Ready for a fashion show?
One shirt. Three looks. Four images.
Allow me to explain.
In more than four years of daily writing, I have received countless requests from individuals and companies to sponsor a product or a service. Never – until now – did I feel that the product or service was a good fit for me – or for you.
And here I am, at last, delighted to say that this is a sponsored post for an item I couldn’t be more pleased to have tried. And yes, I get to keep the product and I am receiving compensation to honestly review it.
This little wolf is going foxy. Foxcroft that is – in a classic, no-iron button down shirt. And classic is key in my world – but you know that already. It’s a matter of my lifestyle that is casual but hectic, an insistence on quality, and the extra challenges that come when you’re of diminutive stature.
You know what I mean – if you’re short and not skinny as a rail. Proper proportion, style, and fit are essential to all of us, but even more so if you’re on the far ends of the height spectrum.
So let’s cut to the chase.
Foxcroft was kind enough to send me the no-iron shirt of my choice. And when it arrived, I dropped everything, I slipped into it, and I played dress up.
(Now, now. You would, too.)
I tried on the shirt with my skinny black jeans. I tried it on with a black jacket. I paired it with two of my favorite camisoles and wore the shirt open on top. I tried it with pearls. I accessorized with a scarf. I switched things up with funkier jewelry. I tried it with pumps and slouchy mid-heel boots.
It all works!
Note the photographic evidence scattered here and there, and kindly pretend the DIY photo shoot took place before our Thanksgiving indulgences, not to mention my recent absence of exercise. (Who says you can’t hop around with a sprained ankle and enjoy a little fashion fun?)
As for what I’m wearing, this is a Foxcroft Petite No-Iron 3/4 Sleeve Fitted blouse in China Blue. It’s one of many versatile options that Foxcroft offers, and not only for petites.
As to size and fit, I’m wearing an 8 petite, which is perfect on my not quite 5’0″ frame. I also tried a 6 petite that was an equally good fit, though it was snug in the chest as I am, well… rather amply endowed, which frequently makes finding button down shirts of any sort virtually impossible.
I was extremely happy with the cut of this blouse – I love a 3/4 length sleeve, and this style has a notch that adds a little “je ne sais quoi” that is quite fetching. If you click on the image to the left, you can enlarge it and see the quality of these details as well as the fabric.
The lengths were all just right (not always the case with petites), the shoulders fit properly (also never a given), and I love, love, love this shirt.
As for the pictures, forgive the absence of variety in poses or locations. Not only did I need the chair nearby lest I topple over (balanced on one leg), but… I needed to do something with my hands, thus the smartphone. How do models make themselves look so natural? There’s nothing especially easy about “casually” posing yourself in front of a tripod, so my hat is off to those of you who do this on a frequent basis.
On a practical note, this is a no-iron shirt. Hooray!
On a whimsical note – shouldn’t we dabble in whimsy more often? – while I don’t have any immediate plans for travel, I’m nonetheless crossing my fingers that I will manage to get to Europe in the Spring. It’s been much too long and I’m in a serious state of France-withdrawal.
Besides, there is a remote possibility of a business-related trip next year, and should I be so fortunate, you can bet that a classic no-iron button down blouse will be part of my go-to wardrobe.
Incidentally, I had a tough time choosing among the colors, although I narrowed my selection to white and china blue. White is crisp, elegant, and timeless. But I found this blue irresistible, so I went with it.
Now that I see how well the Foxcroft petites fit my body, I’m already finding myself cruising the Foxcroft site. I’ve got my eye on a soft denim shirt and a cotton cardigan. I just may need to write Santa, or perhaps one of his elves.
And Foxcroft, thank you. You’ve been lovely to deal with in every way.
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You look great in your selection! I love Foxcroft blouses…they are flattering; cool, soft fabrics; and no iron!!! I wear mine often. Good post!
Yup, just as I suspected, you are gorgeous. Love the idea of this shirt and will definitely limp (okay, in my case swim) over to the website.
Swim to the site. You do make me smile, Judith. Have fun at the site! (I know I did.)
I forgot to mention that I appreciate that the shirt is cut in a way so as to give the wearer a shape. For those of us with more boyish figures, those curves are appreciated. Love the denim shirt….
Yes, the fitted shirt is a winner, without question. And you peeked at the denim shirt, too? It looks incredible, doesn’t it?
Wow, the shirt looks fabulous on you. I know they’ve expanded their online Petites selection and I’ve been hankering for a classic white shirt…will have to pop over there and have a look!
Ah, Une Femme. You said it. I know you understand the challenge of being a petite woman, and it’s exciting to find styles that fit the short figure properly. There are a variety of blouses I was drawn to. (I’m working on that Santa / Elf list…)
Wolfie, you had me at “NO-IRON!”
You look radiant in these photos and let me just say your stature might be “dimunitive” but it is definitely also in the “thin” category, too! (Stop being so hard on yourself! *sigh* *wink*)
Can’t wait to visit Foxcroft’s site tonight, after I return from my afternoon shift and settle onto my comfy couch in comfier clothes, looking for something carefree and iron-free and uber comfiest for my trip to speak at a February TEDx event in Texas! The 3/4 sleeve should be just delightful for those southern temps, don’t you agree?
AND, might I add…I, too, am going thru a little France-withdrawal…take me with? Oui? 😉
EXCELLENT choice for your sponsor debut!
Hugs!
~AE
So excited for you about your event, AE! As for France withdrawal, we just may need to organize a comfy-but-fashionable travel fest to Paris. Naturally, we’ll pack our no-iron classics, which are classic on both sides of the ocean. That said, I have my secret sources when it purchasing the most divine lingerie in the City of Light. 😉
Enjoy the Foxcroft site this evening!
And thank you for the good words.
p.s. Annah Elizabeth recently wrote “In the Midst of December 8, 2013” http://thefivefacets.blogspot.com/2013/12/in-midst-of-december-8-2013.html
I still haven’t found a way to fix the “I’m Sad” commentluv bug…
Thanks, AE!
So versatile! You model it so well. I love the look and the no iron, easy care aspect. Thanks for the link, D.A.
Very tempting, aren’t they, Barb?
So tempting I just bought two! Love and so excited for them to arrive!
Easy to understand why you decided to write about this absolutely perfect blouse. It looks fantastic on you and I love the way you played around with it for us.
I’m wondering whether their regular sizes have arms long enough for me. I don’t ever wear 3/4 sleeves because it reminds me of that old childhood feeling about long sleeves being too short — I keep wanting to pull them down.
They have some plaid shirts and of course white ones that are tempting me.
Glad you enjoyed, Tish. Did you check their size chart? Those plaid shirts look soooo cozy.
When I first picked a shirt I selected the 6. But I thought I’d feel more comfy in the chest with an 8 and they were super easy to deal with when it came to a return and trying a different size. Good Customer service. Invaluable.
I didn’t know about Foxcroft. This shirt has everything I would like in a casual piece, love the sleeve detail, the sleeve length, the nipped in waist line and the length of the actual shirt. This is, indeed, difficult to find. Thank you for the head’s up. I’m going straight over there to visit. Happy Holidays !!
You look fantastic! I’m headed over to the site to do a little Christmas shopping.
I love “no iron”. It helps me to look like someone who cares rather than someone who slept in their clothes….no I don’t sleep in my clothes…just look like it.
Like you, I’ve been searching for a button down that allowed for a little bit of DD allowance. Ah, the plight of the chesty…finding shirts that fit!
I loved this. And please feel free to do more sponsored posts because we all know you and trust you. This first choice is perfect and I also haven’t heard of this company before so they were right to approach you. As a white shirt addict, I will take a look for next summer and spring because I love everything about this cut: 3/4 sleeves, fitted, long! But ahem, I am not exactly a petite!
PS. Sometimes I don’t think that you have any idea how gorgeous you are.
PPS. I also loved seeing the paintings in the background–sorry to be a snoop!
Their site is a bit addictive, Heather. And of course there is the ‘regular’ shop as well as plus and petites, which in itself I like, because they recognize that women come on all shapes and sizes. (On dirait logique, n’est-ce pas?)
Glad you like the art! Some by friends, one abstract picked up in the 7eme, one a local artist.
You look totally foxy.
Beautiful — the shirt and you! Love that color!
Ooh la la! I love that shirt on you. Foxy indeed 🙂
You look lovely! And I like the enthusiasm in your voice and photos. I love that blue. My husband has a shirt like that and whenever I see the color I think of him. I will check out the site! I agree – feel free to do more of these posts because we trust you to bring good products our way. 🙂
Yep, GORGEOUS and photogenic!
I was a huge Foxcroft fan about 8-9 years ago. My workwear was 100% business professional, and I hated ironing and the expense of dry cleaning. I had so many colors and jumped on every new pattern that came out.
But like all of my compulsions, this one, too, wore out. While I loved being able to pull my shirts out of the wash, hang them, and have them look like new, I was ready to spice up my wardrobe with things a little more fashionable.
They do, however, look great and last for years. And you wear it well!
I’ve never been a fan of the button-down, but after reading your post, I might change my mind. I’ve seen a few blogger posts on Foxcroft, so they’re clearly going after our demographic. I like a longer shirt to wear with leggings and a looser fit. If the fit is forgiving, I’ll have to give a try. I tried to tweet with your button but for some reason the link seems broken. I’ll tweet another way.
Thank you for the feedback, Carol. (And I’ll check the tweet button.)
Wolf,
I was not familiar with this company so it was nice to learn about it. You managed to look versatile with the same shirt. And no-iron? What a bonus!
A timeless classic and you look maaavelous in it! 🙂 I love pieces that are multi-functional. It sounds like a *perfect fit* for you (pun intended). And no-iron is always a plus. Great find!