I wandered into H & M again this past weekend and they were having a huge sale. I bought this same top and same skirt in different colors – see my post here. I did manage to find this cute ruched shoulder blazer which luckily I have nothing like in my closet. Apparently I am obsessed with the color gray this season.
Skirt: H & M dark grey pencil skirt- size 2 (here and here)
Shoes: BCBG leather peep toe pumps– size 5
Shoes: BCBG leather peep toe pumps– size 5
These BCBG peep toe leather pumps are my latest and greatest find. I found them at Nordstrom Rack- which a bit of warning- the shoes that are at the Nordstrom Rack are usually blemished in some way so be very careful. I lucked out and found the patent and regular leather ones in a size 5 and both mates were in perfect condition. I knew I had to get them both, even though they are identical except one is patent black and one is regular leather. When I slipped my foot into them, I just KNEW that they were the perfect fit. And the heel height is so comfortable. Not too high and not too low- exactly what I need for work. So for any ladies out there that have trouble finding pumps that don’t slip- these are it!
The only complaint I have about the skirt is that the lining is too long so it tends to peep out when you walk or while you are standing. Not sure why they chose to make a liner so long on these pencil skirts. I had the same issue w/the brown one like this in my previous post. I may have to sew it up a little higher.
The blazer is so cute but the sleeves are a tad bit long but I can get away with it since the arms are cut very small so it doesn’t look baggy on me and it will save me on tailoring costs. My tailor is very expensive! The length is a perfect length for petites.
Shop this look:
Blazer:
1. Gap Gray Blazer– this is so affordable and very cute
2. TopShop Gray Blazer– the cut looks very petite friendly
Skirt:
1. Ann Taylor Gray pencil skirt– the pebble gray is so pretty
2. Anthropologie Ruched gray skirt– this is so darling and comes in 0 and 2
Shell:
1. Theory Ruffle Black shell– this is a must have and I know it’s of good quality
2. Ann Taylor LOFT ruffle shell– comes in 3 different colors and so cute
Click to see what I tried on in the dressing room at H & M.
Here are some items I tried on:
similar skirt HERE
similar skirt HERE
The gray silk skirt- in size 2 fit perfectly but I couldn’t think of how I would wear it and how “practical” it would be so I passed. The price tag of $24.95 wasn’t bad. Sorry for the horrible photo’s and lack of shoes. I wasn’t expecting to do this so I clearly wore the wrong shirt and had no shoes because I wore boots that day.
The gray striped blouse in XS fit really nicely but for the price tag of $17.95- I just couldn’t see me wearing it more than once so I passed.
The khaki bubble skirt in size 2- fit in the waist but it was way too pouffy for my taste and I don’t think I could ever wear it. Retailed at $24.95 which I thought was a bit high for a casual skirt that will probably go out of style next season.
The last skirt in a size 2- which is hard to tell in the picture but had a dressy design in the front which I liked the detail but the fit was way too long and wide for me. Price tag $34.95 which wouldn’t be bad for a dressy skirt but the fit was very big.
So all in all, I think I did good. I walked away with 3 pieces. I am finding that H & M is hit or miss. Sometimes you find alot of good stuff, some days you find not so good stuff.
It’s really a shame there isn’t an H & M online. Hopefully they will catch on soon!
classy outfit!
loving the skirt and the blazer! i wished h&m had an online store too.. but i think i heard that it will come out with one soon.
You are like one of the most polished girls ever. Always very well put together. And you know exactly what fits your body. Genius. Pure genius.
"Trouble finding pumps that don't slip"… it's like you're talking directly to me! I might have to try to hunt those down! Do you know what they're called by any chance?
You look GREAT!!! I absolutely envy your figure! I am petite too, but you have a gorgeous petite hourglass figure!
@peachcharm- I sure hope that's true about H & M coming online soon! That would be awesome!
@junghwa by amy stewart- you are too sweet- thank you so much for your kind words 🙂
@PXXS- I have the WORST time finding pumps that don't slip- I am a full size 5 but the BCBG pumps are the ONLY ones that I can walk "normal" in and not have my feet slip! I fixed the link- for some reason the Macy's link never works- they need to fix that ASAP 🙂 Luckily I was able to find it at a different department store so please click on the link and you will be able to find it:)
@April- Awe……..you are WAY too kind to say such nice things, Thank you so much- that means alot!!! 🙂
Great stuff! Love the outfit, especially the shoes<3
I'm not a big fan of grey (unless combined with pink;), but that looks really pretty:)
LOVEEEE the peep toes!!!!!
Love that jacket. I'm on the hunt for jackets at the moment haven't had much luck here in Canada.
you always look so sophisticated!