FARM Rio FAIL | Size 16 Try On Haul | Cicely Alexa

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  • @biancabruno2841
    @biancabruno2841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for doing this labor on behalf of plus size people! I had suspected the only thing that might fit me would be smocked style as a 16/18 so I’m glad my hunch was right before I hit up their Labor Day sale.

  • @julianiquet
    @julianiquet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I love Farm. Being born and raised in Rio, it’s a brand that we all grew up with. It’s fun to watch it grow internationally. That being said, there is a few things people should be aware. Brazilian sizes run bizarrely small. I’m a size US 14 and never came close to fit into anything. Specially with you are to heavy - they are more generous in the hip area. Also, the prices in the US are nuts. They seems to be focusing in the luxurious market for some reason. That is not the case in Brasil at all. There they are more focus on the youth, very popular with high schoolers and university students. I would place them in a the same category as holister.

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks for sharing this! The sizing makes so much more sense now.

    • @candaceellis5815
      @candaceellis5815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I went to the Farm Rio Brazilian website and I saw a Maxi dress that was 109.00 US dollars here that dress would be priced as 400.00. The mark up is ridiculous.

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@candaceellis5815 my mind is blown. I was willing to pay for the quality but that markup is steep!

    • @candaceellis5815
      @candaceellis5815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cicelyalexalife yes, I guess they all do it though in the fashion industry some even 1000% mark ups. I need to catch sales like I've done in the past and call it a day.

  • @jenniferfliss2648
    @jenniferfliss2648 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this! It really was helpful. I was debating ordering, but suspect they won't work for me. THANK YOU!

  • @amysweeney2525
    @amysweeney2525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you so much for doing this. I guess we will have to keep an eye on the line and hopefully they will include us someday. Our bodies are very similar. I do sew so you just helped inspire me to go to the fabric store and make my own similar dress with smocking and stretch in the right places. Im also seeking out local designers I can give some business to. Anthropology has been a massive disappointment to me over the years for sizing especially in the bust. Sending ❤️ I know this was hard to do.

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! It’s definitely disappointing, but it can be rewarding when a brand surprises me.

  • @aalegalfocus
    @aalegalfocus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The clothes look so pretty & of good quality. Sorry the sizing was off. I'm also hard to fit & am wary of buying clothes online. Nice video!

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! And yes, online shopping can be so hit or miss.

    • @patriciat229
      @patriciat229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Farm rio runs small I am a 16, I size up to a 1x in the maxi dresses. If I find a 2x I buy it.

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patriciat229 Thanks for sharing that advice! I’ll try to keep looking out for that.

  • @jamier.2560
    @jamier.2560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I really appreciate your review. I'm a size 14/16 and I keep getting ads for Farm Rio. The clothes look beautiful but I'm apprehensive about ordering.

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was seeing them everywhere too! I think pieces with smocking were the best. Someone else mentioned Anthropologie and they have a small handful of pieces with extended sizes.

  • @julmckni
    @julmckni 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Farm Rio and the colors and prints but had the exact experience with sizing. I am a size 2 and need to go up 2 sizes. Now I know for next time! Was a bit discouraged! They have a store in SoCal where my daughter goes to college and hope to go next time I am visiting! :)

  • @twinztjenkins7075
    @twinztjenkins7075 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So glad you posted this review

  • @msg4daria
    @msg4daria 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    They had a sale today and I bought 3 dresses. Now I’m like😩🥺 because I know they’re not going to fit. Wish I would’ve seen this before my purchase this morning. They have shoes on sale at Nordstrom today too! I suppose those will fit. Lol 😅I’ll probably send them back though if the dresses don’t fit. Thanks for the review! Loved it!

  • @peter_panarchy
    @peter_panarchy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a bummer that they don't do plus. I was hoping stuff would run large for you because i'm an 18/20 just lusting over so many of their pieces 😭 i also noticed a few years ago anthro had some farm rio in plus but they haven't in at least a year

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I feel you so much. I’ll definitely try them again if they ever expand or have more at anthro

  • @patriciat229
    @patriciat229 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Please do it works, I have broad shoulders. I must say I get so many compliments on my Farm Rio maxis.

  • @LaneRutgers
    @LaneRutgers ปีที่แล้ว

    The shoes run crazy as well. I wear a 7 womens american and a 5 UK I had to get an 8.5 american which fit like a 6.5, and I purchased a 7.5 which was an actual 7 in the beaded sneaker. One woman bought a size 9 sneaker -she told me she wore a 7 too.

  • @CristaStylista
    @CristaStylista 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I had no idea Farm Rio was founded by women of color! If my size is the largest it does make me hesitant to try because question if this brand sees and values me and women with my body type. Once I confirm that the fit is off, I drop the brand from my mind and carry on with liking who likes me! 😆 The pink top is very cute, but I agree with your thoughts on it. I like the green top. I love your content-new subscriber!

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! And I typically move on from brands too, but the sizing was on the line and these pieces were so good that I had to give it a try 😊

    • @nadadebraga7981
      @nadadebraga7981 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      the brand was not founded by women of color - but is geared to all women of all races ethnicities. People just need to realize that in brasil and other countries we are built differently … it is not a discrimination it is just a reality that one needs to understand and find styles that emphasizes the beauty of everyone

  • @ninae.lavelanet-lewnau143
    @ninae.lavelanet-lewnau143 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this information!!!

  • @candaceellis5815
    @candaceellis5815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So I did receive my farm Rio Dresses I ordered the Fruit Forest XL Dress and it is AMAZING. I think you have to look at the type of fabric. My dress is 100% Rayon so it has stretch in it. But cotton garments do not have any stretch in them...which I knew this but forgot to check bc I ordered the Under the Sea midi dress 100% organic cotton. On camera it doesn't look like cotton, it looked slinky and stretchy. So I may have to sell it on eBay (final sale item).

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the tip! And good luck reselling!

    • @candaceellis5815
      @candaceellis5815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cicelyalexalife you're welcome! Oh Grass-Fields is about to have a Big Sale on 07/21/21, FYI have gotten dresses for as little as $15.00 during the sale (their strapless dresses run big)

    • @candaceellis5815
      @candaceellis5815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cicelyalexalife I meant cotton fabrics DON'T HAVE any stretch in them***

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@candaceellis5815 I may have already placed an order 🙃. But it’s okay because I need the first order to be returnable since I don’t know about sizing yet.

    • @candaceellis5815
      @candaceellis5815 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cicelyalexalife awesome I can't wait to see what you ordered! The co-owner of Grass-Fields (they're twins) is actually the short chocolate lady dancing with her models in the IG posts. She recently started using herself as a model this past year.

  • @PanamaJones7
    @PanamaJones7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi did you have an issue returning the items you didn’t want? I have a skirt to return I’m hoping I don’t have an issue getting my money back. 😬

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did get a full refund. Good luck with your process, I know it's definitely pricey.

  • @Cassieheartswilford
    @Cassieheartswilford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They sell extended sizes at Anthropologie.

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing! I checked out the website but they had such a tiny selection. I’ll keep checking back though because the colors and quality are so good!

    • @Cassieheartswilford
      @Cassieheartswilford 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cicelyalexalife I bought a couple things but really wish they would add more items. I love the vibrant prints and how nice the quality is!

    • @PanamaJones7
      @PanamaJones7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Cassieheartswilford hi have you ever returned an item to them? If so was there an issue getting your refund? I hope I don’t have an issue returning my skirt

    • @Cassieheartswilford
      @Cassieheartswilford 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PanamaJones7 Anthropologie has a pretty good return policy so you shouldn’t have an issue.

  • @candaceellis6996
    @candaceellis6996 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They have a diversity committee on their IG so hopefully in the future they become more inclusive to size 16 wearers.

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope so because the quality was so good!

  • @maggiefrank-hsu7751
    @maggiefrank-hsu7751 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!

  • @LaneRutgers
    @LaneRutgers ปีที่แล้ว

    The sizing is hit or miss. One 8 fits like a 4 and one is an actual 8. Got a medium dress that fits like a 16 (sweater dress) while another medium fit like a small or x-small. The cotton clothing is the same. You have to go to the store for a proper fit.

  • @NPC19191
    @NPC19191 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just ordered tropical tapestry dress …… it’s really cheaply made. Very disappointed definitely returning it.

    • @cicelyalexalife
      @cicelyalexalife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for letting me know! I didn’t have any quality issues, just sizing. But I guess now I’m not missing out if the quality isn’t there.

  • @nadadebraga7981
    @nadadebraga7981 ปีที่แล้ว

    it wasn’t made just for women of color only . Brasil is diverse , the models apresented wearing it are good percentage of brasilian population

  • @nadadebraga7981
    @nadadebraga7981 ปีที่แล้ว

    to size up to 16 is not a common thing in Brasil

  • @nadadebraga7981
    @nadadebraga7981 ปีที่แล้ว

    brasilian sizes are based on the sizes of the brasilian and european sizes . Also the styles doesn’t look good in someone that is a larger size … unfortunately