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In this post we showed you some pieces that the Katies were looking to snag at super low prices. We wanted to follow up and let you know what worked and what didn't:

Katie 1:

  • The nude sandals: Total score at this point. Super cute and comfortable (so far). I will report back once I've worn them for a longer period of time.
  • Monkey dress: Miss. Was way too long for me. Decided against buying it once I saw it in store. Katie 2 tried it on in store as well. Ditto on the length. If you're under 5'8", skip it.

Katie 2:
  • The jacket: total miss. It was a complete and utter disaster. The neckline is really high up, to where I felt like a nun. All the buttons made me feel like Steve Harvey, and the peplum Was. Not. Cute. Not even a little bit. Disappointed, but this sucker is going back.
  • Black wrap dress: TOTAL SCORE! I'm wearing it today, and have gotten plenty of compliments already (it's only 10:00!!) A basic, short sleeve wrap dress in black- how can you go wrong? What makes it even better is the button on the inside of the inner wrap to hold it in place and avoid any accidental cleavage. Just to note: there is some cleavage, but not to where I feel uncomfortable. If you wanted to add a little va va voom for everything, throw on a push up bra and open up the neckline a little bit. Add a great evening shoe and you have a great date night outfit. Total sale win.
  • I also picked up these. More on those in another post. Check back!!
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