… most tell-tale sign of this was from the side, where the fabric poofed out around my shoulder blades. I couldn’t get a good shot of the side view, so you’ll have to take my word on this one. I also took a look at suiting options in size XXS…and…well…it’s not very small at all. I didn’t even bother trying them on. Verdict: Look for slim cut, stretchy pieces without waist details, unless you have a longer …
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As promised, here’s what I picked up during the LOFT F&F sale, starting with my favorite: Petite Suiting Pencil Skirt in size P00: LOFT Suiting Skirt, size P00 I really like this skirt, and I think after a few alterations, it would be perfect. What I like: The details! The front pockets are really cute, and I really like the pleat in the back. It’s based on these extra details that I’m thinking about getting…
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Shop: Ann Taylor– Extra 40% off sale styles. $100 off the purchase of a full-price suit (jacket & matching bottom). Free shipping on all orders. ASOS – 20% off select fall trends. Banana Republic -25% off sale styles with code BRSALE25. Free shipping on $50 or more. Banana Republic Factory – Up to 60% off suiting. Extra 20% off with Gap/BR card and this coupon. Gap – Extra 40% off sale times 9/23/11 only, from 2pm-6pm ET. H&M – 20% off o…
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…price purchase when you buy a full-price sweater with code SWEATER30. Extra 50% off sale styles. Free shipping on $125 or more. Nordstrom – Half-Yearly sale for women and kids is happening now! Community: Non-wool/vegan suiting for petites. Long sleeve tops for long arms. Helpful thread about Ann Taylor suiting…the Factory compared to Ann Taylor stores. Read: I was interviewed for an article over on Little Pink Book. Ever wonder how t…
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…#8217;s a big plus! Nordstrom will also ship to your home for free if you inquire about a size in store. Standard shipping in the US is $8. They also ship to Canada. Free in store returns, or $6 by mail with pre-paid shipping label. By far the largest online selection I’ve found so far. Carries as small as a size 28AA with lots of cute options for every size. Standard shipping is $4.95 in the US. They ship internationally through their UK w…
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…ow us to be ourselves. I’d found an opening where there was no competition and a moment when Paris was overflowing with happiness. (source) Madame Carven designed for her fashion house until 1993, at the age of 84. Her label fell into obscurity, and now, not many women are have heard of the once famous brand. A new designer has been tapped to revive the brand in recent years, and Carven is starting to make headlines again. The youthful spi…
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…h longer skirt lengths, and here I’ve been shortening everything all these years! Hmmm…maybe a future post? Anyways, here is the skirt after alterations, with just a simple slimming. Much better, hmm? LOFT Petite Suiting Pencil Skirt, size P00 (super cute outfit post) I tried to wear the same outfit and make the same pose. Kinda close right? Cost of alteration: $20 By tapering the skirt, it follows the lines of my body better…
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