Madewell Silk Popover (XS)
I love this style of shirt. So easy breezy and able to be paired with anything from skinny jeans to a pencil skirt. It was on sale for $79.99 and sold out on the website. One thing to note, I am almost always an XS in shirts at Madewell and this one was really pulling across my chest and hips. Adorable though - great color.
Silk Peasant Blouse in Retro Grid (XS) in Heather Smoke
Hmmm, yeah. Not good. The print is so lovely but a top like this just doesn't drape well over a big bust. I'm not really sure who this would work on - very flowy though the body and snug up top. Did I mention I love the print?
Fits like your average Madewell Boyshirt - which I love! I far prefer these to the Blythe Blouses at J Crew. This silk felt slightly poly-ish (even though it's not) and I think the colors are a little too drab for my skin tone. But, I love the idea and the fit.
Close up of the print which is quite charming. Wish they would do it in another color.
I really love the shape of this top. Same as above but in a funky print. This was also an XS and priced at $79.99. This XS fit a little better but was still a little snug at bust and hips. Tempted to get the size S and just have a tailor nip the sides in a bit. I don't know why, but I'm sort of obsessed with this print. I think it would look great with a lot of things.
Sweatshirt Sweater (XS) in Marled Wheat
I was a bit surprised by this one. It is extremely lightweight - good for the height of summer but not much else. Also, as you can see, quite transparent. It's also pretty oversized. I like slouchy but I felt like I was swimming in the XS. I think styled the right way - as a light throw-on over a cute tank top and little bright-colored shorts - this could be cute and summery.
There will be more coming - dresses!
Anyone else have some new favorites from Madewell?
The bird print on that shirt is adorable - but hm, I wonder if it is TOO adorable for real-life wear?
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. It's pretty subtle - I think with something worn over it it would be fine. I didn't love the silk on it as much as I love some of their other silk boyshirts. Plus Christine observed the fact that it is quite sheer. I want the option to leave it out or tuck it in.
DeleteHad my eyes on the birdlife silk boyshirt! It seems a little too sheer, maybe tucked in it won't be too bad since you won't see the outline of the pants.
ReplyDeleteI know I had my eyes on it too but then decided to leave it behind. Saving my pennies for some other Madewell pretties.
DeleteErgh. I'm totally obsessed with the retro grid top... I don't have a lot on top so maybe it might work? It looks very high-necked for the style of blouse, oddly...
ReplyDeleteIt might work on you for sure. I can really see you in nit tucked into a lovely pencil skirt! The length is also a bit of a problem, too short (even for short-torsoed me)
DeleteOkay - I REALLY love those little birds! That may get added to the spring list! Thanks for "taking one for the team", trying on the peasant blouse! I really like the print as well, but that would be disasterous one me!!
ReplyDeleteAh the blouse. Yes truly terrible. Short, blousy and booby. Not good.
DeleteThanks for the reviews. I seem to be buying more from Madewell lately but I am still in the process of working out their sizing. I had high hopes for the peasant blouse but it's probably not for me either, you saved me from the task of having to return it. Thanks again.
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog and love it! The blouse is a bummer. I reviewed the dress as well (coming on Friday). Too peasant-y unfortunately. Sizing is definitely random at times.
DeleteThe silk boyshirt with birds was on sale at my local store, I think 89.99 or something. I thought it was too sheer and a bit twee. tweet tweet.
ReplyDeleteHA! It was on sale for $79.99 at my store as well. I agree about the sheerness. The tweeting is hilarious.
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