Somehow I keep getting sucked into checking out Old Navy's spring items. I'm just kind of liking them. True, they do not fall under the high quality standards under my 2012 shopping plan, so perhaps I shouldn't be adding them to my wardrobe. I think the key is being highly selective, as opposed buying just to get a good deal.
Today's review is of the adorable Printed Tie-waist Dress in a cheery navy and multi-colored tulip print. It's the usual ON rayon-y blendy crap, but it's a fairly flattering shape (also easy and comfy), and the print makes me smile. Work/church/ladies-who-lunch appropriate. This colorway seems to be selling out fast online, but there were a lot at my store.
I tried a small, and that's what worked best for me. It has an covered drawstring/ribbon waist that helps to cinch the look (although from the pics, I could have cinched more), and I like the button-front. The length is great too -- not too long or short IMO. It does have those kinda-sorta cap sleeves that some people might hate. I think it might have been best as just a tank/sleeveless style.
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(Worn with J.Crew poppy ballet flats. Speaking of which, I have a NIB pair for sale in size 8.5, if anyone's interested.)
Also, a peek at my outfit, wearing the Charmeuse Bird-print top (which was on clearance at my store for about $16, fyi). (Older J.Crew blazer)
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Cute! I love that bird top. I got an e-mail for 40% off the entire store at Old Navy Outlets. The closest Old Navy to me is an outlet so I think I may have to go. They seem to have the exact same merch as the regular ONs, just better promos.
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ReplyDeleteI am interested in purchasing your poppy flats. I wear an 8 but always size up to 8 1/2 in JCrew flats. I found your blog a few months ago and have been loving it!
Antonella-- thanks!
ReplyDeleteJcrewjd-- they do have a lot of the same stuff! 40%is nice.
Kristin-- Great! Please shoot me an email at mcullen7318 at gmail or let me know how to reach you. Thanks!
Like the dress. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteI'm interested in the flats too. I usually wear an 8.5 though...do you always size up?
ReplyDeleteVery pretty print, but I think it's gone already! :)
ReplyDeleteI'll try to help you. Dress? No. It has that Old Navy look that you will recognize when you take off the price goggles ;). If you are trying to buy for quality/look/feels and not because "it's only..." then it's a pass. The bird print is super adorable and I admire that each time I see it in-store. Thanks for the info on price.
ReplyDelete(orig) Genny -- Thanks, it's a cute print.
ReplyDeleteLizzy T -- I haven't had to size up much lately, but I do waver between 8.5 and 9, so I tend to size up. I"ll keep you posted!
Rose -- Wow, that was fast!
gigi -- lol, thank you for being my inner voice of reason. Even before I read your comment, I was looking at the dress pics this morning, and thought, nope, not needed, and not within my shopping plan. I've done such a good job of purging out the not-love stuff out of my closet, that I need to keep sticking to that. I do love that darn bird top though, so that one's a keeper. I did purge out a different blouse though to keep it :)