NAS reviews - Mural Coat, Rag & Bone Dre, etc.

Hello everyone,

I feel like a bit of a poser when I only actively participate during NAS, but I still want to post my reviews because I get so much out of this community as a reader. Thank you to Angie and to all of you smart, fashionable, and kind ladies. I just want to go through all the threads and hand out "likes."

This year I waited for Angie's top picks to order anything. I went a little crazy shopping last year during the sale and otherwise preparing to start a new career in a new climate last fall and I am still enjoying those purchases - I don't need anything. It was a little frustrating because it seemed that everything was sold out the first day the sale went public, but with persistence during NAS I am usually able to put my hands on everything I'd like to try.

For reference, I am tall, size 12-14. I am a high-waisted pear with broad shoulders.

Mural Blazer Midi Coat - this was sold out, so when an XL popped up in this, I grabbed it. This style ticked my fashion ideals - oversized, menswear, classic, and I adore the plaid. It's the kind of thing I would have rejected in my old climate, which had brutal winters, but now I live in the South, where this will get much more use as a topper and outerwear. I am usually a size 12 in coats and from the reviews saying it ran big, I thought I was really going to need a large. Not so. The XL fits beautifully and slightly oversized. A large would not fit my broad shoulders and would not give me the slouchier look I prefer. Fits great around the hips, too. And you can't beat the price. I love, love, love this coat! I am really tempted to try to the Avec Les Filles plaid coat as well, but I don't need one coat, let alone two! Anyway, this is a keeper and I cannot wait to wear it - I have several outfits planned around it.

Rag & Bone Dre Jeans in Ida - I've always wanted to try this style, but my size hasn't been available before. I thought size 32 (12) would be my best bet, as the reviews said the jeans ran one to two sizes large. As I waited for the 32s to arrive, I thought maybe I'd really need a 31. No way! The 32 is snug, not slouchy, though large in the waist for a curvy figure as Angie and other reviewers have suggested. These might stretch, or I could go up to a 33, but the pockets are really far apart on these jeans. I'm not sure that's a good look for my rear, which is on the flatter and wider side. I don't know if that's typical for this style. They are also really long, which works fine for me with a double roll but anyone shorter will likely need hemming. I just was not in love enough to try to get them right. These are going back. Next! I ordered the Madewell Slim Boy Jeans at the NAS price to try - I've really liked the high rise version of these, so we will see. I have two pairs of heavily worn BR boyfriend jeans from 3 years ago that are starting to show some real age but it's not a desperate need.

Converse Chuck Taylor Shoreline Sneaker in Light Twine - I love these - super stylish and comfy on my size 11, medium width, low volume, low arch, non-fussy feet. Why am I so late to the party with these? I have white Adidas superstar sneakers but I love that these are lightweight for hot weather and slip-on. However, I don't care for the off-white color. These are going back and I am ordering the optic white, non-NAS version.

I also ordered the Pikolinos Oxford from top picks, in the lead gray color. I ordered a 42 but am skeptical that it will fit. I generally wear an 11 B or a 42 in European sizes. Anytime a manufacturer says a 41 = 11 it is always way too small, in my experience, and the reviews are saying that all the sizes run small, which makes me think that my true size, 42, though they say it's a 12, will also be too small. But they are too adorable and according to Angie very well made, so, I figured the 42/12 was worth a shot. (As Flip Wilson says as Geraldine, "You owe yourself a try-on."). I'll report back on the fit in case anyone on the upper end of the range is interested - these should arrive today. By the way, persistence - 5th time was the charm on these! My previous four orders were canceled, and well, I like a challenge!

Thanks for reading, and thanks for sharing all of your great feedback! I just love seeing everyone's thoughts and getting inspired.

6 years ago

kkards

Veteran

Thanks for you reviews-I like hearing what worked and what didn’t
After seeing Collette and Janet in the Mural blazer I was tempted, but my store was sold out—which made a realize I didn’t love it enough to go through the order/return cycle. But glad it worked for you.
And I love my shorelines. I have the white and the are my go to summer sneakers. IMO way better than my adidas- which as you say are heavy for the summer.

Keix

Just chiming in to say, from the opposite end of the foot-size spectrum, that I empathize with you about the US-to-EU size conversion. The problem is that the two size ranges are not SCALED the same -- not to mention that EU sizes are based on a C width while women's US sizes are based on a B width -- so depending on what size the manufacturer anchors to, one or the other end of the scale is totally off. I wear a size US 5 / EU 35, and I similarly roll my eyes whenever a manufacturer claims that EU 36 = US 5. But of course, when 5=35 and 11=42... if they actually went by the true size equivalents on both ends of the scale, then they'd be "missing" some of the most common US whole sizes in the middle, exactly where stores sell the most stock.

Crossing my fingers that the EU42 will fit without running too small for you (the other reviewers could be judging based on the US converted size).

Like the Season

Active Member

Thanks for the reviews! I'm sending back the Rag & Bone, too. Will be interested to hear how you like the Madewell.

Preppy Pear

Pikolinos - so close, but just a little too snug to be really comfortable, especially on my left foot, which is a little bigger. Not especially tight in any one area of the foot, just all over, as though I was wearing two pairs of heavy socks. Ah well. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Like the Season - The Madewell Slim Boyfriend in Hatfield is my new favorite jean! Immediate love. The cut and the pockets worked much better for my wider rear. I also think the subtle fading on the front of the legs really flatters my thighs - i didn’t notice that detail in the photo. I ordered a 31 which is my usual Madewell size (i.e. one size down) and is relaxed, but not too loose.

rachylou

Nice! Have to have another look at the Mural coat now

Angie

(website)

Fashion Stylist

Thanks for the super reviews. Lets see the coat on!

Sorry the Pikolinos didn't work. I suspect they ran small on the larger sizes. They were TTS on the smaller sizes.

Please provide the Find or a link to the Madewell jeans you like, when you have a moment.

Sure! I can’t quite remember how to collect finds, but here is the link:

https://m.shop.nordstrom.com/s.....ld/4956966

These were sold out in all sizes when I decided to order them but I kept checking and my size became available in less then a day.

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