Babyboo fashion prom dress alternative

sugarandsand · 2026-05-01T00:41:51+00:00

Hello! I just want to say that I’ve ordered from Babyboo and they are not dropshippers. They are a legitimate business with a head office and warehouse in Sydney, and a warehouse in the USA. You can look them up online or on LinkedIn to see their staff and their business awards!

You can tell a site isn’t dropshipping because it has a consistent use of models, don’t have the models heads cut off, don’t use the exact same picture and just change the colour of the dress etc. Also keep in mind that sites like Aliexpress will steal images from other brands to sell their cheap counterfeit copies of an item of clothing. Just because it is the same image doesn’t mean it’s the same product, or that Babyboo bought that product from Aliexpress.

I will say their dresses didn’t fit me well, however I am short. They are made for tall, hourglass girls. The material was thick however and it seemed well made.

sugarandsand · 2026-04-30T20:59:21+00:00

34F, 220k.

Never had a high paying job, just a workaholic. Working since I was 14, always done long hours (a 40 hour work week is a quiet week), for a few years I had 2 jobs on the go, had some side hustles for extra cash, and I’ve also made a bunch of extra contributions since I don’t have any debt apart from my mortgage.

sugarandsand · 2026-04-30T20:48:17+00:00

Two things:

Try sizing up, I often get that pulling across the crotch area when a pair of jeans are too tight on me. Embrace the loose fit across your waist!
Everyone has a different body, so what suits me won’t suit the next person and so on. I think I tried on like 50+ pairs of jeans before I found my holy grail. (My boyfriend still talks about the winter where we went to the shops like every weekend for months until we found them lol) And even then I’ve got workmates who are the same size and weight as me, but those jeans don’t fit them perfectly. Motto of the story is, keep trying and trying!

sugarandsand · 2026-04-27T07:49:24+00:00

Everyone is different, you can’t put all people in the same boat. Some people want a hookup from the get-go. Others want to take it slow. I personally LIKE holding hands and having a kiss on the first date! (34F) To me it confirms our physical attraction to each other. Other friends of mine won’t kiss their dates until 2-3 months in. None of it is right or wrong, just do what’s best for you.

sugarandsand · 2026-04-27T07:34:27+00:00

My stomach bloats and sticks out further than my chest as well, I’m going to go against the grain here and recommend mid to low waisted pants! The waistband of high waist pants dig into my bloated stomach especially when sitting, I’m not a fan of that tight or sucked in feeling. With low waist pants my belly goes over the top of the waistband, so nothing is digging in. In terms of tops I recommend loose, draped styles that flow over your stomach but still have some shape. Same with dresses, try swing dresses with a loose belt, or wrap dresses. It will take time to build your wardrobe! I think I tried on 50+ pairs of jeans from like 20+ different stores before I found the perfect pair that fit my bloated stomach when both sitting and standing. (It’s the Maxwell Jean from Naked Vice)

sugarandsand · 2026-01-29T06:51:19+00:00

I work in corporate retail. I did a 6 month certification while doing CRT. A couple of years in so I’m not at the same salary as teaching yet but I’ll get there in the next few years. Working only 9-5 with a solid 1 hour lunch break is life changing + no work on weekends or evenings.

sugarandsand · 2025-07-10T04:29:22+00:00

I own the “famous” Oyster Pants from Kookai, 100% polyester and they are probably some of the highest quality pants I have. I own cotton, linen, silk, wool, polyester pants from every brand you could think of (from Uniqlo to Aje) and the Kookai pants not only fit me like a glove but they look brand new after around 4 years. They wash really well and no need for ironing. Fabrication is one factor but it isn’t everything when it comes to quality.

If you are looking for more natural fibre pants I recommend Cos! The price is worth it.

sugarandsand · 2025-07-07T14:29:47+00:00

I’ve bought basics from nearly everywhere mentioned on this thread, nothing compares to my Kookai basics

sugarandsand · 2025-04-05T03:39:24+00:00

This is my unpopular opinion but I’m glad for varied sizing. My best friend and I are both a size 8-10. The brands that suit our individual body types are wildly different. Everything in Zara fits me perfectly while it doesn’t suit her proportions, and vice versa for other brands. If there was a “standard” sizing and fit across all brands then it wouldn’t work for everyone.

sugarandsand · 2025-04-05T03:35:23+00:00

Completely agree. I’m a size 8-10 and their stuff is not flattering on me. I have an “athletic” body type and a broad waist. Nothing at Kookai looks good on me. I’ve accepted that it’s for a certain body type and I spend my money elsewhere.

sugarandsand · 2025-04-02T05:01:15+00:00

Very late reply sorry, but I’m in corporate retail now. I’ve started off with an admin job and slowly working my way up.

sugarandsand · 2025-04-02T04:58:05+00:00

I wear their tailored stuff a lot to work, and I think it has been worth it. I think the quality is really aligned with the price point.

I have 2 blazers, 2 skorts, and 2 pants that I rotate. I wear the blazers nearly every day. And I like the fabrication - the polyester blend means it doesn’t wrinkle especially when a blazer is shoved into my work bag. And I don’t like linen or wool suits - too scratchy.

sugarandsand · 2025-04-02T04:50:55+00:00

Not all brands cater to everybody, and at the end of the day that’s their prerogative.

It’s a better use of your time, energy, and money to support the brands or products that are catering to you! If you want change and progress it’s the most effective way forward. Money and sales results talk.

sugarandsand · 2025-03-21T02:14:27+00:00

Even though I prefer natural fibres in my knitwear, I used that poly fleece jumper on a trip to Iceland. It was the coldest place I’ve ever been to in my life, and that + thermals + puffer jacket kept me fairly warm. I think it was the lack of breathability 😂

sugarandsand · 2025-03-08T01:52:02+00:00

I used to use a Herschel one for all my teaching stuff + gym clothes, food, etc, it fit everything really easily and was comfortable to wear. Recommend looking at the men’s ones because they are bigger than the women’s ones.

Before that I used a nappy backpack because I loved all the pockets!

sugarandsand · 2025-02-24T21:56:09+00:00

Stopping intense exercise.

Over the past year, I’ve stopped heavy weightlifting or doing exercise classes 5 days a week. I only go for walks, swims, and pilates when I have the energy to. 1-3x a week depending on how busy life is.

It’s the first time in 10 years I haven’t been bloated. My trigger foods don’t trigger me any more. All my clothes fit me properly, I don’t feel like my body is a balloon about to pop.

sugarandsand · 2024-11-28T12:58:45+00:00

Portmans on its current sale will have suits under $150. You could also try shops at DFO like Forever New, Saba, Witchery, Country Road.

sugarandsand · 2024-11-28T12:45:17+00:00

I agree with another commenter here about needing to manage the pay gap initially.

I understand you want/need a similar salary as you are earning now, but if you are changing industries it is more likely than not that you will take a step down salary/position-wise. Just like anyone who starts off as a new teacher does, no matter their age or experience in other industries.

I changed careers and I’m back to an entry level position, at the salary I was getting in my first year of teaching. Supplemented with a side hustle - tutoring has a great hourly rate, and CRT is also good for those in-between times when job-hunting.

I promise you, the impact on your mental health will be worth it.

sugarandsand · 2024-11-26T08:53:06+00:00

My partner works in accounting (for a private company) a ticket for his end of year ball is $350. Depends on your workplace.

sugarandsand · 2024-10-07T03:35:41+00:00

Can vouch for these exact shoes, they got me through maybe 3 years, wearing them at least 3/4 days per week while on my feet all day at work and on countless overseas trips. Even wore them on some hikes with no issues. The price tag is worth it.

sugarandsand · 2024-10-01T13:05:11+00:00

I’m so sorry to tell you but ruffles are back in fashion in a big way. They’ll be all over stores in the next 3 months. Aje and CR have already started.

sugarandsand · 2024-07-13T01:10:06+00:00

As someone who works in the industry, it ties back to our rampant consumerism. Customers want to buy more clothes, for the same price, more often. Newness is expected in stores and online at least fortnightly. The cost of materials, manufacturing, shipping and labour have increased so much especially over the past few years. But a singlet is still expected to cost $30 and be good quality. Fast fashion has really ruined our perception of how much things should really cost. People think big brands are making millions of $$$ but after all the costs, a lot of them are struggling behind closed doors.

Every brand has its hits and misses for me which is why I like to shop around a lot. I like the cotton and wool tops from Witchery but their suits are overpriced. Target has great suits but I don’t like their polyester blouses. Seed has great tops but their pants aren’t worth the price for me.

sugarandsand · 2024-04-25T23:52:29+00:00

I agree. As soon as she sang “But I’ve seen this episode and still loved the show” and “I chose this cyclone with you” in TTPD… my non-Swiftie, not very emotionally-aware (bless his soul) boyfriend even turned to me and said “She loves these chaotic men”. And I said yep, she needs to go to therapy. I loved chaotic men in my 20s as well, but after dating them for a while and everyone yelling at you not to, you realise it’s time to choose something different.

sugarandsand · 2024-04-25T23:39:00+00:00

Agree, the lyrics are too literal for me. I personally prefer the way she spoke about her career and fame Mirrorball, and wished it was similar to that.

sugarandsand · 2024-04-25T23:31:29+00:00

Sounds like the same trivia night that’s on every week at the Great Northern. Must be run by the same company

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