Dress: Primark
I haven't published an outfit post in the longest time. It's interesting how my blog has evolved- I actually started it with the intention of writing a fashion/ personal style blog. I also host the #fbloggers chat (Mondays and Thursdays 8-9pm) so I should probably post more of my looks.
Anyway, I saw this dress in Primark ages ago and I considered buying it but it was something like £13. It's not a lot of money but it seemed a bit steep for Primark, so I put it back on the rail. Then I started seeing it worn by people everywhere, and regretted not buying it.
Eventually, I bought one but Primark had sewn the wrong label in and the 16 was actually about the size of a 10. I've noticed this happening a lot more lately- If you take two identical items of the same size label, you'll often find that they are actually dramatically different sizes. I'm not talking about the hanger- We all know that Primark put their clothes on the wrong hangers- but the actual sewn-in label at the nape. Look out for it!
I went back to change it but they only had a size 20 left. It's a little big around the waist but I actually like the slightly oversized fit. Mind you, it's really tight around the arms so perhaps it worked out for the best! Size 14 waist and size 22 arms: That's my body shape for you!
I also want to show you this super cute fake tattoo that I received from the conveniently named Fake Tattoos. It took three attempts to get it right. I started by putting it behind my ear, but I needed Rich's help and he stuck it on wonky. Then I forgot to take the top layer off the next one and transferred it to the plastic, rather than my arm. Finally, we got it perfect.I went back to change it but they only had a size 20 left. It's a little big around the waist but I actually like the slightly oversized fit. Mind you, it's really tight around the arms so perhaps it worked out for the best! Size 14 waist and size 22 arms: That's my body shape for you!
It might be a little difficult to tell, but this is the inside of my elbow. It's absolutely adorable!
I've thought about buying this dress multiple times but i'm with you, £13 seems a bit steep for Primark!x
ReplyDeleteIt's crazy! What you playing at Primark?
DeleteI have this dress and love it - the style really suits you :)
ReplyDeleteHelen x
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Thank you Helen :)
DeleteI have this dress too, but I paid £8 for it! x
ReplyDeleteHaha how did you manage that?
DeleteSnap with this dress, yay! I found that the dress was oddly fitted on me too, fit great everywhere else but on the arms I ended up cutting a little triangular slit under each arm so that it wasn't so darn tight! Primark can be super annoying with their sizes though, I know what you mean. Love the fake tattoo, I didn't realise it was fake at first! x
ReplyDeleteThe Little Things
Woohoo! I'm glad it's not just my arms!
DeleteLovely dress :) and cute swallow as well!
ReplyDeleteRosie x | Every Word Handwritten
Thanks Rosie!
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