OT - What is your favorite summer outfit for you?

[mattiew]

I'm trying to focus less on DD's wardrobe and work on shaping MINE up. What is your favorite summer outfit? Hopefully we will all get some new and fun ideas!

Carrie

[lilycat88]

You mean *we're* supposed to have cute clothes too?

Jamelin
Mom to Susanna born 6/29/2004

[StubbyDog]

My favorite for neat, unique, and fun clothes is Anthropologie. I have several tops for this summer from there that I put on every chance I get.

[tigalig]

I love the Talbots five-pocket pencil skirt (I bought them in three colors) and I just realized that they went on sale today from $48 to $24. You can wear them with tees, button downs, cardigans, almost anything and still feel comfortable and put together.

[karin4]

I've actually done pretty well buying some nice stuff for myself this spring/summer that I really like. My absolute favorite is this top from J. Jill:
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/27258.jpg
It's really flattering, kind of different, and goes well with a lot of things. And it's flattering. Did I mention flattering? :)

[mharling]

J. Jill here too. I wear this with linen capris.

http://img.jjill.com/3222/jjillimage/619757/large/619757_DDH.jpg

I got a couple of Ann Taylor Loft shirts I really like, but can't find them on their website.

Mary
Lane - April 2003
Faye - March 2005

[heidi_timms]

I am an I.N.C. girl (from Macy's). I got a bunch of new tanks and capris from there for my Birthday from DH. I also did a big order with the AT Loft codes (posted in the Bargains/codes forum) yesterday. I hope it's all cute, otherwise I can just return it to the store I guess!

~Heidi
Mom to Kailey
4/03

[ellies mom]

Nothing new or fun from me. My favorite outfit is a black t-shirt made of light sweater material from Eddie Bauer and a pair of light khaki capris (dockers from Costco) with a pair of black Merrell slides. I did branch out and buy a light pink Eddie Bauer t-shirt this year that I like with a pair of black dockers capris from Costco. I also bought a black sleeveless V neck sweater from Eddie Bauer that I'm really liking. Yup, I'm in a rut. I do want to check out Talbots now though. $24 for a skirt? Sweet. I love skirts, but only have a couple I like these days.

[tadylkat]

J. Jill shopper here too. I bought a bunch of fun clothes there this year. OT kind of... I just received notice and a legal release form last week in the mail because I won a $500 shopping spree there. :) Yay! I was automatically entered when I bought some spring/summer clothes back in April. By the time I get the form notarized and send back, etc., I will be gearing up for a new fall wardrobe. Isn't that fun?

[tadylkat]

One more thing I wanted to add... we were in Eddie Bauer a few weeks ago to buy DH some work clothes (business casual) and I loved their women's clothing. I haven't shopped there for myself in eons, but I need to remember them next time I need some clothes. Conservative and stylish without being too old fashioned, KWIM? Plus, they are more sensitive (like J. Jill) to those of us who aren't a size 4 anymore. LOL

[tadylkat]

I got the Costco dockers too and LOVE 'em! They look cute with my J.Jill satin trimmed tees. Not too exciting, but nice and comfortable.

I also got a pair of Josef Seibel sandals (Misty in black), Born blue espidrilles, and a pair of Nike G sandals with a sneaker bottom. I'm such a soccer mom. :p

[stella]

that's so awesome!! You will have a great time shopping for fall. I love J. Jill!

Claire

[Mom2Miri]

Another J Jill fan here. I love these shorts that I bought there - they don't look too special in the photo but I got the stretch denim version and they are the stretchiest lightweight denim I've ever tried. So comfy!

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/27284.jpg

Slightly OT: my fun splurge for the summer are these shoes. I have really hard to fit feet but the material is so flexible it actually works. Have only had basic shoes for so long, it's nice to have a fun pair.

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/27283.jpg

Helen & Mirielle 2/25/03

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[heidis2girls]

Helen, I'm placing an order with JJill and was looking at these shorts. How do they fit? Are they fuller cut (for those of us with hips!) or are they a straighter cut? I have the Perfect Petal Soft Pants in two colors and love them! I love the fit and would get the shorts if they fit the same!

Thanks for any input!

[Mom2Miri]

Heidi,

I have a pair of the petal soft shorts w/elastic waist (don't recall the exact name)...I just compared them and they are cut very similarly.

ETA: these are the ones...they are cut like these
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/27318.jpg

I have them in a size 10, if you want measurements, let me know.

Helen & Mirielle 2/25/03

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[Mom2Miri]

Heidi,

Don't know if you've tried their stretch denim before but I usually get a size smaller in them than their regular pants.

Helen & Mirielle 2/25/03

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[heidis2girls]

Helen, I would love the measurements when you get a chance, if it's not too much trouble. The pants I bought are also 10's.

Thank you very much! :-)

[Mom2Miri]

Heidi,

Waist 32.5"
Hips ~41.5 or 42" (I measured at ~6" down from the waist)
Length 16"
Inseam 6"
Leg opening is 26"
Front rise 11"
Back rise 17.25" (doesn't seem like that big a difference when I wear them)

They are very stretchy so if you're between sizes, I'd size down.

Let me know if you need anything else,
Helen & Mirielle 2/25/03

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[heidis2girls]

Helen, thank you so much for taking the time to do such extensive measurements! I really appreciate it. I will measure my pants and see if the sizing is close and if so I think I will get them!

Quick question - are these the measurements for the first pair (the darker denim) or the second pair (the light blue)?

Thank you again!!! :-)

[Mom2Miri]

Heidi, happy to help. These are for the dark denim walkabout shorts in size 10. I have a size 12 in the other shorts and these actually feel looser.

Helen & Mirielle 2/25/03

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[heidis2girls]

Another J.Jill lover here! I'm about to place an order, but I bought these cropped pants at the store last weekend and I love them! They are lightweight and very soft and fit great. I bought them in both colors. They are the Perfect Petal Soft Pants.

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/27330.jpg

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/27331.jpg

I also bought these flip-flops from Ann Taylor Loft. They are great! I don't normally like things between my toes, but these are very soft and comfortable.

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/27332.jpg

I've been trying to buy more things for me this summer, too! Normally the girls get all the clothes, it's been fun shopping for myself! :-)

[heidis2girls]

Thanks again, Helen!

[mykidzmom]

Yet another J.Jill lover here! :) I have a ton of their clothes, and love everything I have ever bought. My favorite though...are the linen shorts w/ elastic in the waist. I have them in almost every color.

[Phoebe]

Are the shoes JJill too?
Mary
DD 4/01
DS 6/03

[Mom2Miri]

The shoes are Reiker brand from Zappos.

HTH,
Helen & Mirielle 2/25/03

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[Mom2Miri]

Renee,

I've been aquiring quite a few pieces from them lately. Love everything I've bought! Have stayed away from the linen though. How hard are they to care for? Do you have to iron?

Helen & Mirielle 2/25/03

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[mykidzmom]

Hi Helen,
I love linen, and that is mostly what I wear. I have found J.Jill's things easy to care for. I wash them, and put them in the dryer for a little while, then hang to dry. You could get by with not ironing, because you know how linen is...it wrinkles so easy anyway. I'm just anal about ironing. I iron everything...including my scrubs I wear to work. Sure wish I was more anal about my housework! :) You should try a pair of the shorts though...I really think you would like them.

~Renee

[Phoebe]

I think my winter boots are that brand - german, right?
Off to look at Zappos and Shoebuy :) thanks!

Mary
DD 4/01
DS 6/03

[C99]

Last year, I had several. This summer, I still have about 15 lbs to lose from my pregnancy and only have a few things that fit (all bought new in the past 6 weeks!). I am so happy to see lots of bright colors in women's clothing -- so much fun!

I have these in green
http://secure.www.oldnavy.com/assets/product/main/ona292179-01p1.jpg

and I pair them w/ a bright cobalt blue tee and a pair of Keens
http://www.zappos.com/images/094/7156094/827-124565-d.jpg

It's bright, comfortable and washable, so it's probably my favorite outfit for this summer (so far).

[sugarsnappea]

Caroline,

Are those pants from JJill too? I can't find them on the website. They are so cute! :)

[Mom2Miri]

Heidi,

I PM'd you.

Helen & Mirielle 2/25/03

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[michlyn]

That's my favorite store! I'm waiting until I lose more post-partum weight, but I love their clothes. My first 2 week post-partum purchase was from there (slouchy pink lounge pants.

[C99]

Sorry, no. They're Old Navy.

[autumngrrl]

I'm 4 months PP and still have at least 15 lbs to lose, so I love this skirt from J. Crew. I have it in citrus green, and wish I could find it in brown too (sold out everywhere):


http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/27467.jpg

Then I usually wear 1-2 fun colored tanks on top (these are also from J.Crew but I bought mine at Old Navy):

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/27468.jpg

[Mommyto3]

This is the BEST skirt!! I wore it all last summer post partum...had it in several colors...and I would wear it with a tank to hang out at the beach late day with the kids...and even paired it with a light sweater and wore it to my son's baptism..it is the perfect, dress up with slides and a sweater, dress down with a tank and flip flops kind of skirt!

I just got it at the outlet in navy for $22!!! you may want to call there for the brown, they actually had a lot of these skirts..

JCrew and Banana Republic are my favorite places to shop right now!

[tadylkat]

Does anyone know how that skirt looks on a person who is "hippy"?

Tell me this isn't the worst news ever (being dramatic of course).. I just found out this week that my scale is a good 5-7 pound off, and bot in the direction that would put a smile on my face. Here I am wondering why all my clothes are so tight when I am only slightly over my "normal" weight. Talk about denial. LOL So, my danger zone is more dangerous than ever. Ugh!