A MIDSIZE woman has shared the fall sweater dress that she says is perfect for women who have rounder bodies.
She said in a TikTok video that she wouldn’t normally wear this kind of dress because she feels like her belly would be on display, but this one is different.
Fashion content creator Balkanina tells viewers about a brown Long Sleeve Square Neck Slit Bodycon Sweater Dress, $38.99, she found on Amazon and says is perfect for women like herself with an apple shape.
Much of her social content contains self-love messages, outfit inspiration, shopping hauls, and a look into her life as a mother of two.
In the video, Balkanina, who wears a size 12, tries on the form-fitting fashion item and shows her online audience how svelt she appears.
“I never buy dresses like this because they’re too tight and I feel like my stomach is out on display,” she says at the start of the video.
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She adds that the band of the dress is what really makes the dress great for women like herself with an apple frame.
Balkanina then shows the high-waisted shapewear that she plans to wear under the garment that she says helps apple-shaped women look good in it.
“They just smooth my tummy the perfect amount, where I can still breathe,” she states as she holds the shapewear.
To remain transparent, she has her measurements written at the top of the video above her, showing viewers that she is also 5’4″, wearing an XL, and around 180 pounds.
The digital creator tries on the dress and pairs it with off-white suede pointed ankle booties and an off-white shoulder bag.
“I am so happy with this dress. I feel like a ten out of ten. It has done everything that I want,” she says as she gives a glowing review.
Balkanina also mentions that even though it cinches her in the small of her waist, she still has a bit of her tummy visible, but accepts it as “that’s life” because “that’s my shape.”
She shared that she wouldn’t normally wear a tie-front dress but likes how the fabric slightly hides the part of her stomach that folds over.
The content creator is realistic that the dress won’t transform anyone’s body overnight and shares a body-positive message that rounder bellies are completely normal, natural, and okay.
As the video nears its end, she offers a bit of posing advice about how to look your absolute best when wearing it.
“When you’re taking a picture in a dress like this, you’re gonna kick one leg out, turn to a 30-degree angle, either put your arm up or let it down,” she states.
Balkanina closes out the video by gushing about how she loves the style so much that she may wear it for the Thanksgiving holiday.
