Apparently I haven't ordered anything from Boohoo since 2018. It hasn't really occurred to me to even look at the site for the longest time! I went through a little PYT phase a couple of years back when they had an incredible range of sequin Christmas dresses that went into a mega sale (two of which I kept and love, one of which I wish I'd kept, many of which I returned but thought were cool!), but since then it seems to have become more pricy and the dresses just aren't as nice. That's how I had been feeling about Boohoo for the last few years, but I think I there has been a turn around!
There's lots of stuff I wanna keep, but I'm only allowed a few things because let's face it, I don't NEED tons of new clothes. I'm having to do a one-in-one-out thing due to storage space!
I tried so much that I have cut this post into two parts. Lets start with the bits I'm keeping. More keepers than I was hoping for, but sometimes I just know if I don't keep something, I'll REALLY regret it later down the line when it's no longer available. So here goes!
Not the thickest jersey, not the most opaque, but super comfy and a good size and length. Stretchy and quite lovely!
I got the 26 and it's great. I've worn it a few times now and it doesn't unbutton itself! That seems pretty rare with jersey night shirts, so it's worth mentioning! I got this in blue too.
I got rid of many of my bodycon dress. I go through phases where I'm not comfortable in them and others where I really want to feel a bit more slinky but want comfort. I always like a highly patterned bodycon but was super happy about this particular one! I think I've had to conclude that turquoise / teal is my favourite colour! The pops of colour in my house are almost entirely in that colour range and it's increasingly sneaking into my wardrobe! This is obviously supposed to be tie dye but I think it looks like a cloudy sky so I'm in love!
This is a 26 and it's perfect. Tighter would fit but I like how comfy this is! Lovely soft Jersey stretch fabric, lush colour and just generally great. I love the shoulder pads. It's such a simple way to make a dress look a bit more dressed up and chic. This is also available in pink and grey. Yes I do want both of the other colours and no I'm not allowed them! I actually tried the pink too and I just want to note that the colours look much brighter and lighter on the website. They're a bit darker and less fluorescent in real life!
This is very good for this weather. Unlike other sweater dresses I've tried from the cheap and cheerful brands, this is actually a lovely soft and flexible sweat fabric. It's not too thick, not fluffy, not crunchy or very synthetic feeling. Much more like my sweater dresses from asos.
So this is a size 26 and it's loose and comfy and warm. Great length, long sleeves (but I just noticed I've got them rolled up in these pics!). This is perfect for the chilly windy weather with some boots. Also available in other colours!
* not longer in the sale it seems, but maybe wait it out?!* This dress cost me £12. Ridiculous innit?! It's still available so let me give you a proper rundown! The belt is bloody useless, which is why the pics of the model look so crap I imagine. You simply can't tie a knot in a sequin covered sash belt. It took me ages to tie it for this picture, it scattered sequins all over my floor and then I chucked it in the bin!
I'd say that it doesn't need a belt anyway, but if I want to wear one I'll just get a thin turquoise leather or elastic one! Now then the important bits! This is a 24 and it was so generous that I moved the poppers by at least 2 inches so it was more fitted. It's still got a nice relaxed fit but now it's a nicer shape. The lining is nice and stretch and the sequins are dense so it's easy to adjust without looking odd! Oh and yes its got poppers, 2 on each side and it's actually pretty secure. They're big metal poppers.
So this is so warm and comfy and stretchy that I might have to wear if for christmas this year.... lets face it, not gonna have any work parties or nights out the way things are going(!) So might as well make get overdressed for chrimbo, right?! It's SO sparkly in low light, as you can see.
Another reason to buy this dress..... it can so easily be worn as a sequin jacket. When was the last time you saw a sequin coat for £12? Never mate!
Oh and of course I have to mention that although it's described as gunmetal, it's actually silver sequins on a teal fabric. It's awesome frankly!
I mean I had to keep this didn't I?! Pale blue velvet? Tight? Midi? Low cut? It's a vixen dress and sometimes I want to flitter around the flat feeling like a vixen!
It's pretty stretchy but also quite firm. A bit like it's sucking you in a bit but not in a "I can't breath" sort of way.
Obviously not a dress for those of you who aren't comfy with a visible belly outline, but if you are at one with your lumpy bits, this is an absolute bargain for a sexy velvet dress. Also available in pale pink.
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