C. enne. V is an independent plus size clothing label based out of Los Angeles. The line was created by Cheyenne Valenzuela, a plus size woman who wanted the option of sexy, stylish, well-made clothing - pieces that she wasn't seeing in stores back in 2005.
Cheyenne and I share a similar mindset about being plus size. My body is out there, everyone can see it, I'm not going to fool anyone into thinking I'm skinny. Why bother with clothes that either hide everything or just don't feel good? So the clothes made by C.enne.V are all about a body concious fit and fabrics that flow over curves and feel nice. The company was kind enough to send me a dress to try out so I could tell you what I think. I chose the Flutter Sleeve Knee Length dress in black:
Worn with the matching sash that comes with the dress.
Swapped in my own belt.
I like this dress. A lot. The fabric is substantial enough that it moves with my body instead of clinging to my hips or tummy. The drape neckline is sexy, though versatile. I experimented with pulling the neckline forward to create a plunging effect; and was also able to adjust it back on my shoulders enough to provide more coverage. I think it would fit a lot of body types really well.
I also like all the detail the site provides around the sizing chart and how the clothes fit. For example, it's noted that the Flutter Sleeve dress is more fitted and recommends sizing up if you're in between. That kind of information makes me feel confident in ordering from them. Here's what I have my eye on:
Can I just say that I've never once looked at a jumpsuit and thought, "You know what? Yes!" until now. The jumpsuit above caught my eye and I'm incredibly intrigued... Anyway - if you're familiar with C. enne. V let me know your thoughts in the comments. And if you're looking for feminine, body concious clothing - check them out. And be sure to zoom in on the details of the patterned pieces. The patterns are more interesting than they appear in the product shots.
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