Try-On Session: Loft, J. Crew Factory, Talbots, Banana Republic Factory

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A few days ago I went shopping for a few items for my Spring capsule wardrobe and I took several photos of what I tried on and am sharing with you all what I found!

When I am putting together my capsule wardrobe for the next season, I pull pieces out my closet that I want to include first. I gather my core wardrobe essentials first from Simplified Style®: The Dressy and Casual Collection. These essentials are classic and timeless pieces that are the base of a capsule wardrobe.

When I was creating The French Capsule Wardrobe: Spring 2021 Collection, I absolutely loved it and wanted to use that capsule in my own closet for the Spring season! I work at home so I knew I wouldn’t need skirts for my capsule, but I would substitute pants or jeans for those. I made a list of items I needed to complete my capsule and went to a few stores the other day to find them.

Loft is having a 48-Hour Flash Sale, where you can get 48% off by using code “48HOURS” at checkout. Not all items are on sale, so look for the “NOW 48% OFF! CODE: 48HOURS” in red on the product page for eligible sale items. Hurry, the sale ends tonight, February 26. I would have put this post together yesterday when the sale started but I actually worked on the Stay At Home Mom Spring 2021 eBook yesterday and it took up my time.

For size reference, I am 5’9″ in height. For tops, I typically wear a size Medium or Large, depending on the brand and style of the top (slim fit I usually wear a Large). For bottoms, my normal size is a size 10. My shoe size is a 9 medium width.

Loft

Isn’t this Ruffle Neck Dot Shell (wearing a Medium) adorable?! And, it’s SO soft too! I LOVE Loft’s sleeveless shells as they last a long time and look gorgeous. I love to wear them to church underneath cardigans and jackets. I couldn’t pass up this top, so I bought it. I love these Sateen Jogger Pants (wearing a Large) in the “fresh thyme” color. I was so tempted to buy them, but they wouldn’t fit in with the French Minimalist style with neutral-colors, but I HIGHLY recommend them! They also come in a dark red “apple butter” color that’s also pretty.

What I’m Wearing:
Ruffle Neck Dot Shell (try-on item)
Sateen Jogger Pants in the “fresh thyme” color (try-on item)
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

Here’s another shell that is SO pretty! It is the Floral Ruffle Navy Shell (wearing a Medium). Just show me a Loft sleeveless shell and I can’t pass it up, ha! I bought this one too to wear to church. I saw these High Rise Straight Crop Jeans (wearing my normal size 30) and thought I would try them on. I’m SO glad I did! They fit perfectly and I love the denim wash on these! I bought these am adding to my Spring capsule wardrobe.

What I’m Wearing:
Floral Ruffle Navy Shell (try-on item)
High Rise Straight Crop Jeans (try-on item)
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

Ok, I’m most excited to share with you all this Clip Pleated Sleeve Blouse (wearing a Medium) in the “white” color. It also comes in a dark peach color called “rosy grapefruit”, LOVE this color too. I have been looking for this type of top FOREVER and I found one that fits so well! It is slightly see-though, as most of these style tops usually are that way because of the flowy fabric. If you wear a nude color bra it’s ok, but you can always wear a cami underneath. Needless to say, this top came home with me and is going in my Spring capsule wardrobe. And, I’m wearing the High Rise Straight Crop Jeans (wearing my normal size 30).

What I’m Wearing:
Clip Pleated Sleeve Blouse in the “white” color (try-on item)
High Rise Straight Crop Jeans (try-on item)
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

Do you ever try something on, don’t buy it, then when you get home ask yourself “why didn’t I buy that?” That’s what I did with this Relaxed V-Neck Cardigan (wearing a Medium in the “whisper white” color) I tried on. It fit so well, then I didn’t buy it, go figure! This cardigan would be great to wear buy itself or add a cami, sleeveless shell, tee or blouse underneath. This piece is so versatile! I’m wearing the High Rise Straight Crop Jeans (wearing my normal size 30).

What I’m Wearing:
Relaxed V-Neck Cardigan in the “winter white” color (try-on item)
High Rise Straight Crop Jeans (try-on item)
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

Here’s another item I was surprised to see fit so well! It is the Pinstriped Blue Tunic Shirt (wearing a Medium). The color is “white” but it is a blue shirt with a teeny-tiny pinstripe pattern. I don’t have a blue shirt in my closet, so I bought this one ’cause it is SO soft! I would rather it didn’t have the pockets, but they kind of blend in with the shirt. I bought this shirt too! I’m wearing the High Rise Straight Crop Jeans (wearing my normal size 30).

What I’m Wearing:
Pinstriped Blue Tunic Shirt (try-on item)
High Rise Straight Crop Jeans (try-on item)
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

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J. Crew Factory

One of the items I had on my list to look for was a pair of beige chinos pants. I found these High Rise Girlfriend Chinos in the “camel” color (wearing a size 10). I LOVE how they fit but I wanted a bit of a lighter color. I also found this Girlfriend Striped Tee (wearing a Large) in the store. This is the one I usually link in the Capsule Wardrobe eBooks since it fits well and is also budget-friendly. I added this Classic Jean Jacket which I also like. I already have a denim jacket in my closet, but this one is gorgeous!

What I’m Wearing:
Girlfriend Striped Tee (try-on item)
High Rise Girlfriend Chinos in the “camel” color (try-on item)
Classic Jean Jacket (try-on item)
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

Here’s another view of the Girlfriend Striped Tee (wearing a Large) and the High Rise Girlfriend Chinos in the “camel” color (wearing a size 10).

I tried on this V-Neck Tunic Sweater in the “ivory” color (wearing a Large, but could have sized down to a Medium). This is a great sweater to wear in the Spring! I didn’t buy it but it is gorgeous in person, especially the light blue color! I’m also wearing the High Rise Girlfriend Chinos in the “camel” color (wearing a size 10).

What I’m Wearing:
V-Neck Tunic Sweater in the “ivory” color (try-on item)
High Rise Girlfriend Chinos in the “camel” color (try-on item)
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

I just love this and this Leopard Puff Sleeve Tee (wearing a Large) and Pleated Black Midi Skirt (wearing a size 10) and had to try it on for you all! I came close to buy both pieces but didn’t since I didn’t know I would be wearing them much during the Spring. Thinking back, now I should have bought the pleated skirt since it’s considered a wardrobe essential and I don’t have a black midi skirt in my closet.

What I’m Wearing:
Leopard Puff Sleeve Tee (try-on item)
Pleated Black Midi Skirt (try-on item)
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

Here’s another view of the Leopard Puff Sleeve Tee (wearing a Large). I’m wearing it with my Black Ab-Solution Skinny Jeans (size 10), LOVE this brand of jeans!

What I’m Wearing:
Leopard Puff Sleeve Tee (try-on item)
Black Ab-Solution Skinny Jeans
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

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Talbots

I found the chinos pants I was looking for at Talbots…the Relaxed Chinos in the “sand castle” color! The color is a perfect neutral beige color and fit well in the hips and rolled up gives them more of a feminine look. You can also wear them unrolled. I tried them on with this Denim Button Back Top (wearing a Medium). This is tunic length top, which will look great with a slim fitting bottom, like a pair of white or black skinny jeans and leggings.

What I’m Wearing:
Relaxed Chinos in the “sand castle” color (try-on item)
Denim Button Back Top (try-on item)
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

As I was on my way to the fitting room, I saw these Wide Leg Crop Jeans in the “cay wash” (size 10) and thought I would try them on. They are so pretty and I love the denim wash on these! I already have a pair of wide leg crop jeans in my closet or else I would have bought these. I’m wearing my Banana Republic V-Neck Sweater. I also tried on these Chambray Bermuda Shorts. Either they were a bit too long on me, or I’m not used to wearing bermuda shorts! They didn’t have the 7″ Chambray Shorts in the store, but I may order those for the summer.

What I’m Wearing:
Wide Leg Crop Jeans in the “cay wash” (try-on item)
Banana Republic V-Neck Sweater
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

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Banana Republic Factory

I went here to look for a pair of dressy beige pants and tried on several things. First up is this Boxy Shirt in the “black color” (size Medium). It is a camp-style button down shirt in a flowy fabric. I tried it on with these Hayden Pull-On Tapered Black Pants (size 10). I LOVE these and if I didn’t already have a black pair of pants similar to these in my closet I would have bought them.

What I’m Wearing:
Boxy Shirt in the “black color” (try-on item)
Hayden Pull-On Tapered Black Pants (try-on item)
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

Here is a closeup photo of the pattern on this pretty top!

I saw this Forever Crew-Neck Sweater in the “oatmeal” color (wearing a Medium) and it is such a pretty color! It would be a great lightweight sweater to wear this Spring and is a classic and timeless piece. I’m wearing it with the Hayden Pull-On Tapered Black Pants (size 10).

What I’m Wearing:
Forever Crew-Neck Sweater in the “oatmeal” color (try-on item)
Hayden Pull-On Tapered Black Pants (try-on item)
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

While I didn’t find the style of beige pants I was looking for, I did see these Sloan Slim Ankle Pants in the “light toffee” color (sized up to a 12). I do recommend these pants for their business casual look. You can wear these to the office or wear them casually with a tee or blouse. They come in many colors and I especially like the black and gray colors. When I got back home that afternoon, I ordered a few pairs of beige pleated pants from Zara, so we’ll see how those fit. I love all kinds of leopard pattern tops, so when I saw this Dolman Sleeve Top in the “off white” color (size Medium) I tried it on. I didn’t buy it because I had the tops I needed for my Spring capsule, but I definitely recommend this one!

What I’m Wearing:
Dolman Sleeve Top in the “off white” color (try-on item)
Sloan Slim Ankle Pants in the “light toffee” color (try-on item)
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

Here is a closeup photo of the Dolman Sleeve Top in the “off white” color.

The last outfit I tried on was this Crew-Neck T-Shirt (wearing a Large), Girlfriend Jeans (wearing size 30) and this Ruched-Sleeve Blazer in the “camel” color (size Medium). This striped tee is a thin stripe pattern and fit well. These girlfriend jeans are so pretty and I love the roll cuff at the hem. This blazer is a nice one for the warm months as it is a lightweight blazer with ruched sleeves.

What I’m Wearing:
Crew-Neck T-Shirt (try-on item)
Girlfriend Jeans (try-on item)
Ruched-Sleeve Blazer in the “camel” color (try-on item)
Snake pattern flats (available in other colors)
gold link chain necklace
gold Skylar necklace

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