Ask Angie et al: A couple of Nordies items

Hi everyone, hi Angie!

I'm going to be in California in a couple of weeks to visit family and would like to place a small Nordstrom order to have shipped to their house (can return at the Sacramento store). I'm 5'8", hourglass tending pear, 175lbs, long torso, broad shoulders, not-long neck, size M-L in BR and Gap, 10/L at JCrew.

I'm eyeing the items below for my casual work wardrobe: layered Trouve sweater in grey, the Pleione mixed media tunic in raspberry or indigo, the sleeved and sleeveless Pleione wrap blouses in prints (probably blue-based), the Pleione split-neck blouse, and the drape-front vest.. Any tips on fit and sizing?

I tried an older version of the Pleione mixed media blouse and the shoulders were too narrow in a large, so I'm leaning XL on that one, does that sound right?
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tr.....hoppingbag

Also, is there anything resembling the long-gone ink blue VC ruched pencil skirt kicking around? I'm specifically looking for a blue midi to replace my black one.

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Trouvé Trouvé Contrast Underlay Sweater

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Pleione Faux Wrap Blouse (Regular & Petite)

$68.00 $44.90

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Pleione Mixed Media Tunic (Petite)

$58.00

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Pleione Sleeveless Faux Wrap Blouse

$58.00 $40.60

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Pleione Split Neck Blouse (Regular & Petite)

$48.00

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Pleione Drape Front Vest (Regular & Petite)

$58.00 $34.79

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Vince Camuto Ruched Midi Tube Skirt (Regular & Petite)

$69.00 $41.40

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9 years ago

Tanya

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I believe that Angie is away on a trip and not much on forum this week.

I own the Pleione mixed media tunic in that exact color and it is pretty TTS in a fluid fit.

Suz

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I am pretty sure that any of these could work really well -- with the possible exception of the Trouve sweater, but might as well give that a try. The mixed media top fits large. XS is almost too big for me and pretty much swamps me -- I have to semi tuck. I still wear mine, but it's not my best look, which means it will probably be brilliant on you. I think the split neck and/or the wrap blouses should also work really really well. Elizabeth P has the split neck ones and loves them and she is broad shouldered.

I have no ideas about the midi, except what about calling Nordstroms and asking customer service -- or calling Vince Camuto?

catgirl

The Trouve layered sweater is the best thing ever - I'm wearing my black one today out in the middle of nowhere. I think it's flattering to every body type too. The only reason I didn't get grey is that particular mid-shade isn't the best for me. I'm hoping they come out with more colors. Runs TTS. Angie has it too!

Also the VC ruched skirt is still around, in black and patterns. I just saw it last week. Not sure of blue.

abc

Echoing what AG said. I saw a bunch of those VC ruched skirts at Nordstrom Rack this week. Try looking online there, if not, hit a store or two in your area and I bet you will find one, though not sure on the blue color.

Ariadne

Thanks all, super helpful! I have a knack for starting Ask Angie threads when she's away.

Carole

These are all great pieces...I have that sleeveless Pleione top and love it! I also have a version of the one right next to it with the cap sleeves...the sizing can vary between styles so just for reference, the sleepless top I went with a M and the other style a L. I'm between sizes but that second style runs narrow in the shoulders...hope that helps!

jackiec

I love all of your choices and agree they'll look great on you. I love Pleoine (was wearing the sleeveless version Tues night.). I have the mixed media ones and though they fit a wee bit big as Suz says, I do find the shoulders a bit narrow and the arms snug. I tried the short sleeved ones in store and they seemed to fit big, but the style didn't work for me. You've persuaded me to also try the trouvé sweater in grey. Guess I'll be driving to the box next week
(I'd rather be driving to California...)

Janet

I have the Pleione wrap top in a black and white print, and I went with a medium, even though I'm right between a S and M in it -- the body is a little big, but the shoulder/bust fit is better. In those brands like Trouve and Pleione, I find I need to try both sizes -- sometimes they vary just enough in shoulder fit that I can't predict which one will work.

Ditto to trying the Rack for the skirt. I got two ruched knit midi skirts by Bobeau there last summer and they were go-to pieces for me.

Elizabeth P

I tried on all of the Plione tops last week in Ottawa, just so that I'd know, when fabrics come in that I like.

I am also broad shouldered (as Suz said) and am between a M and L in BR.

In the wrap tops, I have a medium in the sleeveless, however I need a large in the sleeved, to fit my shoulders. As others have said, I think the shoulder/arm fit is a bit tight so it's noticeable in the sleeved version, but not the other.

I have the split neck sleeveless in both large and medium. My large is a mixed media, and it was the first one I ordered... totally blind. I'd probably have been better with the medium, however it's so beautifully drapy it's fine as is. I now have two of the non-mixed media in medium. I do find them a bit tight across the arms, if I hold my arms forward, however the large was a bit baggy. Last winter I tried the sleeved mixed media one and it was AWFUL on me. Everyone here said it ran big so I got the M, however I think the large would have been better. But I still don't think it would have looked good on me, so I didn't try again. A couple of (smaller busted and very slightly smaller) friends also tried it, and didn't like it on them either. There was just something off... which obviously wasn't the case with Suz and others, who look great in them. If I remember correctly it was the shape of the "v" at the neck. I'm not good with high necklines. Possibly those that are, can wear them better.

Hope that helps!

Laura (rhubarbgirl)

You've gotten good advice about everything; I just wanted to mention that Pleione seems to be really inconsistent in its sizing, but I can't imagine you needing an XL in any of their stuff. An XL is often too big on me, and I'm a size 14/16.

Just an update to say that I ordered the Trouve sweater and nothing else. We'll see if it fits! Thanks for the advice, everyone. If I go to the store I will try to find the wrap tops and give them a shot in person.

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