Peplum Top, $30
Well you guys, another day, another Target collab! I checked out the Victoria Beckham launch yesterday and probably posted way too many times on my Instagram Stories, so here's a recap plus some feedback I received from all of you. I love hearing everyone's take. Overall, it seems like people were loving the kids' clothing and having trouble with the fit of the women's collection. I went to my store at 2:30 in the afternoon because I woke up too late to go in the morning and then I got to church and I was like, ooooh right it's Palm Sunday (ie., longest mass ever), so I fully expected most items to be sold out but was hoping there'd be some stuff left - and sure enough, there was still plenty to choose from.
At my store, there was a lot of oohing and ahhing over the adorable dresses and outfits for little girls, tots and babes. So precious. I loved the muted color palette of blush pink, mint, gingham blue, and white, as well as whimsical details like scallops and lace.
As for the women's collection, there weren't many pieces I could see myself wearing. I tried on items that were left in my size like the gingham top I so wanted to love (made me look pregnant, and after two kids I can say that's not the look I'm going for at the moment), two rompers (looked super boxy on me and probably a nightmare to use the bathroom in), and a little black dress.
I will say that I thought everything fit true to size - the size Small fit for just about everything (comparable to Merona or LOFT sizing). The sleeves on the bomber jacket were a tad too short but I always have that issue. Otherwise, an awesome day to night piece for just $35.
The prices were amazing, too, I feel like Target kept them lower than some previous collabs. No complaints there. I heard some shoppers complaining about the prices for the kids' clothes and while I certainly don't spend that much on everyday clothes, it was worth it for one special spring dress or the unique clear rain jacket.
I loved reading all your comments on Instagram, too! Reader finiki says "Everything looks so elegant." This comment made me pause - I have to agree, I appreciate how Victoria Beckham played with proportions and off-beat colors and prints that made the collection feel elevated and relevant. Were the styles good for me personally? Not so much.
Which brings me to my next reader comment...peachesbeaches says, "I don't think it's Victoria Beckham's style? Maybe I'm wrong?? I can't imagine her walking around with a gingham top on." Having followed VB's streetstyle for a while now, I tend to agree. I can't see her wearing many of these pieces in her real life.
I left empty handed but I'll continue to stalk my Target for returns and who knows, I might not be able to resist picking up at least one souvenir from this collection.
What did you think of the collection? How does it compare to past Target collabs for you? What did you buy?
Mint lace bomber (only in stores), $35, wearing size S
Retro floral romper, $30, wearing size S
Scallop romper, $35, wearing size M, too roomy in the bust so I'd need the S
English floral satin dress, $35, wearing size S. Couldn't zip it on my own but it was the right size.
As for the women's collection, there weren't many pieces I could see myself wearing. I tried on items that were left in my size like the gingham top I so wanted to love (made me look pregnant, and after two kids I can say that's not the look I'm going for at the moment), two rompers (looked super boxy on me and probably a nightmare to use the bathroom in), and a little black dress.
I will say that I thought everything fit true to size - the size Small fit for just about everything (comparable to Merona or LOFT sizing). The sleeves on the bomber jacket were a tad too short but I always have that issue. Otherwise, an awesome day to night piece for just $35.
The prices were amazing, too, I feel like Target kept them lower than some previous collabs. No complaints there. I heard some shoppers complaining about the prices for the kids' clothes and while I certainly don't spend that much on everyday clothes, it was worth it for one special spring dress or the unique clear rain jacket.
I loved reading all your comments on Instagram, too! Reader finiki says "Everything looks so elegant." This comment made me pause - I have to agree, I appreciate how Victoria Beckham played with proportions and off-beat colors and prints that made the collection feel elevated and relevant. Were the styles good for me personally? Not so much.
Which brings me to my next reader comment...peachesbeaches says, "I don't think it's Victoria Beckham's style? Maybe I'm wrong?? I can't imagine her walking around with a gingham top on." Having followed VB's streetstyle for a while now, I tend to agree. I can't see her wearing many of these pieces in her real life.
I left empty handed but I'll continue to stalk my Target for returns and who knows, I might not be able to resist picking up at least one souvenir from this collection.
What did you think of the collection? How does it compare to past Target collabs for you? What did you buy?
Mint lace bomber (only in stores), $35, wearing size S
Retro floral romper, $30, wearing size S
Scallop romper, $35, wearing size M, too roomy in the bust so I'd need the S
English floral satin dress, $35, wearing size S. Couldn't zip it on my own but it was the right size.
I loved and bought the black flower dress and skirt. I didn't get the matching black flower top because it felt a tad boxy.
The gingham top was huge! If they had cut down the fabric by half it would have been adorable and flattering, but it was definitely something to cause a case of mistaken late stage pregnancy. The gingham pants did not make it to any Tampa/St. Petersburg area Targets as far as I could see. I think I would have like those, but not with the top.
I tried the orange mini skirt that I thought I would love, but I felt it made me look wider. I did get the black one, but I already plan to return it.
I love the mint shorts and the pink brocade shorts. I did not get the matching bombers because those kind of jackets don't sell well here and I probably can pick them up later. If not, I won't be sad if I miss them. I have to decide if I want the shorts or not. They fit just a tad short and going up a size will make them too baggy.
I was afraid the sizing would run small, but I think they did a good job making it, like you said, similar to Loft sizing. I thought because Beckham looks so tiny that the clothes would be teeny tiny, too. There was a collab a couple of years ago that had a beautiful deep plum dress but the sizing was crazy, very small in the shoulders and waist but you really couldn't size up to make it right. I remember seeing that dress at Target forever on clearance and reading reviews about the lousy sizing, so maybe they got someone on it to fix the problem.
I also agree that it doesn't really look like Beckham's style, but I don't keep much tabs on her to really know. The colors and prints of some of the things reminded me of previous collabs. The black pants with the lily print did fly out of the store, but I was not interested in it at all. I thought the overall material, workmanship and price were all good. The shorts were lined!
My daughter did not care for a thing except maybe the raincoat. I thought the girl dresses were cute and well made, but she turned her nose up at them. The baby stuff was adorable!
Overall, I think a lot of these pieces may be in stores for a while. At least around here, since there were plenty of pieces in the small, extra small and medium sizes still at the 2 Targets I stopped at around 6 pm.
Also, I did not realize they put a 14 day return policy on these? I have to check my receipt, but if that is true, I wonder if even more stuff will end up on ebay?
Enjoyed reading your comments, Buttercup. Always good to have perspectives from around the country!
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Keep checking the target.com site. I found a bee top in size large with free shipping. Don't pay the eBay vultures!
I was very furtunate, there were only 10 ladies at my store at 8a and I was able to get several items. They had the entire collection except the pink top which was odd.
The sizing on the dresses and jumpers were just too boxy. I'm a true medium and I easily could wear a small/extra small.
I bought the calla lilies set in a S top because the M was still too big; the pants were true to size and the length was perfect with heels. I also got the pink pants and like the other comments you can tell your jiggles but I won't be wearing those in the daytime. And finally, I got the black pants because they fit amazing. I think it's a different material, because they're all the same cut, but for some reason they fit different than the other two.
The second is the sweater with white bands at the neck and cuffs. Again, I ordered a medium. For me, this piece as a hit! Lightweight but substantial, classy, elegant, but different, too. Good fit everywhere and long enough to wear with medium-rise jeans. This is a piece worth stalking. How its under $30.00 is beyond me!