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UPDATE

So the last pieces arrived, and I decided after everything to keep only the Pikolinos.

I really love the Pikolinos. I ordered my regular size and they feel good - I'm just wondering if I should try a half-size up to accommodate thicker socks. But I love the way they fit my feet, and I think they are just different enough to be fun and also highly wearable. If you got them, did you get your regular size or go up?

The Chelsea tank was not great quality and went back. I didn't like how the front of the armholes were cut - it showed a little too much for professional wear, which is what I'd planned to use it for.

I decided to send back the EF jeans. They fit but I just didn't love them, and I need to push back against keeping things solely because they fit - it's an easy trap for me to fall into.

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VB check pants are going back. I am not wild about the fit on me - they feel a tiny bit snug at the waist even at my larger size (and I'm not confident enough in my size/shape being stable, even with all the exercise I am getting). Also, the wool check feels a little conservative for me, even with the cropped length. And I have to say, it is SO hard to try on wool on a hot and humid day; it can't help but be itchy even with the lining.

The JC slingbacks are going back. Too high, too pointy, and run small (on me). Not good all around but a fun try.

That's it for now!

Vivian