Dots Nautical Stripe Tunic Dress

You can find this dress here:  Three Dots Nautical Stripe Tunic Dress

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This was apparently sent to me on accident, but I thought it was super cute. It is a heavy fabric so I did get pretty warm running errands in it in this tropical weather, but it was short so that helped... but it also hurt. I could not even squat to pick something up because this dress would show my butt cheeks. That is probably the main reason I didn't buy this, besides the price was too high for how rarely I'd wear this. I paired this with a white belt and I think it looked really cute. I would highly recommend this comfy nautical dress!


My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 259.8
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








Sunday, July 20, 2014

Hell Bunny Arcadia White Dress

You can find this dress here:  Hell Bunny Arcadia White Dress

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The very first HB dress I ever got was this one but in red. I loved it but ordered the 4XL because of the size chart. Truthfully, I need a 2XL in HB and was happy when I got this one. I would have bought it but I already bought 2 others :-) I love wearing these dancing, they are awesome to twirl in. Keep in mind, though, that the zippers on HB are not the best quality. They get caught in the fabric really easily so you have to be very careful. Also, the straps button in but they are really huge on me so I just tied them like a halter. 

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 257
Chest: 45 (40 DD)
Waist: 41
Hips: 56
Thigh: 31.75
Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x
Dress Size in Photo: 2xl






Wednesday, July 16, 2014

IGIGI Agnella Maxi Dress

You can find this dress here:  IGIGI Agnella Maxi Dress

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This dress is beautiful with a horrible price tag. I cannot dish out $80 for this dress with so many more fun things in store for me to get from my closet, but I felt uber beautiful wearing this dress today. With heels, it flowed perfectly. I loved the detail of the flowers, the sheer tie, the back... a lot of thought was put into this dress and I loved every part of it. I closeted this a long time ago and received a size too big so I recloseted in a smaller size just so I can have the joy of getting it again. I really don't have anything bad to say about this dress! It was just beautiful!
My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 255
Chest: 45 (40 DD)
Waist: 41
Hips: 56
Thigh: 31.75
Arm: 14.75
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x
Dress Size in Photo: 18-20


 
 



Monday, July 14, 2014

Eloquii Side Knit Tie Dress

You can find this dress here:  Eloquii Side Knit Tie Dress

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I didn't really care for this dress, and the only reason I wore it out and blogged it today is because I have a ton of cute stuff I want to wear so I wanted to wear it, get it over with, and get it back to Gwynnie Bee and move on to my adorable stuff!

Now... I really liked the "blue version" (http://beautifulpanda0808.blogspot.com/2014/04/taylor-dresses-graphic-print-side.html) of this except that it made me look like a hunchback, and this didn't, but the colors are not great on me.  The colors are peach and grey... and I thought, "Meh, I'll just wear it for the day." I got to my office and my friend said it reminded her of tiger stripes. Well you know how people call stretch marks post-baby tiger stripes?! So all I could think of all day is that my dress looked like stretch marks. Not that I don't don my stretch marks high and proud up at the beach, but I don't exactly want a dress made of them, either. I felt uncomfortable, even in spanx the fabric is very unforgiving.  It kept riding up all day which made it really uncomfortable at the office, I had to keep yanking it down then fixing the stomach area and then adjusting the neck... it was an overall wreck.  I definitely prefer the blue one. Now to send this back and start blogging the more adorable, flattering stuff!

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 257
Chest: 45.25 (40 DD)
Waist: 40.75
Hips: 56.25
Thigh: 32.5
Arm: 15.25
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x
Dress Size in Photo: 18










Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Taylor Dresses Polka Dot Fit & Flare Dress

You can find this dress here:  Taylor Dresses Polka Dot Fit & Flare Dress

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I absolutely adore this dress... I will be holding on to it for a bit to see if I can convince myself to cough up the price tag for it.  I think I would have bought this instantly if it wasn't a pinch too big in the straps and the waist... I wore it with a sweater for the office and I just loved it. About 1/4 through my day, I was feeling the pleats and discovered POCKETS. I just love this so much and it's great for someone who isn't afraid to show a little leg.  It makes a cute bubble when you spin (because I always test spins whenever I try on a dress ;-) ) The fabric is light, comfortable, lined... honestly, I didn't like this in the GB photo and I closeted it based on another member's photos and I'm so glad I did... don't expect this one back for a while, this is going to get a few wears before I will let it go! I wouldn't necessarily recommend sizing down, but double check the size chart. I apparently didn't know what numbers were when I looked :-P

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 263.4
Chest: 45.25 (40 DD)
Waist: 40.75
Hips: 56.25
Thigh: 32.5
Arm: 15.25
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x
Dress Size in Photo: 18






And you can see my back muscle! Yeah buddy!


Monday, July 7, 2014

Spruce & Sage Chain Link Maxi Dress

You can find this dress here:  Spruce & Sage Chain Link Maxi Dress

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I really didn't like this dress, but I don't give anything 1 heart unless I can't wear it out of the house, and I did wear this out of the house. The material was horribly cheap feeling. The hems and lining felt like cheap low-count sheets and the rest of the it felt like a little girl's night gown.  The sash was made out of the sheet-material and I didn't like how it looked tied on the side so I moved it to the back. For my height, when I wasn't wearing heels, the point came awkwardly low, and because the fabric is so thin, a slight breeze through the sides blew the front and back right up in the air. It wouldn't be horrible if I paid $1 for it at a yard sale but for $100/month, I'm sad I used up a spot with this. This is a GB house brand and I'm not impressed with this garment.

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 263.4
Chest: 45.25 (40 DD)
Waist: 40.75
Hips: 56.25
Thigh: 32.5
Arm: 15.25
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x
Dress Size in Photo: 1x





Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Karen Kane Reverse Seam Carolyn Maxi Dress

You can find this dress here:  Karen Kane Reverse Seam Carolyn Maxi Dress

Redeem your free trial for Gwynnie Bee here: Gwynnie Bee Referral

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Most dresses I get a 1x in but I went based on the size chart for this and it is pretty wide on me. It's a good length but it's a heavy material so I wasn't in love. It's very soft, though!! My husband kept rubbing my back and leg because it was so soft!  I had to pull it together with a belt because it hung on me but I wouldn't be able to size down because of the length.  It was comfortable but it felt more like a nightgown than a fun dress, though I did get quite a few compliments on it.

My measurements in this dress are:
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 256.4
Chest: 45.25 (40 DD)
Waist: 40.75
Hips: 56.25
Thigh: 32.5
Arm: 15.25
Pant Size: 18
Shirt Size: 1x
Dress Size in Photo: 2x