Monday, June 13, 2011

Sunday Best

I had been eying this dress from Banana Republic's spring lookbook for weeks, but $165 for a cotton dress with subpar reviews seemed a little crazy. After the price went down to $130 it seemed a little more reasonable, but still a bit pricey for what it was. I had forgotten all about the dress when I received an email from Banana Republic with a mystery offer of either 25, 30 or 50% off your entire purchase. I pretty much figured the chance of getting 50% off was slim to none, so imagine my surprise when I walked into the store, opened my little mystery card and saw a big fat 50% off! Half off of 130 was totally doable. 

My elation was short lived. The sales person informed me that they don't carry petites in any of the stores in the district. WTF. The reviews for the dress had all stated that it ran really small, so I figured I would try on the regular size 0 knowing full well that it probably wouldn't fit. I walked into the fitting room prepared to have rage about vanity sizing and hanging on the door was my dress in a 00p! Totally random, but I guess it was meant to be. I think it's the perfect little white dress for summer.


White Lace Dress - Banana Republic
Necklace - Target
Shoes - Payless

4 comments:

Brianna said...Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Super cute! You know how much I hate vanity sizing, right? I don't care what the tag says number-wise, as long as it fits. I have trouble finding things small enough at Ann Taylor Loft and I'm 5'7"! That's ridic.

frockgirl said...Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

@Brianna
I know, it gives me such rage! And I feel like it's just getting worse too.

Jonas said...Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Vanity sizing has gotten out of hand. I had to switch down to size large when I was buying polo shirts at Gap a few weeks ago. That is ridiculous considering I'm 6'-2" and 220.

BTW the dress is really cute and I like your pairing with the teal shoes. How the hell do you avoid spilling on yourself? White is like a guaranteed stain waiting to happen!

frockgirl said...Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

@Jonas
I know! I just don't get it. Although I did read a study that people were more likely to buy clothes where the wear a smaller size. Delusion is powerful.

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