I have wanted dungarees for years. There's just something about the look of them that I love. But for many years the options for fat girls were basically non-existent. You either had basic maternity, really cute Vintage reproductions in a maximum size of about 18 or the only ones big enough: the boring "work wear" style.
Then came fatshion and the rise of cool clothing for bigger people. There started to be more options but alas still no dungarees... Until last year! I'm not sure what triggered it then but they were available! I just didn't have the money to buy them :( Roll forward 12 months or so and 90's revival is in full swing and that means Grunge and that means more dungarees! And this year I happen to be working and have the money to buy them.
At that particular moment only these from Simply Be were available. A re-release of the ones that got my heart going last year. And then... Well it was a bit of a fail. I ordered my normal size 24 (which was proved correct by some jeans I bought from Yours Clothing later) and they would not go up my legs. I thought OK maybe they're a little small, I'll return them and reorder a 26. The 26 came and still no go on the legs. They are just so narrow! For reference my calves are 22 1/2 inches round. Reading the most recent reviews it appears I'm not the only one having the same problem and of course it eliminates people with larger legs from wearing them.
At this point I was feeling disheartened but then I remembered I'd had a leaflet in the post from Curvissa (not actually sure why I had the leaflet but minor detail) and there were a pair of dungarees in there. When I looked them up at the time they weren't available yet so I forgot about them until all these sizing issues so I looked them up and they were available and looking at the composition they mentioned Elastane a useful addition with the leg worry.
I took the plunge and ordered in my usual size of 24 keeping my fingers tightly crossed and I must say I was very pleased with the service. I didn't pay extra for next day delivery yet they arrived next day! And as to fit? Perfect! My legs are very happy. If I have one tiny criticism it's that the bib appears shorter than the photos and I would prefer it slightly higher but it's not a big deal. I do also plan on getting mum to shorten them slightly as I am a bit short (5 foot 4) and they are slightly longer than my preferred. I could cuff them but that's a lot of hassle to get right each time.
Sadly no photos at the moment but I hope to wear them out soon so I will try and remember to get one then.
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Sunday, 19 July 2015
Wednesday, 29 April 2015
Quick Post on Sizing
My pet peeve for today? Inaccurate sizing/sizing charts.
Mum and I need new bathrobes. Here's is very thing on the butt area (tmi? Never mind) and mine is even older and generally ratty and stained with hair dye. I managed to find some on eBay here and according to the size chart it should have fit and the smaller size should have fit mum with room to spare. I ordered them, purple for me, teal for mum. They arrived this morning... Yeah not gonna work at all. The larger size only just works for mum so I'm returning the small one.
I then took to eBay again trying to find something a bit bigger but all that I could find was ones around the same size or if they did my size e.g. Yours Clothing they were fleece which while nice isn't the best material for putting on after your shower. Towelling all the way! So then I took to Google and it brought up a result for Amazon which was way too big (60"+ chest), way too expensive (about £40) and white - not advisable when you semi-regularly dye your hair dark purple - but there was a link below to the gorgeous Cadbury purple you see here which in XL is a bit too big but the only other size available is Medium which is too small so I'm going to do a sod it and buy the too big one and have done with it. If it's drastically too big my mum can take it in - she's a bit of a sewing whizz - and it adds to the cuddle factor anyway :D
Anyway til next time (whenever that'll be XD) actually it hopefully won't be too long as I do have another post planned which needs to be written but it's a case of working myself up to writing it as it's about women's health and my recent experience.
Mum and I need new bathrobes. Here's is very thing on the butt area (tmi? Never mind) and mine is even older and generally ratty and stained with hair dye. I managed to find some on eBay here and according to the size chart it should have fit and the smaller size should have fit mum with room to spare. I ordered them, purple for me, teal for mum. They arrived this morning... Yeah not gonna work at all. The larger size only just works for mum so I'm returning the small one.
I then took to eBay again trying to find something a bit bigger but all that I could find was ones around the same size or if they did my size e.g. Yours Clothing they were fleece which while nice isn't the best material for putting on after your shower. Towelling all the way! So then I took to Google and it brought up a result for Amazon which was way too big (60"+ chest), way too expensive (about £40) and white - not advisable when you semi-regularly dye your hair dark purple - but there was a link below to the gorgeous Cadbury purple you see here which in XL is a bit too big but the only other size available is Medium which is too small so I'm going to do a sod it and buy the too big one and have done with it. If it's drastically too big my mum can take it in - she's a bit of a sewing whizz - and it adds to the cuddle factor anyway :D
Anyway til next time (whenever that'll be XD) actually it hopefully won't be too long as I do have another post planned which needs to be written but it's a case of working myself up to writing it as it's about women's health and my recent experience.
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