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Chi chi London fit and feedback

  • 29-01-2017 04:37PM
    #1
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,661 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I love the look of this dress for a special occasion, but I have heard mixed things about Chi Chi London. Can anyone provide any feedback on their experiences with the brand? Thanks!


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  • #2
    SarahMollie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,841 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    Really pretty dress (as most Chichi dresses are!)

    I've ordered from them a few times but all of my recent orders I've sent back. Of the 2 I kept, one didnt fit me by a mile (but I promised myself I'd get into it and didnt) but honestly I probably ordered an inspirational size.

    The second one also didnt fit when the time came, so I've never worn that either - long story short but it did fit me at a point in time so I took the tag off, and then ate all around me for a few weeks and then amazingly it no longer fit. It was weird, as I could bring the two sides of the dress together, but couldnt get the zip past the seam, which was so frustrating. Anyhow, I've resolved to get a better zip put in that dress (and have lost a few lbs lately) so will wear it at some point.

    I'd say most of their dresses are quite unforgiving. if you're borderline on a size, I'd order both to check the size.


  • #3
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,661 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    Thanks Sarah! Modcloth sells some chichi dresses and the feedback there is definitely to size up, especially if you have boobs. I shall report back!


  • #4
    Percyxoxo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 163 ✭✭Percyxoxo


    I bought a Chichi dress last year..got my usual size but it was too small and a size up was too big. So I altered the bigger size which I didn't mind as the prices are very reasonable.
    I thought the quality was good too.


  • #5
    SarahMollie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,841 ✭✭✭SarahMollie


    Faith wrote: »
    Thanks Sarah! Modcloth sells some chichi dresses and the feedback there is definitely to size up, especially if you have boobs. I shall report back!

    Yes, actually now that you mention it, they're not really cut for a busty figure, so if you're not large chested you may find their sizing more reliable. My chest is probably the main reason I've had difficulty!


  • #6
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,661 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    My dress arrived today, and it's perfect :). I ordered a size up, as suggested, and I'm glad I did. I think it would have been too small across the chest, in particular, in the smaller size and I may not have been able to move my arms! The bigger size has a bit of space around the waist, but it just means I can eat dinner and not get uncomfortable.

    It needs an iron to smooth down the pleats a bit, but other than that, I'm delighted with it!


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  • #7
    GingerLily
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    Glad it worked out for you! Just want to add that I generally find zippers a bit tough, between the top and skirt element, after a few wears it'll soften but I think you need a second person :)


  • #8
    Faith
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 30,661 Mod ✭✭✭✭Faith


    GingerLily wrote: »
    Glad it worked out for you! Just want to add that I generally find zippers a bit tough, between the top and skirt element, after a few wears it'll soften but I think you need a second person :)

    Yes! I definitely had to zip it up with the zip facing the front of my body, then turned it around and slipped my arms into it :o.


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