James Perse classic short sleeve skinny dress (size 2) | $225
Robert Clergerie Sneakers | similar 25% off at Shopbop, exact pair 50% off at Amazon
Rag & Bone Roman cardigan (small)
Okay…caveat: I am not wearing exactly this today. I am wearing the dress and sneakers, but I don’t need the cardigan, and anyway, it’s too much color for me with the cardigan AND the sneakers AND the blue dress. Whoa. I just wanted to show you some of my favorite things that are up to 25% off at Shopbop right now. All together LOL…
My James Perse dress is not black, and I wish it was, although not enough to buy the black one. I can’t tell if I would wear it more if it was black? or if I just wouldn’t wear it enough period. I love it, and think I might wear it more often if it was black, but I don’t know. Anyway, they’re sold out of the size 2 in this dress. I might be able to get away with the size 1, but I’m not sure. I’m still pretty happy with how the size 2 fits. It’s just blue. And I don’t wear blue very often. You guys are probably saying to yourself WTF?? WEAR THE DRESS?? Anyway, it’s hard to tell that it’s blue it’s so dark.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the sneakers, even in this “snake” print, although I do wish they were black sometimes too. Or all white. The print is neutral enough that I wear them with everything anyway, but I cannot bring myself to wear them and also this sweater, which is a color and a print, sort of. The “new” version of this sneaker is very cool with the cutouts, and also neutral. I am generally a size 8 US and take a 38.5 in Robert Clergerie and they almost always fit perfectly. I have an insert in these because I found the inside of the shoe slippery and also maybe a teeny bit big, but not a full half size.
And now the cardigan. I am so glad I got this cardigan a while ago. I’ve worn it a ton, but now, thankfully, it’s warming up enough that it’s a little too heavy/hot. The detailing on this sweater is gorgeous and the color is beautiful. Of course, it looks pink from far away, but it’s actually quite nuanced, with seafoam, and cream threads knit throughout. What I like the most about it though is the straight, “fitted” style on me. I am moving a bit away from oversized, and really drapey/flowing pieces, and this one is perfect for that. And yes, I can button it up all the way, but I never would IRL.
I haven’t ordered anything from Shopbop with this code yet, but I have quite a few things on my wishlist:
Vince wrap waist dress (ugh, I love this in black…so intrigued)
Adidas by Stella McCartney Parley Ultraboost sneakers (made from recycled ocean plastic)
James Perse shrunken hoodie sweatshirt
James Perse low v wrap dress (sigh)
Have you ordered anything? Interested in anything? Questions about James Perse?? I always love to talk about James Perse…. 🙂
The dress looks lovely on you! The color is beautiful, too.
I’m debating between that dress in black and the side draped jersey dress in abyss (https://www.shopbop.com/side-draped-jersey-dress-james/vp/v=1/1595218221.htm)
I’m also wondering if anyone has tried the wrap mini skirt. I just can’t tell because I’ve never seen it on anyone with a similar body to mine:
https://www.shopbop.com/wrap-skinny-skirt-james-perse/vp/v=1/1580427129.htm?folderID=1898&fm=other-shopbysize-viewall&os=false&colorId=12867
I am so intrigued by the idea of using recycled ocean plastic to make things. What if there’s a sudden and large demand for ocean plastic? And then maybe we can start chipping away at the large ocean garbage patch.
You make me laugh too much, Grechen. Yes, WTF, wear the dress, but also, WTF, wear it with the cardi and shoes. It’s like a really good stylist did it 😉
haha. well, thank you 🙂
it just looks “off” to me LOL
yes, wouldn’t that be great??
actually i read somewhere that adidas wants to start using ALL recycled plastic (not necessarily all ocean plastic) in their shoes by a certain year. i forget when…
the side draped dress is similar to one I have from a couple years ago that I still wear. i prefer the “classic” ruching on both sides, but it’s nice to change it up a bit 🙂 – can’t go wrong with this dress!!
i’ve not tried the skirt because i know it’ll be too short for me, but i love it on others…if i wasn’t so opposed to showing my knees, i’d get it in a second.
Ooo! That VINCE dress in black. Love it. Thinking hard.
isn’t that good??? the sleeves are holding me back a bit though…i really prefer a true sleeveless style and these look like they’re more cap sleeves. but they look a little different on each model.
Dang! I didn’t even notice. Probably why I return a lot of stuff. 😉
Good eye! Thanks for that observation about the placement of the ruching.
That dress looks amazing and I love the colour. I’ve added a few pieces in navy as a daring move away from black!!