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5th August 2019

Plus Size Style – Outfits of The Week

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Happy Monday! If you can ever call a Monday happy…

Hope you’re all doing well, friends! As I write this I’m nursing a hangover from the weekend (Fun.) where I drank my weight in prosecco at a wedding. More on that outfit at the weekend! But today I wanted to share with you a new little segment, which literally just shows off my day-to-day plus size style. Because as much as it’s nice to show you perfectly polished style photos, sometimes it’s nice to see daily style in photos that look like they’re taken on a potato.

plus size vintage style

Dress; Handmade
Belt; Old Primark
Shoes; M&S with Lady Lucks Boutique Flowers

plus size style

Top; Old Primark
Necklace & Earrings; Luxulite
Skirt; Handmade
Shoes; Everything 5 Pounds

I’m finding more recently that I actually enjoy dressing a bit more simply than I used to. Sometimes, this gal’s plus size style is a plain top and patterned skirt with espadrilles. Just what I need to wear to look nice at work and still get out of the house on time. Not that it often works, of course. I will late for my own funeral, seriously!

plus size vintage style

Hair Flowers; Lady Lucks Boutique
Dress; Tara Starlet
Bag; Vendula London
Shoes; M&S and Lady Lucks Boutique Flowers

plus size pin up

Hair Flower; Lady Lucks Boutique
Top; Old Primark
Skirt; Handmade
Shoes; Everything 5 Pounds

It’s also been incredibly warm recently, which is affecting how much clothing I actually want to wear outside. When you live in London, you always have to factor in the goddamn tube when dressing. I haven’t worn a cardigan on the tube in months, simply because it is far too fucking hot.

plus size style

Dress; Handmade
Shoes; Everything 5 Pounds

It’s funny, until putting these images together, I’d actually not realised how much of my handmade items I wear on a regular basis!

So guys, what’s your day-to-day style like?

Let me know in the comments!

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1 Comment | Categories: Handmade Style, Outfits Of The Week, Style

28th July 2019

Plus Size Summer Retro Style

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Bloody hell guys, it’s been hot. 

How the devil are you guys? Unless you’ve been under a rock the last week, you’d know that the UK has been a bit warm recently. It’s the hottest year for sixteen years, and the second hottest since records began. Guys, I’m dying. So here’s some plus size summer retro style!

plus size summer retro style

So it’s been hot as balls, and I’ve been overtired recently which has been kicking my arse. Some of it is my own doing, of course, since I’ve been trying to be more social recently. Most of it, as always, is thanks to work. We’re down a member of staff so I’ve been working harder than usual. Handbags, guys. Handbags are serious business, haha!

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So since moving into the new place, I’ve given myself a few goals. The first is to be more social, since the last few years have seen a decline in my social life, and I’m the type of person that needs friends to survive (shout out to my extrovert ENFJ peeps!). So this particular weekend saw 10 hour days, big deliveries and two very late nights at a gig on Friday and record hop on Saturday.

I’m a little too dressed up for a river walk, I realise, but the whole plan was to maximise my social weekend by heading to Swing East. And then I fell asleep. In full hair and makeup — the body wants what it wants, I suppose! 

So instead the boy and I decided to go for a wander along New River and explore the area a bit. And I tried to talk to baby Coots. One day I’ll live my Disney Princess dreams, I swear.

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Plus Size Summer Retro Style

So onto the outfit, right? Since it’s been hot, this little bumper bang hairstyle has been a go-to for keeping cooler. It’s funny that I get more comments on this ten minute style than a full set and brush out. Must be the flowers.

I’ll be uploading a video of how to achieve this style, since it’s so stupidly easy! Head over to my Instagram stories to see how I do it — and click on the “Hair” highlight for other videos!

plus size retro

I’m trying to wear more of the clothes I actually have in my wardrobe rather than constantly buying and reviewing new stuff. This is a Banned dress from last year (review here) that I still adore so much, since it’s so bright and happy! Bright blues are my favourite colours to wear in summer. This dress in particular is easy to pull together a great look, even without doing hair and makeup I think it looks amazing.

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Do you guys have any style go-tos in summer?

Maybe you have some plus size summer retro you’d like to share? Links, photos and tips in the comments below!

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Hair Flowers; Lady Lucks Boutique
Dress; Banned Retro
Bolero; Collectif

1 Comment | Categories: Banned, Style

15th July 2019

Getting Edgy With It — Plus Size Alternative Style

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Happy Monday, friends!

Hope we’re all doing well! Mercury is in retrograde and things are a bit weird, don’t you think? I’m not a massive believer of those such things, but hey — any excuse to blame something else, right? Anyhow, today I’m switching things up with some plus size alternative style!

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Now, I’m not suddenly turning all alternative on you guys, don’t worry. I love my vintage and pin up style a lot, and it’s not a style I’ll grow out of any time soon. But I’m also a massive emo kid inside that loves heavy rock music, getting drunk in fields at pop punk festivals and spending her birthday at post-punk gigs. And sometimes I just want to show that side of me off!

plus size alternative style

What I will say is that plus size vintage/retro/pin up style has it’s privileges, it really does. As much as being plus size can allow, honestly. Because at least if you’re in the UK18-UK26 bracket, it’s fairly easy to find vintage styled clothes that fit. If that’s not a style you go for — lord, it’s a difficult one. Recently I’ve been to a few gigs and festivals in which I’ve been my emo self outside as well as in. And my basic outfit really is just a band shirt and a midi tube skirt, since that’s all I can really find that fits.

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Finding Plus Size Alternative Style

I recently spent an entire day trying to find a denim skirt, or a dungaree dress on the high street. Fairly easy, right? There’s an array of these in fashion right now, so surely I’d find something on the high street that would work? Wrong. Oh. So. Wrong. In my years of wearing vintage-styled clothing, I’d completely forgotten how horrendous shopping as a fat woman was. I’d forgotten the pain of trying every item in every size, just to be disappointed when it doesn’t go up past your knees. And I’d forgotten how frustrating, flustering and frankly gross, trying on clothes is. My plus sized friends wearing non-vintage styles — my heart goes out to you, my friend.

alternative style
plus size alternative style

So I never found a denim skirt or a dungaree dress. Even in a plus-sized-specific store — I’m looking at you, Yours Clothing — the cuts were just awful. Where the fuck are the waists? I know some bodies aren’t as hourglassed as mine, but when the waists are clearly bigger than the hips, who on earth are you catering for? Having to size up for my hips whilst having fistfuls of fabric at the waist is just not the one.

So here I am in my trusty midi tube skirt — I have a few, but all of them are from Boohoo Plus, since you can’t beat the price, sizing and quality really. Wearing an Alexisonfire t-shirt that was a birthday present from myself at their show last month. And of course, my trusty Alice Brown’s Cupboard turban. I wear this thing constantly and I LOVE IT. Makes me feel fancy even if I haven’t bothered doing anything with my hair that day.

alice browns cupboard turban
vendula london biscuit shop bag

So guys — what do you think about this style on me? Are you also into plus size alternative style?

Tell me your go-to brands and style in the comments!

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Top; Alexisonfire
Turban; C/O Alice Browns Cupboard (Disclaimer)
Skirt; Boohoo Plus
Boots / Belt; Old Primark
Bag; Vendula London

Leave a Comment | Categories: Boohoo Plus, Review, Style, Vendula London

6th July 2019

Back to Sewing with a Miss Fortune Jumper

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Hi friends! How are we doing this week?

So unless you haven’t been on my Instagram recently, you might not know that I moved! I’m finally out of my share house, which I’m pretty happy about. It wasn’t an awful place to be, but to say it became toxic at the end was an understatement. But now the past is the past, and I’ve been settling into my new place with my boyfriend nicely. It feels so good to feel comfortable at home again. And I’m stupidly excited to get straight back into sewing. So what a better way to celebrate than with this Miss Fortune Stitch in Time Jumper!

This item was gifted in return for a review and images. Opinions are my own, I’m not paid to say anything in particular. Some links may be affiliate links, it just means I might get a few quid if you buy through my links. You can read more in my disclaimer.

miss fortune stitch in time jumper

I’ve never had the pleasure of wearing a Miss Fortune jumper before, which is honestly a shame, since they’re just amazing pieces. So I was pretty excited when Miss Fortune herself asked for some photos of this the Stitch in Time jumper at my sewing desk!

Since we’ve just moved in, I’ve been playing around with where to put my sewing desk in the living room for the last two weeks. It actually hasn’t stayed in this particular place, but hopefully I can start putting up art, a pin board and some shelves around it soon to beautify it! So for this particular post it doesn’t seem too exciting, but hey — this is where clothes are made, that’s pretty cool, right?

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Miss Fortune Stitch in Time Jumper

So let’s talk about the jumper itself. One, it’s cute as hell. Two, it really is cute as hell. And three, you guessed it — cute. as. hell. I loved them on sight back when the owner, Laura, posted the possible colour ways back in March (And I still mourn the black/red option). Sewing-related clothing and accessories just make me so happy. I chose the blue over the pink, since this turquoise just pops so well with red!

The jumper features a spool and needle on the front, with a reoccurring stitch detailing through the front and back. I really appreciate when thought goes into the back of an item. So much so that I was slightly amazed when I opened the package!

sewing jumper
miss fortune stitch in time

Sizing

So as for sizing, I gave Laura my measurements and she sent me an XL. In relation to the size guide on the product page, it is absolutely bang-on! My measurements are practically exact to the size guide, and this jumper is a wonderful fit. It went over my chest without stretching out, the waist sits flush without being tight. And the arms — a plus size nightmare — was literally just right. I barely feel that I had sleeves at all, they fit so well.

Miss Fortune jumpers are generally all 95% acrylic and 5% elastane. But the acrylic wool shouldn’t bother you at all — I didn’t find this jumper to be itchy at all, and my sensitive skin usually picks that up easily. It’s super soft, and it’s kinda mid-weight, which means it’ll see you through spring and autumn, and great for the non-sweltering days in summer!

Size Recommendation;

True to size! For a larger bust, size up. For a tighter fit, size down. But certainly do go by the size guide on the product page. In sizes XS – XXL, too!

miss fortune sewing jumper

It’s a lovely jumper — I’d still prefer to have the black/red version of course, but I do love the colour of this. I just wish I had some brighter blue accessories! I’ve not got my eye on some of Miss Fortune’s other jumpers; the Space Age in blue and in black, and the Switchblade Babe in red for example. AND they’re made in England, so it’s great to be supporting a female-run business keeping British-made clothing alive!

You can get the Stitch in Time Miss Fortune Jumper in both blue and pink on their website. And if you hurry, they’re having a sale! So head over before Monday 8th July to get up to 70% off!

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That feeling when you really want to sew but you have 1000 other things to do…
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Hair flowers; Lady Lucks Boutique
Jumper; C/O Miss Fortune
Earrings; Bow and Crossbones
Necklace; Second hand
Bangles; Splendette and Vintage
Skirt; Handmade

3 Comments | Categories: Miss Fortune, Review, Style

11th May 2019

“I’m An Evil Strawberry” with Dearcurves

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Happy Saturday, friends!

I hope you’re all doing well? I’m still overwhelmed by life at the moment, but it’s starting to ease off a bit with the help of some new coping mechanisms I’ve put in place. But I digress, that’s a post for later! Today, however, is all about the gorgeous Mona skirt from Dearcurves!

dearcurves mona

Have your heard of Dearcurves before? Because you REALLY should have! They’re a plus-size-centric brand started by Ojoma Idegwu back in 2013, and cater to sizes 14-24. I love brands that only do plus sizing, because it makes me feel a bit special that my straight-sized counterparts can’t get the things I can. It’s a bit selfish, but hey, I’ve been fat and excluded from clothing my whole life! I really hope that in the future we see even more sizes added to the Dearcurves’ range, actually.

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I came across the brand thanks to my personal icon, Miss Anna Stomosis, who has worn this same skirt in blue a while back. It got my attention for being so simple and yet so elegant. And I have a lot of love for pleats, so the waist detailing makes me so happy!

Sizing

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In the Mona skirt, I chose the UK22 since my waist size was in between the 20 and 22. I always err on the side of caution, and I really shouldn’t have! This skirt is just a touch too big for me, actually! So my first tip for sizing is; order the smaller size if you’re between sizes.

I could’ve pushed it into the 18 if I really wanted, since this skirt has a bit of give, too. You can see in the photo below that the waistband is a bit floppy because of the sizing, but that’s certainly my fault, rather than the skirts!

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dearcurves

I really adore this skirt! It’s so beautiful and colourful, and wearing it got so many compliments. A few saying I looked like Christmas (the perils of wearing green with red hair!), but mostly everyone loved how bright and structured the skirt is. Literally my only issue with it is that there’s no pockets!!

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I’m wearing it with my trusty Banned petticoat here, but I don’t think it necessarily needs one. It does come with a lining that sits closer to the body, although as per usual, I cut that out to allow more room. I like really full skirts, so these linings don’t help me too much, honestly!

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How would you wear this skirt? I love seeing the different styles people have on the Dearcurves Instagram! You can get your own Mona skirt – in royal blue or emerald – at Dearcurves here!

Dearcurves are also offering my followers 20% off this skirt! Use MAE20 at the checkout, and show me how you wear it!

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Hair flowers; Handmade
Top; Old Collectif
Skirt; C/O Dearcurves (Disclaimer)
Tights; Snag Tights
Shoes; Old Swedish Hasbeens
Handbag; Old Collectif

2 Comments | Categories: Dearcurves, Review, Style

20th April 2019

Colourful Plus Size Tights with Snag Tights

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Happy Weekend Friends!

Hopefully you’re all enjoying the long bank holiday. Happy Easter to those that celebrate it, and happy Passover to those that celebrate that! Here in the UK it’s getting a bit warmer, and honestly yesterday was my first tights-free day of the year. However, we have one last pair of Snag Tights to show off today. We all know that warmth in the UK isn’t going to last, so here’s some colourful plus size tights to keep the summer vibes all year long!

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I make no secret of my love for reds and blues. Red and navy especially is my favourite colour combination. It’s a combination that I often only wear in the summer, however. I rarely have a chance to play with colours in the winter, since most tights accessible in my size are black. And I love black, don’t get me wrong, but I’d love to be a bit brighter and be warm at the same time!

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Since the weather has been picking up recently, I’ve been dying to wear some of my navy clothes. This skirt in particular, which I made a few years ago, is desperately unloved the majority of the year! So when these colourful plus size tights from Snag was in my little parcel, I was so excited. I get to wear navy and red and not freeze — what a novel idea!

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Sizing

The Shepherd’s Delight tights from Snag Tights are pretty much the same as the black ones I talked about the other week. They are the ‘F’ sizing, which is exactly the same as all three pairs I was gifted. And lo and behold, they fit perfectly again! The waistband stays put, there’s no crotch wandering, and they’re wonderfully comfortable.

I have yet to wear these during actual winter, I realise. But at the same time, on a chilly, windy day, these kept me toasty warm.

snag tights shepherds delight

I’ve been raving about these tights for the last few weeks, and I’ve been recommending them to anyone who has issues with tights. I can’t recommend these tights enough, to the point where I’m annoyed if I’m wearing my old faithful ASOS tights.

And they seem to be rolling out different colours periodically, so I’m sure you’re going to find the perfect pair for every outfit you have! I’ve definitely got my eyes on the bottle green, mustard and navy colours for my next purchase.

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I really love how colourful plus size tights make an outfit pop. This casual outfit for messing around Blue House Yard and eating Mexican food was totally upgraded with them. And I love how that can diversify different outfits from just wearing plain black ones.

So what are you waiting for?

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Top; Primark (old)
Skirt; Handmade
Tights; C/O Snag Tights (Disclaimer)
Shoes; Melissa
Jewellery; Splendette and vintage

2 Comments | Categories: Handmade Style, Review, Snag Tights, Style

13th April 2019

Soho Slinging with Snag Tights

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Happy Saturday! It’s Tights Time Again!

Yeah, okay, we thought we’d talked about tights enough last week. But I did mention that I had three pairs of tights gifted to me by Snag Tights. Last week was some plain black tights, but this week is all about patterned ones. And I’ve got clothes on this time!

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I’m trying to push myself out of my comfort zone a lot at the moment with style, because I’m in a bit of a rut recently. Not that a pencil skirt is particularly uncomfortable for me, but with being a bit mentally skew-iff it feels it. I’ve been getting a bit self conscious recently, so having a wander around Soho in the rain was pushing it a little.

Saying that though — goddamnit I love this outfit! The little top is from Primark, and my skirt is the best £5 I’ve spent on Boohoo. It’s just a really good skirt that looks good with so many things, I’m wearing it regularly at the moment.

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So what’s the significance of Snag Tights on this post, Melody?

Glad you asked, body-less reader! I’m actually wearing the Diamond Age tights with this outfit, although from far away you wouldn’t particularly notice.

I took the same size for these (F) that I did with the plain black tights from last week’s post. I mentioned briefly in that post that the plain tights fit wonderfully, but purposely left out these babies. I’m sneaky like that.

snag tights

So looking at the page for these tights, off the bat I think I should’ve sized down. Unlike the product page, the diamonds aren’t as visible or prominent as the site model. Since she’s smaller than me, I can’t imagine that they’re too small for me.

This makes a lot of sense, because unlike their plain counterparts, these like to roll down! It was a little disappointing, because last week’s pair were so comfortable that I genuinely forgot I had tights on. Sadly these ones needed to be hiked up a lot — and you can tell in some of the photos. When you’re wearing a pencil skirt with a tummy like mine, having your tights cut you up across the belly isn’t ideal.

plus size tights

None of this is to take away from how great the tights are in general, however. They’re still soft, still matte, and the gussets, waistband and seams are all incredibly comfortable. A lot of people commented about worries with chub rub and tights, and I can honestly recommend that these don’t do that, even if they are too big!

I’m still wearing them, because even with needing to hike them up, Snag Tights have become my absolute favourites! I might have to get the size down and an extra pair of the wave tights, because having some patterned black tights can really add a little extra flare to a typically ‘boring’ outfit.

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Sizing Suggestions for Snag Tights?

Snag are doing some pretty great things, clearly. Their plain tights are absolutely spot-on with sizing, but definitely size down in the patterned tights to get the best fit. It’ll show them off the best, too!

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Bolero; Old Collectif
Top; Primark (current)
Skirt; Boohoo.com
Tights; C/O Snag Tights (Disclaimer)
Shoes; Rocket Originals

Leave a Comment | Categories: Review, Snag Tights, Style

7th April 2019

Proper Plus Sized Tights with Snag Tights

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Hi strangers!

I’ve been missing for a few weeks dealing with life (More of that to come in a later post) but today I’m back with a short little review, which is all to do with plus size tights! And it means I’m in my knickers again!

snag tights

Tights are one thing that is just incredibly difficult when you’re plus size. They’re also difficult if you’re tall, small, if you have bigger thighs than calves, a bigger belly… Okay, tights are a nightmare for all of us. Personally my issues are that my stomach and thighs are large, yet my calves are thin in comparison. Oh, and at 5’7″ I’m “tall” for a plus woman.

Now, usually plus tights have this problem that they either stretch to height or they stretch to width. They aren’t made to fit both. And if you have a small waist? You’ll be tying them up to keep them up.

snag tights

However, I was lucky enough to work with Snag Tights, a company that produce tights designed to fit. Knowing that people are all sorts of sizes, shapes and combinations, they had 3D stretch that means that they actually fit. Add to that, a size guide that allows for fuller figures. I love that!

snag tights

So, do they fit?

Snag gifted me three pairs of their tights to review, two classic pairs of 80 Denier in red and black, and a pair of the Diamond Age patterned tights. I went for the F size, since I’m always considering my hips to be at least two sizes bigger than my dress size.

And I was pleasantly happy to find that in the plain tights, these fit perfectly. The sort of perfectly that makes you forget you’re wearing tights. Honestly, I’ve worn them all week to test them out, and they’re just terrific. No pulling up necessary at all!

plus size tights

They’re super stretchy, but don’t stretch out over the day of wearing them. And that waistband stays strong and stays put! As you can see, I’m pretty impressed!

The tights are decently opaque, fit my tummy well without shifting, and they’re a matte finish. Personally I prefer this to silk-feel tights, and you can bet I’ll be buying more pairs in the future! The most important part is that neither my stiletto nails, nor my corset have caused these babies to ladder.

£6.99 for a pair of tights might feel steep to some, especially those that are accustomed to buying cheap pairs from Primark. But I promise you, Snag Tights are completely worth £7. They are going to last an age, and with a range of colours and sizes to choose from, I’d say you deserve to treat yourself to a pair!

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Tights; C/O Snag Tights (Disclaimer)
Top; Primark

1 Comment | Categories: Review, Snag Tights, Style

16th March 2019

More Knickers with Revival Lingerie

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Happy Saturday friends!

How are we all doing? I’ve honestly had a weird week, and I’m ready for it to end. But today I’m showing off another little set from Revival Lingerie, so hold onto your hats guys, the back rolls are back!

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So after my last post from Revival Lingerie, I got a wonderful response from people. It’s not a concern for me to open up about my mental health or my issues with my body, as we know. But standing in my underwear was genuinely terrifying. But I faced the fear, and I was lucky enough to only receive one string of bad comments.

Now, I realise that to many, you might think I’m asking for my body to be critiqued by posting these photos. If you’re here to tell me I’m glorifying obesity — I’d suggest you leave. My body is not to be commented on, this is just for illustration of the underwear of which I’m reviewing. It’s to help others find nice knickers, purely.


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Plus, you know what I AM glorifying? My own body, and my body only. If it helps other people find underwear or strength to love themselves, then I’ve done more than my job. No one is going to gain a load of weight to look like me, but they might just realise that their body is absolutely fine the way it is.

But I digress — let’s talk about knickers, right?

plus size bullet bra
plus size lingerie

008 Lightly Padded Satin Cup Bra

In my last review I mentioned how the circle-stitched bullet bra wasn’t quite my shape, since my breasts aren’t quite full enough to fit them. The remedy to that? This subtly pointed bra!

It has a slightly more rounded point to the cups, so it’s a better option for newbies and weird busts like mine! But it also means this bra isn’t as tight on the top of the bust, which makes it so much more comfortable. It doesn’t look or feel as tight as the other style, too.

The same with the 030 bra from the last post, I’m wearing a 38D due to the 38E being too large in the cups. However, this one is a much better fit for me. The band is still too tight — but the good news is that Revival Lingerie will be bringing some more band sizes too!

plus size french knickers
plus size vintage lingerie

073 Stretch Satin French Knickers

I love french knickers. They look so comfortable and classy… on anyone but me. This is the second pair of french knickers I’ve tried, and they really aren’t for me at all.

Not that they’re not comfortable and soft — because they’re pretty lovely to wear, and the lace isn’t scratchy at all! But sadly the shape of french knickers in general just does nothing for me. I feel like I’m wearing boxing shorts from the 40s, but I also happen to be Danny DeVito.

I took the 5XL in these, and I’d size down according to your hip size, since the waist is very generous!

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So between this post and my last post, my thoughts on Revival Lingerie are as thus; they’re a great value brand for any of your vintage-styled underwear needs.
Beginners will find great styles to ease them into foundation garments; I recommend the 008 bra or the 018 bra, the 067 briefs and 064 6 strap suspender belt.

Old hats will find some great value pieces that work well for everyday wear; I recommend the 030 bra, the 031 power net girdle and the 81 power net suspender belt.

What are your thoughts on vintage inspired lingerie? Do you wear it? Find it uncomfortable? Tell me your stories in the comments!

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Lingerie; C/O Revival Lingerie
Peignoir; Vintage from Beyond Retro

3 Comments | Categories: Body Positivity, Review, Revival Lingerie, Style

9th March 2019

Last Days of Winter — Banned Sally Swing Dress

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Well. Winter is apparently not over yet!

We had a week of warm weather in England, and there’s swimsuits in stores already, but let’s honest here — it’s kinda still winter. And although I’m gagging for some real sunshine, it does mean I get to wear this dress more! I mentioned that my last review was missing the Banned Sally Swing Dress, but it deserved it’s own post!

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Now. I live in England, which is infamous for it’s long, fair winters and particularly bland weather. This is certainly true —

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banned dress

Sleeves

When I saw the Sally dress back at London Edge in September, the first thing that got me was the sleeves. I love sleeves in my winter dresses, but without stretch fabrics, larger arms can be difficult to fit. Although it’s a winter dress, I feel like the split sleeves of this dress work really well to fit a range of arm sizes.

My favourite way to wear this is having the sleeves hiked up a bit to create little princess-style cap sleeves! If I had some tattoos on my arm, it would be a cute way to frame them!


banned sally dress

Sizing

My Banned dresses, including my last dress review, are a 3XL, so I decided to stay with the same size for this dress. As this is a woven polyester, there’s little to no stretch. However, no stretch isn’t always a bad thing! It fits pretty well!

I will say, I’ve actually taken the lining out of this dress. I have a real problem with linings in dresses with most companies, honestly. The linings are usually the completely wrong fabric to suit the outer fabric, and it causes a lot of distortion. This dress was sadly that kind, and when I first put it on the bodice was all contorted. Luckily I knew straight away that it was the lining (Hooray sewing knowledge), so it came out fairly quickly. I cut the whole thing out and suddenly the bust sat correctly.

Side from that — it fits well! There’s not much room in the dress, the bodice is just big enough to fit my bust. So size up if you’re full busted!

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Since I took the lining out, I could also use the full volume of the dress and wear a petticoat! The Lifeforms petticoat I had from my last post on Banned is still going strong. However, since it’s dropped a little over time (I wear this a lot), it’s the perfect volume for this!

The Banned Sally Swing dress is a great little dress though, the colours are gorgeous, perfect from autumn to winter… Or spring, if you’re from England.

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Dress; C/O Banned Apparel
Bangles; Vintage and Splendette
Belt; Old Primark
Brooch; Luxulite

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Forever feeling this look ❤️ ⠀ ⠀ So excite Forever feeling this look ❤️ ⠀
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So excited that spring is finally coming -- my depression has been ugly the last few weeks, and I can't wait to have the energy to look cute again! How we all feeling about it? ⠀
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Does anyone else use a Bujo / Bullet Journal? ⠀ Does anyone else use a Bujo / Bullet Journal? ⠀
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After years of using Filofax and making my own inserts, I finally got around to just buying a straight up bullet journal! I'm not exactly up to much on a daily basis in lockdown 3; but being able to plan my days really does help me be a bit more productive. ⠀
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Plus this layout is cute af, so who wouldn't want to be looking at pretty plant doodles every day?⠀
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Still feeling this valentine's outfit, tbh! ⠀
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Outside of not being arsed with getting dressed since the beginning of the year, plus only wearing old clothes to paint my living room this week -- I think I've literally only been dressed about five days out of this year. Damn. Anyone else missing reasons to wear actual clothes? ⠀
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Top; @hellbunnyofficial⠀
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Always going to post these photos against this mur Always going to post these photos against this mural by our house -- other than it being stupidly cool, it's also a powerful and needed message! ⠀
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Also me and @joenogun looked cute AF this day.⠀
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Waiting for the day to end... ❤️ ⠀ ⠀ Happy Waiting for the day to end... ❤️ ⠀
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Happy Valentine's Day! Remember it's just a made up holiday and who with or how you celebrate it is no reflection on your self worth or the worth of your relationships ❤️ ⠀
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Also the fact that @hellbunnyofficial has a 50s-styled jumper with Placebo lyrics on it is just incredible. Completely my level of vintage-inspired with alt girl tendencies! ⠀
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Yesterday was our anniversary! Three years sounds Yesterday was our anniversary! Three years sounds like so little time in comparison to how long it feels like we've known each other. ⠀
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One thing I'm grateful for out of this whole mess of a world is that I had an excuse to spend a year in his company, work on being a team together and had the time to drive each other insane. Cheers to many more! x⠀
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In fair Verona, where we lay our scene... I'm stil In fair Verona, where we lay our scene... I'm still really excited by the new @vendulalondon Shakespeare's Theatre range that I got to model! ⠀
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Literally the most perfect bag range for Valentine's Day, don't you think? ⠀
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Read the post on MelodyMae.co.uk ⠀
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It may not seem like a big deal; but being a Lifet It may not seem like a big deal; but being a Lifetime Fatty, I grew up never seeing people that looked like me in advertising. It lead me to believe as a young woman that fat people didn't -deserve- nice things. I didn't deserve nice things, because I was fat. ⠀
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The fact that I not only see that representation on my own company’s website, but also BE that representation? It really holds a special piece of my heart, and is something I feel grateful to my job for. Also, the @vendulalondon Shakespeare's Theatre range is literally in my colours, so um perfect pairing much? ⠀
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If you've been paying attention to @vendulalondon' If you've been paying attention to @vendulalondon's SS21 releases, you may just have seen a familiar face...⠀
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Vendula London's Shakespeare's Theatre on MelodyMae.co.uk; click that li.nk in my bio to read the post! ⠀
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Forever feeling this look ❤️ ⠀ ⠀ So excite Forever feeling this look ❤️ ⠀
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So excited that spring is finally coming -- my depression has been ugly the last few weeks, and I can't wait to have the energy to look cute again! How we all feeling about it? ⠀
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#melodymaestyle #redhairdontcare #hellbunny #modernpinup #vintagestyle #vintagefashion #retrostyle #retrofashion #vintageclothing #pinupstyle #pinupgirl #vintagelove #pinup #vintageinspired #retro #vintagegirl #vintageclothes #pinupfashion #retrogirl #vintagelover #vintagehair #retrohair #plussizevintage #plussizepinup #plussizeretro #plussizevintagestyle #plussizeretrostyle #fatgirlfashion #plussizefashionista #bodypositive
Does anyone else use a Bujo / Bullet Journal? ⠀ Does anyone else use a Bujo / Bullet Journal? ⠀
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After years of using Filofax and making my own inserts, I finally got around to just buying a straight up bullet journal! I'm not exactly up to much on a daily basis in lockdown 3; but being able to plan my days really does help me be a bit more productive. ⠀
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Plus this layout is cute af, so who wouldn't want to be looking at pretty plant doodles every day?⠀
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#bulletjournal #bujo #bulletjournaling #bujojunkies #bulletjournaljunkies #bulletjournalcommunity #showmeyourplanner #bujolove #planner #plannercommunity #journal #plannerlove #planneraddict #bulletjournallove #stationary #planning #planwithme #journaling #bujoinspire #plannergirl #notebook #stationaryaddict  #plannernerd  #planner #plannerjunkie #plannerlife  #plannerobsessed #plannergeek #melodymaestyle
Still feeling this valentine's outfit, tbh! ⠀
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Outside of not being arsed with getting dressed since the beginning of the year, plus only wearing old clothes to paint my living room this week -- I think I've literally only been dressed about five days out of this year. Damn. Anyone else missing reasons to wear actual clothes? ⠀
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Top; @hellbunnyofficial⠀
Skirt; Old Collectif ⠀
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Always going to post these photos against this mur Always going to post these photos against this mural by our house -- other than it being stupidly cool, it's also a powerful and needed message! ⠀
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Also me and @joenogun looked cute AF this day.⠀
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#melodymaestyle #redhairdontcare #thesparkcompany #thesparkdotcompany #feministaf #feminist #plussizefashionista #bodypositive #bodypositivity #plussizefashion #plussize #plusisbeautiful #celebratemysize #plussizeblogger #psblogger #psootd #plussizestyle #honormycurves #plusmodelmag #psfashion #fullfigured #fatshion #fullfiguredfashion #plusisequal #plusfashion #stylehasnosize #fatgirlfashion #alternative #alternativegirl #grownupemo
Waiting for the day to end... ❤️ ⠀ ⠀ Happy Waiting for the day to end... ❤️ ⠀
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Happy Valentine's Day! Remember it's just a made up holiday and who with or how you celebrate it is no reflection on your self worth or the worth of your relationships ❤️ ⠀
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Also the fact that @hellbunnyofficial has a 50s-styled jumper with Placebo lyrics on it is just incredible. Completely my level of vintage-inspired with alt girl tendencies! ⠀
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#melodymaestyle #redhairdontcare #valentinesstyle #antivalentinesstyle #hellbunny #plussizevintage #plussizepinup #plussizeretro #plussizevintagestyle #plussizeretrostyle #fatgirlfashion #modernpinup  #retrostyle #retrofashion  #pinupstyle #pinupgirl #pinup #vintageinspired #retro  #pinupfashion #retrogirl #plussizefashion #plussize #plusisbeautiful #celebratemysize #plussizeblogger #psblogger #psootd #plussizestyle #grownupemo
Yesterday was our anniversary! Three years sounds Yesterday was our anniversary! Three years sounds like so little time in comparison to how long it feels like we've known each other. ⠀
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One thing I'm grateful for out of this whole mess of a world is that I had an excuse to spend a year in his company, work on being a team together and had the time to drive each other insane. Cheers to many more! x⠀
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In fair Verona, where we lay our scene... I'm stil In fair Verona, where we lay our scene... I'm still really excited by the new @vendulalondon Shakespeare's Theatre range that I got to model! ⠀
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Literally the most perfect bag range for Valentine's Day, don't you think? ⠀
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Read the post on MelodyMae.co.uk ⠀
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It may not seem like a big deal; but being a Lifet It may not seem like a big deal; but being a Lifetime Fatty, I grew up never seeing people that looked like me in advertising. It lead me to believe as a young woman that fat people didn't -deserve- nice things. I didn't deserve nice things, because I was fat. ⠀
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The fact that I not only see that representation on my own company’s website, but also BE that representation? It really holds a special piece of my heart, and is something I feel grateful to my job for. Also, the @vendulalondon Shakespeare's Theatre range is literally in my colours, so um perfect pairing much? ⠀
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#melodymaestyle #vendulalondon #myvendula #myvendulastyle #vendulabag #vendulastaffstyle #vendula #romeoandjuliet #shakespeare #plussizevintage #plussizepinup #plussizeretro #plussizevintagestyle #plussizeretrostyle #fatgirlfashion #modernpinup #vintagestyle #vintagefashion #retrostyle #pinupstyle #pinupgirl #vintagelove #pinup #vintageinspired #retro #pinupfashion #retrogirl #vintagelover #vintagehair #retrohair
If you've been paying attention to @vendulalondon' If you've been paying attention to @vendulalondon's SS21 releases, you may just have seen a familiar face...⠀
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Vendula London's Shakespeare's Theatre on MelodyMae.co.uk; click that li.nk in my bio to read the post! ⠀
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Hoping to bring some of this adorable energy into Hoping to bring some of this adorable energy into the latter half of this week! ⠀
How we all feeling? ⠀
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How are you feeling? ⠀ ⠀ January was a straigh How are you feeling? ⠀
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January was a straight up write off for me, I felt like crap most of the month, and have had no energy to do anything other than watch TV. Slowly picking myself up out of my depression and getting back to a routine, but it's bloody hard at the moment, isn't it? ⠀
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Finishing off some on-the-grid self-inspo and fran Finishing off some on-the-grid self-inspo and frankly I forgot I even owned this dress!⠀
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What are you wearing for WFH? Pyjamas like me? ⠀
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Anyone else missing wearing non-stretchy clothes o Anyone else missing wearing non-stretchy clothes or oversized jumpers? ⠀
Because I miss this badass in the photo! Also regretting cutting my hair shorter when seeing this hairstyle! ⠀
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This time last year, looking cute AF and putting e This time last year, looking cute AF and putting effort into dressing. ⠀
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And fast forward to this year where I've been in PJs for what feels like months! Posting some flashbacks to get me back into the mood of dressing up for WFH, I think. Anyone else thinking the same?! ⠀
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I'm just out here posting old photos of me holding I'm just out here posting old photos of me holding @VendulaLondon handbags to let you know that our January sale is on, and you can now get 30% off on The George range now!⠀
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(Not an AD technically, I work for the company and also I look cute in this photo, ok?)⠀
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Sorry, I can't hear you over how much I'm killing Sorry, I can't hear you over how much I'm killing it at WFM lunches at the moment! ⠀
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Certainly helps having a dainty little cup of @sultanteauk's Moroccan Mint! It's a zesty little pick-me-up with green tea to keep you going for the rest of your day. ⠀
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It's Blue Monday. How are we all feeling?⠀ ⠀ I It's Blue Monday. How are we all feeling?⠀
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I'm feeling decidedly less perky than I was in this photo from a year ago, but I'm putting what I learned in therapy to use to get me out of my mental funk. Self care is so important right now, and balancing my need to Do The Things and my want to Sleep Forever is always difficult. Mental health is weird and progress is never linear, but I'm sure we're all going to be okay soon. ⠀
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What creative outlets have you been using througho What creative outlets have you been using throughout lockdowns? ⠀
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I re-found my childhood love for cross stitch over the summer, and I'm planning on making a little homage to favourite game characters. Like this Celeste! ⠀
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I've got a full list of different self care tips up on the blog this week fyi: MelodyMae.co.uk ⠀
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