Review: Banana Republic Mad Men Petite Lace Shell

i am updating very frequently due to a huge backlog of posts - opinions, journey, cooking(?) - that have collected in my Blogger, so please undergo with me : ) final week I watched my first episode of Mad guys (Nick has continually been a fan). i was instantly hooked with the aid of the demure styling, the impeccable hairstyles. despite the fact that the hairstyles are not possible to gain with my crispy/piecey hair, I did experience stimulated to select up one object from BR's Mad guys collection.

Lace Shell: Banana Republic sz XXSP  Pants: Theory (old)  Shoes: Ann Taylor Perfect Pumps sz 5

i have been searching out a simple lace pinnacle for layering, for both paintings and weekend clothes. This shell comes in black or cream, from Petite XXS - L, as well as regular and tall sizes. i stopped up truely liking this one, however warning - it's going to no longer be flattering on every discern. The duration is cut short, and the petite model might be now not appropriate for a person an excessive amount of taller than me (5 toes). I not often discover tops which are quick sufficient to be worn with pants, untucked, so i am embracing this.

The silhouette is geared up on pinnacle and flared towards the lowest. As a result, I failed to assume it might work tucked in but i used to be pleasantly amazed. The element at the waist is still quite geared up so it doesn't poof much while tucked. Armholes are a little large, however appropriate. See this in everyday sizing on Elaine and Sydney.

Skirt: Modcloth On Your Way Skirt sz S, taken in  Pumps: Louboutin Simple 100 sz 35

I paid approximately $37 after 25% off (sadly this line is excluded from many BR coupons and reductions). Will it pass on in addition sale in a while? perhaps. likely. i've seen less expensive lace shells at H&M or F21, however this one feels more stylish versus ultra-modern. I were given each black and cream to try on, and despite the fact that the cream has tiny flecks of gold sparkle, it's nonetheless the keeper color for me. i've worn it two times to paintings up to now - once beneath a cardi, both tucked right into a pencil skirt, and once with cropped pants and a swing jacket.

As for the rest of the gathering, i was un-impressed. watching the show, there was a lot capacity for an stimulated collection, but most of the items seem low high-quality for the charge (ie. plastic-y leopard trench at $200, itchy leopard cardigan at $80). The styling in BR's on line pictures with the hair, pearls, and glam lipstick appeals to me greater than the clothes, however nevertheless falls quick of ways the display's characters are styled.

Readers - did anyone else pick up this lace shell?

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