I purchased the Bellamy in the blue and white stripe after sadly missing out on last year's terracotta coloured Bellamy that I still dream about (aaaalas). So! I decided to purchase a UK 14 which is my typical size (US 10) despite some reviews suggesting to go down as I need the 14 for my hips (but am generally a UK12-14 on top). I have narrow shoulders, a relatively large bust, narrow waist and big hips. So - first impressions; the fabric, beautiful - great weight, almost a linen-feel cotton. Wonderful for summer. The fit - leaves much to be desired. The waist fits well as do the hips through the legs, however, I cannot keep the straps up on this (they just fall down within a minute so they are mid bicep); very sad. I've been hemming and hawing over whether to just return (but I'm in Germany and this is expensive) but I've been experimenting with safety pins to try and shorten the sleeves, and I think this will be a good workaround once I can find a seamstress... But I will say this - for all the short-torsoed folks out there, this is the right jumpsuit for you. No drop crotch. I don't find the zipper in the back that fiddly, but I really dislike the clasp (way too challenging) and I probably won't use it.
