Dress- Asos Curve (out of stock- similar)
Bag- Zatchels
Shoes- New Look
This dress turned out to be cuter than I expected, I only bought it because I loved the collar but the pleating details turned out to be a nice surprise. I usually stay away from pleats because they remind me too much of the school uniform I had to wear for most of my teenage life ( it was in a flattering shade of death grey). Also, I’ve heard pleats are a big NO for plus size girls, but I think they’re quite flattering on this dress. What do you think?
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Actually all the curvy sewing blogs endorse pleats over gathers for the curvy girls. I love this on you, especially because even with the shorter hem and peter pan color, it doesn’t read juvenile, it’s simply fresh.
I agree, especially pleats in a fabric that drapes. The pleated fabric lays flat.
Thanks Laura! I had no idea about the pleats over gathers idea, you learn something new everyday 🙂
This is cute but please don’t give any credit or credence to fashion “rules”.
Thank you! I don’t take them seriously most of the time but pleats was definitely I had tried wearing with disastrous results.
I agree that they are super flattering. I think how far down the pleat is sewn and what type of pleat makes a difference. I had a knife pleat skirt I loved and wore for years with no problems but I had another pleated skirt that billowed out in this awful way from my thighs and it was no bueno. Anyway, you look great in that dress.
Thanks Sarah! and I agree, I’ve tried on pleated skirts before that just ballooned up my shape. I wish more brands made skirts with this flattering pleat.