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Kiana Tutti Fruitti Dress [Collectif Loves Top Vintage]
More rainbows from me today, especially fitting for Pride month! š³ļøāš The Kiana Tutti Fruitti swing dress is an absolute dazzler from the latest Top Vintage collab with its vibrant rainbow stripes. I love how vivid and bright the stripes are as Iām not much of a pastel kinda gal.
It has a beautiful sweetheart neckline to the top which is edged in a contrasting red band and the adjustable straps are red too. The straps can be worn multiple ways with hook fastenings concealed on the inside for various combinations including straight straps, crossed straps in front, crossed straps behind, completely strapless or as Iāve worn it here, with the the straps from the centre chest which is a really pretty option.
It doesnāt come with the belt, I added the red one from another Collectif dress which worked really well as I prefer to have a clearly defined waist.
Thereās also a fitted bodice to the top and gathered swing skirt to the bottom with lovely big pockets. The skirt is full enough to wear with a petticoat as I did here:
If youāre not much of a fan of petticoats, it also looks great without one too!
The length is well over my knee and fit wise itās quite roomy on the bust and has stretch so youāll be able to fit comfortably in it though you may want to size up if youāre really blessed up top as thereās a centre back zip so you are limited with the amount of room you have for boobage. Unlike many of the Collectif dresses, the waistband also stretches so if youāre in between sizes youāll be fine too.
The Kiana Tutti Fruitti is in stock in all sizes (6-22) for Ā£59 and this is one thatās only available to buy online at Top Vintage or Collectif, or in Collectif stores – you wonāt find it at stockists. I think of them as a limited edition range, so if you want it, you need to buy it when you see it as they donāt restock. I really love this cheeky little number – so much fun to wear with so many different ways to wear it, but such an elegant style too. Live your best colourful life! x
Also wearing:
Hair flowers: Collectif Kahula and old high street
Earrings, Belt and Sunnies: previous Collectif seasons
Petticoat: Hell Bunny
Shoes: Lulu Hun Lorena
Bangles: all SplendetteFor reference:
Iām 4ā11ā wearing 4 inch heels and my stats are 33:24:33. Iām a standard size 6 in Collectif clothing and Iām wearing the 6 in this dress above. -
Rainbow Stripe Bikini Top & Skirt Bottom [Collectif]
Itās not unusual to see me bedecked in as much rainbow print as possible, but it is massively unusual to see me in a bikini! However, I just couldnāt resist this cute little number. I think the sweet skirt covered bottoms did it for me as I donāt feel totally exposed.
The straps to the bikini top are adjustable (hurrah!) and the cups are moulded with some padding in to keep you decent and supported and covered in light pink fabric. The rainbow stripes run vertically and thereās a tie at the front you can loosen or tighten as much as you need to. The back fastens with a light pink clasp.
I usually go up two sizes in high street bikini tops and I needed to do the same for this one too. Iām wearing one size up (size 8) but itās quite tight on my back so Iāll likely buy the bigger size too at some point. Itās fine for lounging around on my hammock in the meantime though and doesnāt look too small, I can just feel that I needed a bigger size. Iām a C cup so if youāre a C or above, you may want to size up a couple of times too. Thatās the great thing with separates though, you can buy exactly the size you need instead of a blanket size where the top half wonāt fit but the bottoms will!
The bottoms are adorable with a high waisted flippy skirt and integrated full proper briefs underneath. I love the skater style of these and that itās just long enough for me to feel comfortable. The smallest size available to purchase is an 8 so I bought that which was always going to be big on me as itās stretchy fabric too. It is a little loose but not so anyone would notice, and my pants arenāt going to fall off down my ankles as soon as I start walking, promise! Itās true to size so if you were an 8, it would be a perfect 8.
Overall Iām super happy with this set, itās everything I wanted it to be and I canāt wait to wear it more now the sun has returned and Summer days are creeping ever nearer! So if youāre wanting something for your holidays, or even just to brighten a sunny sesh in your garden, have a look at the Rainbow Swimwear Set which is available in all sizes (8-22) and costs Ā£39 for the top and Ā£35 for the brief. You wonāt be disappointed!
For Reference:
Iām a standard size 6 in Collectif Clothing, but the swimwear starts at size 8 so Iām wearing both size 8 in the top and bottom. My stats are 33:24:33 and Iām 4ā11ā wearing 4 inch heels in the photos.Also wearing:
Bangles: Splendette
Hair Flowers and Earrings: Collectif old stock
Shoes: E5P old stock -
Dorothy Rainbow Chevron Dress Review [Collectif Clothing]
I was always a fan of a rainbow dress (you probably know I have quite a few in my wardrobe already), but with everything thatās happened over the past year, theyāve come to mean more to everyone and project hope and better times ahead. It was a done deal as soon as I saw Dorothy from the new Spring/Summer 2021 collection – she needed to brighten my days. If youāre umming and ahhing over whether you need āanotherā rainbow dress, let me tell you that you do haha.
The Dorothy is similar in style to the Nova designs, but features a fabulous 50ās inspired fold over trim to the bust and wide, adjustable straps in pastel pink. Thereās also a matching, heart-shaped, belt in the pink which is super cute and a lovely touch.
Now letās just take a minute to appreciate that fabulous chevron rainbow print! I absolutely love bold, bright colours, and the addition of the ric-rac style chevrons definitely makes you stand out and spread joy wherever you go!
That fold over detail is just darling The neckline is v shaped and thereās a centre back zip to fasten. As always, we love some pockets and this dress has two deep, side seam, pockets to plunge your hands into…..perfect!
Pockets suitably plunged The swing skirt is pleated at the top but has plenty of fullness for a petticoat still. I tried it with and without (shown with in the main photo). My preference for dresses is usually without a petticoat but some days I do like that extra poof. It works well both ways.
With petticoat on the left, sans petticoat on the right It falls just below the knee on me which is a good vintage length. Itāll be shorter and on the knee for the taller amongst you. The fit is great and I actually prefer the fit of this design to the Nova. I found it true to size with a bit of room on the waistband.
This dress has been really popular already so if you can get your hands on one, do! Currently available in sizes 6-14 on the website and Ā£65, though if you use code VIP20 it will get you 20% off full priced items until midnight on the 15th March. If youāre in love with the print but itās out of stock in your size, thereās also the Dolores top and Marilu skirt combo which would work well together as a set and both are available in all sizes (see here).
Dorothy deserves to return home with you <3 Also wearing:
Cardigan: previous Collectif Jessie design
Parasol: old Collectif stock
Bangles and Earrings: all Splendette
Hair flowers: a selection including Miss Bellaās Blooms and Collectif
Shoes: E5P
Necklace: Kreepsville 666For sizing info:
Iām a standard size 6 in Collectif Clothing (my measurements are 33:24:33) and 4ā11ā tall with 4.5ā heels on in the photos. Iām wearing a size 6 Dorothy dress.
