Nobody has ever called me understated and if this outfit doesn't get some looks then there is something wrong! I love a pumpkin tshirt and this one is from Asda George Mens section in a xxxl and cost £5. The bow is also from Asda and I picked it up in the Halloween isle.

I got these Bat glasses from a friend and had them reglazed with my prescription for £10 so I can wear them and actually see. You can buy the glasses from ebay and for all your reglazing needs I highly recommend Specs-by-post.com

I picked up this bag from ebay. The seller had a few different designs and colour bags and they glow in the dark. I got black and orange versions and will use them all year round.

Another Lady V London Isabella dress here. The Lips print is just the cutest. I have this print in a few colours and with the Domino Dollhouse Petticoat if feel very glam. You may already know I love the vintage American style and saddle shoes to me are just that. The scarf is a very old H&M Lipstick print that I think adds to this look. My style is quite retro and not for everyone and that is ok. I hope you see my outfit posts and smile and see a happy, confident, fat woman that does not live by fashion rules. I choose to have fun with fashion.

This is my second purchase from the current Scarlett & Jo Collection from Evans. It is such a beautiful Summer print but in a thick stretch fabric so totally wearable at any time of year. This dress is also available in 3 colour options (green, purple & blue) with the same print. It was very hard to choose one to take home with me. I am wearing a 26 and the boob coverage is perfect as is the length for me. I like the sleeve length too. This dress is so easy to wear. It is a wash, dry and throw on kinda dress which is brilliant. Comfortable and still looks glam which is one of the many reasons I love Scarlett & Jo!

I recently sold 2 pairs of glasses that did not suit me and with the money I reglazed 7 pairs from my collection. This pair of glassesporn is a modern frame by Bonlook an American company and it is so pretty and glam I thought they wear the perfect pair for this dress.

For reglazing in the UK I use Specs-By-Post.com They are super fast and cheap! £16 for one pair reglazed including postage. Save on postage and send more than one pair at a time!

This dress was a last minute purchase before my trip to Spain a few weeks ago. I wanted something sleeveless and quite thin for the heat but ended up not wearing it. After I unpacked I tried it on and it is a little large. I could have got the size 26 for a better fit but maybe it will shrink a little in the wash. I love the print and the two tone effect with stripe. The length is great for me too. I will get some wear out of it before Winter hits hopefully. The print and colour reminds me of something by Dr Seuss!

This post is another Budget Bridal post in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!


This post is another Budget Bridal post in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!

This is the fourth Budget Bridal post and I have something quite special and more traditional than my other posts. This ASOS Curve dress is so beautiful with all the beading and sequins detail! So much so that is has some weight to it. It is also available in the straight size range but is called Gothic.

I love this dress! I like the neckline and sleeve length with detail. I like the bust shape and the length is good too. It feels lovely on and do feel like a Bride in it. At £95 this dress is worth the money for the detail alone. This is a size 28 and it is true to size. I need the 28 for my bust.

I went with black accessories and the shoes were love at first sight from the ASOS sale. This is one of my more expensive looks but it has the WOW factor!

This dress is lovely from the front and back I can'r recommend it enough! Go buy it!

This post is another Budget Bridal post in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!


This post is another Budget Bridal post in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!

This is the third Budget Bridal post so far! I must say I am really enjoying these posts. This dress is from Simply Be and has a lovely flower embroidery with pleated chiffon skirt. The dress is a little shorter than I am usually comfortable with and I am 5'3'' I am wearing a size 28 and really could do with a larger size if it was available.

There is a side zip and under skirt which is a little shorter than the chiffon so you get the sexy sheer bit at the bottom of the skirt. I love the cap sleeve and round neck. This is a really pretty dress and would look great for any Bride or just attending a wedding.

This post is another Budget Bridal post in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!


This post is another Budget Bridal post in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!

Here is a Hippy 1960s inspired Budget Bridal outfit consisting of an Asos Curve Floral dress which screams Flower Power. This dress is so lovely and is a stretch material making it comfortable. It is a swing style shape dress but I added a belt to give it more shape for this occasion. It sits below the knee on me and I felt fabulous and retro wearing it. I actually wore this to a friends Wedding at the weekend on a super scorching hot day and felt lovely and cool.

This style is not for everyone but I love to be a bit different and I am finding myself really loving the big bold vintage prints at the moment. No Hippy style look is complete without some big Sunglasses and these glitter ones are so me! Sadly they have sold out at Asos but there are lots more fun and funky glasses to choose from to complete your outfit. Asos Curve have so many gorgeous dresses in that would be perfect for any style lady.

I took the pinky beige colour from the dress and choose the pom pom hem kimono and shoes in the same tone to finish off this look. What do you think? Some flowers in my hair and a hot tub time machine and I would pass as a real 1960s chick!

This post is another Budget Bridal post in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!


This post kicks off my Budget Bridal posts in the run up to my wedding next Summer. I wanted to share with you what is available to the large and short lady with a range of styles for under £200!

First up is this coat and dress combo from Simply Be. There is actually a dress that goes with this coat but it was sold out in my size so I kept with the Daisy print and peach and chose this dress to go with the coat. This could be a Mother of the Bride outfit or even Grandmother of the Bride. The style of the coat is very Jackie O and has a vintage feel with the print too. It is just beautiful and would fit someone with a smaller bust than mine better. I am wearing a size 30 here and need it for my bust. The sleeve length is good and it has pockets and is fully lined. The fabric has a sheen which is why the print doe snot look all the same colour in the photos.

The dress is just above my knee and I am 5'3''. It is a woven stretch material and has two seams down the bust, I wore it with a belt but a cream one would have worked better had I owned one or a ribbon. It has a wide neck and good under arm coverage meaning no bra showing. The length works well with coat.

I kept it classic and simple with pearl necklace, bracelet and earrings and a vintage pair of glasses. The shoes are Simply Be and I sized up as I tend to need to in pointed toe shoes. The bow detail is lovely and they are very comfortable.

I think this complete outfit is a great Wedding choice for the Classic Retro Bride.

What do you think?