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Full disclosure: I’m a budget friendly shopper, through and through. But I do like to make the occasional investment on a high quality article of clothing! If you’re here and reading, I’m sure you know that Madewell doesn’t exactly fit into the affordable category, but I was able to find a few items on major sale! I’m sharing those with you, along with some much more expensive items that caught my eye and I did love!
Believe it or not, this was the first time I’ve ever been to a Madewell. My local mall doesn’t have many higher end retailers like Nordstrom, Madewell, J.Crew, etc. I mean, we don’t even have a LOFT. The highest end store we have is a Macy’s. We used to have Dillard’s but they just closed that. (Our mall really isn’t the greatest.) So, I’ve got to travel a little bit to get to some of the better, and more expensive, stores. (So, maybe it’s a blessing in disguise… for my wallet that is.)
I spent the day shopping with friends and the boys. Seriously, you guys, thank the good lord for good friends who will sit with your kids while you try things on and shop! I found a lot of great items at Madewell, and I was honestly so in love with the denim I tried on. The shorts came home with me because they were on sale. The jeans, they stayed in the store, because if I told my husband I spent $135 on a pair of jeans, I’d need a new home. (Don’t read too much into that. I’m not saying that my husband is in charge of me. It’s a respect thing. I would never spend that kind of money on clothing, when there is always something that I could buy for the family or the home.) They really were great jeans, and if they’re in your budget, I highly recommend them. But I totally understand not having that kind of cash to spend on a pair of pants. If you’re looking to make an investment in a high quality pair of jeans, then these could be a great pair for you!
Up first, we have the infamous Whisper Cotton V-Neck Tank. I’ll be honest with you. It’s a cute tank. But I wouldn’t pay the full price for it. Its a very lightweight material which is perfect for summer. This particular color was on sale for $13, which I’m totally fine with paying for a tank top! They definitely run TTS, I got the small! Bonus: Sale items are an additional 30% off!
These shorts also came home with me. They are a great length, color, and fit. I loved everything about them! I was in such a rush, I didn’t even take a good picture of the tulip hem on the side. So. Cute. This pair was also on clearance and is unfortunately sold out on Madewell’s website, but I did find them on Nordstrom’s website! They run TTS, I’m wearing a 27.
This floral tee was so soft and comfortable. Definitely a thicker, high quality material, but still comfortable! I didn’t bring this home with me simply because I need another floral tee like I need a hole in my head, and it was still full price. I’d say the quality was there, but it would have had a higher chance of coming home with me if it’d been on sale. It’s TTS, I’m wearing a small. If you want a looser fit, I’d recommend sizing up.
These jeans. You guys, these jeans were like BUTTER. So amazing. You already saw my whole story above. If you’re looking for high-end, high quality denim, add these to your cart! They hit at a perfect length! The high waist is perfect! They run TTS, I’m wearing a 27.
This sweater was calling my name from afar as soon as I saw it on the table. And then I saw it hanging on a different rack, then on a mannequin and I finally grabbed it and tried it on. I’m not mad that I did. It’s pretty great. I didn’t buy it because I’m not ready to commit to fall style yet. But it paired perfectly with this pair of white denim shorts. It’s TTS I’m wearing a small.
These white shorts were perfection! Like I’m talking about the perfect pair of white denim shorts. The rave reviews are true about Madewell denim, I’m pretty sure I already said that though. They’re definitely a higher price than I’d like to pay for shorts, so they stayed at the store. But if I had the money, I would have gotten them. They had a nice high rise, a great length, and were just perfect! They’re TTS, I’m wearing a 27.
Here is the tank from above paired with the white shorts.
These are the same jeans I talked about earlier, but I couldn’t stop staring at this top. It’s one of my favorite things I tried on! The colors were so pretty. The knot on the hip area was just perfect. It was super lightweight and definitely had more of a cropped fit, so it’s for sure something to pair with high waisted bottoms. It’s TTS, I’m wearing a small.
I LOVED this dress! So much that it came home with me as well. It was on major clearance, and just fit perfectly. It will be a great dress to throw on for running errands and being out and about. It’s TTS, I’m wearing a small.
This denim jacket. It was so buttery soft! I actually didn’t like the way it fit because I needed an XS. It has an oversized fit, so you definitely want to go down at least one size. I tied it around my waist just so you could get a glimpse of the color, and I’ll add a photo from the website so you can see it on! Definitely an investment piece, but such a nice denim jacket.
I did sneak a peek at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale items while I was walking through, and it looked like they had a VERY similar jacket in the sale!
This shirt is clearly one of my favorite styles of shirts. I keep trying them on and/or buying them. I just love the look of the button front with the tie. The oversized fit gives that relaxed comfortable appearance but they never look sloppy. The sleeves on this one hit me in an awkward place, so it wasn’t my favorite. I really did love the colors! I’m wearing a small and probably would have preferred the fit of an XS. I paired it with the Tulip Hem shorts I purchased, but it easily could pair with white denim or regular denim.
If you made it all the way through, thanks for hanging out! I’m so glad to have you here on the blog. As I said earlier, Madewell is definitely a more expensive brand. But I promise you, the quality is there. If it’s in your budget, investing in a great quality piece of denim isn’t a terrible idea!
If you’re looking to invest in a high end item, look for something that is going to last you years! Don’t spend a ton of money on something super trendy! A great pair of jeans, a denim jacket, a nice bag, or a great pair of shoes. That’s where you should be spending your hard earned money on expensive pieces!
I hope you’re all having a great day! Let me know what your favorite pieces are? What do you already own and love from Madewell? Let’s chat!
XOXO
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