Dress: Igigi
Shoes: Zu Shoes
OK, you’ll notice that I haven’t labelled today’s post “May(de)” – sorry about that – I totally ran out of sunlight for photographing today’s outfit, but I had photos of this dress from a week back, and it’s AMAZING and I wanted to share it, so here it is!
It’s my second favourite dress from Igigi’s new “Breath of Fresh Air” line, and I think it’s much more successful on me than its turquoise counterpart, though you need to be feeling full of chutzpah to pull it off.
This is not a dress for shy, retiring types. This is a dress to be looked at in. It’s the very antithesis of the safe, black, shapeless smock dresses that plus-size women are frequently told they SHOULD be wearing.
It’s not made of the same buttery soft jersey as the Thelma dress. Instead it’s quite a heavy, structured jersey that – combined with Igigi’s trademark complete lining – sucks you in and smoothes you down.
The wrap effect is mock – meaning you’re in no danger of flashing your knickers – but the soft ruching at the hip gives the dress a super sexy drape, and it’s red. REALLY red.
My body’s actually reasonably straight up-and-down with the addition of generous thighs and a helluva rack, and I think this dress would look extraordinary on girls with a more defined waist than I.
I’m quietly thrilled that it somehow manages to give me my favourite (unattainable) female shape, the cello, playing up the curves of my hips rather than drawing attention to my boobs.
I let the dress speak for itself with nude shoes and no jewelery, and I can’t imagine wearing it in any other way. With a dress like this there’s no need to fight for attention, and big accessories seems like overkill.
Wow!
Lol, thanks Anna 🙂
Oh how I want to love igigi’s solid color dresses. But this one, like many of their others, accents the stomach in a strong way, which I can’t help but feel is the first thing one sees at a quick glance.
I don’t imaigne it’s much better when sitting down 🙁
This bold color works perfect with your new hair. It’s sort of a burgundy red…one of my faves!
Yeah, that was a bit of concern with this dress because the ruching kind of draws a bit of attention to it. have you looked at some of their more 50’s style full-skirted dresses though?
I have. Never worn a full skirt but just might try after seeing how wonderful they look on you in your blog here. I am a pattern girl at heart…but wistful about solids for sure =)
This dress looks amazing on you! Damn girl!
LOL, thanks Cristina 🙂
Stunning. I’ve been following you for a long time and haven’t really commented, you always look fantastic but this dress on you took my breath away
Thank you! It’s a pretty eye-catching dress!
You’ve always it such great lines in your outfits, everything seems to fit you so perfectly from top to toe, how do you do it? Is it tailoring? Amazing undergarments? Luck?
Bit of all. Mostly luck. Though I’m very fussy about having the right bra, and in this case I actually caved and bought a pair of control shorts to smooth my hips and waist a little. I think that helped a bit, though I have serious moral objections to body shapers.
Good lord, you look HOT! Rawr.
Woo! Thanks, Lyndey 🙂
I love your blog and read all your posts but don’t generally comment. But I had to today, because damn. You look like a million bucks in that dress!
Aw, thanks Harmony – and thanks for commenting 🙂 I’m glad you’re enjoying the blog!
Wow! Sexy! Love it!
Thanks, Lore 🙂
You are doing such a *fabulous* va-va-voom thing here: stunning! I love seeing someone wear something that looks so spectacular and affirming that they can’t help but smile…
Thank you, Jackie!
You look HOT! I think you’ve worn it exactly right, even black shoes might have been overkill on the va-va-voom factor. Love it 🙂
Yeah, I was thinking polkadot tights and black heels, but it just looked like complete overkill. Maybe for a fancy dinner, but definitely not for regular use. Not that it’s a “regular use” kind of dress!
Love it!
You look great!
Thanks, Nat 🙂
Lilli, this the kind of dress every woman should have in her closet! What a beautiful color and the fit is so flattering! I agree, I would not pair this with any jewelry. A dress like this deserves to be showcased! 🙂
Thanks, Bella – that’s what I thought, too!
This is a divine look on you Lili!
Thanks, Tanya 🙂
Now that is stunning! Super hot! This is what curvy girls SHOULD be wearing.
Quite right! It reminds me of a quote I saw on twitter about plus size fashion “It’s a big canvas. Make it worth looking it”. A motto to live life by.
Wow!! I am going to get this myself after seeing it on you!!
What is the sizing like? If you don’t mind me asking, what size is the one you are wearing?
Me too.
I must get this for myself.
What are your measurements Lilli?
How is the Igigi sizing?
I got the size 12, and I fit squarely in the size chart for that (42/36/46″). If you were between sizes on this dress I’d definitely say size up, though. I found it very figure hugging
Hi Kate, I bought the 12, and that’s exactly where I sit on the size chart. I’d definitely go up if you’re between sizes though, it’s quite figure hugging.
You look totally fabulous in this dress. Your waist is so defined in it. You look like a modern day Marilyn! Love how you’ve kept the accessories on the down low. Clever and cute!
Thanks Mandy – The defined waist is helped along a bit by the hands-on-hips pose, lol, but I definitely think the ruching helps create curves!
Awesome. I think the warmer colours are definitely your palate.
Thanks Sansha – I definitely have more reds in my wardrobe than blues. But I look ridiculous in pink with my current hair colour, so that’s a few items out permanent rotation for the moment!
What a fab dress .. you wear red so well … Just loving the regular blogging … Keep it up !
Thanks Margaret! I have to try and get into the habit of doing it earlier in the day though, my photos are so bad without the natural light!
Wow!! This dress is stunning. You look amazing! This looks like it would be flattering on anyone. Hmm maybe I should get my hands on one… 🙂
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It’s definitely a well-designed dress, Corinne! The smallest size may be a bit too big for you though?
The shape of that dress is AMAZING! You have a stunning figure Lilli! Coincidentally, I had been looking at this dress on Very and thinking I loved it – the shape is similar.
http://www.very.co.uk/so-fabulous-wrap-top-jersey-dress/1029452477.prd?browseToken=%2fb%2f1655%2c5722%2fs%2fbestsellers%2c0%2fr%2f100&trail=1589-5722-1655
Very nice, and I love the navy. Do you think you’ll indulge? It’d look great with your current blonde pixie crop
If I still love it at the end of the month then maybe.
Grrrr … looks amazing!
Thanks AJ – definitely a bombshell dress
Holy moly, what a dress.
Personally, I think your belly looks amazing in this dress, especially in the first photograph. So lovely and round… my belly doesn’t behave like that at all.
Smashing.
Ah well, sometimes I wish my belly wouldn’t behave like that either, but The Sophisticate seems to like it 🙂
one for the top five on your blog, you look smoking! I want one too…
Thanks Iris – it’s pretty standout dress
Wow! I’ve had some stuff from igigi, and have had a few dresses from them on ebay. I’ve NEVER looked that hot in them though, that dress is just made for you.
Thanks Kate – It’s pretty tight, but on the right day it feels amazing to walk down the street in it!
That dress has Va-Va-Voom! You look amazing.
Thanks, Magatha May 🙂
Wow! You look amazing in that dress! Va va Voom!
Thanks Fifi, it’s definitely a bombshell of a dress!
Wow, wow, wow! That is one stunning dress on you.
I’m about to check if my local stockist has that dress so I can try it on a see if I can pull the look off as well as you do.
WOW
OMG! you are SUPER hot!!!
you look amazing. the color, the cut, the fabric…it all looks great on you!
Just to say : you look absolutely amazing ! It looks like you really feel good about yourself and know how to take care of you ^_^
Have a nice week-end,
I THINK I HAVE TO BUY THIS DRESS!! Thanks for the inspiration, gorgeous x