H&M

Hi All!

So I just wanted to do a quick post about H&M. When I lived and worked in Boston I would shop at the huge H&M at Downtown Crossing all the time. It was such a good place for work clothes at low prices!  I also got some great deals on coats and shoes too!

I initially went over to their website looking for cute winter coats at reasonable prices. I quickly discovered that not only did they have several great looking coats at cheap prices BUT they also had tons of other good stuff too! I placed an order and received a few items yesterday that I LOVE. I only placed this order last week, but a lot of items seem to be selling out quickly so I wanted to do a post about them before they are all gone!

I rarely set foot inside a mall because online shopping is so gosh darn convenient. I really should have in this case because H&M is the type of store that you usually need to try on the clothing or see it in person to know if you really like it or not, because the pictures can be deceiving. However, their website offers free shipping over $40 and since my cart was over that amount, I decided to order and return in store if I need to. I was unsure of sizing so I ordered multiple sizes in a couple of items. Good thing too, because a few days later I received an email from a customer service rep alerting me that they had some sort of warehouse glitch and that I may receive some incorrect sizes in my order. 🙁 To make up for the inconvenience, they did email a 15% off code with free shipping no minimum. Which I just used to order a couple of more items!

And now onto my findings!

First, a little back story. Let’s back up to July when all of blog land was abuzz with the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. One item I was DYING to get my hands on during the sale were these simple looking camisoles by BP., which is a Nordstrom exclusive brand. Sadly, they sold out pretty much immediately and never came back in stock. I eventually tracked one down in a not so pretty pink color but I returned it because I really hated the color on myself. They do still have it in a couple of prints on major sale now – you can view them here. They never came back in stock in basic colors and I have been trying ever since then to find a similar item at a reasonable price. I never could quite find the same thing until NOW at H&M!

Here it is!

Satin & Lace Camisole Top $19.99

You would think a lace trim camisole would be an easy item to find. But no, somehow it wasn’t. That’s why I was so happy to find these at H&M. In leopard print, too! Plus, it is even a couple of dollars cheaper than  when the Nordstrom one was on sale. I ordered this is in leopard and in a couple of different sizes. Out of the ones I tried, the size 4 fit me the best. It is meant to be a looser fit and the straps are adjustable. I placed my second order for it in black and white yesterday! It is also available in a few other different colors and prints.

Obviously not great picture quality – me in my closet! But here is the leopard cami on. The material is satin and lace so it looks a little more polished than your average cami. It’s perfect for work underneath a cardigan and great for going out for drinks too!

The second item I ordered was this Plaid Blazer. I had been wanting a plaid blazer and was eyeing a few at J.Crew (like this one) but they are so expensive. I know I will only wear it a few times so I don’t really want to dish out a ton of money on it. Enter H&M and this great little item which is so so similar to the J.Crew blazer!

The Straight Cut Jacket in Cream/Black Checkered $34.99

I ordered the one of the left which is a black and white checkered pattern with a little burnt orange color mixed in. It’s really the perfect fall blazer and at such a great price! I ordered this in a 4, but the customer service email was correct, because I received a 2. It fits, but I would probably prefer a 4, because is a little tight across my back. I am normally a 6 at H&M, but I ordered down a size because I could tell this was a relaxed fit and I wanted it to be a little more tailored. A few of the sizes are sold out, but all of the sizes are available in the one on the right which is a classic black and white plaid pattern. It’s also available in a a bunch of solid colors.

Me in my closet again and up close to see the pattern better.

The last item I ordered is this leopard blouse! I’m sure you know by now how much I love leopard print and this wrap blouse caught my eye. I ordered it in a 4 and it’s the perfect fit. A 6 would definitely fit but it would be a little too big in the chest. This is a wrap style, but it’s also sewn together at the other side, so I can’t wrap it tighter to fix any gaps in the chest area.

Wrap-front Tie-belt Blouse $49.99

It’s a little on the pricey side for H&M, but the material and quality seem really good and it’s nice to own a dressier style blouse in such a fun print! MeOW

The only other color it comes in is blue which is too bad. I think black would be a nice option, but no such luck.

I mentioned earlier that I initially went on their website looking for coats and they have some really cute ones! I love this pile-lined parka and padded parka! The pile lined one is only $59.99 and looks so cozy and warm. I used to buy coats from them frequently and they always lasted a few seasons. I definitely feel that they offer good quality items, especially for how low their prices are.

That’s all for today! Hope you enjoyed my findings and check out H&M! Let me know your thoughts in the comments!

xo

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