Blazer hunt

I have been meaning to find myself a nice fitted blazer for a while.
So far, I have only been to places like Forever 21, Dynamite, Suzy Shier, Garage, etc... Hoping that I can find a decent blazer that fits for a low price. With my petite frame, it was impossible.

You can skip the following story if you are not interested lol:

I was thinking: "Why not just buy the smallest size available and go for alterations?"
And then it hit me... alterations are not cheap, especially if I need to have the shoulders taken in, arms slimmed, sleeves shortened, waist taken in... With all that done, the alteration cost probably won't be any less than $60. So even with a $40 blazer, the total cost would be over $100. And there is no guarantee that I will like it after alterations.
If I were going to spend over $100 on an average quality blazer that I may not like after alterations, why not just try searching in other places?
So... with a budget of about $150, I went into the first two stores that came to my mind; BCBG Max Azria and Aritzia.

First stop: BCBG. (Once again, prices are cheaper on website because of conversion rate.)

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#1: Carmella Jacket
(Available online)

Price: $310.00
Size: XXS 
Pros: It was unique because of the tulle on the sleeves and trims of the blazer. Length was not too long.
Cons: Shoulders too big. Sleeves too long. Arms were loose. Way over budget.
Decision: Did not buy.

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#2: Wes Long-Sleeve Single Button Jacket
(Available online)

Price: $274.00
Size: XXS 
Pros: This blazer was supposed to be cropped, so I thought it would work out to be a nice length on me... Again, it was unique and not just a boring classic blazer.

Cons: The cropped fit turned out to be awkward. Sleeves too long and shoulders too big again. Out of budget range...

Decision: Did not buy.

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#3: Candice Draped Jacket

(Available online)
also available in a similar style in different color

Price: $190.00
Size: XXS 
Pros: Yay. One that is close to my budget range. I thought the "drape" front was interesting. It slants downwards from the back so it looks flattering for my body shape - makes me waist look slim and my bum smaller haha.

Cons: Same problem; shoulders were too wide. The sleeves were also too wide. The "drapes" looked a little strange once I put it on.
Decision: Did not buy.

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 #4: Talula Exeter Shrunken Blazer

(From Aritzia)

Price: $125.00
Size: 00
Pros:Very fitted! Classic look and perfect length. Within budget!! =]
Cons: The sleeves were a teeny bit too long, but I was going to wear this blazer mid-sleeve anyway.
Decision: Purchased.

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 I was so happy to have found a fitted blazer! No alterations needed XD

Here's what it looks like by itself:

(They also have a longer version of this, but I tried it on and the length was not flattering on me; my bum made the back part stick out and I looked like a chicken.)

Made with wool, polyester and spandex. Not too shabby.

Came with an extra gold button.

Mission accomplished =]

BCBG needs XXXS

BCBG's sizes seems to fit bigger than other stores. I'm referring to BCBG Max Azria, not sure about the other lines under BCBG. Maybe BCBGeneration will fit smaller since it seems to target a younger age range.
Anyway... they were having a 30% off sale =]

Note: Prices are different inside Canadian stores. The prices I list here are from the store. The items are cheaper on the US site. I'm guessing it's because they have a 1.2 conversion rate.

#1: Rocha Cowl-Neck Sweater

(Available online)

Price: $417 --> Sale $291.90
Size: XXS/XS
Pros: The design is really cute. A casual oversized sweater. It's warm enough to wear outdoors without having to wear a jacket on top.
Cons: You cannot tell from these pictures, but I looked like a little T-rex in this sweater because the sleeves were so big on me. I guess this sweater's fit is even bigger than the usual XXS size BCBG has because it is meant to fit both XXS and XS.
Decision: Did not buy.

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 #2: Fabric & Leather Satchel

 

Price: $286  --> Sale $200.20
Pros: I really loved the look of this satchel. Really like the beige and brown combo with the red snake skin stripe in the middle. The strap's length is long on me in these pictures, but it is adjustable. Bag had multiple compartments inside.
Cons: The bag's size was too big for tiny me =_=
Decision: Did not buy.

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#3: Camira Dress

(Available online)

 

Price: $478 --> Sale $334.60
Size: XXS
Pros: Loved how elegant this dress looked. I like how it has the beautiful studs on the neckline and that it covers up the chest area, yet it shows a little because it's sheer. The ruching flatters the body.
Cons: The dress is too long, I had to pull the dress up a bit in this pictures, which gathers more fabric on the waist. The sleeveless top of the dress is too big as well; it's loose around my shoulders. With alterations, this dress will probably cost over $400 and since I don't have any occasions to wear this to, I can't justify buying it =(
Decision: Did not buy.

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At least the big sizes saved me from spending.

BCBG Work Skirt

#1: Silvie Power Skirt

Price: $179 (cheaper on the site)
Size: XXS
Pros: Very nice fit. Loved the color. The skirt's material is thick, yet stretchy. It makes my bum look good lol!
Cons: Very pricey. And because the skirt is so fitted, I cannot tuck anything too thick into it.
Decision: Purchased.

More details on the skirt:

 

The material is pretty thick, as you can see from the above picture.

One thing I have to mention is that this skirt is on the tighter side (in comparison to their other products), and it has no zipper, so some people go a size up.

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I know... I only tried on one thing. Surprising, right?

Actually, no. I tried on another two skirts but I didn't take a picture of them =(