Released Nov 20th 2012.
Consists of seven pieces
Sizes: 6 - 14. (Witchery's other clothes are now made to a size 16).
Currently the web site has no "product details" for any of the items, simply a general description. My comments are based on me playing with the items in store today.
The blazer: $230
On the hanger, looks lovely.
Lined arms, unlined elsewhere.
A microfibre with a good hand & weight - looks expensive
3 buttons on each sleeve with faux button holes
Great for: Petites (it's not a long jacket)
Great for: Hourglasses
Great for: Rectangles (the lapel curves create curves)
Can work for apples, but keep it open
Not good for busty girls: The fabric is quite thick & combined with the lapels, there is too much happening up top, which will compete with the girls.
Contrary to promotional photos, this has a closure at the front, in the form of a silver hook/eye closure. This looks out of place IMO. It's too obvious & too little for a jacket of that weight. It just looks cheap. A covered press stud would have worked better IMO, but would have made it more expensive. I'd remove the hook/eye as the weight of the lapel will keep the jacket front in place IMO.
My concern: Sometimes depending on how the fabric is woven, this fabric develops pulls very easily.
You can spot fabrics like this, which pull easily, after a couple of weeks on the shop floor OR after a day of wearing. If the fabric does pull easily, it is very hard to prove it isnt a wear & tear issue (no entitlement to refund) and that it is in fact a production issue (where you may be entitled to a refund).
My suggestion: Wait a couple of weeks to see how the fabric wears on the shop floor. If you decide to buy it, wear it for a few days immediately, so if there is a problem, you can take it back asap & the "wear & tear" factor hasnt had time to set in.
There is no fabric composition on the web. Am sure it will be updated soon. Fabric is a triacetate viscose.
The scarf print pant $129
100% viscose, washable
There is no fabric composition on the web. Am sure it will be updated soon.
Avoid this if you are a pear or an apple as the gathers at the waist & tapered ankles will emphasis the hips/thighs.
Great for: Hourglass, rectangle & busty types.
Probably a bit too much fullness at waist for petites (petites should wear items close to the body).
Split neck Shell Top: $100
100% silk in off white (rather than cream), a good quality fabric
Well seamed (French seams, so no visible overlocking) & nicely & evenly stitched.
Cut in at the waist & well placed darts
The keyhole front closes with the silver hook/eye - not the best look for such a fine blouse.
Flattering shirt tail hem (more flattering than hems cut straight across)
Longer back than front (good to hide the bum)
There is no fabric composition on the web. Am sure it will be updated soon.
Suitable for petites although may be a touch long
Will suit most others except apples.
My concern: A bit see through - wear a nice lacey bra & (if at work), a cami
Open placket shirt: $100
100% silk in off white (rather than cream), a good quality fabric
Well seamed (French seams, so no visible overlocking) & nicely & evenly stitched.
The placket has concealed buttons except for the top button.
Flattering shirt tail hem (more flattering than hems cut straight across)
Longer back than front (good to hide the bum)
There is no fabric composition on the web. Am sure it will be updated soon.
In overall impact, the main difference to the other silk shell is that this one has a more relaxed feel especially with the shirt style opening & fewer darts.
Suitable for petites although may be a touch long.
Will suit most others except apples.
My concern: A bit see through - wear a nice lacey bra & (if at work), a cami
Bomber jacket: $190
100% viscose, fully lined with elastic collar/hem.
Modern digital print
The web site says "silk fabrication"...I think this is wrong.
My concern: This is probably the most fattening of all seven pieces. The gathered waist & the high collar & the fact that it is a short piece, all scream short. Be careful.
The stretch pencil skirt: $130
A stretch viscose of decent thickness so it sucks in all your bits & pieces.
A knee length style, so not good for petites & apples.
Has a centre panel which helps the "slurp" factor (hard to see the centre panel in the photo due to the print).
The spliced scuba dress: $150
This is very very Stella McCartney, but they have done a great job.
Navy & black - sophisticated colour combo which the Aussies often dont "get". Follow our French sisters, who do get it.
Very impressed with the stretch fabric - thick & well, "slurping" to suck you in.
The black panels on the sides are slimming.
The shoulders are quite cut away and its very fitted, so make sure your foundation garments are perfect.
If you are a rectangle, I'd add a dark belt or (if you want more oomph), a bright belt.
My concern if you are a pear is that it will slim your bottom (good), but it's cut will also slim your top (bad). Ideally you want something to minimise the bottom AND emphasis the top.
Busty types will need to try this on to see if the coverage at top is sufficient.
Great for hourglasses
Probably too long in the body for petites.
Which of these items appeal to you?
Which of these did you buy?
Love that frock and the Jacket - both white shirts are nice and the skirt is OK.
ReplyDeleteAs for buying - saving my pennies
Hmmm... As a busty hourglass, I'm almost on board with most of this collection - However I do like a little more upper arm coverage - Will leave this for the slimmer ladies :) I do love that Witchery are always trying new things though :)
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