A small assortment of transitional merchandise has hit stores, and it looks interesting. Here are some of the items that caught my eye on my shopping rounds with clients last week. It’s good to see full-length trousers make an appearance. Let’s hope they stick around for a while. Be sure to browse through the different colour options.
- Creatures Of Comfort Equestrian Crossbody Bag: A modern and crisp crossbody with comfortable wide strap. Lies flat against the hips and has plenty of room. Beautifully made and for Team Silver Hardware.
- White House Black Market Long-Sleeve Floral Lace Shift Dress: Romantic Floral Fabness. Runs a size big and is as fab over black cropped straights.
- KENDALL + KYLIE Lacely Leopard Booties: A streamlined low-heeled bootie for a low-volume foot and narrow ankle. Comfortable, polished, dressy and dramatic. I bought these in solid cream last year and duplicated them.
- White House Black Market Long-Sleeve Tie Neck Blouson Dress: A blouson dress in a delicious shade of cranberry. Best on narrow shoulders, a long neck and smaller bust. Forgiving on the midsection. Fab over cropped straights if the hemline is short. Comes in olive.
- White House Black Market Embellished Denim Jacket: Gorgeously fitted pearl grey denim jacket with burgundy twill tape detailing that adds interest and vertical integrity. Soft, stretchy and comfy. The collar folds flat for shorter necks. Might need to size down.
- Gap Camo floral fringe scarf: Camo Floral Fabness. Could work with my olive capsule for Fall.
- Boden Bloomsbury Denim Skirt: A lovely A-line denim skirt that's sufficiently polished to work in a casual office. Sharp. Works on both a straighter and curvier figure. Elegant length. Unique. Nice with a tucked top. Good on a longer rise or torso. Runs a size small.
- Boden Delia Dress: A lined crepe Autumn dress in a substantial drapey fabric with a good cut. Elegant and polished. Nice knee-covering length. Best on a curvier figure with a small waist. Tailored. This is the teal, but the warm colour option is just as nice. Runs a size small.
- Boden Kelly Dress: A good dress for a defined waist. Unique. The shoulder cut and contrast piped seam detailing accentuates the shoulder line, so best on narrower shoulders. The patterned version works better on a strong shoulder line. Runs a size small.
- Boden Lavinia Ponte Dress: Fab frock in substantial fabric with contrast lining. Tailored but with a little room all over. Nicely made. I'd have preferred two extra inches on the length. But it doesn't come in a long in my size. All the colours are nice. Best on a straighter figure. Runs a size small.
- Boden Lyon Crossbody Bag: A beautifully made crossbody with plenty of room. Fably structured and boxy. Modern Classic. GREAT colour combinations for Fall. Check them out. Strap is quite narrow so consider yourself warned.
- J.Crew Popover in Terrier print: A tomboy shirt to semi-tuck into jeans or casual pants for Team Fox or Jack Russell Terrier. This would be mine if it was covered in Yorkies.
- J.Crew Stadium-cloth Cocoon coat: STUNNING shade of orchid in a tried-and-tested streamlined cocoon silhouette. Made in Italy. I don't wear purple, but this changed my mind. I could eat it up.
- Theory York Plaid Cuffed Crop Pants: Windowpane cuffed cropped pants with a high rise that work best on a straighter figure with narrower hips and thighs, and wider waist.
- Boden Saffron Necklace: A choker style that's worn as a long necklace. Unique, striking, arty, and comes in both metals.
- White House Black Market Long Ponte Blazer Jacket: A knitted military blazer that looks polished and dressy. Fitted, comfy, and comes in black. It moulds to the body, which makes it work on a range of body types.
- Zara Split Suede Maxi Crossbody Bag: A chain-handle shoulder bag in a rich shade of peacock velvet. Dress it up or down. Versatile.
- Rag & Bone Mason Chelsea Booties: Polished Flat Boot Fabness. Sleek, striking and best on low or regular volume feet. Moderately comfortable.
- Boden Tilly V-Neck Sweater: A fab essential for a larger bust and/or shorter neck. Great quality and all the colours are nice. It's quite fitted and short for taller gals. Works quite well for skirts if you're not short-waisted.
- Boden Petronella Sweater: A simple layering piece that looks as good worn on its own. Simple, quite tailored, and soft. Fab under a jacket or coat.
- Theory Faringdon Check Riding Jacket: Gorgeous lightweight riding jacket for a long torso and straighter figure. Structured and classic. Runs narrow. Best on a small or regular bust.
- Tracy Reese Plaid Stirrup Pants: I haven't seen these in person yet but they look interesting. Timeless classic check with retro stirrup detailing. Fab tucked into tall boots.
- Cinq A Sept Seneca Flare Leg Crop Pants: Dramatic cropped flares for a more theatrical look. Can work on both a straigher and curvier figure. Too long for petites. A fun dressy pants option that's different. Combine it with a flouncy and ruffled top for a very on-trend look.
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