I recently flew out to Santa Monica to get some behind-the-scenes work done for AutumLove.com—and let me just say, this trip turned out to be one of the most stylish getaways I’ve had in a long time. As someone who’s usually glued to her laptop, leisure isn’t something that comes easy. And when it comes to packing for that rare vacation? Forget it.
I’m a 5’1” girlie with a size 14 frame and a postpartum belly that refuses to disappear quietly. So finding clothes that fit, feel good, and make me want to take a mirror selfie (without cropping out half my stomach) is a whole situation.
When Express offered to send over a few pieces from their summer collection, I knew I wanted to focus on one thing: the fit.Because here’s the truth style means nothing if the clothes don’t make you feel good on your actual body.
And at AutumLove.com, we don’t just throw up a few cute pictures and call it a day. Every piece featured here gets the real test:Does it fit a midsize body (I’m a size 14)?Does it feel comfortable and look polished?Will it actually solve the style struggles so many of us face?
If it’s in this post, it’s because it passed all of the above.
BTW, if you’re thinking about grabbing any of these pieces,or doing a little summer closet refresh, Express is running their End of Season Sale from July 12th through July 31st. It’s the perfect time to snag hot-weather styles (including some of the ones I featured) at major discounts. Basically: if you’ve been meaning to do a little haul, now’s your moment
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