London Calling

Hi Everyone -

Its been awhile since I last posted - I've been in London for the past week and a half! It was great - I saw all of the touristy sight seeing things and I also did some *field research* for Thursday Afternoons. I have lots to report about the fantastic lingerie I found, but first I have to tell you all about an amazing clothes store I stumbled upon my last day there - Collectif.

T and I were walking along, looking for a cafe with internet access so we could check in for our flights the next day, when a rack of gorgeous A-line dresses caught my eye. At this point, I was used to disappointment - the clothes sizes in the UK are 2 sizes smaller than the US, and most stores only went up to a UK18 (size 16 US), which was totally out of my range (I am an 18/20 US). There was one plus size shop, Evans, which was as billowy/ruffly/long/unwearable/dowdy as our very own Lane Bryant. So, imagine my surprise when I found a UK22 on the rack, in this gorgeous style, on sale for just 20 pounds (approx. $31.52 USD):



Regina Doll Dress

 This style of dress suits me perfectly - nipped in waist and flared skirt. I loved it!! Its made with a super soft, matte satin - finish cotton (broadcloth?), and was just so very very lovely. My only critique of this style is that it was cut a bit small across the chest - it squooshed my boobs in too much to wear with a push up bra, but I think it will be perfect with a minimizer (I am a 42DD). I also bought this style in the cherry print, and tried on the leopard print, although I didn't get it.

I tried on a bunch more styles of dresses, and I finally settled on this blue polka dot winner:



Dolores Doll Dress

So cute! It is more generously cut across the chest, and was just so very very cute! In the store they were on sale for 35 pounds (approx. $55.19 USD). I also bought it in solid red.
I really loved the button front dresses, but again, they were a little too tight across the chest. They were so great, though - I might still order them online and wear a sports bra with them!! Some of my other favorites were:




Ahoy Sailor Jersey Jacket




Betsy Coat Leo

 I am so psyched to have found this company. Even with the exchange rate and shipping, these clothes are a steal - buy yourself something today. You'll be glad you did!