J.Crew & LOFT Try On's

Oh hi! I recently ordered approximately one thousand things from the internet (after buying basically nothing in August) so I thought I'd share! Everything came a week+ ago, but it turns out trying to take a bunch of mirror selfies when everyone in your house keeps getting sick is tricky! I managed to fit these in after showering but before nap time ended while avoiding Jeff wandering around trying to get dressed himself - made things a little tricky haha ;) So I basically took these as fast as possible without moving anything (really, I couldn't have kicked that laundry basket over?! 😂) so you can have fun seeing our mess and watching my hair dry ;)

LOFT 

This dress is from the Sneak Preview section at LOFT - basically, where they put their brand new merchandise before you can use any sale codes on it. I think the dress itself is gorgeous, the print is so pretty and is somehow one of those prints that will work for spring, summer or fall. It definitely looks so much more expensive than it is, the fabric is so pretty. But I'm still in this post-pregnancy mindset where I'm confused about what size I am, and ordered up a size. It was quite a bit too big in case you couldn't tell. I don't think this will work on my body type even if I go down a size though, because then the buttons would pull.

This dress is also from the Sneak Preview section and I went up a size in this one too, but it works! It has some invisible seaming that gives it more of a defined waist than a typical shift, and also has an invisible zipper up the back. So pretty and again, looks really high quality. I normally would not advocate buying anything full price from LOFT, but I'm keeping this one. In Chicago there are very few weeks when you can comfortably wear a fall dress without tights, and I am not wasting any of them waiting for this beauty to go down in price!

This striped sweater tee is actually a really dark green (it's very subtle in person) and is a nice staple to have on hand since it wears like a tee but is very easy to dress up. I had high hopes for this ponte skirt for work. The cut is really flattering and cute, with the a-line and slight flounce at the bottom. I did get a tall for some extra length which makes it perfect for work. The only thing, I'm not sure if it's my body or if the skirt was cut slightly wrong, but on my left hip as you're looking at this photo there was a flare out for hips that I definitely don't have. Weirdly the right side fit perfectly. So I'm going to try again on this one and hope that the second one I receive is cut correctly! 

J.Crew 

This top is so pretty, I love the swiss dot pattern and the pretty neckline detailing. It isn't the most flattering on me though so I'm sadly sending it back. These jeans are a mid-rise super dark wash, which I always want to have on hand since they work so well for dressing up. This pair is cut slightly smaller in the waist than my other J.Crew jeans and the material is thicker and less stretchy, so they are super flattering but aren't quite as comfortable.

I ordered this sweatshirt while wearing rose-colored sale glasses, forgetting that I already have a towering pile of sweatshirts threatening to bury the next person who unwittingly enters my closet. It is really pretty in person. I love the gold hardware - makes it look so luxe! The fabric is a terrycloth, so it isn't that super soft inside. Instead it's lighterweight. The length is slightly cropped which makes the top of the pocket hit at the bottom of my chest, making it not so flattering on me.

I remember last fall being like 'ughhhhh why is that ugly brown everywhere' and now this year I'm like GIVE ME ALL THE BROWN hahaha. This tee is adorable and I can definitely see wearing it dressed up with skirts, or dressed down with shorts or jeans. The cut on this is loose and a little more boyfriend.

I've been eyeing these mules for a while, and they are so pretty in person! The leather is gorgeous. I think they look fine in pictures, but in real life I thought they made my feet look gigantic. I already have big feet so I'm a little conscious about making them look too long ;)

This blazer has also been on my wishlist for a while. I love that the brown can be worn with black, blue, or grey dress pants. I got a tall and the shoulders and sleeves are both big enough for me - yay! This tee is supposed to be fitted, and it is pretty tight and stretchy. I usually go for oversized tees these days, but sometimes it's nice to have something fitted so I think I'll keep it.

I love this gold wrap bracelet!! It's perfect for wearing with business casual outfits, I actually wore it when I dressed up for work last week. Oh, and see the clown feet?

And then I just wanted to show another way to wear the fitted striped tee - it works great tucked into a skirt!

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LOFT Try-Ons

I was running past LOFT last week at the mall and had to stop in and try some things on, there were so many cute things in the window! Sharing now, which is excellent timing because everything at LOFT is 50% off with code WANT.

Here are a few items that I loved:

Cozy Open Cardigan - wearing size large

The color was so pretty on this I had to grab it - how cute is the shawl collar and the curved hemline?! Didn't realize when I grabbed a tee to try on with it that the tee also had a shirttail hem - definitely pair this with a tee with a straight across hem instead! This is incredibly soft too, definitely cozy like the name suggests.

Shimmer Striped Shirttail Tee - wearing size large

And here's the tee I wore underneath - it's a really pretty subtle shimmer stripe. I always find the curved hems on these tees really flattering. If I wasn't pregnant I'd like the fit, but I always recommend sizing up in LOFT tees as they tend to shrink! 

Ribbed Fringe Wrap

This. Is. So. Soft. If you're one of those people who need to be wrapped in cozy, then this is for you. I've really been gravitating to these wraps lately, they're like wearing a giant blanket. Just a note that this is one size fits all, so if you're petite it probably won't work on you, especially since it is long! It also is open on the sides, which I actually like because it means you can easily wear it as a scarf too. 

Diamond Lace Clean Cami - wearing size large

I grabbed this to wear under a few things and love it - how pretty is the lace detail? This also has that flattering shirttail hem. I would definitely choose this size if I wasn't pregnant. I love this for layering under cardigans or blazers. 

Drapey Open Cardigan - wearing size large

I love the drape on this cardigan, plus it's warm but on the thinner side so it's easy to wear under coats. The only knock I'd give it is it's slightly scratchy to me versus super soft. I'm really sensitive to fabrics though so that might just be me! 

Drop Shoulder V-Neck Sweater - wearing size XL

I thought the v-neck would be too deep on me but it actually was perfect, and I loved the oversized fit. This would be perfect with a little front tuck into some jeans. This was also a teensy bit itchy to me, but not enough that it would stop me from wearing it. 

Jetsetter Sweater - wearing size large

I really wanted to love this, how freaking cute?! But I would say it definitely runs small, and it's that thin, itchy material that Loft uses sometimes that I hate. If you live in a warmer climate and don't mind itch then snag it!  

Cable Knit Trim Stitchy Sweater - wearing size large

I love the little cable knit detail on this sweater, it gives it a little something extra. This is also super soft which I love. The fit on this is supposed to be closer to the body as opposed to oversized, so I would say it fits true to size. The only thing I didn't love is that the sleeves are a little short on me. 

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Nordstrom Try On's - Friday Finds

Happy Friday!! Instead of my usual Friday Finds, I thought I'd share some real life finds I tried on at Nordstrom over the weekend. I clearly have a distinct color palette I'm currently loving, which tends to be what I'm drawn to every winter - neutrals and pinks!

Halogen x Atlantic-Pacific Sweater - wearing size 1X 

I wasn't a huge fan of the original release of the Atlantic-Pacific line at Nordstrom, but this sweater is adorable in person. It's a little hard to see in the picture but the nude looking stripe is actually a shimmering blush pink. The stripes remind me of something Gap would have sold 20 years ago in the best possible way. I did size up for the bump but I think it will work well slightly oversized post-pregnancy also. Would love to wear this with white jeans if I had a pair of maternity!! This came home with me. 

Gibson Pullover Sweater - wearing size XL

I really wanted to love this sweater, it is so soft (almost like fleece) and the color is really pretty in person. The size available was a little too loose-y goose-y on me though, I felt like I was going to show my bra or that it would fall off my shoulders at any moment. Would definitely recommend this if you size down!

Sejour Cardigan - wearing size 1X 

(also wearing Caslon Tee size XL)

I've never heard of this brand before, likely because it's plus size only. I was immediately drawn to this and grabbed it in the smallest size available and I actually don't feel like it's overwhelmingly big. I probably could have gone one size down but I like the fit on this. I really wanted a LOFT sweater that was super similar this fall, but that one was super itchy. This one is amazingly soft - definitely a keeper!! This came home with me.

Halogen High Low Turtleneck Sweater - wearing size medium

Oh my gosh I love this sweater. It didn't really work on the bump (especially in a medium - would have preferred a large or xl!) but I love the idea of the high low if I weren't working with a giant stomach, and this is actually one of those turtlenecks that works on larger chests, thanks to the thicker knit and the more cowl-like turtleneck. Plus the color is so pretty!! 

Caslon Tie-Front Cardigan - wearing size XL

I really wanted to love this since the color is so pretty and it's really soft, but it was just a little too oversized and too low cut on me. I would recommend sizing down! 

Sejour Polka Dot Sweater - wearing size 1X

This is another plus size top. I thought it was a lot prettier in person than in pictures, the polka dots were a lot more subtle - more a texture change than anything else. But the sleeves were too short on me so it was not a winner.

Gibson Sweater Blazer - wearing size XL

This sweater blazer is gorgeous in person, I love the color!! It's the perfect fit too, and since it's made out of a sweater material it's really comfortable too. I also love the blue striped lining on the sleeves, it's such a fun detail. I really wanted to bring this home with me, I just couldn't see it fitting into my baby lifestyle for spring. 

Caslon Striped Tee - wearing size XL 

I love Caslon tees and this one is no exception. The stripes are perfect and the fit is just slightly slouchy and oversized. The perfect closet basic. 

Halogen Colorblock Sweater - wearing size XL

When I shared that I bought a couple things on Instagram, a couple people guessed it was this sweater, but nope! It's really pretty in person (although I didn't love that the blush section had a bit of shimmer) and nice and lightweight, which would be good for later spring weather or layered under something else (perhaps that blush blazer above, hmmmm??). But I didn't really love the way it fit on the bump, it was a little too tight through the body but oversized in the sleeves.

So tell me - which is your favorite?

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