Fit the Bill: Ready for Springware

By LL in KC

I don't know about all of you, but I am ready for spring...R E A D Y! The last two days we have had teasers in KC - 67 on Thursday, 83 on Friday. And I wake up this morning to 38, windy and a 40% chance of snow. I mean, seriously?!?!

With the first day of spring just around the corner (Wednesday the 20th if you didn't know), I definitely have spring fever. Back in my college days, this fever would have been answered with a Spring Break trip to a warm climate. Since Spring Break is not happening for this working woman, I am left to pretend and shop for spring fashion in preparation for warmer days to come. You've heard of the show Doomsday Preppers on National Geographic? Well, I'm a Springday Prepper...hoarding spring fashion for the warmer temps.

Armed with a budget (totally necessary when heading out for crazy sale shopping), here are a few of the great sales that I will be hitting today:

LOFT has 40% off of everything today.

J.Crew Factory has 40% off Matchstick Jeans, 5" and 3" chino shorts, and dresses, and of course an additional 30% of all tops and 40% off all sale items. Don't have a J.Crew Factory near you? Online you can get an additional 30% off of everything!

The Limited has 40% off everything as well.

Madewell is offering an additional 20% off all sale items.

H&M is in the midst of its Midseason Sale, which could be very dangerous!

Old Navy has a good deal for those who don't want to leave the house today (perfect for those of you who are even colder than here in KC) - 17% off your entire order. Plus, all summer dresses are on sale for $15-$20.

Looking for shoe deals? DSW is offering free shipping this weekend.

Let's see how far my budget will stretch today!

Fit the Bill: Fashion Swap

By: LL
You will soon realize that Jess and I are big fans of the fashion swap. (See here for advice on how to host a swap.) What better way to mix up your wardrobe than swapping in a few pieces from someone else's closet. In our family, it is an annual tradition for us sisters to get together at Thanksgiving and swap clothes. This year, Jess and I were taking requests. Any clothes that we had each worn enough times to part with were up for grabs. I think that we, along with our other sisters and a family friend, came out with some great "new to us" pieces that fit the bill - because they were FREE!

{Two mustard Anthro cardis for LL}

{Turquoise and coral necklace for Jess}

{A yellow polka dot ruffle blouse for Jess}

{An orange Chloe top for Jess}

And what fashion swap is complete without good food and wine?!? After the swap, EC and her husband hosted the entire family for a make-your-own-pizza night. 

{Five "fitting" sisters}

Jess: Banana Republic cords, Anthro top and anthro necklace

LL: Ralph Lauren sweater, Old Navy Diva jeans, H&M lace tank

{EC makes some great pizzas} 

{Good wine and fun games} 

{Cutest baby fit ever...little Hoodie with her Etsy hat}

Featured Fit: What to Wear to Thanksgiving Dinner

By Cool J
Nothing says Wisconsin Thanksgiving like an over-the-top cheese tray. Each year, the cheese tray gets bigger and bigger…(hopefully the same is not true about our thighs!)

With so much great food to consume, LL and I both went for something casual and "forgiving" for our Thanksgiving attire. I paired my favorite pair of mustard Banana Republic cordoroys and a simple navy top, (also from Banana), with a vintage necklace from Covered Boutique (in Uptown). 

They have the cutest jewelry at this boutique. Though my husband calls me “Mr. T.” in this necklace- I pity the fool!- I don’t mind. It’s one of my current favorites!

And two days in a row- more yellow and navy for Jess!

LL wore a polka dot blouse with a navy cardi (both fitting the bill from Old Navy) with her Always Skinny's from the Gap, with riding boots from Abound. 

 It was a little breezy on Thanksgiving, so please forgive our crazy hair! It looked a lot better inside.

And our lovely host Dr. CJ, my oldest sister, also posed for a few pictures.  She was comfortably chic in black leggings, a fun green patterned top, and a green cardigan, which complimented the color of her eyes quite well.

 Looking good, Dr. CJ!

Jess's ensemble:

Mustard cords from Banana Republic- buy them HERE

Navy top from Banana Republic

Vintage necklace from Covered Boutique

LL's ensemble:

Polka dot blouse from Old Navy

Navy cardigan

Always Skinny jeans from the Gap
Riding boots by Abound
Pearl earrings (gifted)

CJ's ensemble:

Flowered top from Anne Klein

Green cardi from Target (what a great find!)

Black Leggings from White House/Black Market
Black ballet flats by Sam Edelman

We enjoyed a great meal, thanks to CJ's husband's cooking, and then we played games throughout the evening.

We hope you too had a great Thanksgiving! Cheers from the Right Fits!

Featured Fit: Yellow and Navy!

By Jess

Sorry for the short hiatus from the blog, but it was a busy Thanksgiving in Wisconsin! 

LL and I have a lot to share from the weekend, and you'll be seeing a lot of posts from this reunion of both ladies behind the the Right Fits. But let me start from the beginning!

The D-man and I arrived on Wednesday evening in time for a perfect pre-race meal at Jake’s Burgers, (previously known as Haute Taco where we enjoyed our pre-race meal last year.)  

Jake's Burgers was cute, and they had a variety of options from the classic burger to the more interesting type, such as the truffle burger that I ordered, which had melted brie, white truffle oil, and arugula. So good!

LL had shared her packing tips on Wednesday (in this POST) and I guess her color scheme must have stuck with me, as I ended up wearing a very similar outfit…Twinsies!

What can I say, great minds think alike! 

Yellow and navy are a perfect combination. 

Add some stripes or polka dots to spruce up an otherwise simple outfit. 

Pair it all with a funky necklace like LL did!

{Yes, I am a giant compared to LL...and I was wearing flats!}

While visiting my family (probably our most loyal readers), my sisters mentioned that we had strayed from our fashion focus on the blog. They mentioned that most of our recent posts were about fitness. So, we are going to try to amp up our outfit posts! 

Some quick tips for those sisters: mix and match! 

Not everything has to be match-matchy. Mix patterns. Mix colors. And mix some bright colors into your neutral wardrobe, even if just with a bold necklace. (Insider tip: you could probably find the J.Crew bubble necklace on ebay for a fraction of the price....)

LL’s ensemble:

Yellow cardigan from Old Navy (find it HERE for only $22.50)

Striped shirt from the Gap

Necklace: Red bubble necklace from J.Crew (find it here)

Boots: Abound

Skinny jeans:  Always Skinny by The Gap (find them here)

Cool J's ensemble:

Yellow cardigan: J.Crew- Find it here on sale now for $62

Polka Dot beach coverup, worn as a shirt (as seen HERE) from J.Crew

Pants: Navy corduroy skinnies from the Gap

Boots: Aubrey riding boots in cognac (as seen HERE)

I’m sure you’re DYING to hear the results of the 5^th Annual Turkey Trot. 

Check back in a few hours, and that post will be ready!

Thanksgiving Fits: Holiday Packing

By: LL
I must say that I personally enjoy Thanksgiving much more than Christmas. I think it is because you get to enjoy the company and good food, but without the pressure of finding the right gift and spending money that you don't have. In my family, Thanksgiving is also all about the right fits.

As I talked about the other day, my family hosts an annual 5k on Thursday morning to kick off the over-indulgent feast. But the holiday isn't only about physical fits ... it is also about fashion fits. Having four older sisters, Thanksgiving is a time of modeling cute new outfits and swapping fashion (which we refer to as Long-Term Borrows, or LTBs).

As I prepare for my annual pilgrimage back to Wisconsin, the first step in my planning is coming up with my outfits. For me, this means an outfit for travel/arrival, another for Thanksgiving day and a third for our evening out to celebrate my husband's birthday and catch up with a few friends.

Since I will be flying back to Wisconsin, my "arrival" outfit will convey stylish comfort, such as this bargain look - yellow cardigan from Old Navy, navy striped cotton turtleneck from Gap, red Bubble necklace from J.Crew, Always Skinny jeans from Gap, and wedge riding boots from Abound. This outfit works because it is comfortable with a few stylish pieces that tie the outfit together and make it looked polished. In addition, the winter coat can stay in the suitcase so you aren't lugging that around with your carry-on.

For the Thanksgiving celebration, I like to dress up. Here is a great look that includes an aubergine dress from Dorothy Perkins, Club Monaco polka dot tights, Steven Madden black suede pumps, a gold Seiko watch, and a gold-plated leaf necklace. This outfit works so well because it is comfortable and warm but not a sweater, which can become too warm with many people in one room with multiple ovens on. It also includes some of the great fall colors that I love so much.

Then, there is a look for a night out to catch up with friends. Here is a good look that includes a blazer and blouse from H&M, Diva jeans from Old Navy, a checker necklace from Forever21, and suede gray booties from BCBG Generation. Why this outfit works is that it doesn't require a winter coat (which is cumbersome when going out for drinks) and is fancy without being overly fancy. It is sweet and simple.