Bow cardigan (93878, $88) runs XS - XL.
Size S - The color is called true black. I never go into Madewell unless I'm looking for something I saw online. I happened to go by the store recently and this sweater drew me in. I put in my cart online w/some other things and noticed that it was gone a couple days later. The online chat rep said they were all sold out. I think it was just pulled from the website, a la J Crew, for a couple days. I have to say that while it was off, I went into the store to try it on and consider buying it. When I went in this time, a girl was walking around with it & the bicycle tee (below) and there weren't many sizes left, so I was glad I made a trip in.
Thumbs up. A little kitchtsy. A lot cute. I just love those bows. It's by Wallace and I'm learning I'm a S in Wallace @ Madewell.
Linen bicycle tee (94907, $55) -
Size S - Linen, machine wash. In addition to the bow sweater, I really wanted to try this on. Size S fit ok, but M would give just a little more flow. It seemed just a smidge small. I say take your regular Madewell tee size in this, if you know what it is.
I thought the bike tee was cute, but I was only about 70% sold on it being right for me. Graphic tees can be statement tees so this would say I like/love bikes. And heck, I don't even own a bike right now. I can see someone asking if I ride and I might have to wax on about my pink Huffy. I haven't owned a bike in almost
that long.
I like that the graphic is on the reverse. The tee is super cute.
Horseplay retreat tee ( 97546, $48) -
Size M - Linen, hand wash. I don't own a bike and no, I don't own a horse either. My last interaction with one was probably the merry-go-round variety. But that didn't stop me from picking it up to try on. It was next to the bike tee and I figured what the heck. I'm glad I did because the sales associate & I decided we liked this better on me than the bike tee. It looks a little more sophisticated, if you will, than the bike tee.
Bowbell top (98761, $58) -
Size M - Cotton, with dry clean for care instructions. I knew it, I knew it. This is something I could DIY. Not as in pin on
my Pinterest and never look at again. I could truly DIY this one. Like tomorrow...
...because the bow is only tacked on in certain spots and not stitched under a long seam. The black fabric is silk. I liked the drape of the top & I'm a fan of anything that feels good right now...ooowheewe...that sounds weird. Basically the cotton top has a nice drape, but this particular bow concept didn't impress me enough to buy it.
Eyelet cropped top (84340, $98) -
Size M It was marked $69.99 in-store and is $59.99 online at the time of writing. 70% cotton/30% silk, dry clean. Why didn't I get this? Because sometimes #iamhellacheap and also because I swear I have about 8 tops in this color w/some sort of eyelet novelty.
(sigh) So cute. I could see Mini G poking her little fingers in the holes & giggling, so that was another reason to pass. She's into pulling our shirts and looking down them right now. Funny stuff for an 11-month old (can you believe it?!)
ETA: Got the top on 8/17 - $39.99 in-store
Silk dotty sunshade top (81982, $98) was marked $49.99 in-store and is the same price online.
Size M - The color choices are a taupe color called castle rock, and mint cream. It the polka dot silk also comes in the
dotty skirt ($69.99 online) and
dotty dress ($168 online). The silk felt great & the top is really cute. Without a stronger neckline, it looks a little pajama-y, but that thought didn't come to mind irl. It seems to be on the longer side, which is great is you're taller. It has a chance of not being too short.
I would prefer a S in this.
Parkfield shirt dress (86762, $118) -
Size M - This dress is now $79.99 online & in-store. This was the 3rd reason I went to Madewell. I didn't want to risk ordering the wrong size online and I knew the store had it to try on.
Loveth. There are some transparency issues if you wear dark undergarments. Stick to skin colors and you'll be ok. Size M was the right size for me. The arms were too tight in the S, among other things.
Sale items were an additional 40% off the day I bought it. I wore it that afternoon. It was a very easy look and very comfortable. I tried at least 3 necklaces before saying eh, do the ram bracelet & other black jewelry. I think next time I would try a lighter necklace. Maybe something that sits inside the dress so it doesn't scrunch the dress together. I think that makes it look more like a shirt and less like a dress. I mention this all the time, but I have to because there are people who don't know. I'm 5'2", so that gives you an idea of length. It hits at the middle of my knee.
The clog bootie (58211, $248) - I wear 7.5 and got the size 8. The fit is good and doesn't feel too big. They're on sale for $119.99 online. I am pretty good at refraining from final sale on Madewell. I rarely try anything on in-person and am not always sure about sizing there. In this case, there was a 30% code and the booties caught my eye as something I could add to bump up the funk in my wardrobe. Q: How many times will I wear a buttondown and jeans or pants of some sort...? A: So many that the look is growing stale. Still, I was going to pass with final sale and all, and then I saw a review
on Cantonadian.
Sold. You can also see the booties
on Every Clog Has Its Day. I like the idea of leggings with it and a dress like Old Navy's
feather print chiffon number ($34.94).
Funkin' it up!
Whistlestop sandal (45764, $138) - Dropping this because I think they're cute and I saw a irl pic
on Madewell 1937 via Twitter.
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