It was the 'Aztec' version of the Excite Clothing Printed Short Sleeve Midi Dress (just £12.99, UK sizes 16-28):
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The dress was a size 18 and I must admit I was dubious as to how it might fit as this is larger than I'd usually go for in a bodycon but I gave it a try anyway. I am pleased to say I was delighted with the results...
The dress fitted me really well! It's made from a very thin jersey-like material and because it is 95% viscose and 5% spandex it is super stretchy and fits my curves nicely.
There is great boob room in this dress. For reference, I am wearing my Ewa Michalak PL Czerwona Panterka Bra 30KK 65KK in these photos. The jersey material is very thin so you can see a hint of the redness of this bra in some of the pictures so like Georgina found it's definitely worth being careful which bra is worn underneath this dress! But it's clear that the fabric is not stretched or strained over my bust and instead the dress fits very well across my boobs and fortunately is not baggy at the back as a consequence.
I really love the scooped neckline of this dress. It is feminine and flattering on a larger bust but it is not overly low cut so it is ideal for workwear or for other occasions when showing oodles of cleavage would not be appropriate.
For me, the length of this dress is spot on. I like my knees to be covered and this does that and then some! The only downside of wearing longer dresses is that it can make my legs look shorter but a pair of killer heels soon solves that issue.
Short sleeves are perfect for summer months and these fit my arms very comfortably without rolling up or cutting in. They also stay in place when I put on a cardigan or a jacket, which isn't always the case with sleeves.
The pattern of the Aztec Printed Short Sleeve Midi Dress is great! The tribal design is bang on trend and I love the monochrome print. It means I can really go to town with wearing colourful accessories, a shrug, heels, or even tights! Most clothing items I wear are fairly colourful so it makes a nice change to have something more muted that I can brighten up or not as I choose.
I was overall very pleased with the size 18 and I don't think I would size down in future. The thin material would be stretched in places on me if I sized down to the 16 so I don't think it's worth it. Plus, if I want the dress to be more cinched, I can always add a belt...
I am wearing my much-loved Forever 21 belt here and its triangular panels work well with the pattern of the dress. It pulls the dress in that little bit more to show my waist and accentuate my curves. Again, because the dress is monochrome it would work well with coloured belts to add a splash of colour.
I wore this dress on a shopping trip with friends back in the summer and I found it cool and comfortable. The thin material is not really suitable for colder months on its own but the dress could be layered up with a long-sleeved top and leggings underneath, as well as a shrug or jacket over the top.
The Excite Clothing Printed Short Sleeve Midi Dress comes in a range of prints as part of Excite's plus size dress range. Here are a couple of my personal favourites:
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The Neon Animal Printed Short Sleeve Midi Dress is utterly amazing! I have seen a few promo pics of it around and it's just stunning. Ok, so it's no shrinking violet, but I would absolutely adore having one of these babies to wear when I felt like being loud and proud.
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I love the print of the Vivid Aztec Printed Short Sleeve Midi Dress and the fact it has a bluey/teal in it makes it even more gorgeous in my eyes! George reviewed this one and found it to be a slightly different cut than the Aztec dress - it had a higher neckline and came up a little shorter in length.
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It's a classic - every woman should have a leopard print dress in their wardrobe and this one is a real beaut. Assuming it fits the same as the Aztec dress, I think the Animal Printed Short Sleeve Midi Dress is a real winner.
Remember that all these dresses are just £12.99 each, so they are great value for money. UK delivery is only £3.49 but if your order is £50 or more then delivery is free! For those of you outside the UK, Excite Clothing deliver internationally so you can enjoy this fab clothing, too.
Excite Clothing makes some superb garments for plus size ladies in UK sizes 16-28. It's fast fashion at an affordable price - and don't forget to check out their fabulous shrugs whilst you're on the website!
