Online Shopping

Into the Abyss: Will it fit?

When it comes to shopping it can be a fun or frustrating experience. Personally I can pick up tops without trying them on, but when it comes to bottoms and dresses, a fitting room is necessary. I'm 5'2 (barely) and thick in the thighs and behind. So, I qualify for the curvy fit and stretchy items. This is why I hardly wear jeans, because they are either too big in the waist and make my gut look bigger, or suffocate me.

Well, all of a sudden Fashion Nova appears out of nowhere all on my Instagram. Every curvy celebrity is advertising them and the amazing fit of the clothes. NO MORE PANTS GAPS! So, naturally I'm game, but also realize my body isn't exactly getting sculpted in the way theirs is. Like seriously, they have the money for these cellulite rubs, laser treatments, and so forth. Oh and lets not forget two of the main models on the website have like a 19inch and 23inch waistline! Mine is NOT EVEN close to either of those, plus they're not as short as me. Either way I gave it a gamble since I saw way too many cute outfits. So, here are my pictures! (Click on any pics if you need to enlarge for any reason)

Classic High Waist Skinny Jeans- Medium Blue

• Worries: Skinny jeans are never "skinny" all the way to the ankle for me, because I'm technically between short and regular when it comes to lengths. However, I don't know how they do it, but these jeans fit my short self and taller people!!
• The fit: Snug enough that is hugs the curve of my back and I don't have to worry about a baggy waistline, or the usual gap issue. Also, when I say snug, I don't mean they are too tight! So no worries there, you can sit in these!
• Drawbacks: This depends on your comfort level. Since they are a snug fit and high waisted, that means if you have a little cushion around your waist it will fit to that. I have a little in my lower abdomen area (I usually say lower gut area but I don't want to offend anybody lol) but I don't have any issue with the jeans.
• Size: I suggest to sticking to your regular sizing here. Yes, they stretch, but not enough to size down.

Tori Tunic- Charcoal

• Worries: I wanted something along the lines of a t-shirt dress I could wear during a casual day, or a cute night. So, I was wondering if the material would be structured like a t-shirt or have a little more give. Also, how short would it fall? Well, the length is both good and bad for me.
• The fit: Very comfortable material and allows for the natural curve of a body. Nothing is too tight or too big, and even had enough space in the arms. I don't know why, but some clothes will fit good everywhere, but there. I don't know what body proportions they are imagining when that happens!
• Drawbacks: This brings me back to the length. Online I can tell the bottom is not a straight across cut, so it will curve up a bit on the sides. The front and back are good enough lengths, but when I put it on the sides went up WAY TOO HIGH for me! I feel too exposed, and will most likely wear it with something around my waist. That flannel was the best available for an example.
• Size: I'd say go with whatever size you usually get in something like this. I got it a size up from what I wear in my regular t-shirts. If you want it to be a pretty loose fit though, go for a bigger size of course.

Overall Experience

Fashion Nova is a pretty good website, and I actually have a few (6) more items, some that I really do enjoy wearing OFTEN. It is my spring break currently, so I just threw some things in a bag and came home and had these two items! People are always cautious about shopping online, because who knows what it will look like out the package! Shipping is amazing, and so far there has been nothing I needed to send back. Basically no hassle. THEY CARRY PLUS SIZES FOR WHOMEVER NEEDS IT!

Now, the prices for certain items can be steep, but I always shop with a discount code or look in the below $15 tab to save as much as I can. They ALWAYS have some type of promotion going on, so it's not hard to save. The best was saving between 30-80% off an entire purchase! I will probably review my other purchases from them, and hope to check out some other cool websites I have seen. This is all depending on what my funds are looking like!

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Much Love,

Khariah