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June reviews the IGIGI Bardot plus size dress

Wendy — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:16:31 +0000

Disclosure: IGIGI was kind enough to offer us free garments in exchange for honest and heartfelt reviews. My views are my own and now so is the Bardot dress.

I am such a fan of the IGIGI line. The garments are always well-constructed and incredibly flattering. I am fortunate to have many IGIGI dresses in my closet because once you find a winner, you tend to trust that store to deliver beautiful dresses.

Right away, my eyes were drawn to the Bardot dress. I love that it’s almost like a little black dress, but then has a splash of unexpected scarlet hombre detail, going from darkest to brightest at the bottom.

The dress is fully lined and has a nice full skirt. The fabric of the skirt is more sheer, almost like a crinkled chiffon, although it’s much thicker than a chiffon. The top portion of the dress is a different fabric, more of a stretchy material that is very comfortable and leaves you free to move your arms around (I hate it when dresses make you feel constricted). You can see that I’ve pushed up the three-quarter length sleeves for this photo and it’s very comfortable. The high waistband is also this stretchy material so it sits very flattering.

This is another of those dresses that seems impossible to wrinkle, so I plan on taking it with me on our next trip to Mexico. While I’m retired now, this dress has a modest neckline that would be totally appropriate in an office setting or at an event where you didn’t want to show off the girls.

I was fortunate enough to visit the San Francisco design house during our trip in June 2010 and got to see their quality assurance and incredible design process up close. It was pretty impressive!

My one wish is that the garments didn’t need to be dry cleaned. It can get expensive! However, the nice people at IGIGI are going to give one lucky commenter on this review a head start with a free $50 gift certificate.

How to participate in the IGIGI Weetacon Giveaway:Go to the IGIGI website and pick out your ideal dress for a special occasion, important business meeting, date night or what have you. Then leave a comment on this review, telling us which garment YOU want and where you plan on wearing it. You can increase your chances of winning an IGIGI gift certificate by leaving comments on each of the other Weetacon IGIGI reviews. Comments must be received by May 14 at midnight PST. Winners will be notified and announced on this page and the IGIGI at Weetacon 2013 page by May 18th.

UPDATE: The winners of the IGIGI contest have been announced! My winner (as chosen via Random.org) is Dabney and she will be hearing from the Weetacon administration very soon. For a list of all of the winners please go to to the IGIGI at Weetacon page.

Raffle #73: Handmade Mugs by Kari

Shawn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:25:33 +0000

Two handmade and painted ceramic mugs for savoring your morning cup of joe or your favorite beverage of choice.

Retail Value: $10.00 each

Donated by Kari

Raffle Winner: Suzanna (both mugs)

Raffle #72: Sweater Plates by Wendy Bix

Shawn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:18:38 +0000

From the pottery wheel of our own Wendy Bix, a selection of ceramic plates with a sweater pattern.

Retail Value: $60.00

Donated by Wendy Bix

Raffle Winner: Dave

Raffle #71: Pierced Plates by Wendy Bix

Shawn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:15:44 +0000

From the pottery wheel of Wendy Bix, a selection of ceramic plates with a “pierced” design.

Retail Value: $70.00

Donated by Wendy Bix

Raffle Winner: Karen D

Raffle #70: Wallet, Headband and Pen Set

Shawn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:11:46 +0000

A duct tape wallet, headband and pen set handmade especially for the raffle by Holly, the daughter of our very own Jane.

Retail Value: $5.00

Donated by Jane

Raffle Winner: Allie

Raffle #69: Anti-Aging Kit #2

Shawn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:05:27 +0000

A Valmont Adaptation Day and Night Cream combo pack, Elizabeth Arden Prevag Anti-aging night cream and Cosmetic Surgeon in a Jar Brightening Complexion Cream.

Retail Value: $350.00

Donated by Wendy Bix

Raffle Winner: Beth

Raffle #68: Four Exercise DVDs

Shawn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:00:09 +0000

A four pack of exercise DVDs, including Pulse Yoga basic yoga; Just My Size yoga with Megan Garcia, a plus size model; Heavyweight Yoga with Abby Lentz (yoga for the body you have today) and The Biggest Loser Workout DVD.

Retail Value: $35.00

Donated by Wendy Bix

Raffle Winner: Eileen

Raffle #67: Anti-Aging Academy Booty Box

Shawn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:54:55 +0000

The Anti-Aging Academy Booty Box contains a Reform School for Aging Skin metal lunch box kit, a 10 day supply of Perlier Black Rice Intensive Skin rejuvenation serum, Prevage MD anti-aging treatment and Neutrogena Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Night Cream.

Retail Value: $150.00

Donated by Wendy Bix

Raffle Winner: Amy F.

Raffle #66: Girl’s Night In

Shawn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:49:11 +0000

The Girl’s Night In package includes a bottle of wine, a fancy wine opener, the first two seasons of The Office (US) on DVD, 100% pure wool yarn and an assortment of lotions. Treat yoself!

Retail Value: $120.00

Donated by Wendy Bix

Raffle Winner: Karen D

Raffle #65: Beautiful People Kit

Shawn — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:43:32 +0000

The Beautiful People Kit contains Rilastil Lipofusion anti-cellulite gel cream, Redkin Outshine anti-frizz polishing milk, L’Oreal Sublime Glow moisturizer plus self tanner, and two Nightclub Dance Series DVDs that teach you all the moves to fit in at the most exclusive nightclubs around the country.

Retail Value: $150.00

Donated by Wendy Bix

Raffle Winner: Poppy