Review: Banana Republic, ASOS, Forever 21 and Kate Spade

ASOS Darling Lace Dress
Darling lace skater dress – size XS (buy here)
See previous post from last year here on the burgundy Darling Amelia lace dress (buy here)
I’ve been watching this dress for months and finally decided to buy it when it went on sale. It fits a bit smaller than the Amelia dress. I love the scallop sleeves although I prefer the elbow sleeves on the Amelia better. The length is perfect on someone my height. I’m still mulling it over and making sure I love it enough to keep.
Banana Republic Striped Peplum Pullover
Pants: Banana Republic – size 00P (buy here)
Shoes: J.Crew – size 5 (buy here in 3 colors)
Bracelet: Ann Taylor {old and sized}
I originally found this sweater in store for $13.50 but only in regular sizes. I ordered the XXSP online (more expensive) and Banana Republic was happy to do a price adjustment for me in store. The sweater fits really well and it’s great quality. I can see this transitioning into Spring nicely.
Banana Republic Classic Trench Coat in XXSP
 Banana Republic Classic Trench in cocoon – size XXSP (buy here with extra 40% off code: BRSAVE40)
It’s finally available in cocoon for petites online (buy here)! See my review on the navy version here. I can officially check this off my wish list!
Forever 21 Tres Chic Sweater and Blue Skirt
This sweater sheds like crazy! As soon as I put it on, fuzz/lint was everywhere.  Even if I wanted to keep it, I could never wear it w/out carrying a lint brush with me at all times. The mod skirt is an exact dupe of the Madewell chartreuse silhouette skirt I reviewed last year (see here). It’s a Love 21 item so the waist runs big. If you are one size up from me, this could be super cute. The back poufs out weird but that’s probably because it doesn’t fit me properly. Has potential but returned both.
Kate Spade Striped and Polka Dot Reversible Belt + Bow Bangle
Kate Spade striped and polkadot reversible belt – size small (buy here)

I fell in love with this belt online so I jumped at the chance at using my Neiman Marcus rewards on it (ended up getting it free). The leather is so soft (made in Italy) and I love that it’s reversible in my two favorite prints. The size small fits fine when worn with jeans but if I want to wear it on natural waist/high waist with dresses, I’ll have to punch extra holes and do the belt loop trick to hide the excess flap.

Kate Spade striped bow bangle (buy here)  

I was hoping the bow bangle would fit but it’s too big. It says 6.5″ circumference online but it’s closer to 6.75″. In theory the bangle is super cute but when worn on the wrist, it turns upside down. Will be returning.

H&M Jacquard Weave Dress
H&M Jacquard Weave Dress
I’m looking for this dress to try on in-stores. It’s from the Trend collection and it looks promising. 
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