Dress || Flats || Handbag || Similar Earrings
I would never claim to be a petite blogger. I’m 5’5″ and normally wear a size 8 or medium with an athletic build. My weight, I’m keeping a secret. That’s why I was absolutely floored to find this dress from Vineyard Vines. I just thought ‘how perfect for Fall.’ The material is as soft as can be and I love the buffalo plaid skirt accent. This issue? Well… I found it in the children’s section. But when I was looking at the girl’s extra-large, it looked plenty big and I thought, ‘what the heck?’ So, I tried it on and instantly fell in love. It’s a weird feeling going up the checkout to buy a children’s dress for yourself, but the people working at the store promised me I was not the first.
Sometimes, children’s clothes can look extremely juvenile, but this is not one of those cases. It’s just a fun casual dress to through on and go on with your day. What I found was a very rare opportunity to buy an adorable Vineyard Vines dress for under $70. A similar dress in the women’s section would run you around $100. I swear, I think it may be their best kept secret. Now, I’m not going to say that all girl’s dresses would work, but this one definitely does. I think I’ll have to do more investigating to see if this is a recurring thing or just a random stroke of luck.
To make this whole situation even sweeter, Vineyard Vines is currently having their Family and Friends Sale. That means 25% off your entire purchase and this perfect fall dress could be yours for $50. The sale is good for the entire site and I’ve linked up my favorite pieces for you to get some shopping done, just in case you’re not feeling like shopping in the children’s section. Be sure to check out my picks below.
I’ve had this happen with the children’s section at Target and often fit into their Girl’s XL, but I normally hear this voice in head telling me to stick with my own section. I’m curious, are you one to shop in the children’s section if the sizing is right or are you letting the little ones keep their styles for themselves? As a teacher, I would be at risk for matching one of my students! Awkward!
Love from NYC,
Katie
