Banana Republic Mad Men in lace

Lately, Banana Republic has not been offering items that has caught my eye. It was a brilliant idea when they jumped on a Mad Men collection. Unfortunately, the only piece that I wanted was the cream sleeveless lace top. I held off buying because I already have an Aritzia version with sleeves. When BR put the collection on sale, I knew I had to place my order before they were all gone.

(Yes, those are bags under my eyes. I've been trying to finish the sixth book in the Clan of the Cave Bear series.) $43 after discount

XS were all gone so I went with next best - small - and hoped that my tailor can fix it. I also bought it in XS in black just to compare the fit. I showed my tailor the black one and she agreed that she can work with the cream to make it fit well.

The shoulders were pulled up about a half inch and the back neckline was reshaped. She also took it in along the sides. Cost $18.


I kept it in the closet before taking it to my tailor. The return date was looming near so I finally had to decide whether or not to keep. She was also deluged with back-to-school alterations so it took a while for me to get the top back.

I'm glad I kept this top even if I had to spend a little more for alterations. I know I will get much use out of it for years to come.

I've seen what other bloggers previewed from the Mad Men collection. It was a lovely collection but either the fit was off or the material was not likeable.

What did you think of the collection?

Aritzia Lace top

It's been in the store for a while. Most of Aritzia tops are pricey compared to this top. At the recent 50% sale, this top was excluded.

Aritzia Talullah Betsy blouse C$50 in Oak
Jacob silk flouncy hem skirt (old)
Cameo $17 (vendor at Canada Day fair)
LV Speedy

It also comes in Black, Purple Rain, Misty Rose (peachy pink), Garlic Flower (mauvy), Darling (peach). After posting it in FitReview.com, one commented about it being delicate, so I took to wearing cardigans when I walk around. So far so good *fingers crossed*.

I have been eyeing American Eagle's tank lace top in grey. I finally pulled the trigger on petite size S from Banana Republic since XS was no longer available. Hopefully my tailor could do something if too big.

Do you have this top? Being a girly top, how do you give it an edge?