As you may know, I subscribe to Gwynnie Bee, the place to rent super cute plus size clothing.  I continue to love the opportunity to try different brands I may not otherwise try. Sometimes I opt for different sizes too.  This polka dot number was too cute, so even though it only went to a 3X and seemed like it might be too small for me, I tried it out.


Truthfully, when I opened the box and took the dress out, I immediately wrote it off as too small and I folded it and put it back in the box.  I wasn't even going to try it on.  (It did look really small though. lol)  A couple hours later, I went back and checked to make sure it was the right size and decided to at least attempt to try it on....for research purposes at least.


Needless to say, it fit and I thought it looked adorable.  The dress is more of a skater style, so it is shorter.  I am 5'9" and this came right below my butt.  It is made of a stretchy polyester/spandex so, even in the more fitted areas, it is quite comfortable.


Polka Dot Glynis Dress - Lucie Lu via Gwynnie Bee
Leggings - Fashion Bug
Shrug and Beaded Necklace - Avenue
Black Skinny Belt - Lane Bryant
Silver Glitter Flats (in wide width!) - Payless


It is the first time I have worn these flats too.  Payless happened to have them in wide width and they fit very well.  You know I love my sparkles!  Also, I was pretty proud of my lipstick.  It was a happy accident that it turned out to be a complimentary color to my shrug.  I layered Urban Decay's Revolution Lipstick in Anarchy over Stila's After Glow Lip Color in Vivid Violet.


Have you ever tried an item you were sure would not be right for you, only to find it worked out great??