October Shein Favorites

I typically share a Shein haul every month, you can see last month’s here! This time I wanted to do it a little differently and share with you the items I loved on the days I wore them out (real-life, in the moment pictures) and about vs mirror pics where I just threw the item on to snap a pic. I’m not knocking that method, just so you don’t expect to see me not doing that anymore haha! I just felt like trying something new this month!

Click here for September’s Shein Try-On!

If you saw my Instagram stories try-on of these items, I had five in total that I got in this order. I’ll be sharing the three items that fit and worked for me! As you know, retailers like Shein can be tricky when it comes to sizing as their items are a little inconsistent, which is why I like to share these honest reviews and how each item fits on me with my particular sizing etc. I actually wrote a whole blog post about tips and tricks for ordering from retailers like Shein and Amazon. Read that here! If you missed my October Shein try-on that I shared on Instagram stories, it is saved in a highlight on my profile called “Shein!” You’ll also see all of my past Shein try-ons there too.

Click here to heck out my tips and tricks for ordering from Shein.com!

Snake Print Cami

I’ve been looking for the perfect piece of clothing to introduce snake print into my wardrobe! I have a few shoes in the print but I wanted to bring it up a notch and this cami was the perfect way to do that without going completely over the top. There is a fine line between tacky and chic when it comes to animal print, snake skin being the hardest to style correctly and appropriately in my opinion! This cami is only $6 and is the perfect layer for under a third piece, like I have shown here with my leather jacket. It would also be great tucked into a skirt with a blazer for a more business casual vibe or a denim jacket for a more casual option.

I’m wearing a large in this cami, it runs really small so size up one or even two sizes!

OUTFIT DETAILS: Cami // Moto Jacket // Jeans // Shoes // Hat //

Embroidered Babydoll Dress

I have gotten a few dresses in this style for fall this year, and they are the perfect cut to style with my favorite OTK boots! I wear these boots all the time and sometimes I don’t feel like tucking jeans or leggings into them so this dress was perfect and SO easy. A perfect “throw on and go” outfit! The embroidery detail is amazing and great quality, the material of the dress isn’t plastic-y like some that I’ve gotten from here, but it is definitely what you’d expect from a $17 dress, so keep that in mind!

I sized up way too much in this dress, I got an XL when I’m a normal medium, so I’d say to grab your actual size and you’d be good to go!

OUTFIT DETAILS: Dress // OTK boots // Hat //

Oversized Striped Sweater

Remember how much I loved this sweater when I got it in green last month? You can see how it looks in this post here! I am so obsessed with the fit and feel of this sweater! I’ve said it multiple times that this piece is the sweater of the season! I still believe it to be true! It is massive so I got my true size medium since I still like an oversized fit. The sleeves are really wide and baggy but look cute rolled up! It’s only $17 so I’m going to continue ordering each color as they come in lol!

OUTFIT DETAILS: Sweater // Jeans //Shoes // Hat // Bag

Here’s everything I shared in this post:

Thanks for checking out this month’s Shein try-on/favorites! Make sure to save your favorite looks to Pinterest and check out previous Shein try-on’s by clicking the thumbnail images below! Hope you all are having an amazing weekend!

xo

Shein Try-On: September

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This month’s Shein haul is a GOOD one. All the fall vibes in this haul and I’m so excited to share with you all! If you want to check out lat month’s haul, click HERE. Otherwise stay tuned for this month’s pieces!

Tips and Tricks for Shopping at Shein!

Fall is in full swing here so I definitely went all out sweaters and cozy vibes for this order. I know not all of you live in climates that allow you to wear sweaters yet, but take advantage of my discount code while it lasts to get this sweaters ahead of time for when the weather allows for you to wear them! They’re good which means there’s no guarantee how long they’ll stay in stock!

Striped Oversized Sweater

$28 Size L

OKAY. This sweater is the one item you need from this try-on… if you don’t buy anything else, BUY THIS! I love the look of this sweater, plus it is incredible quality! I should have gotten my regular size, but as you know I always size up with Shein so I am wearing a Large here and it is really big. Comes in a tan stripe option too which is just as cute! Odds are I’ll order that one too for how much I love this sweater!

Tie Front Thermal Top

$18 Size L

This top is so fun with the color blocking. It’s not something I would normally reach for but I thought it was a fun change to what I usually reach for! It also comes in a black, white, and grey combo too, if you’re more into neutrals. This top totally reminds me of my favorite Urban Outfitters button down thermals that I have in a bunch of colors. Runs pretty true to size and feels super soft and cozy!

Leopard Print Denim Skirt

Size L $14

If you follow me on Instagram you may have noticed my favorite fall outfit. Sweaters and skirts are such a fun way to transition into the cooler months while it’s not too cold to have bare legs! I love a good denim skirt and although the denim doesn’t feel of the utmost quality, I can see myself wearing this all season long with a cozy sweater front tucked in like in the photo above! My sweater is also from Shein last year, and is still available. I’ll link it below!

Striped Sweater & Babydoll Dress

$18 Size L // $8 Size L

I thought these last two pieces looked cute together, this dress is only $8 (shook) and comes in a handful of colors. It is slightly sheer so I’ll wear a slip with it when I wear it out of the house. It is such a flattering silhouette with the shape of the seam, it’s dramatically curved which gives a slimming effect, love it!

This sweater is under $20 and super versatile! I know I’ll get a ton of wear out of it for fall. I love it paired with my favorite OTK boots (currently on sale too)!

Thanks for checking out this month’s Shein finds! I really love sharing these try-ons with you all so I’m happy to see that they’ve been such popular posts on SbJ! Let me know what piece was your favorite in the comments below, and as always, thanks for reading!

xo

4 Affordable Event Dress Ideas

The inspiration for this post came from me not knowing what to wear to a baby shower that I’m attending this month. I ordered a bunch of affordable dresses from Shein hoping that one would work out. I had no idea I was going to love each of them so much! I thought it would be fun to share them all in a blog post for those of you who need a few great ideas for dresses to wear to events if you’re like me and also don’t love to spend a pretty penny on a dress you may only wear once!

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I am 5’9” and a size Medium across the board, but when it comes to Shein I like to size up. I got a Large in all of these dresses and only one dress (not pictured) didn’t work out length-wise. Otherwise they all fit perfectly!

Beige Pom Pom Dress

I’ve seen this style all over Instagram this summer and I’m glad I finally ordered it! It comes in a darker brown color too but I love how dainty and pretty this warm beige color is. The pom pom details give in just the right amount of interest! It is slightly sheer but I got away with nude colored undergarments with no issue, but you may want to wear a slip with it!

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Polka Dot Ruffle Wrap Dress

This dress comes in a bunch of colors but I’ve been on the hunt for more blue pieces to add to my wardrobe! I love polka dots and wrap dresses are universally flattering. I probably could have gotten away with sizing up one more time with this dress for the width, but the length was perfect for me! I wish I had gotten this dress earlier in the summer!

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Peach Chiffon Tiered Off Shoulder Dress

This dress is perfect for a wedding shower or guest outfit! I love the layered ruffles and this color is to DIE for gorgeous! It’s hard to see in the photos but there are thin straps that hold the dress up and also make it so the off shoulder part stays down, off your shoulders (hope that makes sense).

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Floral Midi Dress

I love this dress, but when I put it on it was kind of like a mumu, I wish it had a tie to go around the waist, but with the belt it is actually my favorite dress from the whole order! Problem solved! This dress looks and feels like a $100 dress and it was UNDER $30. I still can’t believe it! It also has beautiful movement as you can see in the photos.

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Which dress is your favorite? I don’t know how I’m going to choose which one to wear to the baby shower, I love them all so much!

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xo

Tips and Tricks for Shopping at Shein!

Shein is totally one of those retailers that seems too good to be true. I can agree that it feels totally crazy that this website can get away with selling $10 t-shirts and $15 jeans, but if you’ve seen the targeted ads on your facebook, you know that this is a real thing. So the question is, how good is this stuff, actually? Will I really be getting what I see in the picture? How to I ensure that I order a quality item? Well, I’m here to answer all of those questions and more in this post! I get DM’s on Instagram whenever I share Shein pieces with questions about what I really think about shopping there, I hope in this blog post I can answer everything you’ve ever wondered about shopping at Shein.com.

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1. Look for items displayed on a model.

   I try to only purchase an Item that is displayed on a person, not just a hanger. If I order an item displayed on a hanger, chances are I’ve seen the piece on another blogger or friend! You can check their Instagram pages @sheinofficial and @shein_us and view tagged pictures to view items on customers and bloggers. Their hashtag is #sheingals or #sheinus which should also bring up plenty of pictures featuring Shein items.

2. Check Instagram

Head to Shein’s Instagram page and check out the tagged photos! Also check out their hashtags (#sheingals #shein). I love to see how an item will look on a real person and not just in the styled stock photo on a retailer’s website, Instagram is a great resource for that. Also be sure to check out hauls and try-on’s from your favorite bloggers, I have a bunch saved in my “Shein” highlight on my Instagram profile page. I have found some of the best pieces by ordering items I’ve seen other people share in their Instagram stories!

3. Read Item Reviews

1. This goes hand in hand with with the first tip! Read the reviews and look for the reviews with customer photos. This helps especially well with “One- Size” items. I tend to only order items that have amazing reviews with pictures attached.

   4. Pay Attention to Sizing

   Sizes are all over the place for each item on Shein. Grab a tape measure whenever in doubt and physically measure your body and compare to the detailed info they provide on their site. I tend to size up when I’m feeling unsure, but always measure if you’re on the fence! I’ve ordered items in my normal size that could fit a chihuahua so I always measure twice and reference their sizing before placing my order.

   5. Plan to Wait For Your Order

   Shipping can sometimes take a whilt, so expect to wait! Since items are coming from over seas, items can take anywhere from one week to three weeks to arrive, so don’t place an order with items you need ASAP, just in case it takes on the longer end of the spectrum to arrive. If I am ordering for an event or a shoot I will always order a month in advance to make sure that 1) the item arrives on time, and 2) I also have time to find a replacement in case the item is not what I expected. You can always expedite shipping if it’s super important as well! I have also gotten lucky and ordered items that have taken less than a week to arrive, it all really just depends by item.

   6. Returns are Not Necessarily Worth it

   There have only been two items total that I’ve received from Shein that have not worked out for me. I decided it would be easier to donate the items than deal with returns since I’ve heard returns can be a huge hassle and shipping costs tend to be more than the items price anyway, I have never actually experience it myself though. I have heard you can pay a few bucks for insurance that makes returns more affordable which is always an option as well! Returns are accepted 30 days from purchase, some items are non-returnable though so double check the fine print before ordering!

   7. Be Prepared for a Wrinkles

   This is where I give you the number one advice that you will ever get for online shopping from ANY retailer, not just Shein. INVEST IN A STEAMER. Items ordered online tend to come in a crumpled mess. Remove the wrinkles before you wear your online items out and about. I promise them they’ll look ten times better and higher quality than if you rock the wrinkles. This is the portable steamer I use. It’s super affordable and works like a charm, also fits well in a suitcase if you travel frequently!

Overall I have had pretty great success with my purchases from Shein! Items are affordable and on trend, great for the fashionista who likes to change things up seasonally without breaking the bank. I hope these tips help to make your Shein shopping experience fun and easy. If you have questions that I didn’t answer in this post, leave them in the comments below or shoot me a DM on Instagram.

xo

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