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This is round 2 for the Chambray Shift Dress from Banana Republic {original review}. I really couldn’t get it out of my head and was able to order it for almost the same price as last time. Actually, maybe a little less this time. This is the size 8 and it fits much better. The size 6 was snug, not necessarily tight but definitely not for wearing while eating a large meal.  The size 8 is a little looser everywhere and now I really really like it so it’s going to be staying in my closet. It will be a great dress to just throw on for the day and doesn’t look too bad with the Lillian Mirror Metallic Wedge Sandals I had on that day.

I also decided to try the Heritage Denim Top in a size 8. This top is just the dress without the bottom half. The material is the same as the dress and feels soft and comfortable against the skin. I’ll return this as it was just a little difficult to take off. There is a short, exposed zipper in the back and no stretch in the shirt. 

I was glad I decided to give the Chambray Shift Dress another try in the size 8. It’s very cute and should get a bit of wear this Spring and Summer.
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I’ve ordered a few things here and there from Banana Republic lately. Though I returned everything but one item in this post I thought I’d share the IRLs in case any of you are interested in them. My previous reviews are {here}.

Banana Republic Chambray Shift Dress, size 6 – This dress just fit and I’d feel better in a size 8. I material felt nice and soft, very Chambray and not denim-like. I wanted to exchange this for an 8 but feared that it wouldn’t be available online when I sent it back. Non of my 4 stores have received this yet so I just returned it outright.

  

Exposed zipper…

The Hampton Pant is my new favorite pant. These are the Hampton Fit Crop in a Regular 6 Short. I love that there are different inseams (Regular, Short, Long) and Petite sizing for these pants. The color is Flirty Pink. They fit amazingly well and though I liked these I have a pair of Cafe’ Capri in the same shade I still haven’t worn so they were returned. I also have the Emerald Print Crop in 6 Regular that I still need to wear.

  
I did keep the Hampton Fit Chambray Crop. I was about to purchase another pair of the Tory Burch Cropped Skinny Jeans and found the BR ones that are a perfect, and less expensive, duplicate. I’ve worn them several times already. The fit is flattering and the rinse is dark enough to be dressed up with a silk top and heels. I took a Regular 6 Short in these as well. 

I saw the Gold-Button Blazer in Cocoon in the store back in January but my size was not available. I ordered a size 8 when it was 50% off. Unfortunately I don’t think even a 10 Petite would work for me. I didn’t like where the buttons hit, way too low. The sleeves were crazy long as well. This was just ill-fitting all over so I returned it.

Though I didn’t keep the dress, I really did like it. And the pants are a definite love! I will be trying more colors as they come out.

What have you tried at Banana Republic lately?