This Fall, I brought “Plus Size Model or Me?” to the blog with this post.
Some of you asked: “Why make it a competition?”, “Why ask us to choose?”, “Is this even body positive?”
Here’s my answer:
As plus size women, many of us automatically think our bodies are a hindrance to wearing certain items. Big girls often feel they aren’t even in the same “league” as a smaller girl. I do think there’s some body positive affirmation that comes when you can root for the fat chick. I think it’s body positive to see that items can look just as good on a big girl with lumps as it does on a model with a perfect figure. So, these posts are just my way of leveling the playing field a bit and opening our eyes that we can wear whatever we want. The main point is comparison and seeing that different can be good, not competition.
Hope that makes sense… now, on to today’s post!
I’m going to show you an item on a model, I’m going to explain how I made my purchase (what size I chose, color, width, etc.), then I’ll show the item on me and you can decide if you like it on the model… or on me.
Eloquii Long Sleeve Petal Neckline Gown
Here’s the dress on the model.
The only long dresses I own are summer maxi’s, so I was really excited about this gown. It seemed simple enough to wear for any occasion where I want to step things up and I knew with the right accessories this dress could be super glam.
There is a long sleeved version of the dress here, but I chose the short sleeve version
- so that I could pull it out during any warmer months too.
- Because the long sleeved, floor length dress looked like I was trying to cover up my body
- I think if you’re wearing a floor length gown, you should show a little skin 😉
Normally, I order maxi dresses a size larger to get some extra length, but with this one I ordered the dress in my normal dress size 18, because I didn’t want it to be baggy at all, that would kill the fun of this curve hugging dress. I just crossed my fingers that it would be long enough (I’m 5’10).
Here’s the dress on me.
The dress was more than long enough (yay!). The only thing that’s a little awkward is how the fabric clings in the tummy area, but that’s nothing a little shapewear can’t fix. Styling the dress was super easy. I found a fur stole at the goodwill (yessss!) and the clutch and shoe combo is something I’ll probably use with other Little Black Dresses, its unexpected and fun.
Clutch Rebecca Minkoff | Shoes: Here | Nails Etsy | Stole (similar) here or here
Clutch Rebecca Minkoff | Nails Etsy | Stole (similar) here or here
So, here it is on the model and on me.
Great insight and outfit. Love the shoes.
Glad it was helpful! xx
Great insight and outfit. Love the shoes.
Glad it was helpful! xx
Gorgeous! You look stunning and the outfit is beautiful. Love the cut of the dress. But I need to know where are the shoes from!?
I just linked the shoes are right under the photo 🙂 http://bit.ly/1NikIor
Gorgeous! You look stunning and the outfit is beautiful. Love the cut of the dress. But I need to know where are the shoes from!?
I just linked the shoes are right under the photo 🙂 http://bit.ly/1NikIor
I think it’s a lovely dress in general but I think it hangs better on you. And that stole, clutch & shoes are a simple & elegant choice with a touch of glam. Love it!
I was soooo excited about those shoes!!
I think it’s a lovely dress in general but I think it hangs better on you. And that stole, clutch & shoes are a simple & elegant choice with a touch of glam. Love it!
I was soooo excited about those shoes!!
You are rocking that dress – you look comfortable, beautiful and confident!
The dress is super comfy!!
You are rocking that dress – you look comfortable, beautiful and confident!
The dress is super comfy!!
I love this dress! You look amazing. It is so helpful seeing a plus size woman rock clothing that I would be too afraid to wear. The clutch is gorgeous too!
So glad 🙂
I love this dress! You look amazing. It is so helpful seeing a plus size woman rock clothing that I would be too afraid to wear. The clutch is gorgeous too!
So glad 🙂
It looks beautiful and different on each of you. I prefer the “perfect imperfection” of your figure, though.
Love that haha
It looks beautiful and different on each of you. I prefer the “perfect imperfection” of your figure, though.
Love that haha
Looking fab!
Yay!
Looking fab!
Yay!
Hey Ceci. You look beautiful and you make that dress look fabulous. I would not have right twice about it if I’d only seen it on the model. You made it pop.
Awwww
Hey Ceci. You look beautiful and you make that dress look fabulous. I would not have right twice about it if I’d only seen it on the model. You made it pop.
Awwww
Cece, I love it on your because I can envision me. Your accessories took the dress to the next level. I vote for YOU!
Cece, I love it on your because I can envision me. Your accessories took the dress to the next level. I vote for YOU!
I did pop over to look at the long sleeve version of this dress and yes I agree, its much better with the cap sleeves. You look stunning in this dress. I’m tucking this idea in my party dress file. Happy Holidays
I did pop over to look at the long sleeve version of this dress and yes I agree, its much better with the cap sleeves. You look stunning in this dress. I’m tucking this idea in my party dress file. Happy Holidays
Is that real fur?
Is that real fur?
i love the way it looks on you – you truly look stunning. i would have never had the courage to buy something that body skimming but you have shown me it can be done. THANK YOU!
i love the way it looks on you – you truly look stunning. i would have never had the courage to buy something that body skimming but you have shown me it can be done. THANK YOU!
You look great! I LOVE the dress on you and the cap sleeves are gorgeous, love that you’re showing just a little skin!
You look great! I LOVE the dress on you and the cap sleeves are gorgeous, love that you’re showing just a little skin!
Looks smiliar on both models but I have to say I love yours best. Your updo and lippie color is just perfect. Not to mention the smile. . .
Looks smiliar on both models but I have to say I love yours best. Your updo and lippie color is just perfect. Not to mention the smile. . .
Much Better on You!!! I might have to get his dress for myself
Much Better on You!!! I might have to get his dress for myself
Totally you!
Totally you!
Lovely on you!! You have a beautiful shape ❤
Lovely on you!! You have a beautiful shape ❤
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