Dress c/o Ax Paris
Shoes c/o Spy Love Buy
Shoes c/o Spy Love Buy
Well, here’s a day I never thought I’d see…me in a bodycon dress. I suppose I cheated slightly as I went up one size so it wasn’t skin tight, but still, this has always been such a fashion “no go area” for me and I’m frankly amazed that I dared wear this.
If it wasn’t for the tie-dye pattern I probably would never have braved this, especially not in a notoriously unflattering midi length but you know what? I survived, I wore it all day and not one person screamed in horror or looked at me in disgust. Quite the opposite happened in fact and wearing something that made me so aware of my shape made me feel confident and secure in the changes that have taken place.
My mission for next month is to buy a bodycon dress in the right size and see what happens. I’ve always spent so much time being paranoid about my hips and thighs that I’ve overlooked the positives the dress highlights.
Sorry for such a “me focused” ramble. I kind of felt I had to document this moment somewhere!
I have to say, Ax Paris is fast becoming one of my favourite places for dresses. Everything I’ve had from there has been fantastic quality and really well priced. There’s been something for all occasions and there are constant new arrivals.
Where is your go-to for fashion forward frocks?
Have you overcome any major barriers lately, clothing or otherwise?
xxx
I love the dress on you, it looks amazing. I really love the way it does tie dye in a contemporary way.
Looks great on you.
The tie dye print is nice but not something i could pull off!
You look amazing!! Super brave of you, and you TOTALLY pull this dress off. Wowza x
You and me both, I accidently donned a bodycon number at the weekend, bought in error as I religiously avoid the style.
This looks awesome on you, glad you felt good in it x
Reading such a positive and inspiring post has really made me smile 🙂 You look amazing xx
It looks stunning on you, well done for stepping out of your comfort zone! xx
love the color and the pattern.
I’ll be happy if you stop by my blog too=)
It looks really great on you 🙂 I always avoid bodycon too but ‘not skin tight but still fitted’ look is really nice.
I also love tye die, I bought a similar top from River Island recently
You look lovely! Bodycon is obviously a look that suits you! Hurrah for trying it! I must admit, I really can’t wear bodycon dresses- I really dislike how they feel and how they look on me! I always prefer things to be flowing, always have done since a young age!
Laura this looks awesome on you, I love dip-dye and always go up a size in bodycon pieces too! I hate worrying about food babies haha.
Tara
The Style Rawr!
xoxo
That Bodycon dress c/o Ax Paris looks lovely on you. I do hope you’ll do another post showing it off after you’ve managed to gain a size, making it skin tight as it was intended. That look would be super-fantastic (it already lloks great). I like the colour and the print. Do they make it in a mini?
Suits you so well! I have yet to brave the body con either, but I feel I would be too short for anything midi length!
Karys
You look absolutely amazing, you have a stunning figure missus. I only own one bodycon dress, I may be inspired to pull it out now if the weather stays nice!
You look lovely, the style and cut of the dress really suits you.
Janine xx
Bake, Glue and Trend!
You look absolutely stunning in this dress! Bodycon definitely works for you 🙂 xo
Swit swoo Laura this looks amazing on you, the pattern and the style really, really suit you.
I’m not brave enough for bodycons, they look awful on me. x
baby steps! I’m glad you’re conquering your fears. Looking gorgeous as ever! x
I’m so proud of you Laura, that’s such a big achievement and you really have come so far, well done beautiful! Not only that, but you look incredible too! xx
I really really like this – am seriously tempted. I like a bit of tie-dye as long as it’s not in garish orange and green vomit-type patterns! I like bodycon too.
You’re looking really good xx
You look amazing, the style really suits you – please start believing that your gorgeous because you are!! X
i am not a big fan of tie dye but that looks gorgeous on you x
You look fab! I bet you’d look amazing in a midi *proper* bodycon because of your height, you lucky thang! xxx
It looks awesome! I would love to see a true body con dress on you haha! I too don’t wear body con anymore, but you’re right, it can look very nice and accentuate your waist nicely. It can also look quite professional if done well 🙂
You look amazing, you have gorgeously long legs so midi lengths really suit you! 🙂
Maria xxx
your shoes ! <3
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What do you keep doing to your hair to make it look like that? This is going to come across nasty, and its not meant that way, but it just looks messy and greasy.