Clothing Swap

Hello, Everyone!  Today, in lieu of my usual occasional Saturday Stuff and Things, I�m participating in the Style Agent 909 Clothing Swap.  We were all supposed to come up with 5 or so items to swap. 
 

Here are my pieces�

First up, is a white, linen �Lauren� Ralph Lauren skirt in size 12:

I like this skirt, but it is very, very full.  Which is why I�m getting rid of it.  Well, that and the fact that I have multiple white skirts.  But, really though, it�s mostly the fullness.  I have too much hustle in my bustle for this skirt.  If you have less of a bustle, I think this skirt will work well.  It will also work on a size 14 if you wear it higher on the waist; I know this because I�m a 14 and that�s where I wore it.

Item # 2 is my beloved �safari� vest:

I love this piece, but it�s too small across the chest for me (I�m a 38B).  I thrifted this piece so I�m not sure what size it is, but I�d say it�s probably a 12.  Here is a photo of me in the vest so you can see the fit:

Sadly, it just doesn�t quite button, otherwise, I would absolutely keep it.

Next we have a sheer, purple Gap blouse in Large:

Yes, it is veeeerrry sheer.

I�m getting rid of this piece because I never wear it.  I�ve only worn it once in year that I�ve owned it.  I can�t say why, but it really just doesn�t work for me.  Although it�s a large, it will work on a size 14.  Here's proof:

Also, as you can see from the above photo, it has a sort of mini-ruffle-peplum.

Item # 4 is a black croc/snake print dress in size 14:

This dress is made of matte jersey and has a sewn in self-belt:

It�s extremely comfortable and very flattering.  The skirt is about knee length on me and full enough to easily ride a bike in:

Aww, a photo from my early days of blogging...

This is another piece that I�m swapping only because I never wear it.  I just have several black dresses and other printed black dresses that I wear more.

Next is a yellow tunic from Target:

I know a lot of people don�t wear yellow, but this is a lovely yellow.  It�s more of a golden yellow than bright yellow.  And it has lovely dramatic dolman sleeves and an embroidered bib.  Unfortunately, I don�t wear it.  Why?  Because I can�t belt it and it drives me crazy.  If you�re less of a belting fanatic, this may very well be a good piece for you.

This is a Large, but will fit a size 14.  Here is how it fits me:

Finally, I�m swapping this pair of cameo earrings:

They are just inexpensive plastic, but were a good way for me to ease into wearing cameos.  I didn�t know if they were really �me� until I tried this pair out.  I�ve since upgraded to a pair of cameo and garnet drop earrings, so I�m passing these on.


Now for my wish list:

Leopard flats - size 10 - I know this is a long shot, but I'm putting it out there

Black maxi dress - size L or XL

Gingham shirt - size 14

Ikat print scarf

Lace skirt - A-line, about knee-length, size 14


If you're interesting in swapping, you can reach me at fashionforgiants @ gmail (dot) com.  Also, don't forget to visit Style Agent 909 to see who else is participating!

Gracey