Completely Out Of My Comfort Zone With BBW Couture*

I was given the opportunity to review a dress from BBW Couture. And since I'm using this blog as a medium to try new things and push myself, I chose to steer clear of my favourite shape dresses the retro 50s flowy dresses which BBW Couture has a lot of lovely patterns in by the way.

I had a look on their website, which has so much lovely clothes, so if this brand is new to you, take a look as the prices doesn't break the bank either.

I chose this beautiful Black and White Contrast Dress*. I'm wearing a size 24/26 and it's a snug fit on me. But I kind of like it! It's not uncomfortable snug, since the fabric is nice and strechy. I am not normally comfortable showing my VBO, but after getting used to the idea and seeing so many other lovely blogger ladies rocking the look, I thought why not give it a go?



I'm so in love with this dress and the design of it. I love the black and white and the white side panel adds an interesting feature to the dress. It's made in a lovely scuba material, but the sizing is a bit small for me. It's a 24/26 which is still a bit snug to me. It's supposed to be a midi dress, but on me it's a mini dress. I'm not extremely tall either at 5'6 so I think it is my rather curvy upper half that is the reason why this dress is shorter on me than on the model in the photo on the website. I don't mind this as I prefer shorter dresses and skirts anyway. I like my legs, so I have no problem showing them off. What about the VBO??? Well as you can see, it's there!! But so what? I know I have a belly and it's there. If I hate that much I could try and lose some more weight, but why not embrace it while it's there instead.


I chose to accesorise this dress with blue and bright pink. I love the bright pink handbag and matching lipstick. These heels are some old ones from Evans, but they are so comfortable and are the max height I dare to walk in due to my balance disorder.

Dress from BBW Couture (HERE)*
Shoes from Evans (Old)
Clutch from New Look (Old)
Necklace from Joyful June (Gifted)



The dress has a zip at the back which makes it easy to put on. I wore the dress for a few hours and it didn't ride up much. Which is a plus. If I was to wear this dress to a party I would probably feel more comfortable with wearing some shapewear, as it is not forgiving at all. 
I'm not normally a fan of sleeves, but in this dress it feels comfortable and doesn't feel like a straight jackets like many sleeved dresses can do. I think this dress will be good to wear to a party in the autumn or winter. I think it's a bit too hot for it right now as the scuba material tend to become quite warm. 



Wearing my lovely new statement necklace that I got in my Joyful June present. I love it and it works so well with this dress. So thank you my secret giver.


I look forward to wearing this dress with some opaque tights and bright coloured shoes in the colder months and I could also easily see myself wearing this dress as a top with another skirt. With the monochrome look the options are many, so it's a classic style for the years to come.

Do you like bodycon dresses?
Xxx 

*this dress was gifted to me, but all views are my own.

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  1. Love it! And love bodycon as well you know! You need to wear more bodycon xxxx

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    1. You know.... I think I will wear more bodycon! Love the look it gives me xx Thank you! X

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  2. Go you stepping outside your comfort zone!
    I think this looks really good on you and suits you to a tee!

    C xx
    http://curvygirlthin.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. I'm really glad I did step outside my comfort zone Charlie... I think I'll become even more daring! 😉 xx

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  3. You look absolutely stunning my dear! I love the way you styled this dress and your hair looks amazing. xx

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  4. MOOKIE you look insaneeeeeeeeeely hot. Ohh my hahaha <3 Love this look on you babe. Miss that face so much xxxxx

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    1. Well it was a warm day! 😉 haha Thank you have... miss you too xxx

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  5. You look great in bodycon and I LOVE the bag! xx

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    1. Thank you babe xx I think I'm actually in love with the bag! It's mine all mine! Haha xx

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  6. The dress really suits you. It's so hard to get out of your comfort zone, I really struggle with the idea of tight clothing but once I'm in it I realise what the hell am I worrying about. Half the battle is how I think others will see me, but actually it doesn't matter about them

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    1. You would look amazing in bodycon Felicity.. Just go for it! I did and like you say... It really doesn't matter about them! ☺ Thank you for your lovely comment x x

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  7. Looking hot in this dress. I'm glad I am not the only one that find sleeves are tight and constricting sometimes. I cant you get dresses that fit perfectly but seem to have sleeves from a smaller size.

    Yes I love body con dresses but sometimes they don't like me. I don't mind my VBO but I do hate dresses that ride up and sit under my belly. Its one thing to have an outline, quite another to have it highlighted in neon.. LOL..

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  8. I am like you about a dress like that but seeing how good you look I have changed my mind. You have hardly any VBO from what I can see anyway.
    Thank you for all your hard work
    Suzi

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