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I’ve really enjoyed reading the experiences of the other bloggers about their purchases on RTC so far, so I thought I’d share my successes and failures, too! I don’t have pictures of my stuff yet, but hope to do that soon.
Shipment #1
Keepers:
Zlush New York Newsprint Top (White): I really love this top. I like that it is tight on my hips, but just grazes over my stomach to hide some of my insecurities. It does put your arms out in the open, though, so I’ll be making sure I ramp up with some tricep kickbacks to keep everything in order there. I will say though, that the fit is definitely snug, since it is a juniors cut, but I still feel comfortable in my regular size.
Lucky Brand Marcie Sedona Bootleg Jeans: I got these in my usual size, and I most definitely could have gone one, if not two sizes smaller. Nevertheless, they are super comfortable, so I just decided to keep them. The wash is a lot lighter than I normally choose to wear, but I really liked how they looked. The length was just a smidge long for me, but I am opting not to hem them so that I can wear them with heels and/or boots.
Lucky Brand Blue Sky Zippered Hoodie: Yeah, you all know I love this one. In fact, I had to wear it for my avatar picture. It does run big, but it’s comfy, and I plan on putting it into my regular weekend rotation.
Returners:
LinQ Heathered Tank Top (Orchid): I can’t tell you how much it pains me that I need to return this, because it was gorgeous. I got it in a large, but it just didn’t look right on me. Sometimes I am smack dab between a medium and a large,mac makeup wholesale, and this was the perfect example of that. The torso fit just fine,wholesale mac makeup, but the straps fit strangely on me as well as around the chest.
LinQ Roll Top Waist Boho Skirt (Orchid): But only to get a different size!!! Are you kidding??
Shipment #2
Keepers:
Aude Lucy Zippered Hoodie (Black): I really thought that I should be more of a 3 in this one, but I wanted it so badly, I took my chances and ordered it in a 2. Not disappointed at all. It is a tad bit snug around my middle, but I am seriously working out hard and expect to solve that problem relatively quickly. It is the best hoodie I’ve ever owned. It is so soft and gorgeous and I want to live in it permanently.
LinQ Silk String Waist Skirt (Ink): This one’s just incredible, but you already knew that didn’t you? I didn’t make the same mistake twice: I got the correct size this time. So versatile and lovely.
LinQ Roll Top Waist Boho Skirt (Moss): This was my replacement for the too-big orchid skirt. I really prefer the orchid, but moss was the only one left – and it is still great.
LinQ Striped Polo Tee (Orange): I think this one actually may be my favorite purchase so far, and I almost didn’t get it. It is so, so comfortable and cute. And I also did not possess any orange in my wardrobe before this – and what a way to kick it off. It is so soft and fits my body really well.
Lucky Brand Wonder Florence Flare Jeans: I know that some people found these to run extremely large. For me, these actually fit very true to size, and even better than the first pair of Luckys I picked up. Maybe it has something to do with where the cut falls and also my gigantic hips. But whatever the case, they are comfortable, and because of the wash, I can wear these to work no problem, which excites me to no end. The best part is that the hem is perfect. I can definitely wear these with flats (and I am 5′4″) – no alterations necessary.
Savers:
Zlush Skull Button Pants (Pinstripe): These pants are actually very, very cute and flattering. They do cling tightly around the hips and thighs,cheap mac makeup, but they the effect is actually very slimming, as the flare balances everything out really nicely (at least for me). However, I’m not wearing these until I can replace the buttons. They are a bit frustrating trying to fit through the buttonholes on the pants, but definitely easily remedied. I’d also like to lose just a smidge more weight before wearing them comfortably, as again, they are definitely juniors sizes, so they sit a lot lower on the hip and fit a bit tighter compared to a regular fit.
Returners:
dVb Signature Bootcut (Black): I cannot express how sad I am that these just aren’t working for me. I got them a size up, but my thighs simply weren’t having it. They just did not fit well at all with my body, so I’ve gotta send ‘em back. But I love the jeans so, so much.
Aude Lolita Burnout Polo (Pacific): I got this one in a size 2, and it is definitely too small for me to wear out in public. But it is the softest, prettiest shirt ever. I thought about holding onto it and using it for inspiration to keep working out. And I was all set to do that… until I filled my cart with 7 more tops and a pair of Paiges. If there are many other things that could potentially work for me, then I think I shouldn’t be so silly and have decided to cut my losses and return this one also.
All in all though, I think that I’ve had a really good track record with my purchases so far. It is so hard to buy things online and know how they fit, but I love online shopping and wouldn’t trade it for anything.
