Spring Review

So I can't speak for any of you, but we here in the DC area would like Spring to cease making these humming-bird like appearances, flitting in and out.  AND just. stay. put.

Here's a review of some pieces I've tried in the last several weeks.

Ah, the printed pant.  While I loved the size of the print and overall look of this printed Talbot pant, I disliked that the fabric had no give.  While standing they were fine,  but were uncomfortable when I sat down. As a bottom-heavy lady, I find a bit of stretch in narrow cut slacks and skirts helps them to fit, hang and wear comfortably.

I liked the sweater, it's on sale; but it's just a repeat, though in navy, of the no close sweater of previous seasons.  It's a good deal if you need to replace or refresh.  The white shirt is, IMHO, too thin.  I'm no fan of the see-through white button-down shirt.

I've really been drawn to Ann Taylor's early Spring offerings.  It's the navy, the blush, the black and white prints, the feminine details with a bit of edge, the list goes on.  AT is great about offering 40 percent off at least once a month.

The skirt/sweater combo was an overall hit.  If I wear skirts this short (and this is a missy) I need a tight or a younger, great pair of legs.(It's only available online, pants in the same print are available in-store.)  I might opt for this length in the height of summer, fat, saggy knees bedamned, but not at this time of year.  I loved the weight, color and makeup of the fabric. The sweater was a hit, though it may be sold out online.  Shoes and belt are from three years ago.

The Ann Taylor dress is an unusual knit, very light weight and, I suspect, very packable.  Thought the round collar was a nice detail as was the raised waist.  But this dress has soft, wide pleats.  While this works well on ladies with slimmer hips, and looks fine on me from the front, it doesn't look so great from the rear view.  The next size up might have solved the pleat-hang problem, but would have been too large through the waist and top.  I recommend it highly if you aren't hourglass or bottom heavy.

Talbot's has a 40 off one item currently and AT is doing 30 off tops.  But watch AT, there's likely to be an overall site/store discount in the next 10 days. 

Have a great weekend.

March Madness - Week in Review

It's been a crazy week, a big snow on Monday followed by crazy cold for the next three days.  On Friday, boom we reached a balmy 37 degrees.

I don't know about you, but during these last two plus months of snow and artic cold, my get-up-and-go, got-up-and-went.  I'm sure it's moved to a warm climate planning to return along with warmer temps.  Come back, come back, wherever your are!

I've been doing a short consulting gig a few days a week.   This round up is from Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.  All of these items have been featured before except for the camel skirt.  It's a bargain I snagged on sale from JJill after the first of the year.  My favorite JJill offerings are always their knits and this skirt is no exception.  A great weight and machine washable, a win-win.

I liked the navy outfit better without the belt, but added that look for interest.  Hope you are having a good day, sunny here at last. What are you wearing these days?