My first retail stop of my day after getting a blow out at Dry Bar was Madewell. I was really excited as I have never been to one and just have the Western Jean Shirt I found at the outlet. Other than that one shirt I didn’t have any idea as to how sizing would run. Being a sister company under the J Crew brand I thought things might run smaller than J Crew so I am very happy to have been able to try on different items to gauge sizing.
I found the Western Jean Shirt again, this time in Gravel. I tried on a Medium, since that was the same as the outlet find, and the fit was perfect. I love the ease of wearing this shirt and the snap-buttons make this so easy to put on.
The Berry Plaid Boyshirt is sold out on Madewell.com but you can find it on ShopBob. This shirt feels soft and very comfortable on. I’m wearing a Medium and wouldn’t size up. The darker red you see is more Cranberry or even Maroon. It paired (very bottom of post) very well with my Factory Clare Cardigan in Cabernet.
My favorite item was the Striped Pleat Skirt. I have on a size 8 in the first pic and a size 6 in the 2nd and 3rd pics. The 8 was loose and the 6 was perfect in the waist. The length was not too short for me and this has pockets!
Another skirt I liked was the Structured Pleat Skirt. The website says this is a “Midlength Mini” and “24 inches long”. I am wearing an 8 and could size to a 6. You can see the length is just below the knee on me. The Striped Skirt above is more fun to wear and that’s the one I chose.
Lastly, the Leather Pocket Mini-Dress was an item I saw online before I left and really wanted to try on. I have on a Medium in the first two images and a Small in the second two. The length on the Medium was great but the fit was loose through the chest, waist and hips.
The fit of the Small felt much better. The length came up about an inch in the Small but I will be wearing leggings and tights under this dress.
Love the plaid shirt and the skirt on you!
Thanks Rose! I'm glad I was able to get the skirt with the 40% promo!
I am with Rose – but love the dress!
WMM – Thanks! The dress was my main item but the skirt is right up there with it.
What size did you get in the LA tee? That's so cute. I love the leather pocket dress on you. I love how the structured skirt looks.Wishlist! I need to get to Madewell to try on. I just got the leather-trim peplum in the mail yesterday. Love the fabric & the fit. Size M.
also love the cord top, the first one 🙂
GIGI! – I bought a Medium in both the LA & New York tee but I could size to a Small. Knowing me, I'll shrink it so a Medium is probably a good choice for me. As far as the Structured Skirt, I really liked it too but chose the Wool Skirt I would wear more.
Thanks for the link! I love that denim shirt on you and the color is so cool!