Ann Taylor sizing is so inconsistent for me. Some seasons I can wear Small/6 and other times it’s Medium/8/8 Petite. The skirts are so off for me that I always have to try them on. Luckily, I can always find what I’m looking for since Ann Taylor brings almost all their items to a store, with the exception of maybe Cashmere and shoes. That is the case with the skirt below. Let’s take a look.
~ Jeweled Wool Tee, Medium ~
~ Bow Print Tie-Neck Blouse, Medium ~
~ Eyelet Full Skirt, size 6 ~
While I was trying on these items, at the last minute I decided to add the Jeweled Wool Tee to the outfit to see how it would look layered. Unfortunately, I’m not sure I like the look with the tie-neck blouse but the two pieces separately I do like.
~ Jeweled Wool Tee, Medium ~
The Medium fit quite well in this felted wool tee. The tee is a loose fit and I could probably size to a Small but I like slouchy and loose for Winter. The jewels are only on the front and not the back or sleeves. There is a drop-shoulder but I don’t mind that too much as you can barely see the seam. I think this is constructed very well and fantastic for the Holidays. It will carry over well into Spring as a date-night option. This light gray is the only color available. It might have been lovely in a Navy. The reviews online are mixed. I didn’t find there to be any shedding with this like one reviewer posted.
~ Bow Print Tie-Neck Blouse, Medium ~
I had this bow tied lower and forgot to snap that pic. Right ow it looks more like a tight choker than a loose bow. The Medium fits ok to a bit loose and long. I would think the Medium Petite will fit better. The sleeves will shorten though I’m worried the shoulders might tighten a little too much. It’s Poly but had this been done in silk I would have strongly considered buying it.
~ Eyelet Full Skirt, size 6 ~
Now, this lovely skirt. I am always trying on pleated skirts like this and usually have to size to an 8 in them. I know I’ve sized to an 8 in various brands and at Ann Taylor as well. There was none to be had in the store so I grabbed the size 6, reasoning that I could at least zip some of it so you had an idea of how it looked on. Well, low-and-behold, it zipped up all the way…with the blouse tucked in too. It does look a little “hippy” in the first pic but it’s really not. It drapes well and the pleats stay down. I could wear the 6 or the 8 Petite and it would fit the same except for the length, which has the lining hitting at the knee and the eyelet overlay just below it. This is not a midi-skirt but would be for me. I like that the overlay is midi-ish on me while the lining that is solid still hits at the knee.
These are three pieces that could easily make it into my closet. Use code MERRY50 to take 50% off the Jeweled Wool Tee and Bow Blouse. The Eyelet Full Skirt is excluded from this promo. I think because it’s more of a Resort or Spring item.
