Fitting room review #1: Free People + J.Crew

So, I'm bored and I don't want to study. 

Time for blog posts!

I went to the Americana at Brand a few weeks ago and decided to take some pictures in the fitting rooms.  I tried on more stuff than what I'm about to show, but these were the only ones that looked halfway decent, haha.

Free People - Winter's Embellishment Top - size 4 (fit was slightly large)

It looked GREAT on the hanger, but once it was on, it wasn't very flattering in the chest or waist area :(  Perhaps if I tried on a size 2 it would've worked, but at $118, it was NOT WORTH IT!  I might have tried on the smaller size if it was $30, haha.

J.Crew - Pink Flannel Boy Shirt, size 4 (TTS)

I liked the way it fit, but the color was just too "cotton candy" for me.  At $70, it was also not worth it.  I've been trying to find a really great plaid/flannel shirt, but I still haven't found one at a price that I love.  Where in the world are all of the cheap, awesome boy shirts?

J.Crew - Buffalo Check Boy Shirt - size 6 (TTS, so a tiny bit looser)

I actually really liked this one, but since it was a slightly loose fit, the unbuttoned collars kept coming back together.  I cannot stand it when the collars on an unbuttoned shirt meet!  This one was actually on sale, but it was still around $45.  Didn't purchase... :(

For size reference, I usually don't match the measurements listed for size 4 OR 6, but I always fit into them at every store I go to.  (Bust 34A/B, waist: 28, hips: ? haha)  I also typically wear a size small.

Boot review.

The Coach "Natale" boot arrived today (mentioned here), and I was extremely disappointed with them!

While they were gorgeous, they were made for anorexic women with very flexible ankles, short and narrow feet, and no calves.  I have large feet (9.5-10) so I will admit it is tough finding zip-less boots that are easy to get into, but these were just ridiculous.  I would have had to break my ankle to even get half of my foot inside the foot area.

These will be going back!

For you ladies who have similar issues, a couple zip-less boots that I have found recently that are easy to get into despite having larger feet and average calves:

1. Chinese Laundry "Trust me" OTK boot
2. Steve Madden "Intyce"

My faaavorite boot is the DV by Dolce Vita "Ted" but I believe it's unavailable everywhere.  Sad face :(  I have it in brown but want it in black now!

Most bloggers I check out own the Intyce boot, so I feel like it's very universally flattering.  It wasn't super flattering on me because it hit my leg at the the wrong area, but maybe if I try them on again I'll like them?