On Saturday I went to Curvy Convention 2015 in London. It was a really great environment for plus size ladies and gents to get together around everything fashion related. There was lots going on with a catwalk, brand stands, massages and music, plus lots of my blogger babe friends were strolling around which always makes for a good day. It was also one of the first real summer days we have had here in London so I went all out to brighten up the streets and wow did I feel good!
You know when you put on an outfit and you just think YES! I feel good. Well this was one of them. If I could wear it every day then I would. The fact the sun was out just added to the brightness to be honest. I love this coral crepe blazer from Evans. It’s super bright, comfortable and light. They are literally milking this piece in every colour you can imagine so I need to get my game on before they sell out, i’m wearing a 26 in this because the sleeves were a little snug in the 24, so if you know you usually have arm issue, definitely size up. The light blue acid wash jeans are also from Evans. Really good sizing actually. I’m wearing a 24 and considering the stretch and how light the fabric is they are a super fit.
The slogan T Shirt is from River Island and is an oversized 18. It’s obviously supposed to be loose but it fits like a normal T-shirt on me. No rules as far as I’m concerned! To keep it super fresh I garnished this outfit with a gorgeous white grab bag from Hotter. It’s really comfy to hold, light but large and it has a lovely little clutch purse which pops in (securely) to the front. It just sets the outfit off in my opinion. Wearing white was a risk but it remains fresh, scratch free and mark free. (Even after resting in the plant pot!)
I also wanted to add a little experience I had on the tube on the way to Curvy Convention. I was walking on the underground changing lines and I realised I was dressed really bright compared to everyone walking next to me. (Did I mention I had my ‘Glitz’ shoes on again from Jones Bootmakers? yes they were super glittery in the sun!) Anyway, as I was walking a young woman around my age, maybe a little younger was walking towards me, going the opposite way. She looked up at me under her drawn eyes and for a brief second I thought she was giving me a distasteful look. This woman was also plus sized and dressed really indiscreet. I went to turn away not wanting any self-doubt to creep into my head about the way I looked, but I didn’t do that. Instead I looked right at her in the eyes as I walked past and I smiled. A big, warm hello smile and she did the same back as she carried on walking. That maybe 3 second encounter completely struck a chord with me. It really did. I then continued to smile for the rest of the day.
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