There are many places to buy plus size clothes on the high street. However, I have found that some brands just make the smaller designs bigger. So the cut and design isn’t always the most flattering for the plus size lady. Pink Clove is different, they cater specifically for ladies size 16-32, so their extensive range is designed to flatter the fuller figure.
All their pieces are influenced by catwalk trends; featuring waist-cinching wrap dresses, super-soft jersey pieces and full skater skirts.
I was lucky to be sent three dresses and I was extra lucky to have one of my best friends, super talented photographer Em take all these pictures of me. I felt like a proper model!
First up was this gorgeous Birdie Bardot frill maxi dress, which is described as the ultimate curve flatterer! I must admit I did feel good in this dress. It is cut from super soft heavy weight jersey and is fab for days or evenings. It could be worn completely off the shoulder, but I had trouble getting it to stay down (I must have big shoulders) and it was finished with a thin black belt. In my opinion a total snip too at £26.00.
Then in true model style, it was time for a quick change into frock number two!
Like a lot of larger ladies I don’t like my arms, so I was drawn to this lovely Kylie Kimono sleeved dress. I just love the Kimono style, it covers up all the bits I want it to! The wrap around design is flattering, drawing attention to your waist and the tie gives the illusion of a smaller waist, creating an hour glass shape. The woven fabric, skims without clinging to make you feel really confident. It also comes in a bright orange. Such an incredible value dress at only £22.00.
Time for my last change, into the dress I was least comfortable in. Nothing to do with the dress itself, but I am not very brave with style and so orange is a stretch for me. I also feel that I need to lose a bit of weight before I would be comfortable to wear it again, but here goes!
This Perla keyhole dress is made from stretch smooth woven fabric. The split sleeves give you a little coverage and the keyhole neckline is a lovely feature. It does hang really well, but one thing to bear in mind is that I am 5ft 10 (in heels taller!) and it was on the floor. I love this length, as I often find things are not long enough for me. At £25.00 it is another great value dress, which really does look the part.
My little photo bomber couldn’t resist getting in on the action!
I love all these dresses and will definitely be shopping at Pink Clove in the future.
Disclosure: I was gifted these dresses by Pink Clove.
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Wit woo Aby, you look amazing! The top one is SO slimming and really shows off your height too. The second is my fave as I also dislike my arms but the orange one really suits you as well, lovely picks 🙂 I haven’t heard of Pink Clove before but will check them out – they look brilliant value for money. Lovely photography by Em too 🙂 Mim x
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Oh thanks Mim, Em was fabulous x
Oh Aby you look bloody fantastic. I love all your model poses you look amazing you should do more of these, love love love!
All the dresses are gorgeous but I really like the second one it’s nice to see you in something shorter and really suits you. Stunner xxxxx
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Ah thank you huni. You will laugh but all the way through Em and I were saying, now what would Amy do? We love your style shots and were trying to remember your poses etc. You’re the superstar xxx
You lady, look stunning! To be honest, it’s the orange dress that you look the most gorgeous in – I’m a fine one to talk about embracing who you are, and your body shape, but you worked it girl! xx
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Oh huni thank you, you are very kind. I am very low about myself at the moment, so it took a lot to post this but I am glad I did xxx
Wow, you look amazing! I especially like the pink. It looks fabulous on you.
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Thanks so much x
You look fab in all three, I love the first one the most though, it just looks gorgeous on you!
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Thanks so much x
You look blooming gorgeous darling! Stunning photos of a stunning model. You should definitely do more style posts. Do you know I love all of them on you…but I have to say, the orange one is my favourite. The colour and shape suit you so much! Gorgeous brand. x
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Thank you so much lovely, you are very kind. It was fun to have Em take the pictures xx
Oh woo you look amazing – I wish I had a figure like you! Embrace your body you are beautiful! Love the bottom colour but the top design the most I think 🙂 x
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Oh huni, that is such a nice comment. I am so down about my figure at the moment and you have really given me a pick up x
Gorg!! My fav is the Bardot frill dress: I hope you have lots of fancy occasions coming up, so you can show these off?? x
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Thanks so much, you are very kind x
I love the off the shoulder one at the top. I am seriously thinking of buying it for myself for when we go on holiday in November, I never do dresses as I struggle with getting the right fit though.
Looking good Abi! I think my favourite is the first dress. And what great prices!
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Thanks huni x
Both dresses look beautiful on you. Do they do these in a shorter length?
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No these ones are maxis (apart from the short one) but there are shorter ones on the website x
You look fab!! Lovely dresses, but the first dress, the black maxi is stunning. Really flattering. If they have that in other colours, you should get them.
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Thank you so much! x
You look fab! I love the necklace 🙂 And you have a great smile 🙂
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Thank you so much x
I will have to recommend this site to boyfriends mum. She’s always struggling to find the right dress and this site looks to have some really beautiful pieces.
I like the black dress, it’s so slimming.
You look fab! I’d automatically go for the black dresses, but the colour of the orange one is gorgeous and really suits you. It’d be too long for me though, I’m only 5’4″” – I’d be cleaning the floor as I walked!!
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Thanks so much x
I love all three dresses but especially like the first one, the long black one x
Wow! You look fantastic! I think all three of those dresses are lovely and they really suit you. You look great in red!
I love the first dress the best – I love the frills.
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Thanks so much huni x
you look great! Red really suits your skin tone I think x
Check you out HOT mumma!! Darling you look stunning. I adore these pictures and I love these dresses on you. I especially love the one showing a bit of leg! Gorgeous!!! XXX
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Thank you darling, you are too kind xxx
Love the red dress; stunning colour and design!
You look fab, such stunning dresses, my favourite is the orange, suits your skin tone perfectly and such a show stopper. Wonderful post, thanks for linking up lovely x
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Ah thanks huni x
You look fantastic love! Of the three I think I would prefer the second for myself, but you look amazing in number three xxx
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Ah thanks so much hun, you are very kind, was so scared posting this xxx
I like all three dresses but I have to say you look fantastic in orange, it is a great colour for you. It makes your skin glow and your eyes sparkle. I f you feel the dress is a bit full-on have you thought about accessorising one of the black dresses with an orange bag just to have a hit of colour.
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Thanks so much x
oh wow you look amazing – all of the dresses really suit you, I love them. Kaz x
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Thanks so much Kaz x
You do look fab. All three dresses are gorgeous but I must say the kimono style one is my fave
#brilliantblogposts
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Thanks so much x
Oooooooh I love the ones on the balcony! Don’t you look fab! Great dresses, I dont like my arms either so would love these. x
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Thanks so much huni, it was fab to have a proper photographer take the shots xx