Happy Thursday! I bought this bouquet buttoned petal sleeve top last weekend (review below) and I enjoyed styling it a few different ways in order to ensure that it was a good buy. Which of the below looks is your favorite?
OUTFIT DETAILS: LOFT Drawstring Utility Jacket, size XXSP (review of this year’s size XSP here) | LOFT Bouquet Buttoned Petal Sleeve Top, size XSP (review below) | Ann Taylor Button Waist Denim Skirt, size 25/0P (review here) | LOFT Criss Cross Slingback Sandals (true to size, review here and here) | Time and Tru Leigh Tote (review here)| Click here to view a clip of the outfit on me
OUTFIT DETAILS: LOFT Drawstring Utility Jacket, size XXSP (review of this year’s size XSP here) | LOFT Bouquet Buttoned Petal Sleeve Top, size XSP (review below) | Topshop Jamie High Waist Ankle Skinny Jeans, size 26W x 28L petite (review and measurements here)| LOFT Criss Cross Slingback Sandals (true to size, review here) | Time and Tru Leigh Tote (review here) | Click here to view a clip of the outfit on me
OUTFIT DETAILS: Jessica Simpson Solid Long Sleeve Pixie Jacket, size S (review here) | LOFT Bouquet Buttoned Petal Sleeve Top, size XSP (review below) | LOFT Crepe Pull On Shorts, size XXS regular (review here in black) | LOFT Criss Cross Slingback Sandals (true to size, review here and here) | Time and Tru Leigh Tote (review here) | Click here to view a clip of the outfit on me
LOFT – Get 40% off your purchase with the code LOVEMOM. The sale ends Sunday 5/12 at 4:59PM ET which means a flash sale will follow. Select items are on special promotion under the Surprise Deals section. The Sneak Preview items are 30% off online with the code WELCOME30 but if your store puts out the new arrivals faster then it’s included in the storewide sale + use the Cares card to save an extra 20% off in store purchases of $100+ (Cardmembers get an extra 25% off). The Cares card’s fine print excludes final sale items (items marked $0.88). If you shop a lot in stores at LOFT, LOFT Outlet, Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Factory between now and June 15th then the savings will pay back the $25 price of the Cares card (90% of the Cares card purchase price goes to St. Jude Children’s Hospital). Refer to all of my LOFT reviews here.
Ann Taylor – Update 5/11: The Mother’s Day sale has been upgraded and it’s now 50% off with code MOTHERSDAY. Sale ends 5/13 at 3AM ET. The online shopping cart accepts two codes at checkout due to the new ALL Rewards program and Members now need to enter the unique codes to redeem rewards points and double points days. However you can stack the codes MOTHERSDAY for 50% off your full-price promotional purchase and ATWELCOME6 for an extra $25 off your full-price promotional purchase of $100+. The latter code excludes suiting and clearance styles. Cardmembers now get free shipping on orders of $75+ or you can use ShopRunner for free 2-day shipping on orders of $25+. Refer to all of my Ann Taylor reviews here.
Refer to my Insta Shop for my sales picks and you can always check out which pieces joined my closet on the Purchases page of my site.
FITTING ROOM REVIEWS
I stopped in store last weekend and found a few new items to try on. For size reference I’m 5′ 2.5″ and 110 pounds. I’m usually size XS petite in tops and 0/25 petite in pants and jeans. If you’re new to my blog I typically share the link to a short video clip below each image (the same video clips I share in my Instagram stories swipe ups during sales). My Pinterest is also up to date if you prefer a more visual catalog of my reviews. You can also check out my other reviews organized by retailer here.
LOFT Chambray Button Down Pocket Dress, size 0 regular | Ann Taylor Tortoiseshell Print Flower Barrette Set (review here) | Ann Taylor Shreya Scalloped Suede Flats (true to size, review here) | Click here to view the clip from my try-on
This button down dress also comes in a pretty striped version (review here) and a white version. My usual size 0P (pictured above) was very short in the chambray version so I tried on size 0 regular (pictured below) which fit me well. I prefer the chambray dress I already have with the flutter sleeves (featured here) so I passed on this dress.
LOFT Chambray Button Down Pocket Dress, size 0 petite | Click here and here to view the clips from my try-on
LOFT Pom Pom Straw Circle Crossbody Bag
Click here and here and here for a closeup of the bag. This round straw bag is really cute but the straw material is soft so it’s not structured. It’s a good size for your essentials and I wish it came in other colors as well. If you wear a lot of blue then this would be a fun seasonal bag to coordinate with your outfits.
LOFT Dotted Tiered Swing Dress, size XSP | Click here to view the clip from my try-on
This swing dress is really sweet but the length is very short in my usual size XS petite. I would prefer the regular missy length but I’m afraid the arm holes would be too generous.
LOFT Bouquet Buttoned Petal Sleeve Top, size XSP | Wax Denim Juniors’ Distressed with Hem Detail Skinny Jeans in dark wash, size 1 (featured here) | Click here to view the clip from my try-on
I love the floral print on this top and it came home with me. My usual size XSP fits a flowy fit. The material is thinner so it’s a nice breezy summer top. The petal sleeve tops come in many colors and prints and if you like this floral print you may also like this wrap top or this flutter tee.
LOFT Drawstring Utility Jacket, size XXSP (review of this year’s size XSP here)
How adorable is this Instagram wall for spring at Natick Mall? If your a Boston local it’s located in front of the Body Shop. Click on the above image to view the boomerang.
TOP: LOFT Striped Woven Tote Bag | BOTTOM: LOFT Houndstooth Pom Pom Straw Tote| LOFT Dandelion Scarf
Click here and here to view a video clips for a close up of these new summer bags. If you are local to Boston the LOFT stores at Natick Mall and Prudential Center had the new straw bags in store in case you wanted to check them out in person. I like the houndstooth one but it’s a but bigger than what I’m looking for.
I also spotted this gorgeous navy tote at Free People. It’s $58 and I’m trying hard to resist but I don’t have a navy straw tote in my collection. For now it is on my wish list. I need to declutter my bag collection before I add to it.
I also stopped by Ann Taylor and tried on these pretty pieces.
Ann Taylor Flutter Sleeve Banded Hem Top, size 0P | Ann Taylor Chiffon Floral Full Skirt, size 0P | Click here and here to view the clips from my try-on
This flutter sleeve top is so cute and I grabbed my usual size 0P to try. The arm holes were a bit more generous than I prefer and I tried on size 00P for comparison (see size 00P on me here). The arm holes fit me better in the size down but I prefer the way the floral flutter sleeves draped on my shoulders in my usual size 0P.
The floral print against navy is really pretty and the skirt is fully lined. My usual size fits slightly snug since my natural waist is currently 29″. Size 0P has a 27″ waistband and it’s 21.5″ total length. Update 5/24: I just got the matching floral essential sleeveless shirt today in my usual size XSP so that I can match it with the skirt.
Ann Taylor Mixed Eyelet Flare Dress, size 0P | Click here to view the clip from my try-on
I don’t know why I didn’t try on this navy eyelet dress sooner but my usual size 0P fit me well. I like the modest v-neck which also has a clasp if you want to wear it closed. This dress does run narrow through the shoulders and chest so you may want to size up for comfort.
Ann Taylor Asymmetric Seamed Top
I saw this beautiful white top on display in store and I ordered it online. I received it in the mail last night so I’ll try to update this post with my try on soon in good lighting. I took my usual size 0P. It is fully lined and not see through as seen here.
Ann Taylor Asymmetric Seamed Top, size 0P | LOFT Criss Cross Slingback Sandals (true to size, review here) | Click here to view the clip from my try-on
Update 5/10: Here is the white top on me as promised. I love the comfortable relaxed fit of this top and the clean lines.
Ann Taylor Seamed Sleeveless Flare Dress
This beautiful red seamed dress is on my wishlist.
Ann Taylor Matte Jersey Blouson Sleeve Top | Ann Taylor Tie Waist Pencil Skirt
I thought this red outfit was a dress until I inspected it up close and realized that it was a separate top and pencil skirt. I love the pretty tie waist detail on the skirt.
Ann Taylor Stitched Open Jacket (review here in black) | Ann Taylor Matte Jersey Twist Front Shell | Ann Taylor The Crop Pant in Gingham
This is another cute red spring outfit inspiration that caught my eye in store. I really want the sweater jacket in red but I’m not sure I would reach for it enough.
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