Dressing Room Diary – Festive Outfits from Chico’s

After all the holiday activity, I feel like a minute has passed since I went to the locker room, so I did this yesterday and tried on some holiday outfits from Chico’s.

If you’re new here, welcome. A locker room diary This is when I go to a local store for a trial session to see what’s new and how it looks on a woman over 25. For reference, I’m 5’4″ tall and weigh about 134 pounds. I have broad shoulders, straight hips, a long torso, and long arms. I usually buy one size larger at the top. You’ll find that I try on clothes in colors and shapes that may or may not like me. I want you to see what’s in stores and get some style ideas.To help you understand how things work, I tell you what sizes I wear.

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Chico’s sizing may seem confusing, but it’s actually pretty simple. Most brands only go up to size 12 or 14, and if you’re bigger, you’re out of luck… unless of course they’re producing plus sizes, which are less and far between these days. Chico’s sizes 000(0/XS), (0/2– XS), 0 (4/6 S), 1 (8/10-E), 2 (12-14)-L, 3 (16/18-XL) 4 (20/22-XXL. Chico’s also carries many clothes that are petite and some are long. I’m going to tell you what I’m wearing in Chico’s sizes so you can understand how things work.

This dress is a great find. A stretchy velvet lined with sequins in the shape of an A-line that slides the figure. 3/4 sleeves are a flattering length with a slight bell shape. There were only 2 or 3 sizes in the store so this 2nd is too big for me but I had to try it out because I knew it would win. If black isn’t your thing, this one also comes in a pretty deep chianti color. This dress has a lot of stretch, so it looks very comfortable and much more expensive than it is.

I was lucky to find a few small items on the shelf, including this tank top and pants. Both in a soft, supple velvet. Trousers pull-on straight leg (food-friendly 🙂 wrinkle-proof fabric. The sequins on the jacket create a very striking ombre effect. Hook-and-eye fastening in the front, wristband. -long sleeves This size 0 is too small for me, due to my broad shoulders, the woven fabric at Chico typical for jackets and tops.If you’re planning to close it I recommend going one size up…which I probably wouldn’t.

This dress would be beautiful for a special party or winter wedding. The body of the dress is plain, the sleeves expressive. They have velvet scrolls with fine sequin appliqués and lace ruffled cuffs.

Coated jeans are having a moment this fall. They have an appearance similar to faux leather but are a blend of modal, polyester, spandex and are machine washable. These come in this black, gray or cabernet color which looks brown on the website. Even though these jeans are petite, I had to fold the bottom an inch below. Jacket regular and petite income. A light coat with a subtle shimmer that you can throw on most things. It has hidden buttons and one-button closure.

This pearl-lined sweater is a no-close cardigan. I just covered it up to show. The cable braid is sturdy but not bulky. It’s only 24″ long, so it’s hip length high. It would look great over a classic white shirt or a cream colored tank top that gets the color of faux pearls.

These 360 ​​Juliet pants are a flattering pull-on style with side slits at the ankle and subtle velvet appliques. They have an air of sophistication that doesn’t scream holiday, so they can be worn throughout the season and beyond. They look more dressed down in my flats than in their heels.

I’m stepping to get dressed way, way down here with these super fun pearl jeans. If I had my size in the store, these would come home with me. They have terribly straight legs and a smooth, medium wash high build. The lightweight sweater features button details on the sleeves and a simple round neckline. Especially at this time of year, I believe we shouldn’t let our more stylish pieces rot before they wear out, where some festive fabric or accessory can brighten our souls.

Thanks for reading and make sure you wear what makes you feel safe and happy.