Janine is on a mission to find the perfect maxi dress for Christmas Day. I mean, aren’t we all. While watching a movie last night, I started having a look around and bookmarking some of my favourites as I came across the. This post is about sharing what I found from some of my favourite online plus-size retailers.
I love a maxi dress for Christmas Day. Simply because they’re easy to wear, can take you from a casual gathering to something more dressed up if it needs to. And, the most important, you can eat and drink freely without feeling like your clothing is cutting you off. I did the same thing for my brother’s wedding last month when I needed something to work in (I was doing their photos) and something that looked dressy enough for a wedding.
And can I just say? Boho ladies, this is the year for you. Oversized shapes and prints, layers of lightweight fabrics and ruffles EVERYWHERE. But if it’s not your style, don’t stress, I found some options that I love that are a little less flouncy. I mean, we all know that my style could hardly be described as Boho. Let’s check them out, shall we?
You might remember when I raved about this black jumpsuit back in summer. Back then I wondered how I would get the most out of it come winter but I knew that I was determined to make it work. Which, with a few simple items under, I have. For these photos, it’s all about a t-shirt. A bodysuit, especially my sheer one, also works a charm, especially for evenings.
If I have one tip, it would be to use a top over a bodysuit, you thought you felt naked in a jumpsuit when it comes to going to the bathroom. WELL! Add a bodysuit to that and well, it’s rather exposed, to say the least. Use caution and wear some serious coverage underwear or you may freeze. Haha. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
For me, being able to take something you love from your wardrobe and make it work year round, is what it’s about. You’re never going to see me go on and on about new items, cheap items or adding lots of ‘newness’ to your closet. Recycling and re-wearing are where it’s at for me. And I’m sure, for most of you! It’s bullshit to expect people to be adding constantly to their wardrobe. I think so, what say you?
Wearing Birdsnest Wideleg Black Jumpsuit (size 22) over City Chic T-Shirt (similar) and Target Australia Slides (similar).
This is one of those moments that the photos just don’t do this outfit justice. The light was fading, along with my patience, and after a number of attempts, we had to leave with what we had before it was dark. Sigh. Blog life, man. But, that said, I’m pleased I have some to share with you from this afternoon. This look is one I’ve been wearing a lot this winter. Queensland winter, of course.
I’ve been a fan of the easy to wear jumpsuit since, well, forever! It took me a little while to find one that fits my long torso but the first of those that I loved was from Yours Clothing. I lived in that jumpsuit with its pockets and wide leg fit. My only struggle was the rear zip closure (always a problem) but I looked passed that, as you do. It was on high rotation for a while there.
Then last month the team from Birdsnest sent me an email with the new AW17 Belle Bird lookbook. Belle Bird is their plus size offering (though, full disclosure it ends at a size 22) and I loved the simple, classic, but interesting pieces. When they invited me to try a piece or two, I went to the site to check it out.
Hello, new favourite jumpsuit.
Soon it arrived, and I knew I wanted to use it in some of my styled photos for the blog. Since then, I’ve had a few questions about the jumpsuit, my mother is raving about it after seeing it on, and I tend to dress it down with slides and crazy hair because it’s just that comfortable. Not an ad, promise. Haha. But you know how hard to find this kind of thing is!
Plus, and are you ready for this, it’s stretchy and therefore has no zip to struggle with! Yaaaaaas. A plan began forming, a winter outfit plan. This stunning jumpsuit under a longline coat with ankle booties or heels. Very glam, yet easy to wear. I think I could even style it with some sneakers when the weather gets too cold for slides. It’s going to be a jumpsuit kind of winter, I think.
So watch this space! Jumpsuits are on my HOT list and I’m taking you guys along for the ride. Below I’ve shared a couple more photos, including one I shot in my office today so you can see the details without the jacket on. Let me know if you have questions or want some styling advice. Not that you guys need it, rock stars.
Birdsnest Belle Bird Playsuit (size 22, gifted)
Postie Dolan Jacket in Silver (size 22, gifted)
Some jumpsuits you may love!
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Jumpsuits, playsuits, whatever it is we’re calling them, do you wear them?
