Madewell Fitting Room Reviews

I love Madewell and some of my favorite buys this year, like the Charade and Academy blazers, are from Madewell. However, most of their dresses have a young feel and are too short. But last week I found couple that caught my attention. They are still on the short side but OK for my comfort level, especially for summer dresses.

And I have to tell you, when I went to NYC last weekend, everybody, and I mean everybody, was in short dresses, regardless of age. And you know what? They look good. I saw one woman in a maxi and few longer midi skirts (that btw were the least flattering), but other than that, it was all about short dresses. In the summer heat they just feel right.

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First up is this striped silk dress that I cannot find on the website. I am not sure if it means it is already sold out or a new item.

Size 6?

This dress is one of those that looks better IRL The neckline looks sloppy in the picture but I liked it a lot in person. The dress has an easy shape and can go both to work and  on a date imo. I think I tried size 6 but I am not 100% sure and I don't have a picture of a tag.  It is 100% silk (lined in poly) and $158.

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The dress I did like a lot was this striped number. 

Size Medium

I took a Medium and it was a great fit. Yes it is on a shorter side, but it is not short waisted like most J.Crew dresses, which helps when the dress is short. Also, the higher neckline offsets the shorter length. Again, this looks better IRL, I think because the colors were great with my skin tone.

The SA did a great job picking the accessories as she put my selections in the fitting room. If I was getting a dress I would be really tempted to get it with the belt and the necklace, they were really complementing the outfit.

This is a link to the belt:

Braided skinny belt

The necklace is not on a website. It looked really good with the belt, but I suppose any similar gold tone necklace would do as well. It was $58.

The dress was $98 and heavier knit, mix of rayon, nylon and spandex, unlined and I think machine washable, which is a definite plus. I was very tempted to buy it but I have enough stripes, including striped knit dress from Talbots but I was so tempted.

Maybe if there is a coupon? It is definitely on my watch list.

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Sheer shapes tee

Finally, something that you can view on the website. This sheer tee is definitely overpriced but very cute. I think it would also be great in black for a night out. It does not come with a cami and you obviously need one. It is snag prone, so you would have to be careful with any necklaces or even purse straps.

Tee in Medium (skirt in Large)

Overall, I think it is a cute little tee just way too expensive for what it is.

Needs a cami

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As you know I love pencil skirts, so I thought it would be nice to have one knit version for a more relaxed feel. I tried a striped drawstring mini from J.Crew, but I really hate drawstrings, as I mostly untuck my tops, and a drawstring creates a bulge in the waist area.

skirt in Medium (with JC Tessa top)

So this skirt is really cute but it runs small. I tried a Medium at first and many times I can wear a Small in Madewell,  but boy, this one was tight.

Very tight in  Medium 

Too tight for my comfort, although maybe it would stretch. Large was better and not too big at all, as you can see below. I wear 4 in J.Crew pencil skirts, so this is great news for you petite ladies, but many will be outsized, I imagine.

I have to admit I was slightly horrified, but of course it is just a number. Still.

better in  Large

The skirt is not on the website (yet?) but it was $58 and the same blend as the striped dress above, 90%
rayon, 8% nylon and 2% spandex.

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