Jason Wu for Target in Toronto: My Loot

As mentioned in the other post, shoppers were only allowed to purchase three items at the Jason Wu for Target pop-up on Thursday. I took in six pieces to try, including dresses (three), a skirt and two tops and ended up buying one dress and two tops. Two of the dresses I wanted to buy were, unfortunately not the best for my body type – the fit was much too big, even with the smallest size (the line really needed size 0, which they didn’t carry. Normally, brands that start at size 2 tend to be smaller-fit. Not in this case). The pieces that I purchased were in alpha sizes and were easy enough that I could style to make it fit.

Blouse with tie with dots:

It was kind of loose when I wore it, but tucked into dress pants, it isn’t bad. In fact, it gives me a bit more shape than I normally get when pants or skirts are tucked in!

Paired with: Tuxedo pants from Banana Republic, size 00P
Shoes: Christian Louboutin Proratas, size 34

Cap Sleeve Pleated Blouse in Belize Blue:

Again, loose-fitting, perhaps too big, but easily saved tucked in and belted. Both this shirt and the one above cost $20, lower than the original US price ($26.99)! Good news for my upcoming Petite Fashion Challenge outfit (hint, hint).

Skirt: Jacob, size XS
Shoes: Christian Louboutin Proratas, size 34

Sleeveless Chiffon Dress in Navy Floral with Gold Belt

I decided to style this with three different belts. Without the belt, the dress basically looked like a muu muu, just plain yuck. The original belt (which is more yellow than “gold”) was a bit too big without adding more holes, so I made do by tying it for the picture.

I also tried two other belts, both purchased at H&M last year. Which one do you think works better?

Shoes: Stuart Weitzman (Spring 2012), size 4.5

And what about that dress that didn’t work? It’s the Poplin Dress in Navy:

Another awful one was the pleated canvas skirt in Belize Blue (matched the second blouse), but it was so awful looking that I didn’t even bother to take a picture!

Torontonians, did you go to this event? What did you think?

About Cynthia Cheng Mintz

Cynthia Cheng Mintz is the founder and webitor-in-chief of this site and the petite-focused site, Shorty Stories. She has also written for other publications including the Toronto Star and has blogged for The Huffington Post. Her first novel, Aspirations, was published in 2007. Outside of writing, Cynthia researches and advises philanthropic ideas for family funds and foundations and also volunteers.