I had to make a trip to the Apple Store (two dead iPods), and I popped in at LOFT when I saw they were running an extra 50% off sale blouses and tees (still going on today). I ended up grabbing a few other things for the fitting room, including this dress. Instant colorblocking.
This is how the dress falls without my hand in the pocket. It’s a 10P, the largest size I could find in the store. Huge on the bottom and too small on me through the shoulder and chest. I loved the style, though. It’s sold out online, but I’ll definitely get it if it goes on sale. It’s currently $89.50 (+ alterations for me).
Surprise! I don’t usually wear pale blue because it washes me out, but I did okay with this chambray dress. It’s very lightweight and would be a really perfect dress for summer. However, it doesn’t come in petite (only regular and tall), which is a major issue with a style this frilly. On me it really shows that this is an 8 regular. An 8P would have been perfect. $69.50.
As usual, the petite sale section was tiny. There were no petite tops available in sizes that might fit me, but for an extra 50% off I thought I’d try the regular sizes. Split Neck Shell and Print Roll Sleeve Blouse both M and too big.
I tried this black eyelet skirt in 8P, too ($69.50). It has a really nice matching jacket ($128) that I can’t find online. I was so tempted by the idea of a black eyelet suit… but I want to wait for a sale because LOFT has them so frequently.
So I have some ideas for spring, but haven’t bought anything yet. Where’s a LOFT coupon when you need one? I have so many for Ann Taylor right now.
Megan Zietz says
love the first dress!
Nnenna says
I love all of the clothes you tried on, especially that chambray dress. It’s absolutely perfect for the warm weather (which seems to have disappeared today)! haha
Fashion By Alicia says
I always go into LOFT to try stuff before they go on sale. I love that black eyelet skirt!!
Lyddiegal says
the color block dress is so pretty and i love the eyelet skirt – and the idea of an eyelet suit sounds sooooo summery and awesome.
I had a similar shopping experience this weekend – lots of things I wanted to buy, but nothing that fit right.
Alex Elizabeth says
If I could do my own alterations then taking in shirts would not be so bad. But I cannot. I have no talent for sewing (especially not straight lines). Seriously, I’d take an eyelet suit in black, white, pink, blue… that’d probably be all I would wear all summer.
I’ve been thinking of some names for our blogger network, but nothing good yet. More coffee and sleep deprivation required before I start to come up with the really good ones.
laura says
I haven’t stepped into LOFT yet, but I know I’d do some damage if I did. I love all the dresses you’ve tried on Alex! that blue one looks gorgeous.
Alex Elizabeth says
Ahhh I know! There’s so many things I want… must wait for the next sale!
christine says
OH I love trying stuff on! The color block dress and skirt are lovely. They would be out of my price range too.
DelaChic
Alex Elizabeth says
Yeah, I didn’t realize the color block dress was $90 when I picked it up. Ugh! I want it!