INSIDE THE DRESSING ROOM VOL. 1

 

I did something that I never do… I went to a store to do a dressing room try-on for all of you. I am calling this Vol. 1, and I wonder if there be a volume 2? Lol! Ordering online is my preferred method to get clothing for several reasons. Some of the biggest reasons are because I don’t have to get dressed, drive to the stores, be hassled to find a parking spot, and I usually don’t have the correct shoes or jewelry to make the clothing look like I want. Not to mention, I’m not fond of taking my clothes off in public, especially with all of the “hidden cameras” I hear about.

But, I decided that since I was in an area with a few stores, I love to shop with, I would do this series. If you like it, then I might try to do more. I will show you each of the outfits, and then I’ll tell you more about each one in more detail later in this post. Also, be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom, where I have a couple of questions for you. I can’t wait to see who knows me best!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Now that you’ve had a glimpse of each outfit, I’ll show each one in more detail. Remember, these are just items that I picked up as I walked through the store, so they aren’t “styled,” and there might be other ways that I would choose to wear the items once I got them home with me. Also, I wore a pair of neutral-colored flats so that they wouldn’t take away from the items I was trying on, but they aren’t necessarily the choice I would make if I were wearing the outfit at home.

 

 

I really fell in love with this simple and elegant outfit. This navy and white striped ballet neck top is part of the Wearever line at J.Jill. When I first saw the Whenever line, I thought it said Whatever line, and I was a tad bit confused. Lol! I haven’t read up on this line, but it seems like a fantastic travel line from the items that I chose since everything seems to be wrinkle-free or resistant. I am wearing a medium in the top.

 

 

The pull-on full-leg knit trousers are fabulous! These feel so good against my skin, and the draping is fantastic. I love the no-wrinkle feature, even if I am not traveling across the country or for hours in the car. I don’t like arriving at a dinner date (like I have those 🙄 ) and looking like a wrinkled mess. I am wearing a medium in the pants, which is the correct size for me.

 

 

I even added a Safari Jacket to the outfit for a different look. The jacket changed the look from casual to dressy, and it looks like I am getting ready to head out for the evening. The outfit looks great, but I would also style the jacket and top with a pair of white skinnier leg pants and heels. I have on a large jacket, and it is too big for me. I usually wear a size 10 in jackets so that a medium would have looked better.

The jacket is made from the same great material, so it too would arrive at your destination wrinkle-free!

 

Did I mention that I love this material? Lol! This Layering Tank is fabulous! I love that it is a longer length that hits me below my hips. This is great for wearing with leggings, but you can also tuck it for a different look. I did the French Tuck here, which means that I only tucked one side in and left the other hanging out. This creates an asymmetrical look and some visual interest.

You can easily wear this tank under jackets and cardigans, but with the nice wide straps, it looks fine worn by itself. I am wearing a medium, and it fits great. The tank comes in several other colors and also in a print.

 

 

I didn’t think that I would be a fan of these wide-leg crops, but I was wrong. The sales lady brought me these to try on, so I said, “what the heck, why not?” This is why you should always be open to new ideas and new styles. Sometimes, you might ger surprised as I did. Lol! I am wearing a medium in the crops, and yes, they are made in the same material. Lol! I told you that I loved it!!!

 

 

When I picked this linen tee, I didn’t choose it to wear with the pink crops. But, I ended up loving the color combination Aegean mist top and the bougainvillea sailor crops. I thought the lightweight scarf was a great added touch. This would look great with a navy top and these crops and would tie the look together. The linen tee is a mixed media top with linen material on the front and a soft knit back and sleeves. That gives the top a nice comfortable feel, and it doesn’t feel so stiff as some linen items will. This is a size medium that I have on.

 

 

This is the same pair of wide-leg pants that I wore above with the striped top. I love wearing navy and white together, so adding a simple white short sleeve tee to the navy pants is a classic and simple look. Adding accessories to this simple outfit will punch up the look and give it some character. So, I added this soft and lightweight palm print scarf, and I LOVE the look. The scarf is wide enough that you can wear it as a wrap over your shoulders, and it would be great to wear with sleeveless tops. Wearing this scarf in the summer isn’t an issue since they added linen to the material, which keeps it light and airy.

 

 

The white short sleeve v-neck tee is in the same Wearable knit material. J.Jill calls this the Perfect V-neck Tee, and I have to agree with them. The weight of the material is superb, the fit is fabulous, and I love the length of the tee. Honestly, the only con that I have is that it is a little on the expensive side. Do I think that it is worth it? That all depends on how often you would wear the tee. Do you need a wrinkle-free material, and does your budget allow for the expense? There are many other v-neck tees out there, but this one is definitely one of the nicest. I am wearing a medium.

 

Here is an up-close look at the top and scarf.

 

 

While I had on the white v-neck tee and scarf, I wanted to show you a white-on-white tonal look. I love wearing white-on-white in the summer, and I think it is one of the classiest and most elegant looks.

 

These casual crop jeans have a cute and unique feature. Can you see the fringed hem detail? I love details that set clothing apart from all of the rest, and these crops are so cute. The fringed hem is not even supposed to fray, so you won’t have those long strings hanging or catching your toes in them as you slip the jeans on. Lol! Yes, I am speaking from experience!!! Lol!

I am wearing my usual size 10 in these, and I think they fit great. The jeans come in several other colors and one print. I am partial to the light pebble color, and I think it would be a great summer neutral.

 

 

While I had on the white crop jeans, I put on this navy blouse with white embroidered wildflowers. I am pretty sure that this top was the first item that I picked out when I walked into the store. I love how the white embroidery pops off of the dark navy background. Plus, I love the slightly crinkled material and the relaxed flowy feel of the top. The shirt has lots of details like covered buttons, pleats, and darts that show how nicely constructed it is. Also, the top is lightweight and didn’t feel hot even though it has long sleeves. I am wearing a medium, and I liked the fit.

 

I felt very sailor-ish in this outfit. Lol! I am not sure if it was the sailor-style crop pants or the wide striped top. Either way, I felt a nautical vibe once I put on the outfit. When I spotted these crops, it was actually the pin-striped blue pair that caught my attention. I am not sure how the white pair ended up in my hands. Lol!

 

 

The coconut shell buttons are a nice detail, and the pants unbutton on the left side for putting them on. The pants are 100% linen so that they will be light and airy in the summer. I have on a large in these, but a medium is what I needed.

 

 

Well, I can’t tell you anything about this striped top since I can’t find it on the website. Maybe one of you sleuths can search it out for me, but I give up. Lol!

 

 

I already mentioned the mixed media tee, so this time, I’ll just talk about the printed maxi skirt. This gorgeous aqua skirt has the prettiest print. I love the print mixture since I am not good at mixing prints. The waist is smocked for a nice fit, and that creates shirring under it all around for a full look. The skirt is very feminine and delicate looking, and I love the border at the hem. I am wearing a medium, and that seems to be the best size for me.

 

 

Finally, the last outfit. You’ve really already seen most of this look, but with different items. I am wearing the Perfect V-Neck Tee and the lightweight scarf with the navy tassels on each end. The scarf is called a diamond scarf, not because of the print but because of its shape.

 

 

Here is an up-close look at the scarf so that you can see the colors and print better. The scarf is VERY lightweight, and it would be the perfect size for tying onto your handbag.

 

 

These are the same sailor crops, but these are in the bougainvillea color. I love this bright color, and I think the crops look perfect for summer. This pair is a little big on me since it was a large, and they had to switch it out for me later.

Here are a few questions for you.

1. Did you like the dressing room try-on?
2. Was this too much clothing, not enough, or just the right amount?
3. What do you think came home with me? I kept FIVE items plus a dress that somehow didn’t make this post.

I can’t wait to see who knows my style the best.

Since my SHOP THE POST widget doesn’t work for this retailer, I’ll do a round-up of all the items here.

navy and white striped ballet neck top // pull-on full-leg knit trousers // Safari Jacket // This Layering Tank // these wide-leg crops // this linen tee // lightweight scarf // soft and lightweight palm print scarf // white short sleeve v-neck tee // casual crop jeans // navy blouse with white embroidered wildflowers // sailor-style crop pants // gorgeous aqua skirt // bougainvillea color

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