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!
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.
Love the dress..the colours are great and would be so nice for summer! https://twitter.com/Megan_87/status/220354395030827008
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
Meeee! Pick me! https://twitter.com/mollyfrendo/status/220358412825923586 I liked them on Facebook (Molly Frendo) and tweeted that $h!t out! 🙂 I love, love, love that dress. You look seriously gorgeous and I\’m dying to get some more maxi dresses. My email is mollyfrendo@gmail.com.
Great giveaway!
I follow and I tweeted https://twitter.com/accordng2jolene/status/220360125561577472
accordingtojolene at gmail dot com
The dress is beautiful :)!
greetings from Germany
https://twitter.com/rabendanoheya/status/220360054396825601
I’ve “liked” JSCollection on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/accordingtojolene
accordingtojolene at gmail dot com
The dress is gorgeous! I love maxis. 🙂
my twitter is private but I did tweet & can approve you to follow me if you want to verify. Here’s the link: https://twitter.com/SkyelinePigeon/status/220360663099387905
My name of FB is Heather Murray.
🙂
Love her heels! Excited to see what else she makes!
https://mobile.twitter.com/hellodeeva/status/220358626982903809
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Tweet: https://twitter.com/prncslj/status/220366651521105920
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laura.conard.71
Love that floral dress 🙂 wishing everyone the best of luck! My email address is iealvare@uci.edu
My tweet link: @Vivalascurves: I’ve entered to win @JSCollection plus size dress via @theplussideofme http://t.co/ee80dqjF
you look great in this dress – so pretty!! i entered by liking JSC on fb – my name is caroline kim
Entered!! Love that dress, it’s stunning! You look great!
http://www.facebook.com/BlackbirdKB
Here is my tumblr retweet link : http://www.tumblr.com/reblog/26466741579/bkgcKPQc?redirect_to=%2Fdashboard%2F24%2F26466785542%3Flite
Hope that works.
Hi! I follow you both on Twitter & tweeted about your giveaway here: https://twitter.com/mandyqbub/status/220425888800587776
-Mandy Q
missmandyq@gmail.com
I’ve also liked JS Collection’s Facebook page!
(Mandy Queen)
-Mandy Q
missmandyq@gmail.com
…& I tumbld your post! (hereiswhereiloveyou) http://hereiswhereiloveyou.tumblr.com/post/26481174802/theplussideofme-new-blog-post-reviewing-jessica
Love that dress on you! Maxi dresses always make me feel like such a princess:)
-Mandy Q
missmandyq@gmail.com
The dress looks great!
I entered via Twitter and my Tumblr.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/jadorepop (I don’t know how to link to individual tweets…)
Tumblr: http://jadorepopstyle.tumblr.com/post/26483058766
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.
You look GORGEOUS in this dress, amazing look :)!
I tweeted:
http://twitter.com/fattyschallenge/status/220482811692457984
I liked on facebook as The Wardrobe Challenge
And I reblogged on tumblr:
http://fattyschallenge.tumblr.com/post/26486664981/theplussideofme-new-blog-post-reviewing-jessica
Sorry for 2 comments.. was too excited and clicked too soon :D! ..Oh, and my email is fattyschallenge@gmail.com
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.
i liked Jessica Simpson collection on facebook.
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
Thank you for the great giveaway! You look really lovely and whimsical in that dress! I love Jessica Simpson and have no less than 5 of her purses in my closet and at least 7 pairs of shoes. LOVE! Thanks for the great giveway!
I posted about it here: http://talesfromthefatside.org/2012/07/04/the-year-of-my-chiffon-obsession-3/
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.
https://twitter.com/CoutureForCurve/status/220506119313948672 (the tweet)
I know it isn’t part of the contest, but in addition to the above, I also posted this on my timeline on my FB page: https://www.facebook.com/CoutureForCurves
Oh, and my email is: CoutureForCurvesBlog@gmail.com.
Liked Jessica Simpson Collection on fb as Angela Sanders Anderson. ama046@gmail.com
Love the maxi, thanks for the opportunity to enter!
Ive done all three steps. My twitter is @sizefabulous, my facebook is Jazzie B and here is a link to my blog: http://sizefabulous.blogspot.com/2012/07/jessica-simpson-collection-plus-size.html. I hope the link works.
Love all of the pieces in Jessica Simpson’s collection. So excited about the dress in your blog! https://twitter.com/zoeschuler/status/220526732732678144
Also I liked Jessica Simpson on FB — my FB name: https://www.facebook.com/zeschuler
And I’ll post something on my blog momentarily! http://zcurvyfashion.blogspot.com/
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.
Tweeted about the giveaway- here’s the link
https://twitter.com/HemsforHer/status/220531926002450432
katiefrost@ymail.com
I liked JSC on FB. My user name is Katie Frost, and I have a FB page for my blog Hems for Her
I am so pleased that Jessica Simpson is doing a plus size line. I checked it out, and I am really impreased. It’s frustrating when plus-size is an “after thought” with some companies!
Katie- Hems For Her
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
You look amazing!!! Im glad JS Collection is reaching out to fab bloggers like yourself!
I already follow you on Twitter & I followed JS Collection. Here is my link:
https://twitter.com/grownandcurvywo/status/220501675054600193
My email address is ebdiva08@gmail.com
What a beautiful dress! It’s something you can throw on and look like a million bucks.
The Curvy Blonde@TheCurvyBlonde
I’ve entered to win @JSCollection plus size dress via @theplussideofme http://wp.me/p1a7CH-vZ
LOVE that JS is bringing her fashion to plus size!
xo
I “liked” the JSC on FB, my email address is bonifacechick_21@hotmail.com
Fingers crossed I win 🙂
You look so pretty! I’d love to win something from them. I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/heysuburban/status/220659449524797441
Email is suburbansweetheart(at)gmail(dot)com in case I happen to win!
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.
Liked the JS Collection. Like Suburban sweetheart would rather not leave my full name but am happy to confirm.
Tweetered
https://twitter.com/clearbluewater3/status/220661346495246337
My email is svigasl3 at gmail dot com
My last comment seems to have disappeared… Not sure why. I tweeted – https://twitter.com/SuddenlySus/status/220662027469864961
email is suchabrunette (at) gmail.com
I liked the JS collection on facebook under Susan Miller.
email is suchabrunette (at) gmail.com
http://www.tumblr.com/blog/meowfish97
http://www.facebook.com/georgia.beebe?ref=tn_tnmn
Love that dress!!!!!
Rebecca, The JSC maxi is truly lovely on you! The colors are so romantic (ethereal!) and suits your complexion perfectly. I knew JSC did handbags, but didn’t realize they carry plus size apparel as well! Couldn’t resist entering this giveaway! Tweeted about it here: https://twitter.com/BloggingforJoy/status/220693777810075650
Ah, that dress looks absolutely stunning on you! I’d love to win it or something similar. Liked the JS Collection on Facebook, and my url is http://www.facebook.com/thelogicoflove. 🙂
Ah, that dress looks absolutely stunning on you! I’d love to have it or something similar. Liked the JS Collection on Facebook, and here is my url: http://www.facebook.com/thelogicoflove. 🙂
I really like the colors of the dress… very light and summery. You look fab as always my dear!~
https://twitter.com/Kimaloo/status/220754654500372480
http://frocksthatrock.tumblr.com/post/26542562728/giveaway-alert-click-the-link-below-to-check-it
lakeyshiaj@lakeyshiajones
Love the dress! Maxi’s Rock!
I’ve entered to win @JSCollection plus size dress via @theplussideofme http://wp.me/p1a7CH-vZ
Lakeyshia Jones posted toJessica Simpson Collection
I just entered on the The Plus Side of Me Jessica Simpson dress giveaway.
Lakeyshiaj@yahoo.com
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
This is gorgeous 🙂
I followed both @JSCollection and @theplussideofme and posted the giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/exsoloadsolem
email address is llauher@gmail dot com
Gorgeous dress. I follow on Facebook: carolyn Gonzalez
you look so beautiful with these dress 😀
followed and tweeted here I’ve entered to win @JSCollection plus size dress via @theplussideofme http://wp.me/p1a7CH-vZ
and liked their FB as Nila Kussriani
nilakussriani@gmail.com
https://twitter.com/LMarthadinata/status/221076323135791105
U look stunning!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This dress is lovely on you! I’d love to try out Jessica Simpson’s plus size range. I know I love Jessica Simpson shoes!
Tweeted and Followed:https://twitter.com/mollyyocum/status/221271499712106497
Liked on FB as Molly Yocum-Sellers
Reblogged on Tumblr: http://molix.tumblr.com/post/26633025340/theplussideofme-new-blog-post-reviewing-jessica
Contact me at yocum.molly@gmail.com!
You look gorgeous in this dress!
Tweeted at
https://twitter.com/Lilybobomb/status/221311232748175361 and followed you both
my email is mhairimay@me.com
Likes the FB page name of https://www.facebook.com/mhairi.williamson.7
and posted on tumblr http://lilybobombslovelylumps.tumblr.com/
Tumbled:
http://naomi-griffiths.tumblr.com/post/26641339002/check-out-the-plus-side-of-mes-jessica-simpson
Facebooked: ‘Naomi Griffiths’
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/naomi_griffiths/status/221310088936300544
naomi_g0300@hotmail.com
Naomi
Diamonds ‘n’ Pearls
Wow this looks gorgeous on you! So flattering 🙂
I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/OliveYou11/status/221425367020347392
I followed her collection on fb as Sarah Blake
Hopefully I did this right!
Never entered a giveaway from a blog 🙂 There’s a first time for everything right?
Tumbled:
http://rosieradiogirl.tumblr.com/post/26688528460/theplussideofme-new-blog-post-reviewing-jessica#notes
Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/mduryee
I dont understand twitter.
Thats it!
Mandi Duryee
Rosie Radio Girl
mandid@gmail.com
My email is taaylorchapman@gmail.com
1. https://twitter.com/shakethecobwebs/status/221653918583762945
2. http://www.facebook.com/taaylorchapman
🙂
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.
Thank you so much for your blog. I love it so much, you are beautiful and fashion fierce and I’m just so inspired by your every post! Here’s a link to my twitter showing my tweet!
https://twitter.com/ms_snickerpants
Thank you!!!
So beautiful.
I’ve reblogged your post on Tumblr here: http://the-wordnerd.tumblr.com/post/26944264014/theplussideofme-new-blog-post-reviewing-jessica
And I’ve liked the JSCollection on Facebook as Michelle Reynolds, http://www.facebook.com/reynolds.m
Liked on FB! I’m Jessica Stocker. So stinkin’ in love with that dress! Oh my goodness. My fingers are crossed so hard!
XXOO
Fantastic Giveaway! I liked the JSCollection on facebook, my link is http://www.facebook.com/sam.stuart.5074
I liked the JSCollection on Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/earl.hank
and also reposted on Tumblr http://fat-squirrel-777.tumblr.com/post/26977584530/thefreckledspectacle-theplussideofme-new
That dress is amazingly gorgeous, and it looks amazing on you! 🙂
Love the dress. Tweeted my entry, heres my link: https://twitter.com/garichild/status/223491854765789185
And I’ve liked the JSCollection on Facebook as Martha McIntosh (Arzu)
Hi!
Here’s the link to my tweet! https://twitter.com/toutbelle/status/223629399398944771
Thank you! 🙂
Followed both JSC & You: @Dreafashionista
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/dreafashionista/status/223966459255205888
Liked on FB: Andrea Rioja
dreafashionista@gmail.com
This looks amazing!! I would LOVE to win!
I follow you and JSC on twitter (https://twitter.com/curvysketches/status/224133549379436544)
and I liked JSC on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CurvesIllustrated)