Body Con-scious

Let me start by saying, I have never enjoyed fitted clothing. When skinny jeans came on the scene, I wanted to run screaming into the night. I don't like all of my lumps and bumps on display and when I wear fitted clothing, it feels like that dream where you have gone to school in your underthings and everyone is pointing and laughing.

Several months ago when I was introduced to Dorothy Perkins, I came across the most beautiful dress imaginable. Beautiful geometric pattern, gorgeous pleather detailing, all of my favorite colors. Perfect, yes? No. It was a bodycon. I would love to say being a curvy girl that I see myself as Jessica Rabbit with her extreme hourglass figure, but alas, I am not. On a crazy whim, I decided to take a leap of faith while DP was having a great sale, and purchased it. I waited patiently for a week or so, and when it arrived, I practically tripped over myself to try it on. It fits beautifully, but I'm still a little self-conscious in it with all of its body-hugging qualities. I have been psyching myself up to wear it to a party this weekend, so to give myself that extra boost of confidence, I wanted to try it out at the office.

 

Doll & Frog Bodycon via Dorothy Perkins | Tahari Suit Jacket via Dillard's | Brighton Earrings | Brighton Bracelet | Vintage Spoon Bracelet | Dana Buchman Bangle | Merona Braided Sandals via Target (similar here)

Many of the curvy ladies I follow, whether they be bloggers or models, are fervently embracing the bodycon. I am not quite there yet, but I can say I am over the moon after having finally worn this is public! 

If you are interested in seeing any other blogger ladies in their beautiful bodycons, Jojo at iCurvy sports the exact same dress here. Gabi from Gabifresh posted a recent picture of herself in a great bodycon from ASOS here.

What do you think? Have you tried the bodycon before?

Weekend Warrior

For me, the mundane, errand-running weekends are always the hardest to dress for. I want to be comfortable enough in my outfit to be zipping around town all day picking out new towels or restocking the pantry without forfeiting my personal style or tastes.

I don't wear shorts too often, but just can't stomach jeans in the heat of the summer. As a compromise, I usually opt for a more casual dress and spruce it up with accessories. If you can't tell, Mr. BD (I'm required to say he is a great photographer if I want him to continue taking pictures) and I were trying to find the perfect lighting in the outside stairwell of our apartment, which is why there is no two alike.

This was not an actual selfie, though it does appear that way. Mr. BD was being difficult and not taking my need for pictures seriously, so he snapped a quick one of my close-up face just goofing around. I'm glad he did because it captured my earrings and makeup so well!

Old Navy Chambray Dress | Gifted Scarf | Brighton Earrings & Bracelet | Target Sandals | Envelope Clutch via Ebay (not sure what brand) | New York & Company Aviators