I am considering writing to the company -- Spanx is a reputable brand, and I would expect their product to be a lot sturdier. I am smack-dab in the middle of the size range for the pair I had, so it's not like I was stretching them to their limit.
What do you ladies think?
Should I write to the company? Do you think they would respond?
Top: NY&Co
Skirt (with built-in shorts): Land's End, thrifted
Shoes: Payless
Earrings: Claire's
This outfit felt very *blah* all day without the tights.
Looking at this photo, I'm not sure if the top is too tight, if my pose is awkward, or if maybe I really am more of a pear/inverted triangle shape than I believed myself to be. But I feel as though this outfit is really emphasizing my midsection, and not in a good way. Suggestions?
I really like this combination personally (but you know me and my infinity for green!) Those shoes are super cute too! Did you recently get this shirt? Because I kind of want to go and buy it. For me - I wear skin hugging camis almost everyday under everything. Under thinner shirts (like this one) I would wear one that does not have a bra built in - New York and Company sells the thins ones in a variety of colors that I like. Kohls also sells them and I am sure that you could find something similar at Marshalls, TJ Maxx, or Ross. You look cute!
ReplyDeleteI meant to say affinity - watching tv and blogging is not the best combination.
ReplyDeleteSecond - I wanted to say that I think that the camis smooth everything out and make me feel more put together.
I'm really surprised your Spanx tights didn't hold up better. I have a couple of pairs (luckily scored at TJ Maxx for half price!) and they have held up wonderfully.
ReplyDeleteThat top is super cute - love the detailing at the neckline!
What a bummer! I'm also really surprised to hear that your Spanx didn't hold up. Mine have lasted a long time & seem quite high quality. How many times have you worn yours? I think it's worth contacting the company... the worst that could happen is that they wouldn't do anything and you'd be no worse off than now.
ReplyDeleteI love the ruffle detailing on that top - it's not "blah" at all!
One idea is that maybe the top is a little long for this particular skirt since it's above knee level. I feel better when I either tuck in tops of that length (though it's not a foolproof look for me because I'm incredibly short-waisted) or, if I wear it over the skirt like you're doing, I add a structured piece (like a jacket) or a piece that creates a longer, vertical line (like a belted cardigan.) I've been pretty inspired by A. on Academichic (such as this and this. I don't know if that helps at all!
rose: i got the top within the last few months, so some stores may have it on clearance (or maybe online) but i havent seen it in a store recently.
ReplyDeletekimberly: thankfully i also paid half-price for my spanx at marshalls. i might head back there to see if i can get another pair + be a little gentler with them.
kari: i literally only worn them once. yesterday would have been the second time, but they died while getting them on. i also dont tuck tops in very often because it makes me look short-waisted. i need to build up my supply of cardigans, but i think that may be the answer -- wearing something over top to create that vertical line down the center.
thanks for your comments ladies!
:)
I love the neckline on that shirt. So adorable.
ReplyDeleteI would contact them. It could be a bad batch. I would contact them not intending to get refunded. That way you won't be disappointed if you don't.
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