It’s very nice to see happy Spring colours hit retail, especially after a very cold and snowy Winter. There’s also a wider assortment of sizes, and some length on skirts and dresses, which is always a good thing!
Many of these items were winners on clients or forum members recently. Some I’ve tried on in person, and some I plan to order. Be sure to browse all the colour options and read the reviews.
- Patagonia Patagonia Torrentshell Waterproof City Rain Coat | Nordstrom: A very practical raincoat that my clients enjoy wearing because it's simple, streamlined, a good length, dips lower at the back for design interest, and comes in more than just black and grey. It looks more like a casual raincoat than gear despite the brand. Fits a range of body types.
- Boden Rhea Blazer: I saw an interior designer with a fuller, larger in the bust, and very curvy figure wear this blazer on an Instagram video WITHOUT the belt, and it blew me away. She combined it with a navy striped tee, emerald green culottes and white sneakers. She looked gorgeous.
- Banana Republic Stripe Ribbed T-Shirt Dress: An easy pull-on-and-go fitted Summer dress that can work on both a straighter and curvier figure. Remember that rounded bellies are uniquely woman, and showcasing a less than flat tummy is so okay. If you wear the right underwear, the fit is quite forgiving on the midsection.
- London Fog London Fog Removable Hood Rain Coat | Nordstrom: A quality raincoat in a rare shade of dusty mauve. Flattering on most body types. Classic fabness.
- Ann Taylor Textured Tweed Moto Jacket: A fab white moto for business casual that can take the place of a blazer. Great with dresses, skirts and pants. Light, refined and fitted. Crisp and chic.
- Nordstrom Nordstrom Lexa Leather Crossbody Bag | Nordstrom: Convertible crossbody and satchel fabness. Roomy yet lies flat against the body. Comes in red.
- Nordstrom Nordstrom Lexa Pebbled Leather Tote | Nordstrom: A large yet streamlined tote in rose gold is handy and casually dressy.
- Vionic Women's Cosmic Cadee Mary-Jane: A sneaker and ballet flat hybrid with a lot of arch support. Sporty yet arty., Comes in five colours.
- Veronica Beard Veronica Beard Miller Dickey Jacket | Nordstrom: The best sharp-shouldered blazer of the year for a straighter or curvier hourglass. It's sublimely tailored, and looks as good unbuttoned. Impeccable quality and heavy weight. A showstopper statement piece, and a perfect shade of tomato red.
- Halogen Halogen Pintuck Detail Shift Dress (Regular & Petite) | Nordstrom: This type of loosey-goosey dress looks great worn as a tunic over leggings, cropped straight pants, or cropped jeans. My tall clients rock this over a pair of full-length bootcuts. Of course, you can wear it as a dress. Comes in three colours and goes up to XXL. Might run a size big.
- NYDJ NYDJ Barbara Stretch Bootcut Jeans (Plus Size) | Nordstrom: Beautifully streamlined, versatile, and comfortable. Dressy enough for the office. Read the rave reviews.
- Naturalizer Naturalizer Finlee Sandal (Women) | Nordstrom: A sandal with a '90s vibe if you wear it in black. Comfortable, cushioning, and works best on regular volume feet. Available in three colours.
- FitFlop FitFlop Allegro Kiltie Ballet Flat (Women) | Nordstrom: A flat with excellent arch support. Very comfortable if the elasticated back doesn't bite into your skin. Comes in black.
- Madewell Madewell Adjustable Ring Choker Necklace | Nordstrom: A very clever adjustable choker for Team Long Neck. That said, you can wear it less tightly and lower on the neck on a shorter neck.
- Timberland Timberland Bailey Park Sandal (Women) | Nordstrom: Extremely comfortable casual sandals for regular volume feet. Read the glowing reviews.
- Boden Modern Pencil Skirt: Graphic Botanical Pencil Skirt Fabness. Fits a straighter figure best because the waistband is quite wide. Lovely length. It has a matching silk blouse for a two-piece dress effect. Read the rave reviews.
- Louise Et Cie Louise et Cie Claire Genuine Calf Hair Ankle Strap Flat (Women) | Nordstrom: A fab dainty flat for black cropped pants and culottes. Works best on a lower volume foot. I didn't find the flat sufficiently soft, but am in the minority. Excellent reviews.
- SCOTCH & SODA Scotch & Soda Wrap Blouse | Nordstrom: The wrap-front blouse is an excellent shape for an apple-shaped body type with a larger bust and shorter neck. The tailored cuffs on this version add refinement and structure. The snap on the neckline keeps things modest. Fab on Team Tall. The citron is unique and it might run a little big. Comes in a black floral.
- Topshop Topshop Horse Coin Shirt | Nordstrom: A '70s pussy bow blouse with horses all over it. I like the uniquely short lantern sleeves and long cuffs. I'm in and ordering it because I love horses.
- 1901 1901 Reenie Loafer (Women) | Nordstrom: A Kate Spade look for a third of the price, and more comfortable too. Fun, off-centre architectural bow. Nicely made and fits a low to regular volume foot. Available in three colours.
- London Fog London Fog Water Repellent Short Trench Coat | Nordstrom: A lilac London Fog raincoat is unique, and so is the box pleat at the back of the style giving it some pizzazz. Fits a range of body types and is well made. Comes in a dark tan.
- Levi's Levi's Water Repellent Hooded Parka | Nordstrom: I have happy clients in this repeat style raincoat that is a little longer than the norm. It comes in six colours, has a relaxed modern cut, and fun fishtail hem.
- Halogen Halogen Double Breasted Check Blazer (Plus Size) | Nordstrom: A super cute window pane double-breasted blazer that's looks great worn open. Remember that a blazer in this type of silhouette does not need to close if it fits well everywhere else.
- Levi's Levi's Oversize Faux Leather Moto Jacket | Nordstrom: Fashion Forward Faux Leather Moto Fabness. Oversized but not shapeless. Wear it over just about anything the 2019 way. Don't the light versions look great over a column of colour! Fab reviews.
- Geox Geox Marlyna Loafer (Women) | Nordstrom: Geox makes comfy footwear with memory foam insoles. These look like they might fit my low volume feet so I'm giving them a whirl. Comes in black.
- Mephisto Mephisto Korie Flat (Women) | Nordstrom: This type of flat can be your answer to a slip-on sneaker. Very comfy and quite supportive. Size up to fit an orthotic. Comes in four colours.
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