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I saw this little Linen Boatneck blouse on Heather at the Lovely Red Door and went on a hunt to find one this weekend. It’s very similar to my white one from Zara that I’ve worn many times this Summer. Mother had a lunch for The Boy so I wore this with a little punch of color in my Seville Espadrilles.

I completely loved this outfit.
~ Linen Boatneck, GAP ~
~ Collection Bermuda Short in Italian Linen, J Crew ~
~ Seville Espadrille Wedges, J Crew ~
~ Beaded Tassel Pendant Necklace, J Crew (similar) ~
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There are lots of pretty work-appropriate dresses for Fall from Tory Burch. I was able to try on a few on Friday.

~ Maxine Dress, Size 6 ~

This dress is the same print as the Velda Tunic I reviewed, which I loved. Though it looks like the size 6 is a perfect fit I was unable to zip this past the waist. A size 8 would be the better size in this dress, and almost all Tory dresses I’ve tried. I love the pleating at the neckline to give the dress a little detail for an otherwise shift dress. It’s dresses like this one that make me wish I worked in an office daily, especially when it’s so comfortable in a silk crepe de chine.

  

~ Zandi Dress, Small, Petrol Gray ~

I reviewed the Zandi Dress before in Dot {here}. I love this floral printed one better. The Small was definitely the better fit from the previous Medium I tried. This dress is definitely on my wishlist, waiting for a promo or sale price.

~ Tatum Dress, Size 6, Black~

Another beautiful dress that makes me pine for office days. The crepe fabric is lovely and there is ruffle detail on either side of the v-neckline. I know the size 8 would be the best fit as the zipper, again, didn’t make it all the way up. The store usually has a small size like a 0 or 2 and then a size 6 put out in each item. All the other sizes are in the back. I could have asked for the right size but I knew I wouldn’t be buying it and didn’t want to waste anyone’s time to get the right size.

~ Libby Dress, Small, Tory Navy Pinstripe (also Dotted Pony Print) ~

I had an idea this dress would be in the running to come home with me when I saw it. It’s in a beautiful silk jersey, just like my London Blouse. There is seaming in front near the sides to help establish more of a shape. The V-Neck is not too low. With the jersey material I knew it would have a little give and so the size Small was the best fit. I see this easily transitioning into Fall with a Blazer and Winter with a sweater belted over it, using it as a skirt.

  

~ Walker Cargo, size 30, Dotted Pony ~
I sized to a 30 in these but because of my curves I would still need to go one size larger. These were fitted across the hips and general area. I would also need to hem these. They have a cargo pocket on either side starting just below mid-thigh. Overall, I really liked them and wished they were in my favorite Alexa jean style. I would have brought these home. I may try the size 31 to be sure but these will work much better on someone with a slimmer hip and leg. 
  
I had a coupon and decided on the Libby Dress. I think I will wear it enough at home as well as date night and the office, when I do stop by. 
I hope you enjoyed these reviews and maybe one or two items made it to your wishlist!
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I love having a Tory Burch Boutique at my mall since I hate returning items online. It’s so nice to try things on to gauge fit and really see what the material or pattern is like up close. Friday afternoon allowed me a few hours of “me-time” so I set out to Tory to check out the new items.

~ Peg Shell, size 8 ~

I unexpectedly loved this little blouse. The hooks in back at the neck were a little tricky to connect without looking but I was finally able to manage. The neck is a small cowl-neck and is 100% silk. It felt wonderful on. The orange and grey will transfer nicely from Fall to Winter.

It also comes in a black print.

~ Rolanda Sweater, Medium, Lichee (Pink) ~ 

This is a silk cashmere blend and despite it being really warm in the dressing room this felt comfortable on. This also comes in Black, which is probably the color I’d get. The fit is true-to-size and the pink is not very sheer at all.

~ Kelly Top, size 10 {review} ~

My exchange for the size 8 was messed up and I never did receive the size 10. Luckily my store did get this top in and I had it held in the size 10. This size is not as form-fitting as the size 8 was and fit looser in the chest and waist. There are darts at the bust the were a little lower than I would have like and so I’m not too sure the size 10 was the better fit. I’ve added this to my wishlist in both sizes so I hope to grab this on sale.

~ Velda Tunic, size 6 ~

This is a lovely tunic. I usually stay away from the Tory Tunics since the neckline is cut really low. Though this one is cut low, it lays nicely and isn’t over-exposing. The body and arms of the tunic is silk while the contrasting collar, neckline and cuff are cotton poplin. The cut is very flattering as well.

~ Rylie Tunic, Small, Light Grey ~
This is a Tunic Sweater with side-zipper detail. I actually liked it a lot and the Small was a nice fit. This looked really heavy and thick on the hanger but is a very lightweight merino, even more so than the J Crew Merino Pocket Tunics from last Winter. 

The zippers on either side expose additional material and not skin, like some other trendy zipper sweaters do. I liked that feature on this sweater as it means you don’t have to layer. It also comes in Black and Navy.

So that’s a little Tory for today. I have some dresses/bottoms scheduled for tomorrow.

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Knowing I really shouldn’t have, I bought a couple of Final Sale items last week. Here are the reviews, just in case you were contemplating these too.

I have had both the Navy and White on my wishlist since these came out. The reviews state these shorts run large and I somewhat agree. The waist fit well and I could have sized down to a 6 but that would be after having slimmed my tummy a little. The hips and thighs are very big and baggy but I think they are made that way. They aren’t supposed to be slimming. I think the size 8 was the right call for me and that is my consistent shorts size.

These white is very white and they are also lined, in polyester. I don’t understand why linen isn’t always lined in Cotton. Of course it’s cheaper but it should be a designer rule.

After some ironing, they will look nice with a slimmer top, since they are baggy through the thighs. Overall, I am glad I bought these and would love to get the Navy on a pop-back.

~ Collection Cashmere Featherweight Henley, Small, Neon Orchid and Heather Pearl ~

The first thing you’ll notice is that the featherweight cashmere is pretty sheer. I’m consistently in a nude bra and you can see it showing through. Of course, this is a sweater so it will be worn in Winter, which means layering will deal with the sheerness.

The description states a relaxed fit and I sized down to a Small. I won’t be layering anything but a thin tee under this so the sizing is perfect. These do have the drop-shoulder seam, which I’m normally against but they didn’t bother me in these. (I guess because they were both Final Sale.)

I love both of these colors and am contemplating buying either the Navy or Brilliant Blue.

~ Cotton Cropped Sweater, Medium, Navy ~
This was not Final Sale but I wanted to try it while it was on promo, with the discount. I knew the Navy would work better in my closet than the Caribbean Sand (tan) colorway. This is cropped, as you can see it hits the top of my waistband on the Bermuda Shorts in Italian Linen. The sizing is perfect in my normal Medium. You can see it is just slightly sheer but I’ll be layering this over the Silk Sleeveless Blouse in Solid-Vintage Cabernet and Heart Dot.

The back is just a tiny bit longer than the front, but not much. This is still pending as a keeper as I’m sure this “cropped top” trend will soon disappear.

So there you have it. I’m buying Final Sale so you don’t have to. Have you tried any of these Final Sale items?

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I was in my office for a couple of days this past week and didn’t feel like getting too dressed up. I knew I wanted to be casual but put together without wearing a dress or skirt so I decided on jeans for both days.

I love the Draped Plaid Top though, as I mentioned in the review, there is a little snap button on the inside in the back holding the drape together. Well, if you stretch or move your arms too far away from your body that snap will un-snap. It happened several times throughout the day. Though, the drape does not open enough to expose skin or bra I felt a little uncomfortable knowing my shirt was unbuttoned, at least until the 4th or 5th time it un-snapped. Then I was over it and left it alone. I still love the blouse but should have road-tested it at home before wearing it to work.

The belt is from J Crew and is Navy! You don’t know you need a navy colored belt until you see it. Originally I thought it was black, until I looked at the tag. I knew I’d wear it a lot so I bought it at FP. And these Pilcro Stet Slim Ankle jeans are amazing. The wash for Fall is Stardust and I will definitely be getting a pair. 
~ Draped Plaid Top, Anthropologie ~
~ Pilcro Stet Slim Ankle Jeans, Anthropologie ~
~ Vintage Leather Wide Belt, J Crew ~
~ Terah Heels, Anthropologie {review} ~
End of the day Elevator Selfie
I wasn’t able to get a full shot of my next outfit by this is the Stylebook Look. The Linen Perfect Shirt is from last year, in Brilliant Blue. I thought the Cleo Loafers were perfect to finish this casual look. 

 ~ Linen Perfect Shirt in Crosshatch, J Crew ~
~ Cropped Skinny Jeans, Tory Burch ~
~ Cleo Fabric Loafers, J Crew {review} ~

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