It's so odd at the moment. I've come to terms with the idea that I might not be at my workplace for months on end and I'm wondering how this is going to effect me and my loved ones, longer term. I imagine everyone else is feeling pretty thrown by all this too.
I figured I might as well do a little blog post while it's so quiet, and I got a couple of lovely bits from Simply Be so hey.... here they are!
So sticking with their excellent denim, This jacket is exactly what I've been after.
It's stretch denim (yey!) and the sizing is good. this is a 26. Could have squeezed into a size 24 as the arms are generous enough, but I want to wear this over jumper dresses, so want a bit of wiggle room!
I like the lack of a collar, I think it makes it a bit more interesting. It's cute and I recommend it!
Organza Puff Sleeve Top
This top is the reason I made a Simply Be order, I was super excited about it. I was gutted when it arrived because the tee section is such horrid fabric! It is beyond me why they used a 70's feeling body rather than just a thick jersey! It looked cool (although in all honesty I suspect the neck would look better if it was a bit lower and less tight?!). I tried the 24 and it was a good relaxed size, but I couldn't live with the fabric. Sad face!
This top is the reason I made a Simply Be order, I was super excited about it. I was gutted when it arrived because the tee section is such horrid fabric! It is beyond me why they used a 70's feeling body rather than just a thick jersey! It looked cool (although in all honesty I suspect the neck would look better if it was a bit lower and less tight?!). I tried the 24 and it was a good relaxed size, but I couldn't live with the fabric. Sad face!
I just liked the look of this dress. It's fun and flirty (vom! but IT IS THOUGH!) and looks so cute on. I figured that I wouldn't be as short IRL as it is on the model and thankfully, it's a mini dress, but not stupidly short.
I wasn't expecting this size 26 to fit.... as soon as I felt the non-stretch fabric I assumed it wouldn't go over my head, but it did, and I like it! It's sort of shell like and has an elasticated section at the back of the waist.
I need some bright and cheerful things in my life right now!
Speaking of bright and cheerful, this one is not for the faint hearted! It feels like stretch cotton, which is very nice. Size 26 is a lovely fit and the arms are so generous thanks to the puff sleeves!
It's a real wrap dress, so you can adjust it to whatever is most comfortable. I suspect I will need to sew the ties on firmly because they feel a bit flimsy at the moment, but apart from that I really like this little dress.
Summer colours to wear around the flat while I twiddle my thumbs and dress as if I'm sitting in a cocktail bar with my girlfriends!
Puff Sleeve Wrap Skater Dress
This dress is nice if you like big sleeves (which I do, obviously!). Size 26, it's a super soft shell like fabric.... the static kind rather than the rougher stuff with no give. It doesn't seem to be horrifically static thankfully and it's comfy.
Again, it's short, but not ridiculously so! Faux wrap so it doesn't blow open.
Blue Acid Wash Shirt Dress with Elasticated Waist
Okay, let's be real here..... if this dress was longer it would be fucking perfect. But it's not. It's too short and it throws the proportions off because the body is quite long and has a relaxed fit that falls in a casual way. The skirt needs to be longer! I tried the 26 and it was a great fit, lovely thin non-stretch fabric. But it's too bloody short!
Joe Browns Summer Days Dress
Lovely midi dress in super soft (gentle) crinkle fabric. Size 26. I knew I'd love this one because it has a 90s, reality bites vibe about it!
lush capped sleeves, perfect length and relaxed fit. Simply Be stock the same dress in a number of different prints and I highly recommend it!
Until next time my lovelies, take care of yourselves and your loved ones. It can be hard to be patient during lock down but showing empathy and love for our fellow humans is what really matters now xx
This dress is nice if you like big sleeves (which I do, obviously!). Size 26, it's a super soft shell like fabric.... the static kind rather than the rougher stuff with no give. It doesn't seem to be horrifically static thankfully and it's comfy.
Okay, let's be real here..... if this dress was longer it would be fucking perfect. But it's not. It's too short and it throws the proportions off because the body is quite long and has a relaxed fit that falls in a casual way. The skirt needs to be longer! I tried the 26 and it was a great fit, lovely thin non-stretch fabric. But it's too bloody short!
Lovely midi dress in super soft (gentle) crinkle fabric. Size 26. I knew I'd love this one because it has a 90s, reality bites vibe about it!
