Hey curvy girls all over the world,
Today’s title is exactly what happened with this leopard print dress from Avenue (See It Here). For Fashion’s Night Out Avenue invited me and a few other bloggers to celebrate FNO. They gave us all a gift card to purchase pieces from their new fall collection. Now, I am not an Avenue customer but I have been noticing the strides they have been making to produce more stylish fashion forward styles. Remember the sequin skirt from last year? That made everyone do a bouble take.
The day after FNO I went to the Avenue store near Lexington Ave. because it was a block away from my office. I walked around the store a few times and my eyes kept gravitating towards two dresses. One was a brown leopard print asymmetrical dress and this black and gray animal print dress.
I knew I had spotted this dress in the Avenue catalog but I didn’t like it on the model. For one, I thought it just didn’t suit the models figure and the print just over powered her complexion. However, when I saw it in the store on the mannequin it looked completely different than on the model, a little voice in my head said just try it on. I tried it on and I thought it looked pretty good but it needed a few alterations.
I took it to the tailor and had them shorten the dress to hit above my knee. I also had it pulled in so it could fit a little snug around my hips and knees. The dress came with a tie belt but I swapped it out for a black belt with a silver buckle. To make the dress fit my style I threw on my draped leather jacket I got from Torrid last year and threw on my red suede pumps for some color, and rocked my Loft tote bag.
With the giftcard, I also bought the asymmetrical dress, a red tie neck blouse, and a pleated sleeveless blouse. Being that I was not compelled to buy this dress because of the model got me to thinking how important it is for plus size brands to use bigger models for atleast some of their pieces. At the end of the day we all just want a true representation of how something will fit.
For accessories, I rocked a silver plate necklace from forever21, black and silver link dropped earrings and silver bracelets from Ashley Stewart. I also wore my Alexis Bittar bracelet.
Great advice. Before I give an item the stamp of no I always try it on to makes sure I’m no passing up on a gem.
-Shakiyla
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@Shakiyla-Yes, so true. When I saw it in the catalog, I had completely dismissed it. Then in the store, I figured it couldn’t hurt to try it on.
Looks fab darling!
xoxo
S
You know you are rocking the HELL out of this outfit!
Very Nice! I like how you took the white dess and winterized it! I am DEFINATELY taking notes.
You are so right, the model does this dress NO justice! I love the asymmetrical collar animal print one also, can’t wait to see you rock that one.
hiya honey! the fourth picture is my new favorite photo of you! you look so exotic! anyway, Avenue and Catherine’s were two plus size shops that I NEVER used to go in but recently I’ve been giving them a second look, especially Avenue! great dress, it looks really nice with your lovely red lips!
Great outfit hun!! The leather jacket is amaaazing, where is it from? xx Take Care!
Amazing!!!! The entire outfits screams put together and sexy 🙂 Thanks for posting.
I’m glad you did this posting because a lot of people don’t realize that how something looks on a model is not how it will look on you. Great posting! Also, I love the dress and the other three pieces you purchased.
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Where can I find that jakcet?
luv printed dresses right now !!!! and u r working this dress hun , great heel as well
Thanks Guys!
@Queen LG- I got the jacket from Torrid last year Fall
I always always try it on if I’m in a store or thrifitng because often time it works. Love the dress and the other pieces you purchased especially the bow tie blouse.
You look so pretty.The third picture is my new favorite photo of you! I love the black blazer and purse.
you look fantastic, alissa!!! and yes, great advice all around 🙂
xx
This dress is hot! It is one of those items that on the hanger, you would ignore it but on – it screams DIVA!
Love it on you!
S Nicole
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OH I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!
I only go to Avenue for their shoes. But from time to time, they do sneak in a couple of cute clothing items.
Anywho, I like the alterations you gave the dress. Also, the addition of the black jacket to this outfit was a nice touch.