Cheers to Friday, friends, and the weekend ahead! We’ve got a whole lot of nothing on the agenda, and I’m pretty happy about that. Especially since a serious cold front blew in, giving us an excuse to stay in and snuggle by the fire. What plans do you have?
Today I’m bringing you an all new Dressing Room Diaries, with many things we’re reviewing on super sale (check the end of this post for discount codes)! Oh yeah, and my darling Mama Sugarplum joined me for the shopping trip, too!
If you’re new around here, Dressing Room Diaries is where I hunt down some of the cutest new arrivals from my favorite retailers, and review them for you. The shots aren’t good, the lighting is bad, my hair is usually past it’s expiration, and many of the items aren’t a good fit for me…but it’s real life, real girl, real clothes…and hopefully helpful for you to see them this way, instead of perfectly styled on a model.
Fit Note: I’m 5’4″-ish, 120 pounds-isa (depending on the week’s taco count), with a slight pear shape. My usual size is an XS/0. Mama Sugarplum is 5’1″, with an hourglass figure. We typically wear the same size, but she sometimes goes with petite.
I usually kick these off with my favorite pieces, but honestly, everything in today’s post is a total keeper! Starting with this stretchy ribbed pullover sweater. I love the high crewneck and slight blouson sleeve, plus it’s thick and cozy. It comes a ton of fun bright colors, too.
Fit Tip: I’m wearing an XS.
Sweater | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case
We loved the bright pink, too!
Fit Tip: Mama SP in an XS, also.
Sweater | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case | Dark Skinnies | Black Knee Boots | Stud Earrings
This tunic top is in the softest fleecy material, but has a lot of drape and movement to it. It can be worn off the shoulder, but I prefer the cowlneck. It’s cute with a little half-tuck in jeans, but long enough for leggings. I’ve even worn mine with workout leggings!
Fit Tip: I’m in a regular XS.
Convertible Cowlneck Tunic | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case
It fits mom a lot more like a tunic than me. She’s in an XS, too.
Convertible Cowlneck Tunic | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case | Dark Skinnies | Black Knee Boots | Stud Earrings
We both went a little cuckoo over this sweater…probably because we can never resist a black and white stripe. This is thick woven sweater with contrasting bands at the neck and hip, and an exaggerated bell sleeve. It’s so fun to wear, but would pose a problem when eating chips and salsa.
Fit Tip: I’m wearing an XS
Striped Bell Sleeve Sweater | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case
Mom is wearing the navy stripe, which for some reason doesn’t have the contrasting bands…but you can see the sleeve length better on her. She’s wearing an XS.
Striped Bell Sleeve Sweater | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case | Dark Skinnies | Black Knee Boots | Stud Earrings
This is not the first time you’re seeing this fleece-lined button cardigan, and I can assure it won’t be the last. Just when I think I have enough, they introduce some new color and I’m back at it. I love this deep teal! And of course the soft, cozy fit. Don’t believe me? Check out the 4,000 5-star reviews!
Fit Tip: I’m wearing an XS.
Button Fleece Wrap Cardigan | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case
Mama SP loves the purple shade. She’s in an XS, too.
Button Fleece Wrap Cardigan | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case | Dark Skinnies | Black Knee Boots | Stud Earrings
I have this shirt (styled here!), but was so excited to see they brought it back I had to show you. It’s thick poplin cotton with a lot of structure and stretch. A great closet staple and looks great dressed up or down, and worn alone or layered.
Fit Tip: I’m wearing a 2 for more shoulder room.
Striped Stretch Shirt (50% off!) (also here) | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case
Mom grabbed the navy gingham, which of course is equally darling! This one is much lighter weight, and not stretchy.
Striped Stretch Shirt (50% off!) (also here) | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case | Gingham Shirt (25% off!) | Dark Skinnies | Black Knee Boots | Stud Earrings
I’m having a moment with blazers and jackets and can’t wait to style this one a few ways for you soon. I have a lot of requests for more work wear, but I know many of you have casual lifestyles, so I like pieces that work for both…like this perfectly-cut blazer. It’s timeless and season-less.
Fit Tip: I’m wearing a 0 in the blazer and an XS in the graphic tee.
Blazer (25% off!) | Similar Graphic Tee | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case
The maker of my beloved hooded cardigan (y’alls number 1 item of 2017!) just came out with a pullover in the same material. I don’t know if I should rejoice or be very afraid. These are the type of pieces that make a girl want to never leave the house. It’s divine. Enough said.
Fit Tip: I’m wearing a small.
Front Pocket Pullover | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case
Of course it looks cute on mom, too…I like how it fits her longer. She’s in a small, as well.
Front Pocket Pullover | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case | Dark Skinnies | Black Knee Boots | Stud Earrings
Oh hey, speaking of said beloved hooded cardigan. I loved hearing from all of you who got it for Christmas…and are now equally obsessed. I wear mine literally every single night…but it’s cute with jeans, too!
Hooded Cardigan | Fave Tee | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case
Here it is in a drapey fit and deep plum. She’s wearing the XS/Small.
Hooded Cardigan | Fave Tee | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case | Draped Cardigan | Dark Skinnies | Black Knee Boots | Stud Earrings
Moving on to loungewear, these boyfriend pants are my hands-down favorite this season. They are insanely soft, and you don’t look like a total schlep if your neighbor stops by at 2 in the afternoon while you’re wearing them. They launder really well, too.
Fit Tip: I sized up to a small.
Fleece Pullover Sweatshirt | Fleece Lounge Pants
In fact, I love them so much I insisted Mama SP have a pair too…she loved them paired with an equally soft pullover hoodie. She’s wearing a small in both.
Hoodie Pullover | Fleece Lounge Pants
And finally, ending with probably my favorite piece in the bunch (if I had to choose!)…this flannel puffer jacket. OHEMGEE, it’s so soft and fits so darling…I love the fit through the shoulders and mock neck. And the color, and the pockets, and the overall length. Okay, I just love everything about it. As if you couldn’t tell by goofy grin.
Fit Tip: I’m wearing an XS and there’s plenty of room to layer sweaters under.
Flannel Puffer Jacket | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case
I don’t know why I don’t have a pic of Mom wearing it…I guess I wasn’t willing to take it off! Ha! But she found and loved this draped-front suede jacket (which is on sale!).
Flannel Puffer Jacket | Distressed Jeans | Booties | Earrings | Phone Case | Draped Suede Jacket | Dark Skinnies | Black Knee Boots | Stud Earrings
Okay, that’s it for today! I do hope you found it helpful, and maybe discovered some new goodies and styling ideas! And see below for the latest sales happening today, like up to 50% off my favorite face masks, and 25% all the swimwear I took to Mexico! (Trip Report on that slice of heaven coming next week!)
What’s your favorite from this round of Dressing Room Diaries? Happy weekend, lovebugs!
{Great Weekend Sales}
NORDSTROM // Huge 40% off seasonal sale
LOFT // 40% off new arrivals
OLD NAVY // 40% off everything, no code needed
J.CREW // 25% off full price + extra 50% off sale
J.CREW FACTORY // 50-60% off everything, plus extra 50% off sale
ANTHROPOLOGIE // 25% off home decor
COLLEEN ROTHSCHILD // 50% off several bestsellers, including my fave masks
ACCESSORY CONCIERGE // 30% off all New Arrivals with code GETREADY
BACKCOUNTRY // 40% off Patagonia & North Face
BAUBLE BAR // Huge sale section 50% off
WORLD MARKET // Sitewide furniture sale
