So these sandals... they hardly seem to leave my feet lately. Plain, comfortable sandals are where it's at... and to think I just bought them as an afterthought.
You see, someone kindly gave me a gift certificate to Asos and I, of course, found a dress to buy. Because my heart belongs to Matt, the cats and dresses... With the money left on the giftcard I took a chance on these sandals. They seemed cute and they were on sale.
If I had been wise (or even just practical), I would have measured myself to figure out the size I needed to order for the dress but instead, I just figured I was about twice as big as the model wearing a size 4 and I ordered a size 8*. By now you know where this story is going... The dress arrived. It was far too small. But the sandals? They are awesome! If I could have anticipated their awesomeness I would have ordered another pair in the same colour. Instead I am left with a too small dress... and it was massively discounted so it's not even worth returning... It shall be passed on to a lucky friend, who is only allowed to wear it around me if I am wearing these sandals at the same time. That way I can have visual reminder of the silver lining on my dark cloud of dress purchasing foolishness...
*Or... I usually wear 8's so I was lazy and ordered 'the usual'...
15 comments :
asos has free shipping and returns! you could get another pair if you wanted
leslie
Jen,
I've been reading and enjoying your blog for about 3 years! You just keep getting better.
Yes, ASOS stuff seems to run small. I have to size up a lot. Unless it's their maternity - then it's hyoooge. Just FYI.
You are ready to hit the beach my friend!! We call it Sarong :-)
OMG Asos runs SO SMALL, don't even get me started. I knowwwww. That sucks about the dress, but great about the sandals.
I love how you made your shawl into a chic dress!! Well played, my friend, well played.
love the shawl as a dress, it looks amazing!!!
Jess
JESS CAUSE BLOG
I've done that before too: re - not ordering the proper size from a retailer. I followed the measurements on their website, still didn't trust that they knew what they were talking about and assumed that I was far too massive to fit into the size they were telling me and then ended up with a dress that way too big. Now it sits in the closet mocking me. No belt is gonna fix it.
You look awesome!
~Natasha Fatah~
Those sandals are awesome! I wish they still had them in that pretty brown color you got. Great polish color, too! What is it?
Well your friend is going to get a lucky surprise haha Great sandals!
xo Jennifer
http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com
Wow. Will you let us in on the secret of how you wrapped that shawl to look so amazing on you?
What are the shawl dimensions, so that I know what size shawl to look for? This is ingenious! Looks fab with your go-to sandals and loose hair!
Love this dress on you, super!
Xoxo
Paula
Blush-paula.blogspot.com
I don't know Canadian sizes but a US 8 is a UK 12. I think from what you've said previously you're about a UK 12. Next time.
this dress is adorable <3 i really love it! the print is soo fun
Alexa <3
http://sleepeatbreathefashion.blogspot.com/
gleeps- It's 58X43 and I wrapped it the long way around my body once with the ends towards the front. I just crossed the ends over and tied it behind my neck. Easy breezy!
SHOEGAL- The sizes were in Us sizes... But I have been tricked with the UK and Us difference before...haha 'why is this so tight!!???'
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