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Jessica Simpson Collection Plus Sizes: Review and GIVEAWAY!

I was so, so, so excited when an intern (who happens to share my name!) from Jessica Simpson Collection contacted me to try out an item…

by  theplussideofme

I was so, so, so excited when an intern (who happens to share my name!) from Jessica Simpson Collection contacted me to try out an item from their line and then give an item away to a reader. I can’t brag enough on how nice my interaction with R. was, and I can tell that this company is excited to expand into plus-sizes. Jessica Simpson Collection carries high quality plus size dresses and separates, and most of their items are in sizes 12-20, although they told me that some of their Fall 2012 styles will be extended to sizes 22 & 24. Currently, you can order products from their direct site (linked above), or from Macys, Dillards, Lord and Taylor, amongst others.

So you might be wondering what a woman who is size 26/28 is doing working with a brand whose sizes only go up to a 20, but after trying on a JSC piece in NYC, I realized some (I haven’t tried on all styles!) of the pieces would work for me. Since I knew sizing could be an issue, I picked a style that looked like it eased through the hips, and I’ve been wanting to add more maxi dresses to my closet, so a perfect match was made!

I chose to review the Jessica Simpson Collection Plus Size Floral Maxi in a size 20, and I will say that my measurements are probably at the max for this dress at size 26/28.

This dress seemed perfect for a garden party (even though I’ve never been to one!) or a summer wedding or some other elegant summer event. The lining has some spandex in it, so it’s very easy to move around in and is not restricting at all. The top layer is a gorgeous, flowy material with delicate pinks, greens, creams, and oranges.

I wasn’t sure how I was going to feel about the front v-ish design of the gray straps, but I found them very supportive and they added a new style to my wardrobe. Although I neglected to take a picture of the back (oops), there is a stretch panel that accomodates various bust sizes and the grap strap below the bust opens at the back to be tied into a bow.

My favorite design aspect of the dress is that right under the bust the fabric gathers and waterfalls down (aren’t you impressed with my very un-fashion-y vocabulary), but it’s flat against the hips until it hits the bottom of the him where it gathers and creates more volume again. It’s very rare that I see details that are like “Wow! They are really thinking about my body here!” but it’s obvious that Jessica Simpson Collection understands that the curve of the hip is beautiful and should be shown off with a clean line rather than hid under lots of fabric.

At 5’4″ and at the max size for this dress, the length was perfect for me. I was wearing silver, flat sandals here, but I could also wear a slight heel with it. If you are smaller than me, the dress lay longer and have a more billowing effect.

The best thing about all of this is that Jessica Simpson Collection wants to give one of you an item from their line!

The winner will be e-mailed with 3 possible choices (one being the dress I’m wearing here), and then YOU can select which style you would like to win! Again, these are sizes 12-20, but as you can see in this dress, you may be able to fit even if you’re a larger size. That said, if it doesn’t fit, it’s still yours, so you’re free to give it to a loved friend or family member to enjoy!

Make sure to leave a valid email address. The giveaway entries close July 18th at 12:00AM, and I will announce the winner soon after! This giveaway is open internationally 🙂

So how do you enter?!

You can do 1 or all 3 of the following options to be entered up to 3 times for the giveaway. You must leave a valid e-mail address, and I will check to make sure you have completed the steps before announcing the winner.

1. Follow JSCollection and me (@theplussideofme) on Twitter and tweet the following: I’ve entered to win @JSCollection plus size dress via @theplussideofme http://wp.me/p1a7CH-vZ Leave a comment linking me to your tweet!

2. “Like” JSCollection on Facebook. Leave a comment with your FB name!

3. Post about this giveaway on your blog/tumblr and leave a comment here with the direct link to your post!

I had to leave you with this gem from when a bug flew in my face. Such a fox!

79 comments

  1. Aw, so sad I cant enter this comp as I dont have twitter, facebook or a blog, but I just wanted to say thanks for posting this. I’d never considered the JSCollection, due to sizing, but its good to know that it is an option even though the sizing is only 12-20.

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  3. You look GORGEOUS in this maxi, Rebecca! 😀 I love the soft muted colors, they’re so pretty and summery. And yay for an awesome giveaway! Of course I’ve entered. 😉 My email is diyfatshion@gmail.com.

    Here’s the link to my tweet: https://twitter.com/diyfatshion/status/220356751126564866.

    I’ve also liked JSC on FB as diyfatshion: https://www.facebook.com/DIYfatshion

    And of course I reblogged your post on Tumblr 😉 http://thefreckledspectacle.tumblr.com/post/26467637270/theplussideofme-new-blog-post-reviewing-jessica

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  12. you look great in this dress – so pretty!! i entered by liking JSC on fb – my name is caroline kim

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  19. Having seen the dress in real life, I have to say that the fabric is even more gorgeous than in the photos. Not only a beautiful soft print, but also it has such a nice flowy feel to it.

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  22. Hi lady you look very sexy in that dress Sorry about that fly they drive you crazy even til dawn and in the morning in the mist they all over my front on my windsheld and grill on my Honda van But anyway i love you curves Thank God for you ladies you are a gift from above that we men can Enjoy Good day.

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  24. That dress is super pretty! I think it’d be perfect for a garden party, I’d add a pretty flower crown if I was to wear it! I love when people think ‘outside the box’ when it comes to sizing, just because it’s labeled a size 20, doesn’t mean only a size 20 will fit it!

    Yay for it being open internationally! I tweeted about it – https://twitter.com/XLaslife/status/220487834241470464

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  27. Hey there, I sent you a tweet (below)
    CoutureForCurve: I’ve entered to win @JSCollection plus size dress via @theplussideofme – was already following you, and I’m following JSCollection now as well.
    Liked on FB with a comment (Aislynn Rasmussen).

    Thanks so much for having the giveaway, it’s awesome that it’s international.

    I’m always saying that different brands cut in different ways, and not to let the number on the tag get in the way of trying something on. I’m so glad this worked for you, and trust me it really does 🙂 You could get away with it at an outdoor concert as well, or on a beach if you had a big, floppy hat. I would love to see flowers in your hair, but I’m a cornball like that.

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  32. I “liked” JScollection and here is my email address: denisa.dellinger@yahoo.com. I love this dress and am so glad that Jessica has deemed to consider us plus size girls as a customer. I do believe that she hit the motherload when she got into fashion. I’ve not seen one thing I have not liked. Her shoes includes a lot of high heels that I could’nt possibly wear but I loved the look of them. You look gorgeous in this dress.

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  36. That dress is so ethereal and gorgeous on you! I would never have guessed it was the “wrong” size. I love finding odd clothes that somehow fit, it’s like magic!
    I will go ahead and enter for a piece. I have liked JSCollection on Facebook with the name Hannah Rupp.

    anoldstoryblog@yahoo.com

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  42. I just liked JS Collection on FB. I’d rather not leave my full name in the comments here, but I’ll verify for you if you email me at suburbansweetheart(at)gmail(dot)com either before the drawing or if I win.

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  43. Liked the JS Collection. Like Suburban sweetheart would rather not leave my full name but am happy to confirm.

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  53. I love this dress the colours suit you, i love the block colour detail.. Thanks for the great giveaway.

    I posted the giveaway on twitter https://twitter.com/#!/puffstacks
    Liked JSCollection on FB under Cherry Blossom Hallow

    Email address is puffstacks (at) gmail (dot) com

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  65. I tried this dress on in dillards yesterday and it was beautiful. Did you see the beautiful silken lining inside the dress? I thought to myself,hmmm, I wonder if it is reversable? I pulled it wrong side out and was amazed to see that the lining and all the sewing were just like the ourside, It was made so incredibly well. I put the dress on with the lining side out and with a few adjustments could see it very well being worn that way. Just take off tags and work with the chiffon hem a little and voila! A completely different take! I am anxious to see more of her plus line.

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