Asos curve review 2020 #16

 I took advantage of 20% off sale items to try stuff that I really didn't need..... and luckily none of them were keepers, but my gawd they were fun to flounce around in for a few minutes.

ASOS DESIGN Curve midi dress with blouson sleeve and belt in irridescent sheet sequin

I'm not sure why Asos like to make clothing that looks perfect from the front, but has half the back missing. It genuinely baffles me. Why would I want to wear something as OTT as this (that covers most of my body and it probably quite warm to wear for long periods of time) and then have a naked back?

Also, how many plus size women go out without a bra on? How can you wear a bra with backless dresses?! I have removed so many dresses from my Asos wishlist when I've realised that they are backless..... it happens WAY more than it needs too! I. Don't. Get. It!

Anyway, let's looks at the positives. Coolest sequins I've ever seen on a dress. too good. Amazing! Good length. Size 26 and pretty typical of Asos sizing. It doesn't tweak my nips personally, because it's so voluminous on top but quite tight on the hips. Not my jam, but otherwise, this is a bit of a show stopper if you're cool with an open back!

John Zack Plus wrap front sequin midi dress in pink

I've had a whole bunch of John Zack dresses in my wishlist for aaaaagggggeeeessss. I like that the sequins are glued into the fabric so they don't feel like they will fall off the way the sewn in kind do. plus stretchy! I tried this little number first because it's veering towards rose gold!

So it's a bit sheer innit?! I mean I know I had on black undies that day, but I think you'd see my light undies through it too! On the plus side it's mega stretchy and very comfy, so if you have good nude underwear you'd have no trouble!

Now then, size-wise I got the 26 because the 24 had sold out. This shape falls into the same trap on me as the Asos dress above - felt too big on top, but was tight on the hips and bum. In a darker colour I probably wouldn't have minded! Planning to try the other ones in my wishlist sometime because the sequins are awesome!

ASOS DESIGN Curve cami pleated tulle maxi dress

Oh god this is SO pretty isn't it?! Ergh if I had even ONE event I could wear this too I'd keep it, because it makes me feel like princess (a mermaid princess, according to my boyfriend!). I got the size 26 but in an ideal world I'd have like the bodice to be a bit tighter (particularly on the waist) so I'd wan't the 24 if I were to keep it! Having said that I think it would look lovely with a thin metallic belt.

Please excuse the pink bra..... I didn't really have the right undies for this one! It's low at the back but not so low that you'd have to go braless!

The layers of tulle are perfect and flowy and soft. The spaghetti straps are firm elastic, so it can accommodate the biggest or smallest boobs I'd say.

Oh and it's very long. Stunning frankly! and currently £35 which is insane. This would be so good as a bridesmaid dress.... or even a wedding dress if like me, you think wearing white for a wedding is a tradition that is a bit outdated now! I don't need it so I'm returning it, but I have these pics to remind me of the time I was a mermaid princess!

Off Piste #4.

 Let's start with the bad.....

Black Acid Wash Belted Tapered Jeans

I read the review for these jeans from Simply be and it said they were too small. So I ordered the 28. And they were too small. Uncomfortably and horribly small. Once, again.... a size 28 was too small. Ridiculous! For some reason I hadn't clicked that they had a big old seam down the middle of each leg, so even if they had fit I'd have sent them back. I don't like lines down my legs, they never sit straight thanks to my big thighs!

Curves Black Short Sleeve Overhead Shirt

I've wanted a shirt like this for yonks! I've tried a few and they've never been quite right. often they're oversized at the top but taper so much that they're then tight on the belly and top of bum, which totally ruins the chic casual look I want!

This is a 26 (always need a 26 in new look non-stretch tops, ALWAYS!) and it's bang on. perfect with skinny jeans, and if you don't like to have a visible belly.

Curves Black Ladder Trim Top

I own a lovely coral coloured top / t-shirt from new look that is very similar to this one, and I love it. It looks lovely tucked into jeans or skirts, so getting a black one seemed to be a sensible decision. A bargain and super comfy!

This is a size 24, but it's pretty generous up top and I'd have been good with a 22 (jersey stuff at new look seems to be cut very big, non-stretch stuff cut small?!). It's so soft and lovely. Highly recommend it!

Curves Green Floral Puff Sleeve Peplum Top

This is the reason I made a new look order in the first place. It honestly astonishes me that it is so hard to find tops like this that are actually a sensible length! Normally they're mini-dress length or too short to cover my belly. Both lengths don't suit me! so I was pretty thrilled that NL came up with this beaut of a top! 

Perfect for super tight jeans, or for when i'm not in a IDGAF if my belly is on display day (which I have sometimes, 'cause I can't always be arsed with people staring at me in shock, lol!). This is a 26 and feels like a 24, but that's pretty standard for New Look Curve I find. Very cute an wearable.

Curves Brown Leopard Print Puff Sleeve Blouse

Obviously I was gonna get the leopard print version too, wasn't I?! Same design, same size. I think it feels a tiny bit bigger than the green floral version, but to be fair, I had been wearing it all day so it might have loosened up a bit. I find this sort of fabric often does (non-stretch, thin, soft flowing fabric.... or viscose as it's otherwise known!)

Love this sort of top. super wearable and flattering. I ended up pining the bust as it does like to open up a bit if bending over or sitting down! I don't need to tell any of my readers about that though, I'm sure you all know that wrap over tops and dresses almost always end up with a safety pin between the norks, right?!