Dressing Room Diaries at Loft
I stopped into my local Loft this week for a small dressing room diaries. DRD is when I go into a local store and try on their newest clothes so you can see how they look on a woman over 25 who wears a size much larger than a zero. The lighting is bad, I am usually barefoot and the photos are often blurry… but you’ll get the idea.
I started with this floral blouse. Dark base floral prints are very popular this fall and the Loft has lots of them. This neckline is flocked and high which is not a flattering look with my broad shoulders. The sleeves have a gathered cuff with small ruffle at the bottom.
It has a poet shape so would look nice worn untucked. I think this blouse would look better with white jeans for more contrast. This dark floral top would have been a better shape on me because of its V-neckline and shorter length.
This long knit duster is very long on me which I happen to love Dusters feel dramatic at this sweeping length, but if that’s not your thing, they’re also available in petite. This is a medium so I think they run a bit large. This duster is featherweight and a great way to get a fall look when the weather is still hot.
This long vest is heavier and cozier. It’s a soft gray speckled fabric which has a very casual vibe. This is a medium which is a bit roomier than I would like so I would size down. This would be fun over a black turtleneck, black jeans and booties this winter.
The Loft is having a great sale on their new fall/winter collection right now so it’s a good time to take a look.
Do you like the long over lean look?
Thanks for reading and have a great day.
I have a similar build to yours and I have the V-neck printed blouse you linked and love it! It has wonderful colors that will transition to fall and seems to be generally flattering as it doesn’t hug my misplaced curves. I love the print so much, I bought a mixed media shell in the same print to wear under cardis. In Louisiana, it will be a couple of months before we have cooler weather, but a cardi is almost always needed in the office. I’m also about 5’4″, so seeing the duster on you is a good gauge for me. I do like it, but wish it was about 2-4 inches shorter. We’re heading to Italy in about 2 weeks and undecided on the duster for evenings.
I love your DRD posts! Thank you!