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Many Happy Returns

Now that I am back to shopping after a year-long hiatus I've become much more selective in my shopping. I've had several posts on items I've ordered and how I plan on styling potential outfits. For this post I wanted to share all of the items I've returned. 

Jacquard Skit from Banana Republic. This skirt was such a trial. I ordered it and returned it, in one size. Not willing to give up as easily re-ordered in another size and when that didn't suit me returned it again.  Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice Banana Republic, then yeah that's on me. 

Altazura for Target shirt. Technically I own this shirt, but I ordered two sizes at the same time to see which would best fit.  

Uniqlo Plaid Pants more pants here. Again, another "ordered 2 sizes" situation and sent back one. However, I think I should have kept the more fitted size...

This Matching Set from Asos was an epic journey. Again, ordered two sizes. Two size tops and two sizes of the bottom. None of it looked good on me, it was not the matching set for this outfitter that was for sure. So I sent the whole thing back THEN after like a month had to chase down my refund. Basically, they thought they had refunded my credit card, but not so much. Pays to keep track of returns just as much as deliveries. Lesson learned! 

Sugarhill Boutique Lighthouse dress from Asos. Only one size ordered and it fit and wasn't horrible looking, but after some serious consideration I think I've aged out of this type of look. 

Landsend Cords I actually ordered 2 different sizes and both went back! Having gotten red cords from Gap featured in yesterday's post. I waited for these two pairs from LandsEnd to arrive before making a final decision, another epic adventure of online shopping. 



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