While I was at Bloomingdales on Saturday morning to see if they had any Longchamp pliage on sale, I couldn't help stepping by the Theory stand in the women's clothing department. If you have been following this blog from the beginning you might know that Theory is one of my favorite brands after Jcrew. I own several (at least ten) items (almost all summer clothes) from Theory that are all great and never go out of style. The thing is, I never buy Theory in store at full price as their prices tend to be CRAZY but I'm lucky enough to live in NY and I always try to go to their sample sale which is held twice a year (in the same location than this year's Jcrew sample sales, with the difference that one can try clothes on).
Anyway, I was browsing the Theory racks when I stumbled upon this romper. Being on the petite side, I've always dismissed jumpsuits as something "not for me" but I had never considered a shorts jumpsuit. Actually I didn't even know that such a thing like a romper existed (I mean for people older than 24 months).
This one, not only existed but had a crisp, ageless look that reminded me of Cameron Diaz in the latest Vogue (did you see it? Isn't she amazingly chic and cool in those organic clothes?)
It comes in white/white, white/kakhi and I believe black/black. I would have loved to try the white on white but it was sold out in my size, so I tried the white on khaki. The fitting room was very dark and these are the only two pics that are not too blurred:
In the pics I'm trying a 0 but actually the 2 looked better as the shorts weren't as fitted. I didn't take a picture though.
I really felt good in it and I think that it's something that I could wear for years to come (I was about to say until I'm 70 but I'm not sure that I will want to show off my legs when I'm 70), what you would call a good investment. I now that people tend to consider winter clothes (coats and jackets) as worth-the-splurge-good-investments but I simply like summer clothes so much better. I always find myself spending much more for summer clothes than winter ones; if I really like a summer dress I go for it, while I can debate for months before buying a turtleneck or winter dress.
Now there are two problems. First is the price: this retails for $295. Second is: the the Theory sample sale was last week and I didn't go (on purpose this time) and now I'm really kicking myself for not going (even if they don't have all the styles and typically not the very last ones).
I would really love to get this but I don't know if I can wait for it to go on sale. The other solution I'm thinking about is to return all those Jcrew clothes that I'm not 100% sure about and get this one instead. So stay tunes for many "returnable items of the week".
What do you typically splurge on? Do you prefer summer or winter clothes?
Ema you are too funny:) I love Theory. It is my favorite line besides J. Crew and Milly. I am lucky that there is an outlet in TX and whenever my BF goes to CA he will usually buy me a top or a skirt from the outlet stores. I love the the romper but the price makes me cringe! I don't think that coats and suits have to be the only splurge worthy pieces. A good pair of shorts is so hard to come by these days. Just yesterday I was trying to find a nice crisp clean looking pair of black shorts and I would gladly pay a pretty penny if I did find some.
ReplyDeleteHi Emily, it looks like we have something else in common besides Jcrew. I LOVE Theory and if their prices weren't outrageously high I would buy more Theory than Jcrew.
ReplyDeleteRe. the romper, I think I'm going to wait, there are too many sales right know to buy this FP. I forgot to mention that I oftern splurge on (summer) shoes!