Penny Pinching Pin Up - A party dress with swing

We all have those times where we see a dress we lust after 

but just can't justify or can't afford

The affordable alternatives can be found at times and i was lucky to find one recently.

The Lindy Bop Ophelia Dress

I have wanted one of these style dresses for while but have always talked myself out of it. I was very unsure with the fit and for the cost it wasn't worth the risk. 

Enter the Ophelia, it is only £34.99 so without VAT to Australia and Postage it was £33.91 so about $60 aud.

It was worth the try.

and the result... it worked and fits.

The bust is a little odd but still works. the waist is perfect.

I ordered a size 20 in this dress to help accommodate the boobage.



The material is a lovely heavy stretch cotton.
They say medium weight on the site but it is a thick material and suits the dress to a tee.

The skirt is almost a full circle so the shape and swish to it is awesome.
It also has pockets !!



I wore a crinoline underneath to add a little shape but it really didn't need it.

Downside... the zipper was very cheap and actually broke. but I had a new one put it for $10 at my alterations place while I was at work.

The cost of the dress was so low for what it was I didn't mind at all 

So the final verdict... the dress was a winner and i now want all the colours.

Curve friendly Outfits x 2

I wore two outfits recently that i wanted to share. 

One because i am in love ith the skirt.. the other the dress..

The First..

the breakdown of the outfit is: 

Top - Sourpuss VaVaVoom Top (2xl)

Cardigan - Collectif Jo Sailor Cardigan (2xl)

Skirt - Hell Bunny Rock on Circle Skirt (2xl)

Hair Bow - 8 bit bow from a market

I am completely in love with this skirt. It is super comfortable, looks great and a little bit sassy. The whole outfit was nice and casual while being work friendly. the belt helps define my small waist and balance the bust and hips. 

The Second outfit..

The Breakdown

Dress - Pepperberry by Bravissamo - Spot Dress (16 Super Curvy)

Hair - Twin flower set by Me :)

OK i seriously have to talk about this dress.. it is sooo comfy. 

The Pepperberry brand has been created for the more curvy of us. The sizing seems as little odd but it is so worth working it out on the site because they are all created taking your waist / bust ratio in mind. So after putting in my info I am a 16 SC (which stands for Super Curvy) 

The colour of the dress I am wearing is actually out of stock but there is the same cut in another colourway

While most of the clothes do not have the 'rockabilly/gothabilly' look i usually wear, I had to share for the more curvy of us out there. They are definitely worth a look. 

Let me know if you want more outfit breakdown posts :)