I am really lucky with my wardrobe, I have some amazing dresses and great choices when it comes to going out outfits. However, sometimes you don’t want dressy or pretty outfits – for work especially I like basic items. There are times that you just want to throw on something comfortable for the day and know that you’ll be well-dressed and feeling great all day.


Since New Look Inspire relaunched as New Look Curves I have been really impressed with the number of items they offer in a size 32, which seems to often match those offered in a size 24. I hadn’t yet gotten around to ordering anything from them until I saw these skater dresses.

I bought 5 of them in total, for £45 delivered. The ones pictured and two black ones. They all fit the same and feel great. I like the fact that they are plain but the different necklines give them a different look for each one.

I’ve worn each of these a couple of times now and I would really recommend them. They’re slightly elasticated under the bust which gives a shape I really enjoy wearing and they’re a generous size, with stretchy material – what more could you want?

Debz x

Debz Louise

Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.

www.wannabeprincess.co.uk

Dear Boohoo


Imagine my excitement this morning, when I saw on Twitter that a major brand had launched a range for “All Girls”. With hashtags such as #inclusivity and #allgirls I was really pleased that an international brand had seemingly taken charge and launched something that EVERYONE could be excited about – after all, you wouldn’t launch such a campaign based about including everyone and then exclude people… would you?

I excitedly went onto the Boohoo website to see what I would be able to spend my hard-earned money on. After all, I’m a girl so you’re going to want my dollar when it comes to an All Girls campaign – right?


I have never been so angry to be wrong. I actually can’t believe you have the audacity to use the words “boohoo is for all girls” for a range that excludes anyone that is above average size. Your range effectively stops at a size 16/8 – so when you say it is for All Girls. You’re actually lying aren’t you?


I wonder if it can be a trades description offence? You’re advertising something supposedly for everyone, yet you’re not actually providing the clothing you promise.


It’s almost like you wanted to CREATE CLICK BAIT! You create a hard hitting headline, designed to get people to click and then the actual content doesn’t actually live up to what is promised.


I genuinely don’t know how you can sleep at night when a campaign about being inclusive, excludes so many people


Do Better.


Debz

Debz Louise

Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.

www.wannabeprincess.co.uk

I won’t talk again about how much I love Lady Voluptuous dresses, we all know I’m a massive fan of the range designed by Georgina of Fuller Figure, Fuller Bust and that is not likely to change any time soon. I wouldn’t even like to guess how many dresses I have from their range, but it’s a good few!


When I was browsing Yours Clothing the other day, I was reminded that they now stock a range of Lady Voluptuous dresses including this beautiful Lyra. What I love about this is that I can shop for all manner of items and they come in one package rather than having to wait in for deliveries from other places.





I really like the Lyra dresses because they are so easy to wear. They’re a soft,comfortable material and the cut makes it nice and easy to dress up or dress down. 

I wore this to an afternoon in the pub and it felt nice and comfortable to wear all day, without any effort at all. The colours of this is what drew my eye to it – I really love the pretty floral pattern.

What is your favourite Lady V dress?


Debz xx

Debz Louise

Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.

www.wannabeprincess.co.uk

Hell Bunny are one of those brands that I have always lusted over, but also known they are not for me. Their brand previously went to around a size 24, but I always heard horror stories about how they came up quite small, and therefore were not a brand that would ever work for me.


Then a couple of weeks ago I was browsing Yours Clothing and came across a selection of Hell Bunny dresses UP TO A SIZE 32! I immediately ordered one of next day delivery and tweeted my excitement. At the time a few people tweeted to say that previously the brand had come up small and they had struggled even when sizing up – so when I looked and saw the dress I had chosen had no stretch I was a bit disappointed.


And then the next day – THIS ARRIVED!

I can’t even begin to tell you how much I love this dress. The pockets, the bows, the sleeves, the detail – it’s like nothing  have seen in a size 32 before and I was over the moon. The straps were a little bit long and I had to pin them, but apart from that I love it.

I love how much material the skirt has for that proper fluffy affect that these dresses deserve. Hell Bunny are by no means the cheapest brand you’ll come across but I’ll definitely be treating myself to more of their dresses.

…And when they look this good – it’s easy to see why!

Debz xx

Debz Louise

Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.

www.wannabeprincess.co.uk

Apparently a few years ago, a memo was sent out to say that fat girls shouldn’t wear stripes. SHOCK HORROR they apparently aren’t flattering at all and you should always dress to look smaller – who knew?!


I ‘unfortunately’ missed this memo and have been gleefully wearing whatever I wanted, without worrying about what it did to my body shape. This week while at my parents I needed to buy some emergency leggings – and as Yours Clothing do next day delivery I opted to use them! Now, when you’re buying just leggings and paying £7 for delivery, it seems rude to not at least browse the sale section before you check out to see what is there. 

                           Bag from ASOS. Shoes from Just Fab


I came across this really nice knitted tunic at just under £12 and had to get it. I actually sized up in this because I wanted the oversize look and it was nice to be shopping with a brand where I could actually do this – however I probably didn’t need to as it is a bit ‘too’ big, I still really like it though!

I love the length (bear in mind I am short) and the fact it looks nice but is still so easy to just throw on and wear out. I wore this to dinner with my parents and it was nice to be sat comfy and cosy, without worrying about looking drab.

I really want a wardrobe with more of these easy to wear pieces – any recommendations?

Debz x

Debz Louise

Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.

www.wannabeprincess.co.uk