Last year, around this time, I purchased a leopard faux fur coat from the now non-existent Piperlime.com. They were a sister online store to Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, etc. Without going into much detail, and much to the dismay of many a fashionista, Piperlime shut down its servers some time last year leaving many to wander the internet in search for items they once carried. Among them, the leoapard coat above.
A year or so ago, I purchased a few items from what used to be SheInside.com. They have since changed their name to SheIn.com and have also changed a few things about they clothing they sell. For one, it no longer appears to be sized for 12-year old girls. At least 12-year old American girls! Seriously, though. A few of the pieces I got the first time around were sized incredibly small. I’m not tall, but these definitely did not appear to be clothes that should be worn by regular-sized women.
Cut to a month ago: I noticed that lots bloggers were wearing SheIn clothing again. So, I decided to give them another try. Boy, am I glad I did! They have on-trend items, which are quite affordably-priced. Here are a few of the items I got:
Details: Tunic Dress // Lace Top // Skirt
Every item from SheIn worn in the photos above was less than $20! The skirt was only $14 if that gives you a sense of the affordability. The one caveat about shopping on SheIn.com is that you have to be very aware of the sizing when ordering. Although they have gotten better about catering to American body types, sizing does still vary by item and some items are one-size fits all or may change depending on the cut for the garment. That said, I was able to stick to small’s and medium’s for the most part. Note that I am also somewhat vertically challenged, so items like the blue and white tunic dress might fit others more like a tunic top than a tunic dress, haha. Finally, shipping times can vary from days to 1-2 weeks. To ease your anxiety, SheIn provides tracking information so you can plan receipt of your package accordingly! 🙂
Otherwise, I say, go wild and fill up your online shopping cart! It’s a great place to back-to-school shop for teenagers, college students, and even young professionals like myself. Wait…am I still considered a young professional!? Gawd, I hope so! 😛
Until next time! Stay ‘Chic’!
I’m actively trying to rotate items in my closet and wear as many things that I own as possible. Today’s outfit was a result of that attempt. The top, believe it or not, had been sitting in my closet for 7 months! My sister gave it to me for Christmas and sadly, it had just sat there…for months. The skirt had been sitting in my closet for over a year, sadly. Sigh. Partly because I could not fit into it a few months ago, but also because I have a bad habit of not circulating my clothes often enough. That ends today!
Details: Skirt – Forever 21 old, similar here, here, here, and here and here; Top – Windsor Store, similar here and here; Shoes, $30 Nine West via Marshalls, check stores but similar here and here; Necklace – Walmart here; Bracelets – Forever 21, here.
For those who love the shoes in this post, know that they are currently sold at a Marshall’s store near you! They were $30, are super comfy, and a must-have for any professional wardrobe. Highly recommend you get them if you don’t already own a pair! The pearl cluster necklace is also a must, in my opinion. It’s classic, goes with so many things, and for $5 it’s a purchase you just cannot pass up.
Well, friends, hope you enjoyed this outfit recap! Have a happy Tuesday and I look forward reading your comments in the comments section below!
Until next time! Stay ‘Chic’!
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