I am in a lot of plus size groups on Facebook. Plus Size Chat, Plus Size Bloggers, Plus Size Fashion. You name it!
Not a week goes by that someone doesn’t ask that well known question – ‘Has anyone tried Shein? Is it any good/true to size/value for money/quality?
Usually they are pointed towards reviews or people tell them their experiences.
I don’t always put a lot of stock in this as with any kind of opinion, it is all relative to that one person. If there are 200 reviews all saying it is rubbish, then I pay a bit more attention.
Of course, there is the old adage; You get what you pay for! If you spend £20 on a dress, don’t expect it to feel like a Vera Wang gown. That is one of the benefits to fast fashion though. Cheap enough to be able to wear a couple of times before donating to a Charity Shop (which ALWAYS struggle for plus size clothing)
Anyway, I digress.
I was on Shein looking at a Kimono to wear as beach pyjamas when I stumbled across these beauties. Two dresses and an overdress/robe.
Anyway, first up is the black dotty robe. This is something that instead of being for the bedroom, is actually for using over a dress of your choice.
I would never have even thought of doing something like that however I saw the stunning ‘I Love Lucy’ collection from Unique Vintage. They had a beautiful dotty duster in the range which was being worn over a capri length jumpsuit.
I Love Lucy Swiss Dot Robe
It looked fantastic and I really wanted to give the look a go. Priced at £84 (plus import and tax) I really couldn’t afford nor justify that much for a thin robe to wear over something else.
So, when I spotted a robe that was not identical to the UV one, but similar and quite vintage in design, I wanted to investigate a little further. What was even better was the fact it was only £16.37.
Shein Swiss Dot Robe
Bonus!
This robe does not have tiny dots all over, in fact it is only the bottom and top that does. The middle and sleeves are plain, apart from a little ruffled cuff.
In fact this is very different in design to the UV one, but the same principle. And as I don’t know quite what I am going to wear it with, a punt at just over £16 isn’t bad at all.
Moving onto the two dresses.
I have no idea why I ordered these. They are not really my style AT all. But they just called to me.
The first dress is a sky blue and burgundy floral. And is pretty unusual.
A Shawl collar, flounced sleeves and a burgundy belt all compliment the floral design on the blue mesh fabric.
Floral Dress
With discounts, the dress came to £29.06. I already have shoes and a bag that I can match with it so I am pretty much ready to go!
The last dress I ordered is again something I would never normally wear. I absolutely loved the way it looked on the model in the picture, however I don’t think I am going to look like she does!
For a start, she is around 5ft8 and I am only 5ft2!
I just loved it and at £29.06 I thought I could give it a go. I mean, if it looks that bad I can just return it!
So what am I talking about?
It is the grey/blue cape sleeve dress with plant design in gold.
Cape Sleeve Dress
Just something about this dress called to me. I might look absolutely awful in it, but I at least want to try!
With various discounts, which Shein is also great for, I got the whole lot for just £74.90.
Oh and then it automatically took off a £20 voucher discount AND gave me free shipping.
Pretty good considering. Even better, I was able to use Afterpay which is a facility that (if you qualify) you can make 3 monthly payments, One at the time of ordering and then the following two months, to make your purchases a little easier to afford.
This meant I could order my three products and pay £18 for 3 months. Pretty convenient!
I even think I have the shoes and a hair accessory to go with it, but I am sure there is no handbag in my collection for it!
Oooh Handbags!
Until next time
SPSG xxx