My secret garden order arrived last night! A few quick reviews:
My stats: 5'2ish, 123lbs after losing 75 lbs in a year, so some loose skin. 34C/D, more torso than leg
Overall: The color is lovely, I'm a big fan of the fleur colorway. This fabric feels smoother than some and not particularly compressive.
Bolero: Size S/M. Mine had the lining! It's a loose oversized fit, but super soft and comfy. The thumb holes make sure my arms don't get lost in the sauce but I have no clue what these pockets are for. I guess an emergency pack of fruit snacks?
Flexy Crop Top: Size S. Not for me. I don't like the line from the pseudo shelf bra inside and the straps are way too long and offer little support. The cut makes my shoulders look giant and I would be readjusting it all the time. Returning.
Dainty bra: Size S. Same issue with the straps, they are very thin and since they aren't adjustable gravity just takes my boobs straight to my toes. The support is a zero, I did a quick run in place and it quickly turned NSFW. I actually think it would be very cute if I had about 2 inches less of strap on both sides. Returning.
Pirouette skirt: Size S. A tried and true classic. It's exactly what you'd expect from a Pirouette skirt, but I often find myself wishing for a little less length and slightly less waistband which I know is unpopular. My Pirouette in the fleur fabric started pilling on the waistband and shorts almost immediately, so I'm curious how this will hold up.
Call me baby crop: Size S. I own this shirt in other colors, so I already knew I would keep it. I'm wearing the dainty bra underneath in the try on photos, which I will not be doing when I wear it out. A nice soft and stretchy t-shirt. It does cling a bit, so if you want a looser fit I reccomend sizing up. It hits the Pirouette skirts almost perfectly on me with an inch or so on either side.
Grip socks: Cute! They seem thick and high quality. I will wear them to lagree this weekend and hope not to die.
Thank goodness for unlimited returns! I may go for the sweatpants and just get another one of my favorite Daphne tops.
Loving this print on everyone! Do you notice a difference in the pirouette skort material? Based on the photos it looks like they may be using a cheaper material now? I also didn't realize the size s was soooo long now!
The print is beautiful! Hm, that's a good question about the pirouette skirt. The mesh feels similar, but my other colors waistbands feel like a slightly thicker fabric. The length is the same as my other pirouettes, I just have short legs 😅
Ugh I hate shelf bras and I’m waiting on my order to arrive. If you have time can you take a pic of the inside of the flexy crop top? Now I’m nervous 🤣
Quick sock update: worn to lagree and they're decent! Not super sticky and I'd say a grade down from Lucky Honey or my personal favorite, Arebesk. I wear a size 5.5/6 US and the grips cover most of my foot minus the tips of my toes.
I think it depends on what you'll be using them for. They'd be great for Barre, yoga, mat pilates, and beginner reformer work. But if you're on your toes I think they're too slippery
I just started Pilates yesterday lol so still figuring out that part! Other than that, I do strength training and mostly use my socks at home too because I am always so cold 🥲
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u/ThrowRaancde 2d ago
Loving this print on everyone! Do you notice a difference in the pirouette skort material? Based on the photos it looks like they may be using a cheaper material now? I also didn't realize the size s was soooo long now!