What's that idea: order early, return quickly? Something like that. I am, indeed, returning a ton. But looks like I'm keeping a good number too (OK, SO, SO much, I'm keeping SO MUCH - trust me, there's more than featured here). I've found the reviews here very helpful - I love seeing the items on a variety of bodies. So, I'm going to add in some pics of my own just in case it might be helpful. (I'm 5'4" with short legs and generally wear 16, 18, 1x). I'm working on loving and dressing this body I've got but I'll admit this is scary.
Pants
Oy, never easy for me but needed. I'm loving the NYDJ trousers and will likely keep them in both charcoal and ink. They smooth and skim awfully nicely. They are featured in all of the pics with pants. I've folded them under to try a couple of lengths and am leaning towards the shorter - I like ankle showing. Still considering the Halogen crop flares - they are pretty much full length on me (yup, these legs are that short) so I'd likely need to get them hemmed. Not sure if I need 3 more pairs of pants.
Cashmere
The dark blue asymmetrical cashmere sweater (4) is so soft and thick, feels like good quality. I'm a complete sucker for cool construction and this has it. I'd like it better if it was a little bit longer so it might be voted off the island at the last minute. The two cardi's (1 and 3) will get a ton of wear - cardigans are my preferred toppers for work (I like lots of move-ability and to adjust my temp). They both feel pretty substantial. I am feeling a little wary of the Halogen cashmere since the one I got last year pills up a storm BUT this feels heavier - we'll see. The black one has cool flecks which kick it up a notch.
Shoes
I love these Adidas - I wish I had some cool, architectural Japanese designer piece to wear with them. But I think they will easily fit in with all my black and grey knitwear. I have very wide feet - sized down from 8 to 7.5 and they are plenty roomy. I ordered the Munro tapestry in my regular size and WW which I'd never tried before. They were huge so I've re-ordered 2 different sizes to try - truly hoping that I can get the right size in the floral colorway because they seem so comfy and look great. (ETA: the 8W in the floral fit! BUT there's a little tear in a weird elastic piece that is on only one corner of the shoe - I'll have to see what customer service thinks.)
Wild Cards
I order the CE bell sleeved sweater (5 and 6) on a complete impulse after hearing the love on the boards the first day or two of Early Access. As I learned more about it I thought there was no way it would look good because it's body con. Well, it is, for sure but I just love it. Those bell sleeves are straight out of every fantasy dress I ever drew when I was growing up in the 70's and the fabric is amazing. I've tried it on with the two skirts I wear most frequently in winter (EF ponte pencil skirt in pics) and I think it works OK, Shows my tummy but also my breasts which I think are kinda nice. I'd love to see if other larger gals are choosing this top.

Pretty much the first item in my virtual shopping basket was the wool vest (2). I would wear even more vests than cardigans if I could find enough that I really liked. This one is gorgeous, soft and smooth, substantial fabric. It's REVERSIBLE which is just so fun. Doesn't fit me like the model but it's comfy and feels special on - I think it will work with lots of my current wardrobe.

My hubby and I tried our best with pics - it's clearly an acquired talent.

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