Style Theory: Every week I scour the high street for the best buys, looking at the best cuts, fabrics and fit. I try on all the items to see if they come up big or small, sizing can be so different on the high street especially in H&M and Zara, so this should give you a guide on what size to order and how each item fits.
I am 5ft 3 and a basic size UK 10 both top and bottom. These are the items that really caught my eye this week...
This blouse is such a beautiful colour, it is super flattering against skin and would look fab on a night out with jeans and heels or can equally be worn dressed down with jeans and trainers (I really like it with my grey trainers) It is quite stiff fabric but can be tucked into jeans easily and it is pretty see through, I would wear a nude vest top underneath. I found it came up a little big so sized down one size.
These throw over, kimono style jackets are so useful for the Spring and summer to wear over tees or camisole tops with jeans or shorts. They immediately dress up a look, making it look stylish. This Zara kimono is a beautiful deep green colour with delicate embroidery on it. I am wearing a size small, if you like a slouchy look go for your normal size, for a neater look size down.
This skirt looks very designeresque (for a non-designer price!) It has lurex threaded through so will shimmer and shine in the sun. I really liked it with my trainers or just add a white tee and flat tan sandals for a glam but laid back summer look. It came up a little small across the (high) waist so I sized up to a medium.
The blouse is such a useful top for the spring and summer. I love a white broderie top, I wear them non stop, with jeans and denim shorts, linen or khaki trousers. This top is true to size I am wearing a size small.
The khaki trousers are a summer classic with a twist, they have ties around the ankle to pull them in and make them a peg leg shape. They come up a little big, but I do quite like them slouchy so stuck with my normal size.
I have a thing for white tops! This is another beautiful one with super puffy sleeves, I sized up to a medium as I found it came up a little small.
If you are lucky enough to be jetting off to the sun this Easter this dress is fab to throw over a swimsuit or bikini, the perfect beach to bar dress. It comes up true to size, I am wearing a small above.
This blouse is beautiful on, it is the softest fabric, that hangs beautifully on. It has sold out online but is still in store, a pretty Liberty style print.
The most beautiful apple green colour, this blouse is slightly oversized so size down from your normal size. It would make a fabulous work blouse with navy trousers and heels.
I do love a hoody and a skirt combo, it is the perfect dressed up/dressed down look. This hoody comes up big so size down and the skirt I would say is true to size, the material is quite thin but it does hang well.
I hope these Shopping with Fran blog posts helps a little when it comes to fit and finding a few gems on the high street. Hopefully this rain will stop soon so we can start wearing some Spring outfits! Thanks so much for reading, until next time Fran xx
