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Banana Republic had some New Arrivals yesterday and a few items caught my eye. The Convertible White Field Jacket in white looks so lovely but dangerous as well. I mean, it is white after all. It has a zip-out hood and a quilted lining. Perfect to keep you warm for those cool Spring days.

It would be nice if the Tweed Layered Pullover was shaped the way it looks in the picture. I would love to have something like this that was a little curvy and not boxy. I can’t find a shoulder seam in the pic so it’s either a really hidden drop-shoulder or no-shoulder seam. I like and will look to try this one on in-store.

I know I keep picking Midi Skirts, like the Dot Jacquard Midi Skirt, though I can’t wear them. I just want to see them on others so I share my favorites with you. 
What picks do you have from the BR March roll-out? 

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I was excited to finally have a little time to stop by Madewell and try on a few items. I didn’t have a whole lot of time so I grabbed items I was visually interested in and not necessary items that would also flatter. The Silk Journey Dress in Porcelain Floral was the first item I found. I’ve been waiting to see this dress in person since I originally put it on my wishlist. 
I definitely need a Small in this dress. The Medium was overwhelming, running large in the chest, armholes and elastic waist. The Small will be a much better fit. The length in the Medium hit me right at the knee. I don’t expect the Small but an inch shorter. 
  

The blue on the dress is very pretty and bright. The border on the chest, hem and split of the skirt break up the floral print. There are buttons on the top portion of the dress which I didn’t notice due to the size I grabbed.

Overall, this dress did not disappoint me. I know I’ll need a Small and it will be so nice to slip this on in the Summer with some pretty sandals.

Have a Great Day!

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My VPS made me try on this track pant. I wasn’t a fan of them on the hanger and only a little less when I tried them on. They are cute and apparently there’s a mens’ version of this pant too. But, I think they best on someone with slim hips and thighs. I avoid “tapers at the leg” because of the ice-cream-cone look. As far as fit, I went with a size 6 and that fit well. There wasn’t any pulling at the hips and the waist has a drawstring so no issues there. The ankle is elastic but you can’t tell so much on me as the length is at the floor. 
  
~ Cuffed Lightweight Pant in Chambray, size 6 ~
I was very interested in these Chambray Pants when they came out online. The Chambray is very lightweight and will make a great pant for Summer. I did notice when putting them on that they were tight on my calf when I flexed. “That’s odd”, is what I thought to myself. They fit well in the size 6 but felt a little tight when I moved around. 
  

I decided to sit down to see how they fit since they felt snug upon movement. Sure enough, the cotton-linen-denim material is not very stretchy and really tight on my thighs and calves. This means I would have to size up to an 8 and have them tailored in the length. The elastic hem already hits the floor so I would need to decide if I wanted to salvage that or just crop it off. And since I already have the Chambray pant from the Factory from last year, it would look like I had two pairs, though slightly different in color. I was really disappointed these didn’t fit overall. And they do not come in Petite sizing either. I do suggest taking your true size in pants unless you have more athletic legs, then you may want to size up.

I was very interested in the print and texture of the pant but there was only a size 6 to try on. I definitely need an 8 in these since I couldn’t even button them. I might even Petite 10 because they are pretty slim. Overall a pass for me. Try these on if you can and probably size up one. 
I loved the Midi Skirt in this print but knew it wouldn’t work for me due to the length so I was very happy to see this also came in a short. I originally thought the eyelet border was navy but it’s actually black. The background of the eyelet is pink. I haven’t wavered from a size 8 in shorts for several years now and that is still the case with these shorts. I really liked the short and can see why the Midi Skirt is getting great reviews online.
  
Of everything I tried on, I bought the Punched-Out Eyelet Short. It’s the one thing I know I’ll wear through the Spring and Summer. 

Have you tried on any of these items? What do you think about the fit of the Cuffed Lightweight Pant in Chambray?

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On to March roll-out. I liked items from this roll-out a lot more than February, especially the Graphic Peony Reese Pants and Top.

~ Scattered Floral Sequin Shell, White, size 8 ~
I liked the visual interest of this top in both the White and Rustic Mint (below). The flowers on the White are pink with grey. They seem to be into rounded hems right now which I think is a good thing. I knew just from seeing it on the hanger that I would need an 8 in this top. That size is a good fit and anything smaller would be really tight. 

~ Scattered Floral Sequin Shell, Rustic Mint, size 8 ~
The flowers on the Rustic Mint are Coral/Orange with Pink. It looks like a very pretty combination with the Mint green fabric. 

You can see the side-view of the rounded hem.

Unfortunately, I think the embellishment will be covered up at the shoulder quite a bit with a blazer. A cardigan would be a better option to show off this pretty top. I’m not in need of an embellished top right now as I have a few others from seasons past that work well for now. 
What do you think of the Scattered Floral Sequin Shell? Has anyone seen the Faded Indigo color IRL? 

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