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NAS try ons. Velvet bomber, leather jackets, slip dress...size opinions needed!

nicoleb

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Anyone else feel like they have no clue what size they even wear sometimes? I'm just shy of 5'6" and my weight ranges from 117-121lbs.

Green cami: size small. Do I need an extra small in this? Maybe? Or it's fine? I had to shorten the straps as much as they would go. It's a cute layering piece though! Currently sold out so I'll look on Friday if you think go smaller.

Metallic jacket: size small. I didnt feel wowed by this for whatever reason. Also the faux leather on my mine kind of smells like fish...

Paige denim: size 26 was too big. Size 25 was better. I loved this hem online, but I for try ons I also feel kind of meh.

Velvet bomber: size small. I want to keep this so much! I tried wearing it like the model did in the catalog with the slipdress. It doesn't look great on me that way to my eye? I like it with jeans though! Angie suggested trying the petite size when I said I ordered it so I have that coming tomorrow. Any thoughts on the fit on this one?

Slipdress: Size small. Minus the wrinkles, I like this! I tried styling it with some pieces from my closet. I like this color on me more than I thought I would. Wondering how far into the season I could take it with some tights underneath? I worry a bit about lines showing through from layering things underneath...

Heart jacket:size small. I really want to like/keep this too because I feel like it matches my personal style so well. The hardware is kind of loud. I ordered an extra small that's coming tomorrow as well.

Topshop jeans: size 26 was huge. Size 25 is still a bit big in the waist, but hips are tight. I'll probably return these...!

I really appreciate any and all thoughts you have!

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Latest reply was from nicoleb

Maureen B

I don't know about the fish smell (yikes!) but the metallic jacket was my favorite on you. I think the petite bomber jacket might be better - post a picture when you get it.

Greenjeans

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The heart jacket is charming on you. I like the metallic, too, because it sings with your hair, but the hearts earned my vote because charm.

nicoleb

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Now you guys have be contemplating the metallic jacket! I was thinking my problem was it's too close to the current color of my hair. Like I would always want to add a hat for some contrast? I'm going to try it on with some more pieces from my closet...

...and if I keep it, air it out

Author Linda

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You look great in all of these. I agree the bomber might look even better in the petite. It's a great color on you! Maybe if you air out the metallic jacket, that fish smell will go away? If not... tough decision.

The heart jacket is just adorable on you. You must keep it. Please do!

Diana

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Love the heart jacket on you! I like the metallic one too, but fish smell would be a dealbreaker for me!

The velvet bomber looks too long to me (which is why I think it doesn't work w/ the dress), so hopefully petite will be better.

Joyce B

Veteran

I also love the heart jacket on you. Too bad about the smelly metallic one because it does look good but you don't need to go around all smelly...

nicoleb

(website)

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Thanks ladies! So helpful to know the bomber jacket looks a bit too long. I'm so glad I have the petite one coming (huge thanks to Angie, because I've never ordered from the petite section in my life ).

I'm so glad you guys like the heart jacket! It makes me feel happy inside.

Anonymous

You look amazing in everything!!
The metallic and the heart jackets are so cool on you!

I DO think you need an XS in the Cami (it is cute on you though, and works really well with the jackets, so worth a try to get a smaller size).

I'm not sure about the slip dress. The colour looks good but I wonder about the hem going straight across at the front. This is a new-to-me silhouette. Perhaps Angie will chime in on it.

You have great style!

nicoleb

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Thanks so much, Smittie! Super helpful! I'm going to look for the cami on Friday and see if it comes back.

Good thoughts about the hemline too. I really appreciate the input!

Laura G

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I'd get the camisole in XS, b/c a cami is supposed to be fitted.

The quilted jacket and slip dress are great colors for you. I agree they don't work so well together, but the dress with the white tee and black jacket is a killer look on you. I assume you'll hem the dress, since it's hitting neither here nor there on your leg. It also looks a little roomy on the top. I think you're holding the straps in back to shorten them a bit. I've noticed if I shorten straps beyond a certain point then the fullness for the bust hits too high and looks "empty". Maybe not an issue if it's always going to have a layer underneath; otherwise I'd size down.

And I'd size down on the quilted jacket too, or go petite. It looks boxy on you and I'm guessing that's not your favorite look.

The metallic jacket is great on you, maybe the best of the lot. Of course I can't smell it! If it were me, I'd give it a few days on the porch before sending it back. I figure they'd go out of business if they sold clothes that stink and go on stinking, so probably it will be fine after outgassing.

nicoleb

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Laura G, you have a good eye! I did have to shorten the straps quite a bit on the dress. This is a common thing for me. The space between my shoulders and bust seems quite short for clothes off the rack. I am always having to shoulder hems in for shortening. :-/

Good to know the cami is meant to bit fitted instead of more flowy. I definitely need to size down then!

You guys are really talking up this metallic jacket! No one thinks it's bad that it matches so much with my hair, lol? Though my hair won't always be this shade of silver. I might go darker this fall...

JAileen

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I like the heart jacket and the metallic one, too. I wonder if the smell would go away. If so, keep. Otherwise, I'd have to return it. Now if it smelled like chocolate...

AZBeth

Oh man I am really loving the velvet bomber jacket that you and AuthorLinda bought!! Just can't decide which color I like better!!

Beth

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Of the jackets, I love the metallic one the most on you. The sheen gives it a lot of depth and it looks great with the green cami.

Agreed that you need to try the velvet bomber in the petite. This one looks too long.

The slip dress looks great with the tee and the jacket. I'm not sure about the color of the dress alone, but the tee gives some contrast between your skin and the dress and the black jacket grounds the whole look.

And if the heart jacket sings to you, then you *must* keep it!

AZBeth

BTW: I too think the metallic jacket looks adorable on you!! If you can get past the smell you should definitely keep it. Looks great with your hair and the green cami!! Maybe try talking into Nordstrom's and exchanging for one that smell's better.

nicoleb

(website)

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Ok. I'm going to try airing out the metallic jacket. So many smart women cannot be wrong!

Now I'm questioning all of my original things I thought I would keep though. I'm not sure I want/need 3 new jackets. Assuming the petite bomber fits better.

Lisa

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I like 1, 3, and 8 best here. The tank looks ok to my eye and those jeans have a fun hem to them. The metallic jacket looks like another lovely piece and right on track with your style. Same for the jacket in 8. I like the color of the bomber but not the fit, it looks so much longer than the moto jackets are on you.

nicoleb

(website)

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Thank you for your thoughts, Lisa!

Elle

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I love the slip dress on you. Very fun look which can be dressed up or down. Don't hem until you've tried it on with whatever shoes you would wear.

The bomber is my favorite jacket of the three, followed by the heart jacket (close second) and the metallic (distant third). For the bomber, I agree that petite sizing is probably the way to go for you since it is a bit long.

jill58

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Another vote for the metallic jacket! Pretty cami--love the color. The slip dress is great too! The heart jacket is very cute. If you love it definitely keep that.

Suz

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Nicole, you look amazing in all of it. My vote goes in particular to the heart jacket (adorable and so you!) and the metallic if the pleather loses its smell and you can stand wearing it. I also love the green camisole though I think you should try a size down in it. Slip dress also has potential. I expect the petite bomber may work better.

Keix

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Based on your weight/height + photos + several items that you ordered in size Small that seem a bit too big... I'd hazard that your "default" size should be XS instead. FWIW I'm 5'2", 118 lbs, and I waver between XS and XXS in tops these days. Darn size inflation.

Thistle

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Okay, I couldn't get past fish smell.

I don't care how awesome it looks, it's hard to feel awesome in clothes that smell like fish. Maybe that's just me as I HATE the smell of fish, but I could just see a co-worker sniffing me or DD1 telling me I smelled.

Sorry, but that's a return to me. Maybe try it again with a different jcket and see if it has the same smell.

Thistle

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Paige denim: - You're feeling meh. You will never love them more than you do right now. I agree. Pass.

Velvet bomber: - Try the petite size and see. Angie is almost always spot on about these things.

Slipdress: You like it and it's flattering and fits your style. Keep and love.

Heart jacket - Again, you'll never love it more than you do right now. Let it go and save the dollars for something that makes your heart sing.

Topshop jeans: - It's about $12 by me to have the waist taken in on trousers. Totally worth it. I have every pair of pants I own tailored, either for waist of length. I figure it into the cost of pants. Men have this so much easier than we do!!! Anyway, sounds like they're still tight over the hips, so let 'em go. Finding good jeans is hard, but worth it.

Angie

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Fashion Stylist

LOVE the LOT on you, Nicole.

But some of the sizes need doctoring. Go smaller on the cami and bomber.

Can you provide the Finds when you have a moment?

Joy

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I wonder if the. Let on the heart jacket would be fussy and drive you crazy. If not, it is really cute on you. I love the velvet jacket and hope the petite is perfect. I like that the gold jacket is close to the color of your hair but do not keep it if you would rather have more contrast.

UmmLila (Lisa)

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None of these is a bad pick but it will be interesting to see how the other sizes work out. i particularly like the metallic jacket, the green camisole and the pink slip dress on you.

nicoleb

(website)

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Thank you for all the feedback! Exchanging the metallic jacket for another one (hopefully) without odor is a great idea. I'm still really torn which jacket to keep now, because again i don't think i *should* keep multiple moto jackets, lol? Even if they're different i feel like i want to stretch my dollar on a little variety. I would be ok with keeping one moto and one velvet bomber if the petite works. But 3 jackets when they all work for the same season (i'll definitely need something heavier for Minnesota winter) is probably a bit much.

KL - that is really helpful for me to hear! Maybe I'll start trying more XS tops and see how it goes. I just honestly was not sure at what point/measurements/weight someone switches from small to xs.

Thistle - No i definitely cannot go around in something that smells fishy (why does it smell like fish, lol?!). I would not keep unless it airs out or exchanging is also a wonderful idea. I really should take more of my jeans in to be tailored. I think Nordstrom even offers it for free, correct? I'm a pear shape and it's an issue i have a lot.

Thanks so much, Angie! I just added the finds. I should have done that originally. Seeing how it fits the models right next to me is helpful!

Joy- That's a good point. I'll have to think if i mind my presence being announced by the clanking hardware of my jacket, haha! I should wear it around the house longer and see how i feel.

Tanya

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You look great in everything Nicole, and all the pieces are really suited to your style. I especially like the metallic moto (if the smell goes away), the hearth jacket and the slip dress. I agree with majority above to go a size down in the cami and in the bomber.

Ass for keeping multiple motos, well, I don't think one can have too many Joke aside, I am keeping the Veronica Beard striped knit moto that arrived earlier today, and will keep a navy leather moto expected to arrive tomorrow if it fits well, too. In my case both navy motos would be navy.

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