Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fashion. Show all posts
Monday, June 08, 2020
SUITED FOR SUMMER: FEMMELUXE JUMPSUIT COLLECTION REVIEW | AD
Although I have no idea which week of lockdown we are in, I am absolutely positive that I am ready to return to life as normal and to spend more time outside my home than in it.
Putting on anything other than socks and sweats is going to take some time getting used to, but dreaming up summer outfits will be a good way to plan ahead and make the most of the upcoming good (fingers crossed) weather.
FemmeLuxeFinery read my mind (again!), because they were kind enough to let me pick out 3 pieces from their jumpsuit collection.
I was intrigued because jumpsuits are definitely a hit or miss for me. If the crotch is the right size, then the leg length is too short. If there is enough support for the chest area, then the butt area is too small. It is hard for me, at 5’5, to find flattering jumpsuits, that suit my figure, keep me modest AND don’t break the bank.
FYI:
I wore a standard black t-shirt bra for this try-on, which is obviously not what I would choose. I did this to show where the neck lines end in relation to underwear.
My body:
HEIGHT: 5FT 5IN
TOP SIZE: UK 10
BOTTOM SIZE: UK 10
BODY SHAPE: PEAR
£15.99 | Size 10
This red jumpsuit was my first pick. Red is one of my favourite colours for the summer and I already own a bold red culotte jumpsuit that I bought for a trip to Holland two years ago.
I would call this a day jumpsuit, but I loved the asymmetrical straps which added a little edge and style. Thankfully just like the other two pieces that I have reviewed, the leg length is more than long enough and would probably need an inch to be taken off if anything.
One thing I noticed about this jumpsuit was that the material was lightweight and stretchy, but also slightly unforgiving e.g. if you had a big lunch beforehand it would definitely show up. If that bothers you, you could consider shapewear, however you would have to ensure that it is VPL and matches your skin tone as the material is also thin and see-through, as shown in one of the pictures.
Cut off your labels!
£18.99 | Size 10
This jumpsuit looked beautiful on the model and I thought it would be a great choice for a summer birthday dinner outfit.
I have been eager to expand my neutrals wardrobe and currently have an obsession with stone and beige (if you could see my current Wishlist and online purchases!).
Unfortunately, this jumpsuit did not fit me perfectly. From one of the pictures, you can see that the bottom half fitted fine (note: this slinky material was also quite thin and see-through like the red jumpsuit, so would also require skin tone underwear), but the top half which was one-shouldered, offered no support under the exposed arm and caused an unattractive drop, showing off my bra strap. Again, I would recommend purchasing some special underwear for this one, probably a stick- on bra, boob tape or daisies, because the drop was quite low for my liking.
My favourite part however, was the corset styled stomach region which did quite a good job of “carving” my figure; I also loved the long ruched sleeve.
For both of these jumpsuits, I am predicting disaster should they come into contact with oils of any kind, this kind of material is quite unforgiving in that sense, so be careful of the legs dragging on the ground and oily makeup smudges.
£13.99 | Size 10
Back in the spring, I remembered seeing sage green everywhere.
For my birthday, I bought a few outfits to consider for a night out and I actually purchased a slinky ruched midi dress from FemmeLuxe in stone and sage green because I couldn’t decide which one to go with. I ended up sending the sage green one back, so I thought that this was the perfect opportunity to finally add to the colour to my wardrobe.
The main difference between this jumpsuit and the other two was the material which was a lot more sturdy and therefore, offered less stretch. As a result, I felt that this jumpsuit clung stiffly my body rather than “gliding” with it, and so created rolls in the arms, on the obliques and in the crotch region when I moved. I think I could have personally benefited with a bigger size. However, I do think that this piece would have a great chance in the washing machine, surviving several washes!
My pictures do not do the colour justice- it was definitely a richer, more vibrant green.The uncovered area offered more support than the beige jumpsuit, however, a stick on bra would still be a good idea.
The saving grace of any outfit is a belt of some kind because it creates waist from nothing - thank goodness for such belt! As soon as I tied it, I felt a lot better – without it, I was getting brick body vibes!
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Despite the underarm issue with the stone jumpsuit, I think all three provided stylish options for a variety of summer activities. Whether it is drinks with the girls, a back garden cookout, date night or a daytime chill, I am sure anyone can find a jumpsuit on Femme Luxe’s website to fit their needs. If you are a fan of red or stone, they have dedicated collections for you to try out here:
To summarise as long as you have the correct support wear underneath, you’re pretty much set for an #outfitgoals Summer!
I am off to buy some fashion tape.
Fiona x
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Disclaimer: The items in this post were gifted to me by FemmeLuxeFinery. All opinions are my own.
Wednesday, May 13, 2020
FemmeLuxeFinery: Loungewear Collection | AD
I can't justify shopping for "out" clothes in this lockdown because the logic doesn't make sense. I am probably looking at putting on a few quarantine pounds in the next few weeks, so anything pretty or especially tight for summer days/nights outside probably isn't going to fit.
I was yet to upgrade my wardrobe with new loungewear especially for this work from home season, so when FemmeLuxeFinery gifted me a few pieces from their LoungeWear Set Collection, it was a dream come true.
I have bought from Femme before, sticking to their "dress up" pieces so was intrigued to see if I'd like their "for the chill only'' options.
Black "No Bad Vibes" Oversized T-shirt - Hannah (Size 10-12)
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I got this in a 10/12 and it ended up fitting like a standard tee, rather than oversized, which makes me think that their sizing might run slightly differently on different pieces.
To resolve this, I just added a front knot which makes a great staple to throw on underneath layers in winter, but a great statement for summer wear. Even though this is in the loungewear collection, I am definitely more likely to be wearing it outside.
I wasn't expecting the quality to be too good, but it ended up having a really soft slightly stretchy cotton, with a little weight to it as well!
The slogan is so fitting for the current climate - they have so many other inspirational quote T-shirts on their site to choose from, mainly in black and white.
Dusty Pink High neck cropped Loungewear Set - Ella (Size 8/10)
I don't usually go for cropped but crop levels vary from store to store so I wanted to take a chance with this set. The crop on this is standard ribcage fit, so I realised it's me, not the crop, so won't be leaving the house in it.
The pink colour is very attractive without being too in your face "girly" (they have tons more of this pink colour across the loungewear collection) and the material is some kind of heavy wool blend. I was sweating within a few minutes of wearing this, so I'd recommend it for the colder lockdown days or to save it for the cripsier Autumn months ahead.
On first impressions/ try on, this set just didn't fit me very well. I didn't (and still don't) like the roll neck top, it seemed too long and I ended up stuffing most of it inside the top.
The elasticated leggings waist band keep twisting and bulking on my waist which might mean that they too small as they keep giving me the awkward front V.
But looking back on pictures, it doesn't seem to bad and made me look quite photogenic.
Khaki Ribbed belted Loungewear Set - Asia (Size 8-10)
This set is definitely my favourite out of the three and was also my most wanted piece.
*Secret* - I had actually added this to my Wishlist tab on Chrome before receiving it from Femme, but it kept selling out - God must love me loads at this time because I now have it in my collection. When Femme sent me the pieces, I was beyond happy to finally get my hands on it.
If you don't know where to start in your pending loungewear collection, this is it. The colour. The style. The material (great stretch, perfect for those binge "are you still watching" Netflix marathons with lots of pizza and rosé!) The fit.
I have no negatives for this set and am likely to pick up the Beige version in the near future.
I think this khaki green looks great on every skintone so again, is a great safe colour when you start building your collection (other khaki styles can be found here).
I just hope the material keeps and doesn't go fuzzy after a couple washes, because I will be wearing this ALOT!
I've loved trying these pieces from Femme, felt so good to lounge in style!
Thank you to FemmeLuxeFinery for the pieces!
Fiona x
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Saturday, March 12, 2016
Bra-blems: Bra Issues and Hacks to fix them!
Here’s a sad story- I just went through a "bra breakup".
I’m sure we all have that one bra that fits very well, doesn’t hurt our back and doesn’t show up through sheer shirts, so we wear it all the time (obviously washing at regular periods). This week, my favourite bra decided to break and stabbed me in the chest while I was minding my own business and getting on with my day. I had to wait in pain until I could get home and assess the damage and mortified to find that the wire had completely broken through the fabric.
I’m sure we have all been there and experienced some “bra-blems”, so I thought I would share some advice on how to go about fixing these problems.
"Wire stab" problem
The easiest thing to do is to sew up the problem. Cover the end of the wire with some tape ( masking tape is the best for this) to smooth out the sharp edge and prevent more piercing. Re-insert the wire and sew the fabric back together, securing the stitches with fabric glue or clear nail paint
TIP: I had to learn the hard way, but, you should store your bras open in a drawer, not "cup within cup" or folded as it can mess up the moulding and cause the underwire to pierce through the fabric
TIP: I had to learn the hard way, but, you should store your bras open in a drawer, not "cup within cup" or folded as it can mess up the moulding and cause the underwire to pierce through the fabric
"Slipping strap" problem
If your straps are slipping, it seems obvious, but try tightening the straps, ensuring that they are the same length. One strap that is too long will create a gap in the strap pn the other side and will give you lopsided support.
TIP: use a pantyliner! This sounds weird but if you cut a thin strip from an unused pantyliner and place the sticky side against your skin, your straps are less likely to slip anywhere!
"Straps digging-in" problem
Time for a smaller band! Digging straps means that either your band has stretched out or you have purchased a band that is too big in the first place.
TIP: Sometimes I like to go for a great strapless- it frees the heavy feeling in my shoulders and I, of course, don't struggle on that day with strap problems.
"Quad boob" problem
I used to get this all the time, especially when I wore tighter shirts. This can be fixed by going up a cup size e.g. if you are a 36b, you should be buying a 36c
TIP: How can you tell if you have the right bra size? If you lift your arms over your head and your band is lying flat and the cups contain all of your breast tissue, then you are wearing the right size!
"Quad boob" problem
I used to get this all the time, especially when I wore tighter shirts. This can be fixed by going up a cup size e.g. if you are a 36b, you should be buying a 36c
TIP: How can you tell if you have the right bra size? If you lift your arms over your head and your band is lying flat and the cups contain all of your breast tissue, then you are wearing the right size!
Of course, some bras are beyond repair because they are worn down or faded; if that is the case, throw them out and then you can head over to ThirdLove for a brand new bra! ThirdLove help you to find the perfect bra fit in a variety of styles and sizes; they even have an app for virtual sizing!
The lovely people have provided me with a coupon code for buyers from my blog: just enter PERSONALITY at the checkout for 15% off.
Thank you to ThirdLove for inspiring me to write this post and for providing the graphics. You can check out more "bra-blems" over at thirdlove.com, or by downloading the FREE iPhone app from the App Store!
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