Futuristic Adesina

Continuing this month's FemmeLuxe collaboration theme in today's post. FemmeLuxe is one of my favorite places to shop for Jeans and CorsetDresses, but for today's post, I have a little something else in mind. This theme has really just come together on its own, but I am really pleased with the results. If you're just joining me, be sure to look back at my previous posts with FemmeLuxe this week to see parts one and two of my Past, Present, Future theme.

Tuesday's FemmeLuxe outfit was suggestive of Victorian Era fashions of the past. Wednesday's post gave a nod to 1960s London Mod stylings from more recent history, so today is something a little more futuristic. Plus, I thought a little sparkle would be a nice addition to another quiet day at home for all of us. Of course anything metallic makes me think of futuristic/ sci-fi concepts, but that does not mean they can't be totally chic like this SilverGlitter One Shoulder Puff Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress – Adesina from FemmeLuxe

Lots to love about this dress and we'll get to the design details in just a moment, but first I want to take a second to discuss sizing. Occasionally I get asked which size I have chosen from a particular shop and I am sometimes hesitant to answer because I really think people should go by the shop size charts and compare them with their measurements. Everyone's body is different, so you shouldn't use mine as a basis for size comparison. However, once I have a pretty well established relationship with a certain brand, I know how their clothes will fit me and I don't mind sharing that info here on the blog.

I typically wear an XXS or XS which translates to size 4UK or 6UK. For all my FemmeLuxe Jeans and Tops, I select a size 6UK and everything has always fit true to size. For bodycon dresses, I go up a size to 8UK which is what I'm wearing for today's Adesina dress. I can fit into a size 6 and for any dress that is not a bodycon dress, I usually do choose a size 6, but it's just a personal preference to have a tad more wiggle room in a bodycon dress. I hope that will give you a little insight when selecting your size from FemmeLuxe, but should you have any questions, please feel free to comment below or use the “Contact Me” button at the side. Now, back to the dress!

As much as I adore vintage styles, I also love vintage predictions of how styles will look in the future and I know I'm not alone in this regard. Perhaps going all the way back to Fritz Lang's 1927 film Metropolis, creative minds have been trying to guess what fashion will look like one day. And mentally I think we have all come to assign metallic clothing with a certain futuristic symbolism. (If you're not familiar with Lang's film, take a moment to research it because it really is some of the most stunning representations of Art Deco ever to be created let alone captured on film.) That's why I've placed today's outfit in the Future category.

There's nothing clunky or robotic about this Adesina bodycon dress though. It is all femininity. I love the neckline of a one shouldered dress, but that little puff on the top of the fitted sleeve gives it that extra dose of girlishness that I adore. And notice the ruching in the bodice to do a little camouflaging to trouble zones so that only your shape at its best is what people will notice. A dress like Adesina is easy to dress up with full make-up, glam heels and a clutch. But, since I'm taking it easy and sticking close to home right now, I decided to keep the make-up and hair simple as well.

I hope you've enjoyed my little era theme week. Don't forget to comment below and tell me which of the three FemmeLuxe looks was your favorite: Past, Present, or Future.

Shopping Info: SilverGlitter One Shoulder Puff Sleeve Bodycon Mini Dress – Adesina from FemmeLuxeFinery.co.uk, heels from Charlotte Russe