Playsuit - Asos Nails - Barry M Socks - Primark Shoes - New Look

I have a somewhat troubled past with playsuits (in the sense that the last time I worn one - a strapless denim thing - I was innocently bopping along to a Nero performance at our students union when to my horror, said playsuit fell down BRINGING MY BRA DOWN WITH IT. Cue insurmountable levels of horror and embarrassment.) Unsurprisingly I've resisted buying playsuits since then, that altogether rather mortifying memory brandishing all playsuits as the work of the devil. That was until I came across this little number on Asos. I know what you're thinking: it has untie-able straps Jade, who's to say you won't accidentally bare your chest again? (God forbid). I'll admit, the thought did cross my mind but the loose fit, the floral-but-not-too-feminine pattern and the versatility all outweighed the fear. I love how flattering it is despite not being fitted. I'm quite self conscious about my legs but the dress-like hem gives the illusion that my thighs are far more toned than they actually are! The only pitfall is that I bought a size 8 to fit my chest and waist but in terms of length I probably should have gone for the 10. It's not so short that it's indecent but my personal preference is to have just a tad more material covering the old quads. (Oh and I went for the sock combo and I actually think it kind of worked! Props to J Law for the inspiration.)

The event I wore this for was my last Summer Ball as part of the Dance Club at my university. It was such a lovely (and slightly emotional) way to round off my time at uni, as dance has definitely been a big part of it. I'm pretty sure there have been weeks where I've spent far more time rehearsing than reading for my course! To top it off, I was lucky enough to win an award for the Best Dancer in my ballet class although I think everyone in the class was just as, if not more deserving of it. I've blogged a lot about my love for ballet before though so it was a special moment for me and it really will be treasured. And even better, my opinion of playsuits has definitely improved! I'm so glad I opted for this and not a dress, with no SPP, no flashing unwanted flesh and so easy to dress up and down this was definitely a winner! A perfect outfit for what was a pretty perfect night.

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