Bra to Wear to Make Lularoe Maxia Dress
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Today, I'm writing a review that I've spent a very long time working on! I'll be reviewing Lularoe clothes specifically for plus sized ladies. The reason I'm writing this post is that I've been contacted several times by friends who are plus sized asking about size, fit, comfort. One of my friends said she searched online and couldn't find anything about how Lularoe fits plus sized women. As a plus sized woman, I know how hard it is to look for clothes especially online. I know how it can be SO disappointing to drive to a store where they are supposed to have plus sized items and have nothing fit you. And I know what it's like to be very self conscious about trying to shop and being too big especially in front of strangers. Even though it's awkward and I feel super insecure posting all these pictures of myself, here goes! I am in no way sponsored by Lularoe nor do I have any affiliation with the company. The items I have were either purchased by me, given as a hostess credit for parties I've hosted, and I won 1 item in a giveaway.
First off, I've had both online and in person parties. If you are interested in these clothes, I highly suggest an in home party with a local consultant. They bring over tons of clothes and you can try them all on. You invite your friends and they can shop too. What's AMAZING is that my friends of all different shapes and sizes could shop together! I normally cannot shop with most of my friends because I have to go to specialty stores or special order things online. It was really really fun! We had snacks, wine, and chatted. I saw so many friends from different facets of my life that night and it was amazing!
I'm sure you all want to hear about the leggings. YES! They are as buttery soft as everyone says they are. They are really cute! They only come in two sizes for adults One Size (sizes 2-12) and Tall and Curvy (sizes 12-22.) Personally, I bounce around in most companies sizes. Sometimes I'm a 20, sometimes I'm a 22, sometimes I'm a 24. Lularoe leggings fit me fine. My friend told me that they fit her mom who is a size 26 as well. They do vary a little bit from pattern to pattern however. My blue umbrella pair are super stretchy and comfy but there's also extra bunching at the bottom. Some of them don't have as much extra length. Some of them are a little more snug in the tummy area. I carry a lot of my weight in my tummy. These variations are not bothersome enough for me to stop buying them.
I LOVE the fun patterns! At first, I was self conscious about wearing such loud prints. I tend to wear a lot of black, wanting to look slimmer and wanting to fade into the background. I will say that people will look at your loud pants. I've gotten a lot of compliments on them and they are great conversation starters. However, there are times when I feel like people are staring and I'm working on not letting it bother me. Also, after I started photographing myself in the leggings, I decided that they actually are quite slimming. I have large legs in both thighs and calves. I feel like the patterns kind of trick the eye into thinking my legs are slimmer than they are somehow. I didn't have access to the athletic leggings to try on.
Here are some outfits that I have and some that I tried on at a party.
Dresses: Personally, I couldn't fit into the Amelia dress or the Julia. They were too tight in the bust for me. (ETA: Now offered in extended sizes. To check them out check out my follow up post.) The Ana (bottom middle worn in 3XL) and the Nicole (bottom left worn in 2XL) dresses work for me. They are a little snug in the bust but they fit and I can wear them. I really like the way the skirts are cut, they mask my large stomach.
Shirts: I have a Classic T (top left), a Perfect T (top right), and an Irma (not shown.) The Irma is boxy on me and I'm still trying to work with it. The one I have is an XL and I can wear a L. The Classic T is awesome! It's a great length and it goes a little longer in the back. It also flows away from the tummy at the bottom. I have a 3XL but I could wear a 2XL but it's more snug in the belly. The Perfect T has slits on both sides and flows away from your midsection as well. It's also longer and it's very flattering on me. I have a 3XL and could easily wear a 2XL. The Randy shirt does not work on me. I can get it on but it's very tight on my stomach. (ETA: Now offered in extended sizes. To check them out check out my follow up post.)
Kimono: I got 3 Lindsay Kimonos. I'm wearing a blue striped Lindsay in MEDIUM in the top left photo and a teal glittery Lindsay in the lower right picture. These are cute little additions to my wardrobe. It's nice to have something to throw on over an outfit. They are more flowy than cardigans and give a more artsy look. I felt that the Monroe wasn't really my style with the fringe
Skirts: In the top middle photo, I'm wearing a Lucy skirt in 2XL. I wear it under the bust with a shirt tucked in and it looks like a dress. I love the lace! It's so feminine and pretty! This isn't something I would have picked out for myself but I tried it on at the party and like it. Also, you can wear it as a strapless dress. I've tried it this way with a belt and it was SO cute! I haven't worn it out like that but I will next date night. The Maxi skirt is really cute! I'm wearing it on the lower right corner in a 3XL. I can also fit in the 2XL. These are stretchy and have a yoga waistband. Not pictured is the Cassie pencil skirt. I can fit in the 2XL and the 3XL but it emphasizes my large belly. It looks fine with a long shirt over the top. I didn't have access to try out Lola or Azure.
And the CUTEST thing ever is that they have little girls clothes too! I only had access to the leggings. These are the S/M size and they fit sizes 2-6. They also have M/L and Tween. They have other little girls clothes too and I can't wait to try them! They are a bit more than I usually spend on Avery's clothes but if these leggings hold up really well then I might consider spending more on clothes for her. Also, this might be the only chance I'll ever have to wear Mommy and Me clothes with Avery. I have friends who are smaller who can shop in the same section as their kids and I don't think I'll every be able to do that. Thanks LulaRoe for letting me do this fun dressing like my daughter thing!
If you'd like to buy any LulaRoe, you can join my friend's group: LulaRoe by Star. OR I'm sure there's a consultant close to you.
I hope this post helps someone that might be struggling with finding comfortable plus sized clothes or wondering if LulaRoe would work for their body. Giant hugs, my friends!
ETA: I wrote a follow up to this post with more styles and the new EXTENDED sizes:
Part 2
Part 3
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