I wanted to do an addendum to my previous post about the NY & Co. tiny and narrow french cuff shirt, see post HERE. I found this button-up at Banana Republic and it’s as tiny and narrow as the NY & Co. one! I was pleasantly surprised at how well the fit and cut was so I wanted to share it with you ladies:)
Blouse: Banana Republic (Factory) 3/4 sleeve button-up- size PXXS (similar HERE and HERE )
I just love the color of this blouse. I have nothing like it in my closet so I was really excited when I tried it on. I have never been a fan of button-up shirts until now. It just look so classy and as long as the fit is nice, it still can look feminine and professional!
Click below for more pics. This could very easily go underneath a cardigan or blazer but for this post, I opted to just pair it with my high waisted skirt to show how narrow the shirt fits.
The sleeves are too cute- they are a french-cuff style but it’s in a 3/4 length which I thought was perfect for petites with shorter arms. It almost looks like a regular sleeve on petites. One thing I cannot stand is sleeves that are so long that it ruins the whole outfit. Here are some of my button-up picks:
1. Banana Republic White Button-up – on MAJOR sale and they still have PXXS!
2. Geranium Pink 3/4 Sleeve Button-up– this is so adorable and I just love the sleeves. Still available in PXXS.
3. Theory Button-up– I am really curious to see how the fit is being that they do not have a petite line (anyone have one or similar?)
I was able to try on a button-up at H & M and the sleeves were ridiculously too long and the quality was not well made. It looked and felt super cheap. I love H & M but definitely a NO GO on their button-up tops (at least for me).
The great thing about this button-up is the length! It’s short enough to tuck in without major bulkiness like most shirts I have found. Because this skirt was so high-waisted, not such a great example because there is some bunching but I didn’t realize it until it was too late.
In my personal opinion, a nice button-up can instantly make you look professional. I would have loved this to have a white collar and white cuffs but I think it still looks pretty good. And for the price I got it- you just can’t beat it.
Was $59.99, marked down to $29.99 plus 40% off + 15% coupon = $15.30
I have yet to try on a button-up from Ann Taylor or LOFT so I am curious how it will fit but I have a feeling it won’t be this tiny.
I also got a really pretty purple button-up from the regular Banana Republic for dirt cheap so I’m sure it will be coming up in a future post. If anyone has any suggestions on other brands for button-ups, I would love to hear it because my new craze are these type of tops!
I got a couple of button-up shirts from BR a couple years back for interviews and the fit was not great (but it was the best I could find at the time). Under the suit jacket was fine, but I definitely couldn't wear them on their own because they were shapeless and nothing was fitted. I believe they said "stretch" too on the label, which I thought meant they were already cut on the small side. Maybe their current sizing is better, but luckily I was able to get some tailor-made button-up shirts so I haven't really been looking.
The high-waisted skirt looks really good on you… somehow you always look so much taller than the I know 5' we both are!
@Jenn- I totally ya about never finding button-up shirts that fit! Especially for petites with a larger bust- it can be quite frustrating!!! I hope you find one at BR outlet or regular BR that fits you. I think that's your best bet!!
@PXXS- I think the reason why the BR button-ups don't fit you is because you are much skinnier and less wide:) And how funny you think I look taller because that's what I have always thought about you! You look much taller because you are way leaner 🙂
I got couple shirts from BR last month (the petite non-iron shirt). They are 00P and the fit is perfect for me. I love that color on you. I don't think I have any like that color in my closet. Good find!
The blue + black is my fav combo!! I have some French cuff shirts from Club Monaco (not petite friendly.. but I wear nonetheless) that I tuck into black skirts as well 🙂 I just adore the Wall St look hahaha! Great outfit + purse + earrings!!
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Oh, thank you! I can NEVER find button-up shirts that fit. I LOVE that color on you!
I got a couple of button-up shirts from BR a couple years back for interviews and the fit was not great (but it was the best I could find at the time). Under the suit jacket was fine, but I definitely couldn't wear them on their own because they were shapeless and nothing was fitted. I believe they said "stretch" too on the label, which I thought meant they were already cut on the small side. Maybe their current sizing is better, but luckily I was able to get some tailor-made button-up shirts so I haven't really been looking.
The high-waisted skirt looks really good on you… somehow you always look so much taller than the I know 5' we both are!
@Jenn- I totally ya about never finding button-up shirts that fit! Especially for petites with a larger bust- it can be quite frustrating!!! I hope you find one at BR outlet or regular BR that fits you. I think that's your best bet!!
@PXXS- I think the reason why the BR button-ups don't fit you is because you are much skinnier and less wide:) And how funny you think I look taller because that's what I have always thought about you! You look much taller because you are way leaner 🙂
I got couple shirts from BR last month (the petite non-iron shirt). They are 00P and the fit is perfect for me. I love that color on you. I don't think I have any like that color in my closet. Good find!
I love the blue and charcoal combo! I want want want! 🙂
the pencil skirt looks great on you and omggg I LOVE that chanel tote!!
The blue + black is my fav combo!! I have some French cuff shirts from Club Monaco (not petite friendly.. but I wear nonetheless) that I tuck into black skirts as well 🙂 I just adore the Wall St look hahaha! Great outfit + purse + earrings!!
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You look FANTASTIC in BLUE!!! OMg that skirt is to tie for!!!
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