Violeta is a fashionable brand that is offered by Spanish chain store, Mango. It stocks sizes US10 to US22 in each of its silhouettes, and the prices are quite affordable. Here’s a selection of items from the brand that recently worked well on a friend of mine, as well as some other pieces that caught my eye. There’s also a selection of jackets in regular sizes that have worked well on clients, and on me.
- Mango Flare Crop Jandri Jeans: These jeans work well on Team Tall with either a straighter or curvier bottom half. Plenty of room on wider calves. Nice coverage and fit on the hips, thighs and midsection. White jeans tend to look better when they aren't so tight so size up a size.
- Mango Flecked Cotton-blend Top: A simple V-neck top that works well on a larger bust, and glides over midsection lumps and bumps.
- Mango Flecked Cotton-blend Top: Great layering piece for under cardigans and jackets.
- Mango Striped Rib Sweater: A striped sweater that works well on a curvy figure and larger bust.
- Mango Ruffle Printed Blouse: Flouncy Floral Fabness.
- Mango Sheer Printed Blouse: A playful pattern in a blouse that's fluid so that it doesn't cling, but is sufficiently fitted to showcase some shape. Great over bootcuts for the office.
- Mango Zipped Biker Jacket: A pleather moto for Team Tall. Great length and good coverage.
- Mango Striped Cotton Blouse: A tunic blouse that works on most body types, and is an excellent layering piece under maxi cardigans worn with trousers and jeans.
- Mango Crop Wide Leg Jeans: I don't know how these fit but they look streamlined and comfortable.
- Mango Flare Crop Jandri Jeans: These jeans work well on Team Tall with a straighter or curvier figure. Nice coverage and fit on the hips, thighs, midsection, and good on wider calves.
- Mango Openwork Cotton Blouse: Eyelet blouse that's forgiving on the midsection. Best on a smaller bust. Pretty and crisp.
- Alfani Ruffle-Sleeve Top, Only at Macy's: GREAT tee on Team Tall. Substantial fabric that glides over muffin top, with just the right amount of structure. Flattering.
- Joe's Jeans Women's Elsie Bomber Jacket: The photo does not do this bomber justice. The flowers are stunning and the jacket looks like a work of art. Luxurious. Best on a broader shoulder line.
- Madewell Shrunken Workwear Jacket in Poppy Stripe: Trapeze Fabness. Modern Retro with wide sleeves and cuff. Fun back pleat detailing. Size down a size.
- Zara Floral Print Jacket Details: Fun botanical blazer with a narrow fit. Very lightweight and colourful. The fabric is a soft and slippery poly blend so pass on the style if you prefer natural fibres.
- Boden Elizabeth Textured Blazer: Impeccable quality blazer. Beautifully made, and heavy weight. Fitted. The sleeves are wider at the cuff to allow room for lantern sleeve tops. The pattern is more geometric in person. Might run a size small. The blue version is just as nice. Very polished.
- Boden Amber Jacket: A Modern Retro jacket that looks particularly good fastened in front. Impeccable quality and beautifully made. Colour is more mustard in person. Tailored fit and textured fabric. Might run a size small. Very polished.
- Zara Frayed Tweed Jacket With Pearls Details: A Summer tweed jacket with frayed edges that temper the precious priss of the vibe. More for Team RATE (rough around the edges) than Team Polished. More earthy in person. Boxy, and best on an apple or rectangular body type. Create a playful effect by wearing it over a tee, distressed jeans, or with sneakers.
- Ann Taylor Tux Lapel Jacket: A black jacket with a difference. See the party at the back - flounced peplum fabness. Read the rave reviews.
- Ann Taylor Textured Open Jacket: A very pristine jacket that works well on a short waist and neck. Streamlined, but not overly tight. The navy is as fab as the white. Sharp and well made.
- Ann Taylor Seersucker Side Tie Blazer: A beautiful Summery topper that does NOT need the tie at the waist. Tailored and very lightweight.
- Ann Taylor Safari Swing Jacket: Trapeze Fluted Sleeve Modern Retro Fabness. Works on a range of body types. Colour is best on those who love earth tones.
- Ann Taylor Textured Fringe Blazer: Super cute Modern Retro Summer tweed blazer. Fab shorter length. Amazing brushed gold hardware and beautifully made. Gorgeous colour and good fit. It has bracelet sleeves so consider yourself warned. Lightweight. Curvier and broad-shouldered girls might need to size up. This one followed me home to replace a very worn out Dutch orange blazer. I love it.
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