a.p.c. shirt dress, sz. 38 (4/6)

Congrats Jennifer!

i bought this dress 2 years ago at Stels but have only worn it a handful of times because it was a little tight in the shoulders. i just tried it on again, and i need someone to help pull it off me because it gets caught in the shoulders. plus, it's tighter than i'd like around the hips.

measurements:
shoulders--15 1/2"
chest--17 1/2"
waist--16 1/2"
hips--19 1/2"
length--34"

details:
this dress epitomizes a.p.c. at its best. super simple design, beautiful fabric and detailing, excellent fit. unlike their more recent designs, which seem to hang shapelessly on many of us, this one is fitted without being at all tight. the fabric is a lovely sturdy cotton-linen blend, and the color is a very soft pale lilac, almost a grey-taupe-lilac depending on the lighting. i would recommend wearing this during year-round, except when it's really hot. it also looks nice over pants.

imperfections:
none

costs:
i paid $240 (trying to learn from my mistakes, sigh), asking $50 including shipping.

listing end date:
june 18, 2009

uniform studio twofold skirt, sz 8

Congrats Kristien!

photos by martha

i bought this skirt last fall thinking it would work with the pregnancy. i even ordered a size up just in case, but in the end it made me look, well, huge. and now that i'm back in my regular clothes, the skirt is too big for me.

measurements:
waist--29" (should sit near natural waist)
hip--40"
length--should hit around the knee, depends on where you tie the waist. it was a little longer than knee-length on me.

details:
as with all of martha's creations, this skirt is subtly interesting, but also dramatic in its two folds (one at each side). it's a little tricky to get on, but once you figure out the folds and ties, it looks very polished and sharp.

imperfections:
none, never worn.

cost:
i paid $95, asking $45 including shipping

listing end date:
june 18, 2009

apc print dress, size 36

Congrats Arunasree!

i was super excited to find this dress a few years back. i didn't wear it more than 3 times though because it didn't work with bicycling. i just tried it on again, and now the shoulders are much too tight. they were always a little tight (i usually wear a 38 in apc), but now the dress hangs awkwardly. this is one of my all time favorite apc prints. i wish i had bought it in the blouse when i had the chance. oh well!

measurements:
shoulders--18" (more like 16" since it's slightly cap-sleeved)
chest--17"
waist--17"
length--38" from shoulders

details:
a very straight shape with a few pleats in the front and back, buttons down the front. a very summery and wonderful dress. very cute layered with a short-sleeved tee and sandals.

imperfections: none, like new condition.

costs:
i paid $85 on sale, asking $40 including shipping

listing end date:
june 18, 2009

Tsumori Chisato Embroidered White Shirt

About Item: Beautiful Tsumori Chisato embroidered cotton shirt. Fabric is light-weight, sheer cotton. Gorgeous embroidery on collar, chest and cuffs. The pattern on the chest area is of Mexican Day of the Dead-style skulls. 5-buttons, 4 of them white, and silver top button in the shape of a skull. Cuffs have pintuck pleats and lace along the edge. I am happy to forward you more photos, just ask!

Color: White

Material: 100% cotton

Condition: Perfect, never worn

Measurements: Size 2. Armpit to armpit 17" (laying flat) shoulder to hem 23". Sleeves, shoulder to cuff 25".

Why am I letting it go?: It's a little tight on me.

Paid: $195 (on sale)

Asking: $60, plus shipping


Listing End Date: June 25th, 2008
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Thanks to all who left comments and congratulations Pia!

Rowena Sartin Trumpet Sleeve Dress -- Size 2 (S/M)

Congrats, Jenny!

About Item: Rowena Sartin dress. Size 2 (Small-Medium). Lovely trumpet/flutter sleeves that fall to the elbow. Lovely, flattering boat neckline. Body fully lined; sleeves unlined. Could also work as a tunic. Rowena Sartin has been featured on Refinery29 and is carried by Creatures of Comfort in LA.

Color: Brown-ish grey with lovely texture.

Material: No fabric tag (I think this was a sample). But feels like some sort of wool/silk blend.

Condition: Brand new with tag.

Approximate Measurements: Marked size "2" (international size, I think). I'm usually a Small or Medium and this fits me. Slight a-line. Shoulders (seam to seam) = 16"; Bust = 18"; Length = 33".

Why am I letting it go?: Again, too much grey in my closet.

Paid: I have no idea! It was too long ago.

Asking: $30 (includes shipping to US).

Listing End Date: 10 June 2009. Please leave your email in your comment!

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Kostym (Cheap Monday) Gingham Tunic -- Size XS

About Item: Kostym by Cheap Monday grey gingham tunic. Button front, cute sleeve details (see last photo), two on-seam side pockets. Size XS, but could definitely work for size Small as well.

Color: Grey and white checks.

Material: 100% cotton.

Condition: Excellent. Worn once.

Approximate Measurements: Cut could work for both size XS or Small. Straight silhouette. Shoulder (seam to seam) = 19" (meant to drop past actual shoulder line for slouchy fit), Bust = 22", Length = 29" (shirttail hemline).

Why am I letting it go?: I'm trying to work more bright colors into my wardrobe. Too much grey!

Paid: $60.

Asking: $20 (includes shipping to US).

Listing End Date: 10 June 2009. Please leave your email in your comment!

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Dace Wool Tunic -- Size Medium

Impulse Seattle's styling of plain grey version:


Congrats, Pam!

About Item: Dace wool-blend plaid tunic, size Medium. Sleeves can be worn rolled up (and secured with arm strap), or down. See first photo.

Color: Multi-color plaid. Mostly shades of grey with specks of orange, red, purple. Dark horn buttons down front placket and on straps that secure rolled-up sleeves. Very Isabel Marant.

Material: 80% wool, 18% polymide, 2% spandex.

Condition: Excellent. Worn once.

Approximate Measurements: Runs true to size. Shoulders = 14" (seam to seam), Bust = 19", Length = 31".

Why am I letting it go?: A bit too large for me now. This is actually the second version of this that I've bought and I'm finally resigned that the Medium is too large for me.

Paid: $60 on sale.

Asking: $25 (includes shipping to US).

Listing End Date: 10 June 2009. Please leave your email in your comment!

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Nicholas K Benoit Trench -- Size Small

Congrats, Tess!

About Item: Nicholas K Benoit Trench, Size Small.

Color: Medium Khaki. First photo shows true color best. Dark tortoise buttons, tonal leather trim on cuff straps, waist tie, and pocket button flaps (see last photo).

Material: 100% cotton

Condition: Very good. A bit wrinkled but in great shape.

Approximate Measurements: Size Small; could also work well for an X-Small. Bust = 17", Shoulders (seam to seam) = 14", Waist = 16.5", Length = 33".

Why am I letting it go?: A bit too small for me now. Also just bought another trench coat and I don't need two!

Paid: $350 (ouch)

Asking: $70 (includes shipping to the US).

Listing End Date: 10 June 2009. Please leave your email in your comment!

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ByCorpus Plaid Work Shirt, Medium -- Brand New with Tag

Congratulations, Jessica!

Purchased:

From Urban Outfitters on-line two weeks ago. I have never worn it -- it's straight from UO.

Condition:

Unworn and tagged -- fresh from Urban Outfitters

Why I am Parting with It:

The plaid is amazing, but I need a very lightweight cotton for these HOT Texas summers. This plaid would be great for summer and early fall if you live anywhere but Texas or Florida!! Also, I lost the packing slip and invoice, so I cannot return it to UO.

About the shirt:

From the Urban Outfitters description: "This classic, lightweight, plaid button-down work shirt is woven in premium double-cloth cotton. Topped with buttoned tabs at the sleeves for easy rolling and trimmed with epaulets. Finished with buttoned chest pockets and a curved hem. Exclusive to Urban Outfitters. Imported. Machine wash. Has a slim, flattering fit. 100% cotton, made in China." Shirt also has small pockets on the side. Each layer of the shirt has a different material -- the outside is plaid, the inside is a large-checked gingham. The two coordinate beautifully. So if you roll the sleeves up, you get a glimpse of the gingham.

Measurements:

26.75" from shoulder to hem

Bust -- 19" lying flat

View it online:

http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/urban/catalog/productdetail.jsp?_dyncharset=ISO-8859-1&navAction=jump&id=16003600&search=true&isProduct=true&parentid=SEARCH+RESULTS&color=30

Retailed for: $58

Asking: $20 (includes postage to US -- Canada is $2 extra)

End Date: June 22, 2009 -- please leave your email address with your comment. Thanks!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Waffle Knit Print Top

About Item: Marc by Marc Jacobs Waffle Knit top. Light weight fabric. Two buttons, two small red ruffles at shoulder.

Color: Red print, with blue/slate flowers

Material: 100% cotton

Condition: Perfect, worn a handful of times

Measurements: Size Small. Armpit to armpit 17" (laying flat) shoulder to hem 24". Sleeves, shoulder to cuff 26.5". Fabric is a knit so it will stretch some, like a t-shirt.

Why am I letting it go?: I have another similar shirt.

Paid: $100 (on sale)

Asking: $25, plus shipping


Listing End Date: June 25th, 2008
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Thanks, Pia!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Knit Dress

About Item: Marc by Marc Jacobs knit dress. Very colorful pattern. Ruffle cap sleeves and wrap-style bodice with empire waist and tiered skirt. The fabric is a knit, so it has a lot of stretch and is quite heavy.

Color: Multi-color print.

Material: 96% rayon, 4% spandex

Condition: Perfect, worn a handful of times

Measurements: Size Small. Armpit to armpit 17" (laying flat), , waist 15" (laying flat), hips free, shoulder to hem 41". Material is very stretchy so this dress will stretch to fit.

Why am I letting it go?: It's a little too big for me

Paid: $180 (on sale)

Asking: $50, plus shipping

Listing End Date: June 25th, 2008
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Seven For All Manking Flynt Jeans

About Item: 7 For All Mankind Jeans Flynt Stretch in Tahiti. Medium blue denim with Seven's signature distressing down thighs and across seat. Unique design "7" sewn on back pockets. Bootcut leg with just the right amount of stretch. Classic 5 pocket style

Color: Blue, faded and distressed

Material: Stretch denim - 98% cotton, 2% elastane

Condition: Perfect, worn a handful of times

Measurements: Size 27. Inseam 29". Rise 8".
Waist, laying flat 15.5"
Hips, laying flat 18"
Keep in mind these are low rise, so that waist measurement is not the 'true' waist. Also, the fabric has some stretch.

Why am I letting them go?: I gained some weight so the fit is tight!

Paid: $189

Asking: $40, plus shipping


Listing End Date: June 25th, 2008
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Theory Sleeveless Yellow Top

About Item: Light linen mix Theory 'Romilda" top. It has three buttons at the front, ruching and banding at the neck and arm openings, and one inch straps. Fabric has a bit of stretch.

Color: Yellow

Material: 62% Linen, 36% Viscose, 2% Spandex

Condition: Perfect, worn maybe twice

Measurements: Size Small. 19" armpit to armpit, 24.5" shoulder to hem

Why am I letting it go?: It's usually too cold for this top in San Francisco!

Paid: $100 (on sale)

Asking: $25, plus shipping


Listing End Date: June 25th, 2008
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Thanks to all who left comments and congratulations Andromeda!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Black Denim Capri Length Pants

About Item: Cute and perfect for summer weather, capri length denim pants. The bottoms are sewn as shown, not just rolled up (this is the design, not my own alteration). The denim has some stretch. Nice little Marc charm attached to front right belt loop (you can remove this if you choose).

Color: Black

Material: 89% Cotton, 11% Spandex

Condition: Perfect, worn maybe 3 times

Measurements: Size 27, inseam 18", rise 8.5"
Waist, laying flat 15.5"
Hips, laying flat 18.5"
Keep in mind these are low rise, so that waist measurement is not the 'true' waist. Also, fabric has some stretch.

Why am I letting them go?: I've gained some weight and they're too tight!!

Paid: $100 (on sale)

Asking: $25, plus shipping


Listing End Date: June 25th, 2008
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lina rennell grey tents top, medium

front view

back view

detail of the tents top

Congratulations, Megan!!

About the Top: I must say the workmanship on this top is perfect. Attention to detail, quality cotton jersey that is soft and breathable. It's a beautiful top. 100% organic cotton and made in the US. Hand wash. Rounded neckline with cap sleeves; slips on. Tents are hand-screened onto the cotton jersey.

Check it out online: http://totokaelo.com/store/product/1452

Purchased: Last month from totokaelo.com; this is the grey top that sold out.

Condition: Perfect -- still has the totokaelo tag. I wore it once for a few hours.

Measurements: shoulder to hem - 23-1/2"; bust - 20" flat; arm opening - 8"

Why I am Letting it Go: I bought it to go with a dress that I ended up returning. Also, the color is not my best -- would look best on those with brown, black or red hair.

Retailed for: $101

Asking: $50 (includes shipping in US -- Canada add $2)

End Date: June 22. 2009

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Equestrian Victorian Flat Boots by Corso Como, size 9.5

Beautiful boots by Corso Como. The style name is "Sachi." Bought these at American Rag in San Francisco, new. An awesome score but bittersweet: they're too small for me. Worn three times and is in great condition--no major nicks or scratches on the exterior. Gorgeous, supple leather in a cute Victorian/Equestrian hybrid design. Note: the laces do not really lace up--they are for decor only. A real boot classic.

About the fit: They are a little narrow across the foot, but not terribly so. I took measurements across the widest part and it's 5.5" wrapped, so if you took your own foot and measured from the widest part of our foot on one side, and then to the other, you could see if these fit you.

Details: Made in Brazil. By the excellent shoe brand Corso Como. Perfect 1" Heel. Brass buckle at the top. Very roomy in the calf, so it can accommodate all kinds of calf sizes, but it's 16.5" circumference at the widest part. 11.25" outsole.

Color: Dark Brown

Size: 9.5M

Price: Original retail $245. Still available on Zappos.com and is on sale for $147. I paid over $100; you pay: $70, including shipping if in the U.S. Please let me know if you're outside of the U.S. thanks!

Listing ends: September 15

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