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Off the Rack: BB Reviews Peter Pilotto for Target


The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

It's been a while since I reviewed a Target collaboration in person on account of me being pregnant, then too busy with a newborn to spend time galavanting in a dressing room like a teenager snapping selfies, but today I was up to my old tricks - and it felt good. Trying on the Peter Pilotto for Target collection in person reminded me why I love these lines - no matter where you live, if you live near a Target, you can pretend for just a few moments that you're somewhere more fashionable, somewhere where crazy prints are appreciated and boxy silhouettes are applauded. Sure, other shoppers may shake their heads in disapproval and walk by the racks without so much as a second glance, but you? You stop to take it all in because you love fashion and Target knows it.
And so it was with great enthusiasm that I tried on every available top, skirt, dress and blouse. The quality struck me as great for the price, and comparable to past designer collaborations. Sizing felt true to size, but cut for a close fit (to quote the sizing guide on Net-a-porter.com, where select pieces from this collection were available for purchase to a global audience). Fabrications felt appropriate for the price - plenty of polyester as usual (no wrinkles and not scratchy!) but also some nice cotton-blend jersey like this flattering dress ($40) and this cotton modal longsleeve shirt ($20).

I had ordered this sweatshirt at approximately 5 a.m. ET the night of the launch (up nursing my little one so I figured why not?) from Net-a-porter.com and was pleased with the quality once I saw it in person. I appreciated the generous length of this crepe dress ($40) and this shirt-dress ($35); either would work well belted and topped with a blazer or moto jacket for work, or paired with sneakers or loafers for a Downtown weekend look. I was also pleasantly surprised by this flattering peplum top ($25) and this cool racerback tank ($25). The simple yet modern silhouettes make these pieces look more expensive than they actually are.

I didn't see any swimwear, shoes or accessories nor did I see statement-making pieces such as this stretch-matelassé dress ($70). Hopefully I'll have time to hit another Target and find some more goodies. As much as I enjoyed the collection, I can't see myself getting a lot of wear out of any of these pieces - which is fine, for the price these aren't closet staples but rather fun, unique pieces you might wear a handful of times - so I just grabbed this blouse ($35) and called it a day.

From your many comments on Instagram (looove reading them!), people either loved this line or couldn't get into it at all. What did you love, hate, buy, or try to buy but couldn't?? Let me know in the comments!

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

The Budget Babe reviews Peter Pilotto for Target

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Comments
So glad you are back to fitting room selfies, as the collection rocks on you! These are certainly not staples, but that's why I'm drawn to them. They fun pieces, and they have me looking forward to spring/summer. I picked up the shades, shoes, and some tops and featured some top picks in my blog review. I also shopped online and I'm excited to see how the rest fits. Overall, I enjoyed the prints, although the collection was not in high demand in my area. I imagine most of it will go on sale in a month. Thank you for your review, it is always a pleasure reading your perspective!
#1 Melissa (Homepage) on 2014-02-10 00:21 (Reply)
Aw thx Melissa, really enjoyed your review as well! Shopping IS a sport, as you said. I'll be right there with you stalking those clearance racks and the racks by the dressing rooms.
#1.1 The Budget Babe on 2014-02-10 22:26 (Reply)
I actually had the range of emotions about this collection from the time it was announced to launch. It went from -Ooh! to ehhhhhhhhhhhh to okay that's interesting to, ugh, Scuba? to WANT and now I love it and i'm glad I splurged. Thanks for the review and the pics. Your taste is great.
#2 Alice on 2014-02-10 00:58 (Reply)
Ha! Love this...the ups and downs of fashion! sigh
#2.1 The Budget Babe on 2014-02-10 22:20 (Reply)
I love your description of Target collabs in the first paragraph -- spot on!

This collection felt very conceptual -- both the prints and fabrics were very surf inspired and I think some people had a hard time seeing how that could translate off the beach and into every day life. One of my friends just saw the pieces in the TV commercial and couldn't get over how wild all the prints looked in the ad. I think the TV ad didn't help -- using even more prints in the background just made it look even crazier!

I bought a few pieces, including swimwear. The rash guard might be going back -- I didn't realize it had that big key hole in the back, making it not office appropriate, unfortunately. I'm waiting patiently to get my moto jacket and romper. I'm not normally a romper person but this one was so cute I had to try it out!
#3 ajdematteo on 2014-02-10 09:50 (Reply)
You're so right. I wish I could have seen some of the dresses in the scuba fabric - maybe I'll find them at another store. As for the TV ad, I hadn't really thought of that but I could see how the kaleidoscope effect could be off-putting! Good luck with the pieces you purchased. p.s. Did you see the cardigans? So smart and very work appropriate!
#3.1 The Budget Babe on 2014-02-10 22:19 (Reply)
How do you take your fitting room selfies? They always look great but mine not so much. i have an especially hard time taking selfies at home and getting the full outfit. I love the shots of the Peter Pilotto collection. It looks great on you.
#4 Jean Z on 2014-02-10 12:56 (Reply)
I try to get close to the mirror and angle my camera down a bit. Push shoulders back, suck in and hope for the best lol!
#4.1 The Budget Babe on 2014-02-10 22:16 (Reply)
I missed your off the rack try on reviews. I get a chance to see the clothes modeled on people who won't have them pinned in certain places lol. So glad they are back.
#5 MAC (Homepage) on 2014-02-10 14:51 (Reply)
Thanks MAC :-)
#5.1 The Budget Babe on 2014-02-10 22:15 (Reply)
I love this whole collab although most of sold out in my local stores before I got a chance to try anything on. I did manage to get the black and white bikini top (although the bottoms were all gone, and the yellow one was nowhere to be seen). It's even prettier in person and the fit is amazing!
#6 Tanya K on 2014-02-10 15:12 (Reply)
So interesting! Really depends which stores you visit. Some people found empty racks, others found them fully stocked. Sounds like you did well overall.
#6.1 The Budget Babe on 2014-02-10 22:15 (Reply)
Thanks for the review, it's always lovely to see someone having fun with fashion! I love this collection and as with anything else, you just have to choose wisely. I especially love the separates, which are really lovely and adds a kick when layered...
#7 Novelette on 2014-02-16 12:46 (Reply)
Its a pretty wild, but nice collection. Gorgeous photos :-)
#8 Courtney on 2014-02-20 09:12 (Reply)
How cute are you!!? You need to model more!!
#9 Penny Chic (Homepage) on 2014-02-27 00:39 (Reply)
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