Jasmine Elder, the creative director, fashion designer and fabulous soul behind the equally fabulous contemporary plus fashion line JIBRI, never ceases to amaze me or her loyal fans and followers. And her Spring 17 collection certainly does NOT disappoint.
I am always in awe of how Jasmine outdoes herself season after season but manages to stay true to her classic aesthetic. I love the way she plays with color to breathe new life into her signature items time after time. Take for instance her signature crop tops. Now I get that “plus size” and “crop top” might sound like an oxymoron to most, but Jasmine has almost singled-handedly turned them into a closet staple each season for ladies with belly by making color, print and fabric changes as needed. The same goes for her signature high-waisted pants and skirts. How does JIBRI manage to never lose its cool classic appeal you may wonder? It’s because Jasmine has created timeless silhouettes that outlast every other trendy iteration.
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High Waist Wide Leg Slacks w Cuff |
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Like with her Bridal and Swim collections before it, the Spring 17 offering is full of fresh surprises like the black and white striped crop top with the shoulder ruffle and exaggerated puff sleeves. I am a die hard fan of JIBRI and didn’t see this one coming. Nor did I forecast she’d sweeten the collection with the heart print “Rae” crop top, a fun but funky and classic throwback to the 80s with its chiffon fabric.
I am just so in love with the collection, that when I think I have settled on a favorite piece, I find something new. The V-neck Illusion Slouch Dress is just as sexy and fabulous as the women who invest in JIBRI pieces. While this could have easy slid downhill into a Mrs. Roper from Three’s Company 1970s house caftan, Jasmine managed to cut it ever so slightly to the bodice just enough to make it appear to hug the curves of the hip just so. And the positioning and direction of the stripes provides even more of a slimming affect.
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Black/White Bat Sleeved Maxi Dress |
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Navy/Cream/ Orange Striped Flare Dress w/ Cuff Detail |
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Printed Bat Sleeved Flare Dress w/Shoulder Slits |
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High Waist Blue Wave Flare Skirt |
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I just can’t explain how BAD Jasmine Elder to the unfashionable fat girl. I am here to declare, with the launch of this fresh, fashion-forward and simply fantastic Spring offering, JIBRI, thanks to the amazing talent of Jasmine Elder, it the absolute best independent plus she brand available right now. Get you some! Here are more amazing looks from the collection …
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Pink Bat Sleeved Maxi Dress w/shoulder slits |
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Bat Wing Pencil Dress w Shoulder Slit |
I want every piece in the collection and have a couple of items in my shopping cart. I know for sure the black and white, and hearts crop tops will both be in my closet soon. Check out the collection. You won’t be disappointed.
