As I’ve mentioned during the week, Madewell opened a store in San Antonio, at the Shops at La Cantera. I arrived before the party to try on clothes. I walked the store twice and then started pulling items I wanted to wear. Once in the dressing room, I tried to make outfits with a few items. I was also able to try on some items from my picks.
~ Textured Crop Sweatshirt, Small ~
~ Premier Skirt in Colorblock, Medium ~
I grabbed a Small in the Textured Crop Sweatshirt because it looked like it ran big on the hanger. Throughout the body it does. It’s very boxy. The shoulder is dropped and the arms are a little tight for me. Sizing to a Medium would only make the body even larger.
The Premier Skirt in Colorblock fit well in the Medium and was very comfortable on. The waistband is all elastic so it’s a nice easy pull-on style, as well as currently on sale. I like the colorblocking of black and gray, which are two colors I seem to be gravitating towards this Fall.
~ Collarless Popover in Wheaton Plaid, Small ~
~ Turnout Skirt, size 8 ~
I liked the pattern and colors of the Collarless Popover in Wheaton Plaid, but even the Small ran pretty big on me. It looks pretty sloppy untucked, but my choice of bottoms wasn’t the most flattering with this shirt. It might look better with some skinnies.
I tend to stay away from Midi Skirts but loved the Turnout Skirt. I did feel it was a little too big/poofy through the hips. Unfortunately, the size 6 would close at my waist so the 8 was the best size for me, right now. The length description online states 21 1/4 inches but I felt it was at least 23 inches. It certainly looks better on me with heels than flats. The mesh insets are an interesting detail to set this apart from being a plain poofy skirt. Though I wish this skirt had worked out for me, overall it is a pass. It wasn’t marked with a sale price in-store but online it does show to be $79.99.
~ Chevron Crop Sweater, Antique Cream, Small ~
~ Boulevard Skirt, Antique Cream, size 8 ~
I grabbed the wrong size in the Chevron Crop Sweater. The Small is way too tight in the arms, though the waist is a nice slim fit. I would probably get this in the Heather Bark in a Medium. This a cropped sweater but on me it covered the top of the skirt well. I’m sure it would look more cropped in a low-rise or slouchy boyfriend jean. Really cute but a pass for me.
The Boulevard Skirt with it’s little ruffle hem is really nice, though the size 8 just fit. I might go back and try on the size 10 to see if that was a little more comfortable. This is a mini skirt and also comes in dark gray, which is the color I’d probably get. This skirt is not something I’m looking to add to my closet but would look cute with tights and boots.
The Turnout Skirt was my favorite of these outfits. I may need to go back and try it on with a different top.
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