(Psst…it’s navy blue.)

I will preface this by saying that it doesn’t matter what the season, I’ll all the time love/need/want a black piece in my wardrobe. Nonetheless, after I bought this costume through the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I spotted that navy is a superb various to black for summer time. Navy blue brings a coastal vibe, and despite the fact that it is only some steps lighter than black, it feels easy in the summertime. This costume is from Vince It is truly navy – I do know, I assumed it was just a little black costume too. However we might be mistaken, as a result of it is truly a pleasant darkish navy and created from this gathered material that is very nice and does not cling or be too tight. Nonetheless, for the reason that coloration was so darkish, I went forward and paired it with a number of black items, like this black and white striped sweater and this ridiculously small bag that I simply cannot recover from. (Inside are a cellphone, keys, and a small piece of my dignity.)

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Should you click on in you’ll be able to see the costume Truly longer; it hit me mid-calf. In actual fact, I hate skirts of that size, with only a few exceptions in my wardrobe. However for me it cuts me off in a bizarre method, I want longer or shorter lengths. I spotted that if I folded the material (which is a light-weight elastic material) beneath the belt, it will keep the size I needed. I additionally realized that I’d have the costume customized made as a result of I needed it to be this size all the best way with out the belt. (Should you’re a Nordstrom cardholder, you will get free tailoring primarily based in your tier.) By way of measurement, it is fairly beneficiant. I truly measurement all the way down to medium and nonetheless have room! It does not persist with me in any respect. I am sporting This pair of slimming shorts – By the best way, these are a number of the finest I’ve ever owned – No points with any sticking or traces beneath this costume.

By way of versatility, the match is nice and really wearable, I felt comfy sporting this all day lengthy and did not really feel like I needed to pull something or cowl my physique. This costume is straightforward to pair with a blazer or jacket, and clearly a sweater, and you may take this costume with you into the hotter days of fall after which again once more in spring. As a result of nature of the material, I would not put on something like a prime beneath a skirt. It is mild and wrinkles and sits oddly. I additionally love the inside track neckline and wider straps on this costume as a result of this look is really easy to put on with an everyday bra. (No have to go strapless!)

This costume is on sale At the moment, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale goes reside to the general public! My sweater sale is offered out. However this halogen mild is on sale and could be very comparable! Each are in inventory, so thrilling! The sweater I am sporting That is Madewell’s However in order for you a pleasant striped sweater for fall, I’ve linked a number of completely different variations of it under.