Sunday, September 23, 2012

Aussie Curves: Stripes

I was looking forward to this week's Aussie Curves challenge. Stripes is an easy one for me- the problem was deciding on which outfit to put together. I finally decided on a maxi dress I had picked up from Big W.

It's super comfy, the straps are wide enough to hide bra straps, and it's just the right length. I still think Big W need to work on their sizing, this dress was snug at a size 26.


I decided on red accessories, including this fab red handbag I picked up from the op shop for $3.
I'm wearing my pretty wedge shoes I purchased from Big W. Still practising wearing them around the house.


Jewelry was picked up from markets and gifted from friends.


Outfit Details
Dress: Big W (26)
Shoes: Big W (11)
Handbag: Op shop (Vinnies)
Bracelets: Yours Clothing
Necklace: Olive Tree Markets
Earrings: Markets at my son's school
Hair Clips: Gifted




31 comments:

  1. Oh Bec that's an amazing dress! Off to see if I can find one for me.

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    1. Can't believe you took the time to comment while on your honeymoon- you rock! Hope you find a great dress. :-)

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  2. There is no way that dress is a 26! I would have no hope fitting into it.

    The cut of the maxi dress looks beautiful on you. Love the pops of red!

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    1. Thanks. Yeah the Big W sizing is so annoying, they finally have some great fashion, but make it too small- so stupid!

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  3. cute! You look ready to stroll the markets and enjoy some of this gorgeous weather :)

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    1. I love markets! Need to do it without kids though. ;-)

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  4. That dress is so lovely! It makes you so shapely!! Wonderful!!!

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  5. This makes me want to buy a maxi! And I'm totally digging the owl necklace! x

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    1. Thanks- I'm really coming round to maxis. My owl necklace is one of my fav accessories, goes with so much of my stuff!

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  6. ... love how brave you are with stripes! You look gorgeous ;)

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  7. It looks GREAT! Love it. What a fun dress. And I know what you mean about BigW sizing. I bought three items there the other week in all different sizes from an 18 to a 26. WAY off dudes, way off.

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    1. Thanks! Yeah the Big W sizing is so annoying!

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  8. These stripes look amazing on you!!! It's the perfect style stripe! I agree on BigW sizing tho!!

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  9. I haven't been into BIG W for a while....but I need to get back in there

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    1. You should- Big W have definitely raised their game in the plus size section. If only Kmart and Target would follow their example.

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  10. cute dress. i have picked up a few gems from Big W lately and can't wait for the new one near me to open soon.

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    1. I'm a frequent visitor there- I need to stop visiting until I have more cash. ;-)

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  11. I agree with you on BigW sizing. But love the dress on you. Looks fun

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  12. loving that maxi on you! you look great :-)

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  13. This dress looks great on you. I love the way it pulls in a bit under the bust. The red accessories are also cool, especially that rockin' owl necklace. Big W's sizes give me the S@#TS!!! I recently got a dress that fit perfectly, however their jeans in the same size don't come close. Bah! to them!
    Luv Jac@CommonChaos Chronicle

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    1. I love red accessories, my owl necklace gets worn often it was a good buy. Oh I hear you with the sizing, so frustrating! Especially when Big W are actually providing some colourful fun options for the plus sizes.

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  14. Thanks! You can't go wrong with red as an accent colour. :-)

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  15. Yep sizing always seems to be off at BigW but then again it's not about the label, you're working that dress. I can't believe you got that bag for $3, insane!

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  16. Love the colour combo going on here. Supercute xxx

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  17. The semi-nautical feel and the irregularity of the stripes of that dress is all kinds of awesome!

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  18. Saw these pictures of you in that pretty dress and had an orgasm

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