We had planned to head to the races again this year because we had soooo much fun last year, but due to a rather massive weight gain I ended up dreading it because I had no idea what to wear. None of my clothes in my wardrobe fit me. So I ordered a dress online from ezibuy exactly to my measurements but it ended up being too big around my bottom half and I had to return it. I knew a shopping trip would be a torturous and unsuccessful venture due to my wonky body shape right now. So I just tried to ignore the whole thing... good plan!
Then while reading blogs I saw a cute dress on a plus size Australian fashion blogger's post on race day fashion. Perfect! I strode into City Chic, tried the dress on and took it home. I didn't look at anything else because I was in no shopping mood. It stung a little that I was back shopping in the plus size shops. It stung even more that the dress was $179.95. Oh well, suck it up, we all have much bigger problems than the size tag on our clothes!
Then, the day before the races, I was in Target looking at bras and I saw a cute dress that proposed to sculpt your shape. I had major doubts that a white skin tight dress could work for me, but I tried it on and it really did work miracles. Even better, it was only $39 (obviously I will return the other dress). Jackpot!
It was such a relief to find something flattering and comfortable to wear. I was able to relax and just enjoy myself and I had a fantastic day. Now, if only all my clothes came with in-built body sculpt material I could have my cake and eat it too!
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| Me and AJ before we left home |
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| Our group in front of the track |
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| Me and the girls (my two sister-in-laws and my high school best friend) |
That's a gorgeous dress and you look so good in it!
ReplyDeleteScore on the frock!!!!! You look beautiful!!!!! Glad you were able to have a great day out & be comfortable!!! xoxo
ReplyDeleteGood Job! You look terrific!
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting for this post... Great dress :) Target actually have some great dresses at the moment. How cute does AJ look too.
ReplyDeleteI was going to say too - you'll have to get onto Instagram to check out what I wore..
ReplyDeleteFab dress on you!! Love the pairing of it with the blazer too :)
ReplyDeleteA white dress AND it's fitting? Hooootttt. You look smashing. And how does AJ always manage to look so damn dapper when he gets fancied up?
ReplyDeleteYou both look amazing…that dress on you is like wow !!
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful. That dress is stunning...must get myself into Target to have a look!
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic... you have not put on that much weight Chick.
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ReplyDeleteThat dress looked awesome! I am sad I missed this post and have only just seen it or I would have gone straight in to target to try one on myself!
ReplyDeleteWill have to keep an eye out! Glad you had a great day out :)