Review of Taking Shape "Bloom" Tunic in Teal
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The second item that I was sent to review for new UK brand, Taking Shape was the "Bloom" tunic, which is available in a deep red or teal colour in limited availability. Teal is one of my favourite colours so I was really excited about trying it on.
Tunics are something that I have never really worn before so I was a little nervous about how it would look on and I must say that I still am not 100% convinced by wearing something that doesn't have any shape. It is a completely different experience to my usual fitted skirts, tight dresses and jeans.
The size I am wearing is a medium, and in hindsight, this tunic was slightly too big for me and I think I could have got away with a small or an extra-small which is the size shown on the model on the Taking Shape website. I quite like the length of the tunic in the bigger size because it looks more like a dress and I'm sure that with a big belt under my bust, I would feel a lot more comfortable and be able to wear it on a day out shopping or a nice lunch with the girls.
For the purpose of this review, I decided not to wear it with a belt, to get myself out of my comfort zone and into something different. Apart from the sizing being very generous (I have recently lost a bit of weight before my wedding which probably made a difference), this tunic is really well made. It has a gorgeous material, which has a slightly sheer property to it in certain parts. Because of the sheer pattern, I wore a black slip underneath it and black tights. The tunic is retailed at £50, which when you consider it is more like a dress isn't too expensive. At the moment it is on offer on the Taking Shape website and in stores for just £19.
My first experiences of Taking Shape have overall been really positive and the damask print trousers have become a staple part of my wardrobe. I am excited to see what the Spring/Summer 2014 collection brings and I'm not giving up on tunics, just yet! :)
Tunics are something that I have never really worn before so I was a little nervous about how it would look on and I must say that I still am not 100% convinced by wearing something that doesn't have any shape. It is a completely different experience to my usual fitted skirts, tight dresses and jeans.
The size I am wearing is a medium, and in hindsight, this tunic was slightly too big for me and I think I could have got away with a small or an extra-small which is the size shown on the model on the Taking Shape website. I quite like the length of the tunic in the bigger size because it looks more like a dress and I'm sure that with a big belt under my bust, I would feel a lot more comfortable and be able to wear it on a day out shopping or a nice lunch with the girls.
For the purpose of this review, I decided not to wear it with a belt, to get myself out of my comfort zone and into something different. Apart from the sizing being very generous (I have recently lost a bit of weight before my wedding which probably made a difference), this tunic is really well made. It has a gorgeous material, which has a slightly sheer property to it in certain parts. Because of the sheer pattern, I wore a black slip underneath it and black tights. The tunic is retailed at £50, which when you consider it is more like a dress isn't too expensive. At the moment it is on offer on the Taking Shape website and in stores for just £19.
My first experiences of Taking Shape have overall been really positive and the damask print trousers have become a staple part of my wardrobe. I am excited to see what the Spring/Summer 2014 collection brings and I'm not giving up on tunics, just yet! :)
Bloom Tunic: £50, currently reduced to £19, Taking Shape - Medium,
Tights: Marks and Spencer, Shoes: George @ Asda.
Tights: Marks and Spencer, Shoes: George @ Asda.
