Saturday, 18 February 2012

Granny Chic?

So attendees on Pluslondon2 got a lovely 25% discount code for Evans, in addition the website were recently offering 15% off new items. So I ended up ordering this tunic:

Anyone who knows me knows I am partial to a bit of bird-print. Although this would usually be very far out of my price range for a top, with the discount it was a bit more affordable. As I've been trying to lose weight I thought I'd go for a size 24 as I'd been able to wear a 24 comfortably in New Look recently.

When the tunic arrived I tried it on straight away but found it was not the best fit, in fact I would say it boarded on a 22 more than a 24. I just don't think it looks fabulous on me at all but I thought I'd take some photos for you lovelies to see what I mean.



Also what is going on around the neck? - It just doesn't seem to lay right. Probably on account of it being too small. So I guess this is going back - not sure whether to get a refund or exchange for something else... what do you lovely followers think? xXx
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  1. hanna7818 February 2012 at 10:29

    I think it looks lovely otherwise, but that neck area is definitely weird :(. I'd get a refund and buy that leopard print dress from NL that you've been talking about ;)

    Xx

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    1. TraceyB18 February 2012 at 11:13

      oh you just put a great idea in my head! Thanks lovely. xXx

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  2. Unknown18 February 2012 at 11:12

    I would try to exchange it for another one, to see if it is a better fit - I love the print and the colour on you.

    K x

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    1. TraceyB18 February 2012 at 11:15

      Thank you Kathryn, think I'd have to size up x2. I think I'm gonna go to a store, see what they have and if theres nothing I like then I'll just get the money back and head to New Look instead. My nearest Evans is Clapham and the stock in there is pretty dire #officewear xXx

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  3. MaMMaMoon18 February 2012 at 11:32

    Oh is this the top u mentioned before? ^^
    Lovely print and definately colourwise etc would be purfect for you. ^^d Noticed the weird neckline too. o.O
    It would be so lovely with a wider, more open cut.
    Hope you can get another size or find something else as luvly at least. ^^d Have a great weekend luv! <3
    MMxoxo

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    1. TraceyB18 February 2012 at 11:54

      Yep, this is the one. Just not what i expected - guess i built it up too much in my head. Have a good weekend too. xXx

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  4. Monkey18 February 2012 at 16:35

    I always go up 1 or 2 sizes in Evans - things are never what they should be! It looks ok but it would be better in a bigger size. I agree with Hanna go and get the leopard print dress!

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    1. TraceyB18 February 2012 at 18:51

      I'm just figuring this out I think Claire. The thing I hate is the dual sizing that they do on some items. Never understood that... xXx

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  5. confusedbrit19 February 2012 at 17:53

    I really do love the print, but agree the size is all wrong....

    I hate the dual sizing thing too as am smaller on top and larger on bottom, so occassionally have ended up in a 30-32 on bottom because the cut's tight on said bottoms...but then often I'll try a 26-28 and it will be too big and the 22-24 too small. Cant win!

    I must say that New Look isnt fairing any better for me atm...I've lost a little bit of weight, so once again my body seems to be well, a 25 should we say? (yes, know it doesnt exist, hence the problem! ;p)

    I'm eagerly awaiting the Clements Ribeiro collaboration they're doing, lets see if sizing and cuts are any better on that!

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    1. TraceyB21 February 2012 at 21:37

      Sorry my dear, just seen this. I decided to do a little bit of a Evans rant today. Just generally think they are over-priced and not all that. Such a shame but I want them to blow me away. Hopefully they will with the CR collaboration. xXx

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