Loft - dresses (irl pics)

Loft is having a 30% off new arrivals prom in-store & online. Use FIRSTLOOK onlline. They have also have an additional 50% off clearance items both in-store & online. If you order online, shipping is free on any amount 'for a limited time.' I tried on a few dresses as follows:

Striped sweater dress (250414) - Size PM - 50% acrylic, 50% merino wool. hand wash - Thumbs up on this dress. I might have been able to wear a PS but I wouldn't want it to be tight. The PM gave just enough slack and it was still fitted across the backside. Check it out on Petite Early Morning Style.

Jacket (4): Loft fitted cotton blazer

Faux wrap sweater dress (253684) - Size PM - 51% acrylic, 49% merino wool, handwash

I usually don't like wrap dresses for the obvious fact that tey highlight my stomach. I am finding Loft items to be a problem for me in this area. Many tops are either voluminous or close to skin tight. The dress isn't skin tight, but the way the wrap sits is unflattering & it's not adjustable. I guess that's what the Assets firming slip is for.

Sculpted sheath dress (249106) - 6P - I am a sucker for black sheaths. I saw this online a week or two ago and didn't get it. I was so happy to see it in-store. I ended up w/the 4P (not pictured). I want to try it w/a striped long sleeve shirt and brown belt. I love black & brown. Oh -- it's $74.99 + 50% off.

Chiffon Trim Pocket Sheath Dress (249235) - Size 6P - This dress is very 60s Mad Men. Very cute concept. It struck me as very vintage and I can see someone working it w/a cute haircut or chignon, red lipstick & cute Mary Jane pumps. It was $49.99 + 50%, but I didn't get it. It grabbed me in the wrong place, plus it was sooooo thin and offered no support or give. Perhaps a slip would help so the garment can move a bit and not get stuck to tights.

It could be worth it to put Loft in your schedule if you're out and about. I think the pickings are better in-store than online. Well, at least they were in my area. Be sure to check out the clearance jewelry while you're there. It's also an additional 50%.  The 30% new arrivals ends on Monday. My guess is the 50% additional will end at the same time, but I don't know for sure.

Oh -- if you or someone you know needs maternity support, check out the Assets Marvelous Mama underwear for Spanx-like support. Only $20 before the additional 30% with FIRSTLOOK. If you get two sizes (early maternity, later maternity), both are a net $30 total and remember, shipping is free.

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