A couple of weeks ago, the lovely Beth at Lovedrobe.com reached out to me to see if I’d like to review an item. I had definitely heard and seen the brand before, but had never bought from them because I thought they only went to a UK26 (US22). I was very wrong! When I went to the website, I saw many items up to a UK30/32 (US 26/28), so I agreed right away and they sent over a piece for me to try.
Looking at their site, I loved a lot of the items they carried. Lovedrobe incorporates different fabrics, patterns, colors, and details into their styles that make clothing items special. If I were to go on a spending spree, this is what I’d pick up:
Left to Right, top line then bottom line: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
For the review, I asked for a dress that was definitely outside of my comfort zone. It’s shorter and sassier than I usually go for, but I love clothing that allows me to express different aspects of myself or try new things.
I received the Koko Coral and Stone Geometric Pattern Dress in a UK 30/32. This dress is in a non-stretchy material, and I found the sleeves slightly tight. This isn’t unexpected, as I have bigger arms compared to my top/size, but it’s something to be aware of if you also are shaped that way. I loved the houndstooth pattern in coral. I often associate houndstooth with fall and winter, and this piece with the coloring is a perfect summer addition and can carry through to the fall. The top is quite fitted through the bust and waist, which I love. This part fit perfectly and I had plenty of room in the back and bust to move around.
The length is shorter than I usually go for. If I were to bend over, it’s possible that I’d show things that I’d rather not show. Granted, I have a big behind, so someone smaller there would not have the same issue. I recommend leggings/shorts, opaque tights if you also find it a bit short. I added a orangish-coralish belt and some casual bracelets for a simple, no-fuss summer look.
If the pattern is a little much for you, then a cardigan or jacket would be a perfect addition. I basically only wear jean jackets in the summer because it’s so easy to add to almost every look, so I wanted to show you that as well. I tried the dress with a jean vest, and that’s a cute look too. There’s plenty of room to play around with styling this piece.
And now to the best thing! Lovedrobe.com really wanted to also give away a piece to a reader and give you all a discount code to use during purchases through the remainder of July! You can receive 15% off of your purchase with the code PLUSSIDE (this code is now working!). They’ve recently put a lot of good items on sale, so there are some major sales to be had!
For the giveaway, one lucky entrant will win a dress of their choice from Lovedrobe. I love this giveaway because you can pick an item that is in your style and size range. This giveaway runs from today until 7/31 at 11:59pm EST. To enter, you must do the “leave a comment” entry, but all other entry methods are optional and earn extra entries. Best of luck, and I’m excited to hear which piece you would pick if you won!
Disclaimer: All comments must have a valid e-mail address to win. Please comment separately for each entry. WordPress.com does not allow javascript, so I have to run this giveaway the old fashioned way (rafflecopter, I really wanted to use you *cries*)
Giveaway Entry Methods:
1. (Mandatory to win) Visit Lovedrobe.com and select a dress that you would possibly pick if you won the giveaway. Come back here and leave a comment telling us what you’d pick!
2. Follow @_lovedrobe_ and @theplussideofme on Twitter and tweet the following: “Fingers crossed! Just entered to win a @_lovedrobe_ dress from @theplussideofme http://theplussideofme.com/2013/07/20/lovedrobe-review-and-giveaway/” Comment here with your twitter name.
3. Like Lovedrobe on Facebook and comment here with your Facebook name (name can be shortened in comment).
Giveaway ends on 7/31 at 11:59pm EST.
Don’t forget! You can receive 15% off of your purchase with the code PLUSSIDE at lovedrobe.com (this code is now working!).
*The dress shown was gifted to me by lovedrobe.com. The opinions expressed are my own.
Right now I’m looking at the Navy Patterned Lace Sleeveless Dress – a classic that can be dressed up or down, I can already think of half a dozen things to wear with it!
That dress you are wearing is sooooo cute!
@Just_Yari
Lovedrobe mint satin tie polka dot dress is my pick!!!! I’m currently obsessed with both mint green and polka dots!! The style is def classy <3
Beige Multi Geometric Kaleidoscope Dress is a great year round choice.
Yari Rodriguez —> Facebook.
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I adore a maxi dress in the summer, and the lovedrobe coral tie dye effect lace print maxi dress is just beautiful..
The Beige Multi Floral Print Lace Back Dress is absolutely adorable! That one would definitely be my pick.
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I like this one! http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/ladies-black-flower-print-midi-dress.html
You look gorgeous in that dress Rebecca <3!
I think I'd choose this one: http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-blue-tie-dye-effect-lace-print-maxi-dress.html
Followed already, and tweeted from @fattyschallenge
https://mobile.twitter.com/fattyschallenge/status/358864957632290817
Liked on Fb – Hanna S.
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I REALLY want this one http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/koko-black-multi-floral-print-chiffon-maxi-dress.html
I love the Sailor Stripe dress: http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-multi-colour-and-width-sailor-stripe-dress.html
itsashleypowell at gmail dot com
Twitter: @barbara_briana
Facebook: Briana Phillips
I want this one! http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-beige-multi-antique-inspired-lace-and-floral-dress.html Though honestly, I’d wear just about every dress in their store lol
AH. They’re all so beautiful. I think that I would pick… the LOVEDROBE CORAL LACE CONTRAST CHIFFON DRESS (http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-coral-lace-contrast-chiffon-dress.html), so that I could wear it all year long and look fabulous!
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Liked on Facebook! Hannah Seward is the name-o!
You look really nice in this dress!!!!!!
I would pick the NAVY MULTI DOTTED MESH SWING DRESS, in any color actually 🙂
I love the KOKO CORAL AND STONE GEOMETRIC PATTERNED DRESS! Tweeted with @lacelap
I love the orange Grecian dress… It’s fabulous. There are SO many good choices! I have never heard of this brand before, am definitely adding some dresses to my wish list!
Entered via twitter @kribell8
Liked them on Facebook… Name is Kristin Bell
I love the coral houndstooth, what a fun twist on houndstooth. I would love to wear the orange drapey dress with the lace back, so pretty.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CurvyTiffy?ref=seller_info_count
That dress is adorable on you. I’d love to see it with tights. Speaking of which, besides We Love Color, have you ever found any plus size tights that go up to size 28 that you’d recommend?
As for the contest, I’d love to try on that dress you’re wearing. And while it’s not quite a dress, it’s in the dress section, so I’d also try that stripped tie detail tunic. I could pair that with jeans for a nice casual outfit for work.
justmysize.com has some! I wear those and We Love Color
I love the Lovedrobe hot pink beaded grecian maxi dress. It would be perfect for both a wedding and cruise I’m going on this fall.
I would choose the Koko Green and Yellow Floral Print Contrast Dress. FB name Cheri’ Marx
I would say one of each but if I had to choose it would be the Koko Leather Trim Animal Print Chiffon dress!
My twitter name is @ProductHoochie
And since I never read directions from start to finish- Facebook is Jessica O (it is a loooong last name- you will find me!)
LADIES BLACK FLOWER PRINT MIDI DRESS
I also tweeted as RueClerGirl!
I love the navy floral pleated skater dress. It’s something you can dress up or dress down and has such a pretty print. hpettman@hotmail.com @every1sparkles
oooppps just read the facebook one too. my facebook is Helen Pettman 🙂
Great giveaway! I love Lovedrobe! I’d choose this beautiful dress if I won: http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-blue-multi-floral-structured-cap-sleeve-pleated-dress.html
I’m entering here and I’ve entered on twitter too (@Pumba237).
I think I would choose the Red lace back chiffon dress that you put in your picks too.
Thanks for the giveaway. I would love the CORAL CROCHET COLLAR PLEATED SKATER DRESS.
I have followed @_lovedrobe_ and @theplussideofme on Twitter and I tweeted the following: “Fingers crossed! Just entered to win a @_lovedrobe_ dress from @theplussideofme http://theplussideofme.com/2013/07/20/lovedrobe-review-and-giveaway/” my twitter name is @FabZara
I liked Lovedrobe on Facebook under my FB name Zara Willis
I really like the Lovedrobe Baby Pink Trim and Lapel Dress. They have a lot of cute dresses to choose from
I love the Coral Pleated Lace Back Dress(http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-coral-pleated-lace-back-dress.html)!
Just posted on twitter! @erinmichelle228
Also liked Lovedrobe on FB, my name is Erin Hudson
I love that dress on you Rebecca! It is so classy, love it!
itsmeliciouss <— twitter
My pick would be: LOVEDROBE BLACK TULLE MULTI LAYER POLKA DOT DRESS
I would totally wear this to my niece in laws wedding… it is so classy. Love this website. I might order myself some things!
I’d pick the coral crochet collar skater dress. I, like you, have a love affair with coral. Just as I love the dress that was gifted to you I would love to have the skater dress. It looks good on almost any skin tone and skater dresses are so flattering. :-). I just adore that dress.
Followed and tweeted. I’m Pamela Brown
Followed on Facebook as well. :-). Pamela Brown
Ooh I am looking at the Multi Colour and Width Sailor Stripe Dress. That cotton dress would be awesome for summer with some black leggings under it 😀 And a little out of my comfort zone, which is kinda cool.
My twitter name is Rosanfantoma
My Facebook name is Vicki Schmidt
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Had my eye on the Lovedrobe Purple Military Style Button Detail Dress.
Item Code: 008951123
LOVEDROBE BLUE PEACOCK PRINT DRESS…I’m in love with this dress! So gorgeous! Item Code: 00895101
I like the dress your wearing too. I caved and bought the peacock one. It will be great to wear on the first week of school. I’m a teacher.
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Oooh, I love the Koko Pink Lace Dress!
http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-peach-oranage-tulle-multi-layer-polka-dot-dress.html
This one!
http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-black-tulle-multi-layer-polka-dot-dress.html This dress!
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Twitter name: acciomeriah
Wow, they have great clothes! I love the Lovedrobe Orange Satin Tie Polka Dot Dress
http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-orange-satin-tie-polka-dot-dress.html
Follow lovedrobe on FB: Carolyn gonzalez
I really like the floral print lace tunic dress!! Great to transition into fall.
OMG I LOOOVVEEEE THIS DRESS ON YOU!!! You should push those comfort zones more often! You look like a total babe!!
If I won, I’d choose this dress http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-blue-multi-sweetheart-grecian-ruched-chiffon-maxi-dress.html
I tweeted! @waituntilsunset
I liked on Facebook! Olivia Miles. xxx
These dresses are so lovely! I think I’d go with this one: http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/sequin-bow-detail-pleat-front-dress.html
I’ve been swooning over this for a while now 🙂 🙂
http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/koko-blue-multi-cut-out-detail-tulip-print-skater-dress.html
and my twitter is: @felicity_hart 🙂 xxx
I love this, because its perfect for work, and can styled for all seasons!
http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/ladies-black-multi-leaf-design-rouched-waist-dress.html
And I tweeted!
And I liked on FB! both personal, and blog page (Erin Holmes nee Fabac)
I’d want the Lovedrobe Beige Multi Floral Print Lace Back Dress
I follow you both on twitter, and tweeted, @hjurgelis
I like lovedrobe on FB
I like the Koko Green Ruffle Detail Multi Layer Dress (http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/koko-green-ruffle-detail-multi-layer-dress.html). Totally cute! Also liked on FB (Gayle Champagne).
I like the coral on you. Especially love the taupe colored shoes with the dress. Dark shoes really wouldn’t have gone with it. It would have made the dress too severe.
This is what I would pick if I won…. http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/chiffon-sleeve-dress-with-sequin-trim.html
I also liked on Facebook! (Jessica Barnes)
Koko Aqua Belted Skater Dress is adorable. I would pick that.
The Dress you’re wearing looks stunning! I’m always conflicted with the houndstooth print, but the color is perfect on you.
I liked on Facebook! My FB name is Markita Stewart. I also tweeted! My twitter name is @_kitaboo.
The dress I would pick if I were to win is the Lovedrobe Gem Detail Contrast Lace Dress. I like the black lace in it, and the pop of color that comes from the belt.
Oh my goodness, that site is being bookmarked ASAP! I looked and it’s so hard to decide on just one dress…but I have to say that this one is amazing. The emerald green color would flatter my rich auburn red (dyed) hair and just…wow.
http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-green-flower-detail-contrast-chiffon-maxi-dress.html
I also just now Tweeted…here’s my username: https://twitter.com/JustDangles
https://www.facebook.com/malina.bowen.3
And lastly, my Facebook name!
Such cute stuff i love the beaded mint grecian dress.
So many great options to choose from. I would definitely do the Lovedrobe Baby Pink Trim and Lapel Dress….I just love the simplicity of the dress and how I could find any occasion to wear it.
I would pick the Black Crochet Contrast Pleated Dress, I think it could be styled so many different ways! (http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-black-crochet-contrast-pleated-dress-.html)
I commented on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/diyfatshion/status/361310675500400643
I follow both @_lovedrobe_ and @theplussideofme on Twitter as: @diyfatshion
And I’ve liked them on FB too as: Dani Manning
😀 Thanks babe! <3
I would choose the Koko Coral and Stone dress you are wearing. After researching the dresses, I would feel most comfortable in this one because a sleeve is a must for me.
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OMG!!! I love the Brown/Navy Triangle Print Skater Dress!! 🙂
Thanks for the giveaway!
I follow Lovedrobe & Plus Side of Me on Twitter, too. My username is @jadorepop!
http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-blue-multi-floral-print-asymmetric-pleat-dress.html
I liked Lovedrobe on Facebook and my Twitter is MarlenaNight. There are just so many nice pieces to choose from but I would pick the Loverobe Purple Military Style Button Detail Dress ( http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-purple-military-style-button-detail-dress.html ) The sleeves and the color are really what draw me to it. I love how it is the right balance of classy and casual that I can wear to class or even on any future dates.
Just found your awesome blog! Following your lead, I picked something that is way outside my comfort zone, but so adorable. I love the retro feel of it! : http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/lovedrobe-baby-pink-trim-and-lapel-dress.html
Just went and liked them on Facebook too for a bonus entry. My name is Jennifer Wolf. This is my close second on the like list: http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/koko-navy-crochet-hem-dress.html Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
Completely love the dress that you’re wearing here.
I would pick this one: http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/koko-pink-lace-detail-dress.html
Lovedrobe.com made it very difficult to pick just one =)
Hello! Thank you for sharing Lovedrobe! The dresses are super cute, I really like this one http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/block-colour-dress-with-pleat-detail.html – it would be so perfect and easy for work!
Hi again! I just “liked” them on Facebook, I hope I win,
I love the Koko Coral Geometric dress! Although, I’d be happy with any of them lol
I’d totally go with the Lovedrobe Multi Colour Geometric Panel Bodycon Dress! It’s completely out of my comfort zone seeing as how it’s a bodycon, but it’s sexy and i think i’d feel sexy wearing it!
Loving the KOKO MULTI COLOR GEOMETRUC PRINT SNAKE DIP HEM DRESS.
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Facebook: Robyn Koutzun
I absolutely adore the pink and black floral shadow print dress :
http://www.lovedrobe.co.uk/loveddrobe-pink-and-black-floral-shadow-pleated-dress.html
Facebook: Karen Teulon
Twitter: magentawillow
I love everything written in your blog. You are so beautiful!