Now that I’ll be back in the office full-time, the search continues for spring/summer work clothes in my new aesthetic. Torrid had a nice selection of plus-size tops for spring, so…let’s do this.

The past few years have been very dress-y (not DRESSY, but “dress full”) and…sort of boho-y tops. I definitely have a different vibe in the summer. For one thing I’m just HOT. So I like loose-fitting, flowy things in natural fabrics. I can dress a little less heat-consciously at work cuz we have the greatest air conditioning ever. But it’s good to have some things that can go straight from work to play so I don’t have to go home to change in-between…cuz I live a million miles away from everything. 

Here’s a 13-minute video showing the 7 tops I tried on from Torrid.

DARK SLATE GREY WASHED RAYON BUTTON FRONT BLOUSE

TAUPE WASHED RAYON BUTTON FRONT BLOUSE

MADISON – GREEN FLORAL GEORGETTE BUTTON FRONT BLOUSE

MADISON – BLACK FLORAL GEORGETTE BLOUSE,

GREEN FLORAL GEORGETTE DOLMAN SLEEVE BLOUSE

PINK TIE-DYE CHALLIS BUTTON DOWN SHIRT

WHITE & PINK CRINKLE GAUZE EMBROIDERED BLOUSE

If you’re interested in the look I was talking about with the tie-dye shirts, watch like one minute of this (starting at 41:36).

And while we’re on this particular stage, can we just admire Namjoon’s kimono for a moment? Stop. It’s stunning.

In the end, I kept four and returned three…that’s a pretty good success rate for me. Torrid has definitely evolved over the years. It used to be more edgy, urban, emo girl. Now they have a broader selection of styles, which is nice. And they have TONS of sales. Sometimes insane things like “Buy One Get TWO Free!” I mean, come on.

What new spring things do you have your eye on?

xoxo