Red! It’s my weakness. A color I love to wear. So while I was mostly immune to the Flower Vendor Top ($78) in grey, the minute it appeared in red I swooned. I guess I wasn’t alone because I only saw smalls in-store.
Small is my usual size in Deletta and while the top fit very well it was too short. This has been a recurring problem with me recently with all Deletta text tags (the brand has three different tags, each of which come from a different production house). I’d need a medium for some extra length. That issue aside this top is lovely. It’s not sheer (HOORAY!), it’s a bit thicker for winter and both the cowl and flower sat down nicely. Wishlisted!
Sweater blazer? Yes please! The Chinle Cardigan (now $90), style #19281781 went on sale earlier this week and has had a price identity crisis. After being marked down to $70 on Tuesday it was mysteriously bumped up to $90 on Wednesday…boo. I took this tricky cardigan downstairs to try on.
The medium was too small in this soft Ett Twa blazer. A large would have suited me better. I love the side pattern (fairisle!) though it peeked out oddly from under my armpits. For someone who doesn’t like the structured feel of most blazers this is a good alternative.
Fashion is having a minimalist deconstruction moment and I am loving it. It’s one of my favorite styles — I love how pieces are boiled down to their basic elements and forms. Call it a rebellion against ruffles and embellishment (which, incidentally, I also love). Splendid’s The Simplest Shirt ($78) intrigued me with its pullover styling and long side hems.
In the fitting room I was de-intrigued. I hated the way the medium just hung off of my chest. It looked like I was wearing a maternity top. The top felt nice (it’s a rayon jersey) but it’s clearly not right for my body type. Back to the rack.
Speaking of asymmetric hems, I love Weston Wear’s Poppy Options Top ($78). The colors are a mix of white, golden yellow and black in a combo I love. The contrasting cowl doesn’t pull too much attention and is a great touch — white or black would have been too much and the gold might have washed me out.
I find Weston Wear to run big and this top continued that trend. I tried on a small which fit fine. The front pleats added a touch of bulk from the front but I think the right cardigan over this will streamline the look nicely. Plus, this brand is made in the USA. Love that! Wishlisted.
The Best Of The Bunch Cardigan ($228, review here) got a new name and a new color in the Gathering Harvest Cardigan ($228). I was thrilled to see this in-store because I wanted to evaluate it for my birthday haul wishlist. (My birthday is in January. Too soon? Never!) It’s surprisingly thin. I was expecting something warm that I could use on days where the temp hits 40 or so, but I don’t think I could wear this below 50.
I didn’t find much of a difference between a medium and a large. They seemed to fit exactly the same to me. These photos are the large. The pics don’t look too bad but in real life this got a “no” vote sadly. My main issue is with the length. The pockets cut right across my widest part and once again we have an Anthro item that feels too short. I feel like a giant at the store these days. It’s hard to tell if an XL would be better. I’m tempted to order it and see — but not at this price. I’ll wait for sale.
I can’t believe I hadn’d noticed the Fine Arts Tee (now $40), style #19293661 earlier! One of the personal shoppers at the 5th Ave Anthro pulled it for me and I was immediately enamored with the print. It’s beautiful combinations of florals bold or blurred.
The v-neck is very deep. You will want a cami if you’re busty like me or if you prefer a demure look. I am disappointed too that the front accent square looks cool on the model but sad in real life. It’s under-sequined and barely noticeable. Fitwise a small worked well — this is the size I normally take in one.september. It’s pretty and worth a shot on second cut but probably not before.
Tiny’s Pieces of Fall Top (now $40), style #18986711 keeps with the brand’s habit of stitching together various materials. I like the little leafy patch on one shoulder and how warm this top is without being too thick. I think it would work well for my morning dog walk on chilly days. In winter towns I could see this being a great everyday top.
My usual size medium was close-fitting but I think that’s the way this top is meant to be. I might size up to a large for comfort reasons. It’s mostly stiff cotton — not very soft. But it’s not uncomfortable either. I tried this top on when it was full price and didn’t feel it was worth it. On sale it might be. I think I’ll try to hold out for a second cut.
I swear this Deletta top was on the website but it seems to have disappeared. When it reappears I will update this post. The top is $68 and cotton. The cowlneck floats off to one side — a cool effect. There are two gentle pleats down the front.
My usual size medium was big. I’d size down to a small. I like the sleeve and the way this top immediately feels comfortable. This top falls into the casual category. I would wear it to work with a cardigan over it. Something printed. Wishlisted!
