online shopping is equal parts searching and shopper CSI. when i was looking at this milly dress online, i was unsure about the size to get, because i never tried on milly pieces. searching the internet lead to saks, showing that the model was wearing a 4. it reassured me that i wasn't off with the sizing guide (if i arrived at a smaller size, i'd know it was wrong). customer reviews are also really helpful and i wish more retailers did that. if i can't find an identical item, i look for similar cuts and see what size the model is wearing.
i know this is not a mystery to those who are regular online shoppers, but it is important to know your measurements. with the prevalence of vanity sizing, my philosophy with time is not to care too much about the number anymore, so long as it fits.
dress: milly delaney printed dress in galaxy print, here; belt: tommy hilfiger, old; necklace: t+j designs, old, similar here; shoes: christian louboutin clichy, old; bracelet: j. crew pave, via ebay, similar here, here, here
Such a beautiful print! Love the outfit! :)
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thank you W!! xox
DeleteWhat a beautiful dress, P! I only do online shopping at places that I shop more frequently (unless they have free returns). You did great. The dress looks fabulous on you.
ReplyDeletethank you S! i don't get a lot of free return options in canada, so this was a gamble. i am so relieved it worked. ;)
DeleteLovely dress! The pattern is so bold! And so very true about knowing your measurements - brand sizing varies so wildly.
ReplyDeletethank you Kay! it is so true about brand sizing being so different one from the other - and even within their own lines!
DeleteThat galaxy print is so wonderful. I could see it dressed up or down with any season. For night, I'd wear it with opaque tights, stilettos, and a fun bright-colored coat (teal or purple, maybe?). So cute!
ReplyDeleteyes! i thought it would be a great 4 season dress as well! i'll have to look for a coloured coat too! :)
Deletethat dress is so gorgeous!
ReplyDeletethank you Laura!! i appreciate your being here so much! xox
DeleteSuch a pretty dress - the colors are gorgeous!
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thank you Annie! i was immediately drawn to the pattern.
DeleteThe print is fabulous! Very spacey, but not totally 'out there.'
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thank you J!! i appreciate it! xox
DeleteSuch a pretty dress, love the colors!
ReplyDeletethank you so much Tara!
DeleteGorge Milly piece on you!
ReplyDeletethanks tons Lisa!! xox
DeleteLOVE all the color!
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thank you tasha!! i appreciate it! xox
DeleteThis is such a beautiful dress and really will catch your attention because of it's lovely hue so perfectly mixed. love love it. One of my many favorite pieces from you Phi. Online shopping is a miss and hit for me all the time.
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thank you Sam! you are so kind. online shopping is really a challenge because many sites don't give lots of information.
DeleteGorgeous dress! I love all of the colors. I agree with you about online reviews. More retailers should use them, especially J. Crew.
ReplyDeletej. crew should absolutely do that, especially with the variations on sizing for each of their pieces and because most people don't have a b&m store in their cities.
Deletethat dress is SO gorgeous, P! I love the print! I hate when I can't figure out sizing on a new brand either, and it can be so frustrating when I can't find reviews. I usually always get it right when I just go with the model size as well (if they provide it!)
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thank you so much A! i agree - there should be more information on sites about each piece. there are likely many people who pass because of the uncertainty.
DeleteOMG love this look! you look stunning :)
ReplyDeletethank you so much!! i appreciate you being here! xox
Deletelovely dress! it's so hard for me to know what size to get at different retailers!
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thank you so much! xo
DeleteThe dress is absolutely lovely and timeless.
ReplyDeleteUntill now I have to say I was very lucky with my online shopping...if I am not sure I tend to choose the bigger size...better oversized fit than too
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Jana, that is another smart way to go. alterations to size down are always easier than sizing up.
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