I've been checking out Forever 21's plus size line for the last year, but I've always been hesitant to try them out as I assumed the line wouldn't be 'real plus size' but junior plus size, regardless of the size chart. I've had that experience before, especially in online stores where you aren't able to gauge the stretchiness of the fabric and how it will sit on the body.
However, when I found a dress to adorable to pass up, I had to bite the bullet and give them a try. And I'm very glad I did! I ending up with three new additions to my closet that are sure to get a lot of wear, and for around 60 dollars with free shipping. I received the package in about four or five days, I believe, with ground freight; the clothes were neatly folded and in wrapping paper, all the tags and paperwork included.
I've been looking for a bird print top for under 50$, and this one was at a great price and a flattering cut. The one thing I would have liked was longer sleeves, but that is a personal quirk. Bought in 2x(18-20) and it fit perfectly, with an elastic waist and nice slippery, but not shiny, material.
Skinny jeans have been popular for quite awhile, but I don't usually go for them because I have short legs, and they have a tendency to fold at the ankles(but the short style is too short, le sigh). These do fold a bit, but wearing them with heels definitely helps the stump factor. The material was ok, but surprisingly good considering the price point. Thin but not overly stretchy and they kept their shape pretty well. One warning if you are pear shaped like me, this cut works better on thicker waists;I did end up with about an 1.5'' or so of extra material around my middle, but a belt solved that pretty easy. Bought a size 20 and I probably could have gone with an 18.
So this dress is the main reason I decided to go ahead and buy from forever21. Love, love, love the color. It looks redder in this photo, but it's definitely rust. Unfortunately that color is sold out but it's still available in black. The button detail on the shoulder is very cute, but it does make it harder to wear with a cardigan or shrug, which is how I will probably be wearing it. The skirt is lined so no worries about needing a slip, and the mandarin collar (which admittedly has a tendency to fall open) is a unique touch.
All in all very happy with my buys and pretty impressed with the overall quality for now(I've only worn the jeans and shirt so far, so we'll see they hold up through laundry).
Thanks for the review! I was just at Forever21 and wanted a couple of things. I, too, was wondering about the plus size being a true plus or a junior plus. Some sites will tell you that or give you a size guide equivalent to other popular retailers, which I find to be very helpful, forever21 doesn't do that. So, yeah, I totally wasn't sure about ordering for that reason. But, after reading your review, I think I'll go ahead and order!
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