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sept 14 - running errands

shiny

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Continuing to try to wear things I didn't wear much (or, in this case, at all) this summer, before summer is completely gone. Day was 73, humid, and gloomy with spritzes of rain.

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My only explanation for why I didn't wear this top yet is that everytime I'd put it on, it felt a bit tight and constrictive in shoulders and waist, so I'd switch out last-minute for something more comfy.

The material has zero stretch in it, and it didn't improve much during the day today (running errands with DD14 - no shopping for me; lots of shopping for her). It wasn't so bad and I got used to it. I also think I lost some weight effortlessly in Paris, and then I've been so busy since we returned, I may have lost a tad more too. Which helps.

What do you think? Does it look too tight?

16 replies

Latest reply was from Tanya

Taffy

I think it looks like it fits great. And there's no truer test to me than if you can make it through a sticky, humid day in it.

Lori

(website)

Shiny - it doesn't look too tight to me! Outfit looks great.

anne

Veteran

It looks like it fits wonderfully Shiny! Makes me want to try that style of top too - but I think I may not have enough bust!

Ellen

To me it looks as though it fits perfectly - and it's such a classy top!

marianne

Shiny, I agree with everyone - I think it fits great and you look sharp as usual!

One question about the jeans - are these the straight leg Citizens you posted before? Would you say they fit true to size? They look awesome.

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

You look fab!

Nicole

Veteran

Def not too tight looking. I know what you mean though about shirts that have no give to them. I don't even bother trying on clothes that have no stretch--I find them too uncomfortable and no matter how nice they looked, they'd never get worn.

susan

You always look so cute! Where did you get those shoes?

shiny

Veteran

Marianne, they are the Citizens Elson high rise in Big Sur. I am not sure what "true to size" really means when it comes to jeans, but if you are familiar with Citizens, then yes, they run true to size for that brand. I take a 25 in them.

I just ordered a second pair in Dark Paris (from revolve clothing) because I've been wearing them constantly -too constantly to even find time to wash them. And they are soooo comfy. The revolve site worried me because the rise listing for the Big Sur was 8" and for the Dark Paris it was listed as 7.5. I don't know why they'd be different rises in different colors!

The pair I have measures 8" which is actually lower than I like... but somehow these work and are comfy around the waist. I hope I didn't get a "fluke" pair though and the duplicates I just ordered fit just as well!

Susan - the shoes are me-too's that I bought at DSW last year. I love them, but I wish they didn't have the gold buckle, because I'm finding that limiting. For example, I'd love to wear red flats with a silver top.... but these won't work because the gold buckle clashes. Otherwise, I'm a huge fan of me-too's because you can walk all day in them. I had to size up 1/2 size - but I have to do that for *all* my ballet flats.

marianne

Thanks Shiny! That's what I meant - if the fit is the same as other Citizens. I've tried their Ava style and I thought it was better for a curvier person, but I figured you must have got a different style. When you get the second pair, could you let me know if the rise is the same? I might try ordering from Revolve because I haven't seen that style around.

Patience

Veteran

I love it! I particularly like the shoes too but really everything works together *so* well.

BTW-- which coach bag do you have? It always looks so good on you.

naf

you look great

shell

i thought i'd responded to this one, but it looks like i forgot to just wanted to say you do look fabulous! i adore the shoes with that outfit. i think the shirt is a definite keeper if it fits you well and you feel comfortable in it.

Anonymous

Cute top on you. You look wonderful!

shiny

Veteran

Marianne - I'll let you know as soon as they arrive - got the notice they've been shipped!

I'd say they fit similar to the Citizens Amber's, but with a straight leg instead of a bootcut. And they do feel a "smidge" looser/higher in the waist. That part might be the fluke ....

I have read that with mass-manufacturing, there's always slight differences ... due to the way the material is cut (they pile the fabric up and make one cut, so the top piece matches the pattern but the bottom piece is a smidgen larger... ) so it pays to try on all the jeans in the same size and brand that the store carries. This is what bugs me about ordering online - you can't try on! But I'm crossing my fingers....

Patience, the coach bag ... don't remember the style! I bought it last winter. It's medium size. I can take a close-up shot if you want to see if you can score one on ebay. Let me know!

Tanya

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I am waay late here, but I love that top on you! It didn't look tight to me at all.