Haley Ryan
Sep 2, 2018 · 6 min read

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I’ve been hearing a lot about Everything 5 Pounds for a long time now and just skimmed past thinking, “Nah, that’s got to be rubbish, right?”. Here’s the thing though… I came across a YouTube video and they were so positive about the products and how much they loved them that I decided to bite the bullet and place an order.

I decided to give myself a shopping budget of £30 so I knew that I had 6 items to choose from. This was more difficult than I thought it would be. Clothes wise, the plus size selection wasn’t particularly great but as I was determined to find out what the quality was like. Nothing really stood out so, in the end, I chose a sequinned bodice dress along with two bags, two pairs of heels and a necklace set.

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Studded Peep Toe High Heels

I absolutely love these heels and if we were back in 2004 before all my hip troubles started then I would most definitely live in them. I shall reserve them for special occasions, photo shoots and stage performances instead. The heel is 6 inches high and the platform at the front is around 2 inches high.

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The first thing you notice with the heels is how pretty they are and they are definitely in my normal edgy style with the metallic black and studded look. I was a little worried about the quality but the heel seems really sturdy, they are well put together and the sole has quite a lot of cushion so they definitely don’t look or feel like £5 heels. I got mine in black but they also sell them in white for those of you who prefer a lighter coloured shoe.

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Glittered T-Bar Platform Heels

These heels are probably a bit more wearable than the others. They have a slightly smaller heel and the extra ankle strap provides a bit of extra support when walking to make them more comfortable. I got mine in black but they are also available in blue and red. The heel is 5 inches high and the platform in 1.5 inches high.

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These heels are not quite as pretty as the other pair but I still love them. The glitter is quite coarse but seems to be sealed in pretty well as I haven’t had any signs of it randomly finding it’s way into every little nook in the house. Once again, the quality is pretty good and they definitely don’t seem like £5 shoes but unfortunately, I had to do a little touching up with a black marker when they arrived as they had a couple of rubs on them. I suspect the rubs occurred when they were packed but either way, the marker touch-ups worked and they look as good as new.

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Marilyn Monroe Print Frame Bag

This is probably the item that I was most excited about receiving. Other than the fact that I love Marilyn Monroe, they bag looked really cute. When it arrived, it was actually better than I could have hoped. The dimensions of the bag are 8.5 inches in height, 13.5 inches in length and 3.5 inches in depth. It also comes with a detachable shoulder strap.

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I don’t know if I just didn’t read the description properly but I thought it would be suede with the photo printed on but it is actually a light brown/soil faux leather which makes it a lot more durable. The stitching is done well and there were no stray threads or loose bits and for the size, it holds all my need to have items (which is impressive because I carry a lot of stuff around with me at all times). All in all, this is definitely my favourite item and I will be getting a lot of use out of it.

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Detailed Front Slouchy Hobo Bag

I do love a huge bag and considering my everyday day is looking a bit tired I figured that I might as well see if I could get a replacement from here. The dimensions of this bag are 11 inches in height, 16 inches in length and 4.5 inches in depth.

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On first impressions, the bag is pretty cool. It’s definitely the right size and looks the part. It also has four different compartments for me to separate my stuff. There’s an outside zip pocket, an inside zip pocket and the middle section is separated into two large separate compartments. The one thing I don’t like about this bag is the lining. The lining is really crinkly and feels cheap but what do you expect for £5, I guess. I’ll just make sure I don’t take the bag to the cinema with me as I imagine in quiet environments it would be pretty loud.

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Dangled Embossed Metal Necklace & Earrings Set

I’m not usually one for statement jewellery and tend to opt for more dainty, feminine pieces when I do wear it but I have been wanting to use some statement pieces in photo shoots recently so thought I would give them a try.

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I wasn’t expecting much from the set, so if it turned out to be awful then I wouldn’t be disappointed. Recently I got sent some jewellery from an American company that I refused to even review as they were charging upwards of $100 and the pieces they sent were so bad so I never know what to expect. I was actually pretty please with the item though. Being plus-size, I have a thick neck so cheap costume necklaces usually don’t even fasten but surprisingly, not only did it fasten but it actually sits in a really nice position. The quality is probably similar to something you would buy at Claires, which I’m not mad at, especially for the price and it is finished well with no rough edges too. All in all, I’m pretty impressed and it will definitely do the job.

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Long Sleeved Sequin Bodice Dress

Unfortunately, this was the biggest let down of the haul, mainly because it didn’t fit. I tend to wear a size 18/20 in most brands so I decided to air on the side of caution and go for a straight 20. I think I would need at least a size 22 to actually be able to move.

When I first tried the dress on, the first thing I noticed was that the bodice was definitely not made for someone with a fuller bust so with it all being attached, the skirt was super short. The arms were also really tight, to the point where I couldn’t even lift my arms above my head.

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Everything 5 Pounds: Worth The Hype? | Long Sleeved Sequin Bodice Dress #dress #bodice #sequin #plussize #fashion

The quality of the dress was okay, not amazing but very similar to the quality you would find when buying from retailers like Shein or Romwe. If you want an outfit that you only plan to wear maybe once or twice and don’t want to spend a lot, this will do the job.

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All in all, despite a few small issues, I am pretty pleased with Everything 5 Pounds and will definitely be buying from them again in the future, I will probably just stay away from their plus-size clothing range.

Have you tried Everything 5 Pounds? Let me know your thoughts in the comments…

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