Thursday, December 13, 2012

Chance With Madewell

Sometime ago I have ordered this striped tee after Chance was featured on A Cup of Jo. I was quite disappointed with my purchase.  Partially because, as a sad case of a marketing victim, I was expecting the Holy Grail of striped t-shirts, only to receive, well, a striped t-shirt with a wonked side seam.

I should have sent the shirt back immediately and give Chance a chance to redeem themselves. Possibly, the tee was a one-off defective item, but I was too lazy to bother with it. OK, maybe I did not want to admit that I felt duped, so I convinced myself that I kept it because I liked the colors and the fabric (I do) and that a wonky seam was a part of its charm (hey, who is snorting here?). 


The color is perfect with my Madewell Academy blazer (reviewed HERE).


I said it repeatedly but I love, love, love this blazer (my nod goes to the lovely Rynetta).  I never liked the J.Crew Schoolboy fit and I thought it was because of its shrunken shape, but this one is even more shrunken and it does not bother me. 


I think it is the proportions and the way how Madewell blazer is nipped in the waist, while J.Crew Schoolboy is very boxy on me. I also like that the wool is thinner, shoulder padding is minimal and I have no problem wearing it under my coat or in the office.  

Also wearing a pair of (old) matchsticks in saddle and MacAlister suede wedges in navy (reviewed HERE). I wore this outfit to work on Friday and I liked how it felt casual but still polished due to the blazer.

After all, maybe that Chance tee was not such a disaster...

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That's all folks!

Do you have a favorite navy blazer?

Did you ever feel totally duped by clever online marketing?

Please share it would be no fun without you!!!

9 comments:

  1. I'm expecting my first order from Everlane today, and I have suddenly become very dubious, possibly because of all the PR about how wonderful the clothes are. So, yes, your experience with the tee is resonating at my house!

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  2. There's nothing like a good navy blazer (except a good black blazer...or gray blazer...). I agree that you can't trust a lot of blog reviews anymore since most of the merch is either comped or the post is sponsored by the brand. Plus I always have to ask myself, "Does it look good on her because it's awesome or because she's a size 0?"

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  3. I feel duped all the time by clever online marketing ! Fortunately I don't purchase very many of them, and when I do I can usually I return my mistakes so no harm done. I'm better now about not falling for it, since I think I've found my style and I try not to stray too far.

    I don't wear blazers often but my navy one is from Banana Republic and that was a great price for as often as I wear it. The fit is great. It's not shrunken but it's not long or boxy, just right.

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  4. ajc, I don't have a fave navy blazer, I have a collection of them, brass buttons, silver buttons, cotton, wool, tweed, bracelet and full sleeve. I do well with the schoolboys, but have never tried the academy, must investigate. My dream NVB is from Smythe, a Canadian co. that adds great back, cuff and lining details. And it's great to see how much wear you are getting from your new MacAlisters.

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  5. It looks like a cute striped shirt but the flaws would annoy me, definitely a return.

    A navy blazer is so classic and goes with almost anything. I like a good, thick wool version that can double as outerwear. The one you have fits you very well.

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  6. My favourite navy blazer is from Brook Brothers and I get lots of use as it's classic. I really like the fit of shrunken Madewell on you. Hats off to your daughter . The second picture is so serene and I think you'll have to bump up the allowance.

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  7. The academy blazer is awesome on you - I should check that out!

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  8. Good to know about this blazer! Love how you paired it :)

    Tasia

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  9. Your navy blazer and striped shirt combination is a perfect casual work day look. I do like the schoolboy blazers but know what you mean about the more boxy shape. The academy jacket fits you perfectly!

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