Two weeks ago now i was invited to the Bristol Taking shape store, i was greeted by Erica who had picked out some great pieces for me and then i was allowed to free rein on the shop floor to pick what i wanted to try on.
So here is some snaps of me in the clothes....
Juno Tunic
The first item i tried on, the fit was lovely and the length was really good but i just felt this was over priced for what it was.
Pompeii dress
The print is nice, i like that it is around the edge and the bottom, it frames your body nicely, but for me, shift dresses need to be baggy to work on me as i carry my weight on my tummy and hips so i would have wanted to size up about 2 sizes to make this work for me.
Lexa Dress
Ursula the other shop assisant there on the day was wearing this dress and she looked lovely in it. I liked how the stripes got thicker and thinner throughout and the colour gradient. The bust detail was also lovely. One to keep an eye on.
Oriental dream dress
I tried this in a 22 an the fit was really good, it might have been a bit long on me. I loved that the bow was different colours on each side. This was one of my mum's favourite.
Napa Dress
Sadly this dress just wasn't for me, i think i was too short for the hanky hem to really work, so maybe one to try for the taller girls?
Starburst Dress
Another pretty maxi, the length was really good on me but the bust just didn't sit right for me.
French party tunic
While this is one of the more simple items in the store i really liked it. I had to size up to get the band to sit correctly on my bust. This will be a future purchase.
Carnival Rose dress
Love at first sight! i was twirling around the changing room in this dress. I actually had to size down into a 20 as the 22 was too big, it looks like it doesn't have any stretch but it actually does. The panelling on it is so clever. This dress won my heart.
Paradise Dress
The poppy print was really eye catching and the length was really nice, i also liked the gathering from the bust down the middle, another one i am keepig my eye on.
Floral Fever top
I really liked the cut of this top, i don't think it comes across in this picture but the hem is different lengths, i just didn't like the fabric, again i would need to size up to make it fit better.
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| The wonderful Erica and I, in matching dresses |
Vangish dress
I tried this in a XL and the fit was great. I really liked the print on this dress and the shape, it was different but not too out there. I am keeping my eye on this for when it goes into the sale.
Dalmation Dress
I fell in love with this dress, the polka dots, the colours at the bottom, i just liked everything about this dress. It was between this and the above dress and i picked this one as the colours are more summer, there will be an outfit post coming soon!
Overall i had a lovely time at the store, the staff were so friendly, they got me a drink and my mum a coffee. The changing rooms are big and roomy and there is air con (hot changin rooms make me want to cry). The thing i noticed about the clothing is the tailoring to the curvy form, there is little details in the pieces that are great and just make them fit the body better. For me the price points are a bit high, but i'm probably not the target market. What do you think of the pieces i tried on?
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