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Its a wrap!

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This year I am a big fan of wraps and shawls or extra warmth. That year when everyone was wearing knitted ponchos I lived in mine so when everyone started selling wraps this year I was so excited.

I have written about Taking Shape before, Taking shape cardigan post here

Because Taking Shape don’t quite carry my size I love it when I get the opportunity to find items that still fit me really well by ignoring the size labels and this is another item that does that.

As soon as I saw this item on the website I knew I wanted it, I love outerwear, especially the items that are loose so I get the extra warmth without feeling to restricted. This is a big reason I am such a fan of wraps and shawls.

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This is the Taking Shape Bentley Wrap and retails on their website for £45.00  I absolutely love the geometric aztec print, I chose this print because it is so different from the other wraps/cardigan I am wearing this year. This wrap is a size Large and according to their size chart is a UK 24-26 and considering I am a UK 30-32 I think this wrap fits really really well.

I would say this is more of a cardigan than a wrap because it has sleeves but it is definitely a wrap style cardigan and is described as a wrap on the website.20141207_165212because the print is so bold I have been wearing it over very simply outfts.

*This Taking shape wrap was gifted to me for review purposes but was chosen by me 🙂

The other wrap I just can’t get enough of at the moment is the Yours Clothing checked wrap, after seeing so many bloggers styling this wrap I had to get my hands on it and it is just lush! I love how big it is, its like walking around in a blanket and I love that!

IMG-20141028-WA0019What are you wrapping up in this winter?

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Taking Shape Vera Cardigan

A new piece from a new (to the UK) brand.

Taking Shape, an Austrailian plus size fashion retailer that are currently trying to establish themselves in the UK, kindly offered me a piece from their range for review.
Initially I was a little worried as they stock sizes 14-26 and I wear a size 30, I went onto their website to have a look at what might fit me. The first thing I noticed about the brand was how grown up and sophisticated the majority of their pieces are, they also have some beautiful prints and fabrics, I was on the look out for something that had some stretch so I had a chance of it fitting. I don’t really do sophisticated and I was happy to find they have some younger more casual pieces. I wanted to make sure I chose something that I would actually want to wear over and over again, a wardrobe staple if you like. One piece in particular that I kept going back to was the Vera Cardigan, it looked so warm and perfect for the weather we are having here in the UK.
My cardigan came speedily and beautifully packaged and I’m so happy it fits like a dream.

                                               

 Vera Cardigan

This is yet another example of how many more options we have than we think in terms of what we should and shouldn’t be able to wear. I love trying out new brands and expanding on the places that are available for me to shop in.

 Gotta love a Cardi with a hood #justsaying

 This is a such a great item to have and I’m so glad I chose it, I will be reaching for this cardigan over and over again this winter, Its also great for me as I love layering and this fits comfortably under my biker jackets.

I wore this outfit out shopping in oxford street. I have on a black roll neck jumper from Evans, a tube skirt from New Look, a pair of leggings and my comfy Primark winter boots.

I wore the cardigan again to meet up with a friend for a movie day, layered with a Pink Clove T-shirt and my New Look Biker jacket.

I got the Cardigan in a size XXL which I’m guessing is around a size 24/26, which again just shows that you are not to be fooled by sizing…. the only way to know is to try!