Are smock style dresses flattering or frumpy? Roman Originals plus size haul

[@alanabailey6705]

Morning Susan l like the first dress was lovely on you and second dress was really lovely on you and last dress you wouldn’t have to be size up but my favourite on were the first dress and the second dress I have enjoyed watching your Roman haul I was looking at them other day and thinking about wish I could go for thanks for sharing your outfit Susan ❤xx

[@RhianWarlow]

I like the first two dresses the best. Love the colours xx

[@MITSIBROWN]

Morning Susan, I love the first two dresses on you, the colour suits you too 😊 have a lovely day x

[@joancarucci8290]

Hello Susan, all the dress are pretty,,my favorite one is the 2nd dress.😊

[@rhianevans7189]

Hi Susan The first dress you tried on is brilliant on you. The seaming on the front is actually meant to flatter the apple shape and it’s worked for you The second dress would be suitable for a tunic but sadly the last dress was too small . The best dress l. You was the first one that you tried on as it really flattered you All the best and have a nice week. See you in the next one xx

[@marianneharris-ux9pq]

Hi Susan the first berry coloured dress, definately a keep, you looked fab in the dress, purple dress i liked aswell but have the feeling you may have returned it? i wouldn't have chosen the patterned dress for myself but on you it looked nice, i think you have returned that one aswell, lol, hope you've had a great day,x💕

[@TerriT250]

Hi Susan. New to your channel. Watched a few now and thoroughly enjoyed them. Nice dresses. I have the same problem with some smock dresses clinging a bit but I add a belt on the smaller part of the waist which seems to create a falling pleat effect to the skirt part thereby helping it to skim and hang better over our tums and bums, especially with the first dress. Love the pattern of the last one ❤xx

[@garmtpug]

I see you've got your new cardigan on! Looks super! The first dress is very nice but as you say, it does look a bit too big. Often times "big and baggy" makes a person look bigger than they are instead of hiding what you aren't happy with. I like the purple dress! Yes, it is more fitted and that is a plus! It gives you some shape and definition whereas the berry dress did not. The color is especially flattering on your lighter hair and skin and purple is considered "the color of kings"! A simple dress like that can be easily styled up or down with a scarf, jewelry, a bright handbag, or a contrasting longer vest. I really like the texture of it - that makes it look quite expensive! Pockets in a dress shouldn't be a deal-breaker! Pockets make a dress look more casual if you think about it. Have you ever seen a fancy dress with pockets? LOL! I never use the pockets in my clothing because I have a purse for that. The hounds tooth dress is quite nice too. Yes, it is tighter and doesn't "disguise" your problem areas, but of all three dresses, that one makes you look the slimmest! As with the purple dress, it gives you a shape which the first one didn't. But it does not look unsightly or silly. It looks quite nice but the hounds tooth gives it a more casual look in comparison to the purple one. It looks almost "school girl"! I would imagine what you have in mind for the venue of these dresses is going to influence your choice. And non-matching patterns is definitely a problem with clothing. Something like a check, if not matched up makes the item look cheap. And I've seen expense clothing where the patterns don't match either, so it's often got little to do with how much you pay. You have to actually see the item! Another fun and interesting video! Thank you, Susan!

[@pamelapowell8445]

I liked the first dress Susan if you get the size down I think that would be the best of the three, the second one is lovely too but felt the last one aged you a bit to be honest it did have the best fit though. If you wear a long scarf or long necklace with no 1 would elevate it even more.

[@Jane-qn8kt]

I loved them all but have to agree with you about the sizes. Just goes to show the numbers are not impo. Personally I loved the last one best ❤

[@lauriehuber8048]

And that’s exactly why I don’t like to shop online.. I prefer to try clothes on before I put out money to buy them!

[@margothartwell6195]

I rather liked the first dress perhaps if you went down a size. The colour looked good on you. The patterned dress was nice but too small. ❤

[@jacqueline8559]

I have several dresses, in this style, from Roman. I love to wear them with, either, ankle or knee length boots. Or with leggings under them ( if they're a bit shorter) and ankle boots . I wear them a lot in Autumn, Winter and early Spring. I love Dress 1. The colour is beautiful and, either, a tonal scarf or long necklace will look great, too. The colour, 'pattern' and material of Dress 2 isn't to my personal taste.I feel It would work better if worn as a tunic, maybe ? I wanted to like Dress 3, but the unmatched pattern is a firm No from me. The dress looks too matronly, and 'ages' you, I feel. ( I'm so sorry! That's just my immediate thought) You're far too young and vibrant for it ! Thank you for the Vlog , Susan

[@purplelorain6180]

I think the first dress is a perfect size on you and very flattering, it fits your shoulders and boobs so definitely not too big, it's how it's meant to fit, (take note of how it fits on the model) The 2nd dress is a little too small and shows more lumps and bumps than I'd be comfortable with. Third dress is a nope for me and I think a bigger size would be too big on your shoulders. One more thing, these are more tunic dresses, not smocked, a smocked dress is gathered over the boobs/chest area, not a flattering style for bigger boobed ladies lol x