Fitting Room Chronicles: Forever 21

After lunch, a friend of mine wanted to go to Forever 21. I am battling a head cold and wasn't really up for shopping and dealing with the crowds of people. Nevertheless, I accompanied her and ended up trying on a couple of things.

Tribal prints is one of the trends this spring and of course F21 was filled with them. I am wary of tribal prints because they can super cute but also super disastrous and also because on a petite frame it tends to be too loud and overwhelming. Since my friend was trying on a few things I grabbed a few items to try on.

Chiffon Leopard Mini Skirt - half off!! I thought this was cute but it just didn't seem to fit right. I felt it looked kind of too puffy.

Print Jersey Dress and Crochet Vest - I kinda just put this together in the fitting room but I thought it turned out okay. The dress is ruched on the side so I felt like it kept riding up.

Tribal Print top - this did not work out so well for me. I didn't have anything to wear it without except these beige shorts so maybe if I have paired it better? Either way, I was not  a fan (it looked decent on the rack).

Chiffon Print top - I like this top but it was too big and I couldn't find an XS :(

Anybody successfully try on or purchase something in tribal print? I would love to get some ideas! Please share!


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Fitting Room Chronicles: H&M

There was no line when I got to the fitting room so I broke a bad habit and actually tried stuff on in the store. Here's what I tried on:

White Flowered Mini Jacket - sz 2; thought it might be nice over a dress or something but I didn't like the sleeves.

 

Print Dress - sz 4; I loved this dress but I couldn't find a sz 2. The sz 4 fit okay but it was a little loose everywhere. I tried two different H&Ms but couldn't find my size. I was going to try a third store but the crowds of people on the streets really deterred me - someone remind me never to go shopping again on a Saturday afternoon in New York.

(a close-up of the pattern)

 

Simple Brown Dress - sz2; I've been really drawn to brown clothing lately so when I saw this and the price, I really had to try it on. It was simple enough and can be paired with fun accessories.



(the double mirrors in the fitting room really
helped but please excuse the shoddy backview pictures)