Dress Review: Orange You Glad the Orange Branch Border Print is Back!

A little bit ago Pinup Girl Clothing decided to bring back some fan favorite prints that were previously out of stock

I was so happy to see that the Orange Branch Border print was one of the prints selected to return. A few weeks after this print was restocked I decided I'd better jump on it before it sold out again.

This print comes in both a skirt version and a dress version. Because the dress version has a solid white top (with the exception of orange straps), and I tend to shy away from wearing too much white, I decided the skirt would be the better option for me.

The Jenny skirt in Orange Branch Border is a full gathered skirt. Like Pinup Girl Clothing's other Jenny skirts this one is super abundant in fabric! And not only is there a lot of volume to the skirt, the fabric is also very thick and sturdy, helping to give it a great shape. In fact, this skirt has so much volume I find it really isn't even necessary to wear a petticoat with it to get a great shape. Also, like other Jenny skirts, this one has pockets and a back zip. Length wise, I found it perfect for my 5'3" frame though if you have a few more inches on you I'm sure you will still find the length sufficient for that classic 50's look. Because it is a border print and would be very hard to hem, I was really glad it wasn't super long like I found the original Jenny skirts in Harlequin print to run.

Now for sizing, I did run into a bit of an issue here. I read through every single review published on the PUG website for this particular skirt and could not really come to a clear consensus as to if I should get this skirt in my usual size or size up. Some ladies said it ran small and so to size up while some other ladies said it ran snug but was still okay in their usual size. Almost everyone though said to pay careful attention to the size chart. One the size chart it said the large would fit a 28-29" waist while an extra large would fit a 30-31" waist. From these measurements it looks like this skirt was definitely running a whole size smaller and so I opted for the xl for my 30-31" waist. I was so surprised and sad when the skirt arrived and was too big! Measuring it flat I measured it to be 16" and therefore 32" around, not accounting any give the fabric would have when stretched a bit. I emailed customer service to see if I might want to exchange this skirt for my usual size but they confirmed that the mediums were measuring 14" flat, 14.5" stretched as far as it would go and thus, would only accommodate a 29" waist. They did however, go on to say that the xl skirts were measuring 15" flat and so it seems to me I possibly got an oddly made skirt or that some of these skirts were just not very consistent in their sizing. Since I was lucky enough to grab the very last xl skirt it was not possible to exchange my xl skirt for another xl in hopes I would get one that was actually measuring at 15".  Anyhow, I decided to keep the skirt that I got and make do. What I ended up having to do with this skirt (for an easy and temporary fix) is just safety pin it tighter at the waist by about an inch or two. Because of the gathers at the waist I didn't personally feel like it was too noticeable worn like that. I think to make a more permanent solution I will sew in a hook and eye at the waist to make that cinching more permanent and sturdy when worn.  

And now, let's talk about that print! What I really love about this skirt is the gorgeous print! It reminds me of an old classic 1950's Florida theme and since Florida is my original home state I figured it would be a real shame to miss out on this print! Aside from feeling a special attachment to this skirt because of the Florida oranges theme as well as the Florida state colors prevalent on the skirt, I also love that it's a fruit theme that features oranges which is pretty unusual in my book. Themes and motifs aside, I also just really love the design of the print. I love that it's a border print which is oh so vintage looking, and that the oranges hang on vertical vines and get bigger as they go down the skirt ensuring a good balance on the skirt as the skirt flairs out on the bottom. Overall, it's a great skirt! Just be careful with the sizing!

Pinup Girl Clothing Jenny skirt in Orange Branch Border Print- Front View

Pinup Girl Clothing Jenny skirt in Orange Branch Border Print- Front View

Pinup Girl Clothing Jenny skirt in Orange Branch Border Print- Side View

Pinup Girl Clothing Jenny skirt in Orange Branch Border Print- Front View

Pinup Girl Clothing Jenny skirt in Orange Branch Border Print- Front View

Pinup Girl Clothing Jenny skirt in Orange Branch Border Print- Side View

Pinup Girl Clothing Jenny skirt in Orange Branch Border Print- Back View

Pinup Girl Clothing Jenny skirt in Orange Branch Border Print safety pinned tighter- Close Up

Pinup Girl Clothing Jenny skirt in Orange Branch Border Print safety pinned tighter- Close Up (Back View)

Pinup Girl Clothing Jenny skirt in Orange Branch Border Print- Close Up