Beth Ditto - My view

Hey everyone!

I know LOTS of other bloggers have already covered the Beth Ditto range, but thought I would share my views and my photos too.

As you already know, I am a big fan of Beth. (Who saw 'Fearne meets Beth Ditto' on ITV2 last week? Wasn't she SO lovely?) I love her confidence and her style and her whole attitude. I was really excited when I read she would be doing a 2nd collection, as I loved the first one so much. I know it would be impossible, but I wish she would design for Evans all the time!

I got sent a few photos from Evans PR of the launch, which took place in Selfridges. I was also really glad to hear the range would be available in Selfridges too; I know a few people who wouldn't go into Evans as it's a 'fat persons shop' (Yes, I know it's ridiculous, but it's true) and I also think it's good publicity for the plus size market as a whole, proving to others that yes, we CAN be fat AND fashionable!

Photo 1: The sales ladies at Selfridges, working the Beth Ditto collection

Photo 2: Beth Ditto herself (Why can I not get my make up to look like this?!)

Photo 3: Beth and Evans head of design, Lisa Marie Peacock

And here are the lovely staff at Evans Marble Arch. I posted this one as it shows how versatile the collection is. It can be worn in so many ways, as demonstrated perfectly by the lady on the far right. I love how she has pulled the maxi dress right up to a shorter length!

After seeing the collection on line, (I got up early on the Friday morning to look!) I decided I had to go to Marble Arch and try the collection on and take some photos for you all. I apologise now for the quality. I am far from a photographer, and I was on my own, hence why they are not fabulous!

Here is the collared polka dot dress. I went for a size 20, as there was no 22 on the rails. It does fit, but was slightly too tight around my boobs, but then this was expected as I normally take a 22/24. I REALLY like this dress. The only complaint I had was that it was lined. I know it's an Autumn/winter collection, but it was slightly too warm for me. However, this is just a personal thing, and, again, may be due to the fact I tried on a size smaller than my usual.

I tried this on in my normal size. I did like it, but I just don't think it's very me! I loved the fact it had long sleeves though, and it would look really good with leggings, or tights if you so wished!

I adored this! This again was my normal size. I would love to get a big red cinch belt to wear with this, and pair it with red tights and some black heels. The bottom bit is quite tight, so you could always adjust the length of it.

This is in my normal size (22) I think I would down size at least one size in this. I just didn't like it on me... It was a bit shapeless and just kind of sat there. Although I'm sure it will look really nice on other people, it maybe nicer on pear shaped ladies. (I am very top heavy, the opposite to pear shaped unfortunately!) The one thing I did like however, was that the length can be adjusted by the drawstring at the bottom.

Last, but not least, is the velvet dress. I LOVE this dress, I can't find a thing wrong with it! I love the fact it has pockets too! It's also the perfect length too. The material is lovely on this, I love the feel of velvet (in a non pervert way, of course) The colour is lovely too, navy is very in this season and I think it makes a change from plain black.

I do have a few other pictures of other items I tried on, but they are a bit blurry. If you wanted to see other photos of how the other items look and don't mind blurry photos, just email me and I will send them on.

I didn't buy anything from the collection. This wasn't that I didn't like anything, because I did, but I was being practical (for once) and bought myself a winter coat I really needed, which will be my next blog post.

I hope you all haven't found this too boring!