Anyways, here’s a Flower Box Top. I bought from them when everything on sale was 50% off (after Christmas) so it was $15. I love it – I think it’s a little out of my comfort zone with the embellishment, but not too crazy. (And I might venture to say it does the impossible task of making me look a bit voluptuous – humor me people…)
I wore it for dinner out with Trevor – dressed up, but not all out – perfect.
I wore those garage-sale trouser jeans and look what I found in my closet – fashionable (right!?) flats – I had bought them a few years ago for a Christmas party (sale, $5, JC Penney?) and hardly ever wear them because I never thought they were daily-wear-with-jeans type of shoes – but I’m embracing it. And no socks – you should be proud.
And here we are back home, ready to watch never-ending past episodes of The Office – we’re party animals. Love when the kids invite themselves to spend the night with their Grandparents! (And no, my head isn’t double the size of his – I’m holding the camera and hence my head is closer to it – oh, and he’s always making weird faces in pictures I insist on taking – )
And so I learned – jeans are supposed to fit snug. Did you know that?? I didn’t. So here’s both pair (bigger pair on the left, smaller on the right) – in the end, I was worried about the waist fitting too tight on the smaller pair – but it didn’t. What did happen was with the smaller pair, the legs/thighs fit a lot better. (Ignore the length on the big pair – I was going to hem them.)
After being washed and dried (yes, I dry everything, jeans included) – picture from one of my kids – I didn’t really notice a size difference after washing:
Now, I need to discuss jean length – any opinions?? The pair I have is a little long, but I don’t want to hem them, because what if I wear shoes with a heel/wedge – then they need to be long. But when I wear flats, they’re a tad too long – what do you do? Do you have a long pair and a short pair of the same jeans??
Janna says
Love the chic shirt dress. I bet I could still nurse my baby in that with the buttons.
~Rachel says
I am going to admit something..I have never heard of Downeast Basics. Really! And I am IN LOVE!! I love those jeans you picked out!
And as far as the new arrivals, I love the Pearl girl shirt!
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and just followed them on twitter too
SarahLynn says
i like it all, but the quaint cardi is especially cute. i’m looking forward to updating my wardrobe once my baby is born next month!
Mrs. Patrick says
love the Best Blossoms Top
Amy says
I love that chic shirt dress. Super cute for a date night with the hubby.
Angie says
I am with you with jeans… to hem or not to hem??? I end up hemming because I end up in flats more often than anything with a heel.
I love the Draped and Dazzle top from DownEast basics!
Kathleen says
I like the Chic Shirt Dress. Adorable!
Kathleen says
I ‘liked’ DownEast Basics on facebook! 🙂
Carrie says
love the well read cardi
Sew Sane Jane says
I also love the well read cardi! Very cute and could be dressed up or down.
As to your question about length of jeans. I do one of two things. I have some jeans that are almost the same exact jean, one hemmed shorter and one for taller shoes. Or, I also have one darker color pair of jeans that are a bit dressier that I have for tall shoes and end up having most of my other relaxed style jeans hemmed for flats or tennis shoes. Good Luck!
Young and Crafty says
I would get the Real Ruffle Tee!
Hannah
Stuff by Ash says
Quaint Cardi was one of my favorites.
Stacy says
I love the chic shirt dress!
hawkeyejlp says
I like the sculpture tee.
As for jeans, I have some flat length and some heel length, so I let the pants dictate the shoes.
Kim says
The Perfect Pleats Top
is very cute.
Mark says
I love the perfect pleats top! I’ve never heard of Downeast Basics, but they have some great things!
Christina
Kris10TX says
Perfectly Pretty Skirt…very sweet and retro feeling! As far as jeans go, I loooove your new jeans, I always err on the side of a little too tight since they do stretch out with wear. I also have a variety of jean lengths so I can select based on my shoes. If I happen to find a pair I really love, I sometimes buy two pairs just for this reason. Just an FYI I dry everything too…and I don’t hand wash (IMO that’s what the gentle cycle is for!), I am a laundry rebel 😉
Belcheryl says
I love the Chic Shirt Dress. If it is still sold out then the Passport Dress. Alaina, got me hooked on their clothes a while back=)
The Johnson Scoop says
I’m new to your site, and I’m so glad I have stumbled upon it! Love some of your sewing ideas for my two little girls and now a giveaway – perfect! 🙂 I’ve never heard of Downeast before, but they have super cute stuff with such reasonable prices!! The Chic Shirt Dress might be my favorite of their new arrivals, but there are a lot of cute tops to choose from!
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says
What a fabulous post — and a fab giveaway!!! 🙂 I would so get this ruffle tee:
https://www.downeastbasics.com/realruffletee.aspx
See you are inspiring me to get out of my comfort zone!!
Dana @ SweetThings says
WOW!! I have never heard of DownEast Basics. I was hooked when I saw the jeans you modeled. BTW…You have such a great figure!! These jeans remind me of the MISS ME jeans but have such a better price. I would love the Quaint Cardi in the new arrivals section. My fingers are crossed.
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I like the maui maxi dress. Cute!
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liked DownEast Basics on FB
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following on Twitter TOO 🙂
Sandy says
Love that Real Ruffle Tee. The jeans look great! I’ve looked at their jeans several times but have never ordered. I need to be able to try them on before I buy. Thanks for the giveaway!=)
Misty says
The Real Ruffle Tee and the Chic Shirt Dress are both darling!
Misty says
I follow them on twitter!
Misty says
I follow them on fb..
Chris says
LOVE the full bloom top! Thanks so much for the giveaway.
Micah says
I like the sculptured T. But I am not sold on the ordering clothes online. ONly for my kids. The things that I like and the things that fit my actual body are usually VERY DIFFERENT!
Susanne says
i am loving the quaint cardi!
Sara says
I want the passport dress. WANT, WANT, WANT!
Sara says
I’m following on twitter!
~Lavender Dreamer~ says
I love the jeans…and would be thrilled to have some! I’ve lost weight and everything is a bit baggy…I need to try on a smaller size, too! lol Love your pretty top with flowers! ♥
Nikki says
So many cute things! But I love the Full Bloom top.
Kylee & Kyle says
I love love the chic shirt dress!! So sheek! 🙂
Danae says
I love Downeast Basics! (I’m still a little afraid to buy jeans online, though!) I just bought the Miss Maiden top, and I *love* it. I also have my eye on the Blooming Beads top, and the Draped and Dazzle Top (a little out of my comfort zone, but that’s half the fun, right?)
Bonnie says
Chic shirt dress! Love Downeast!
lissieanne says
Love the Pearl Girl Top!
StephanieC says
https://www.downeastbasics.com/wellreadcardi.aspx for me how neat with those sleeves. scg00387 at yahoo dot com
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i follow them on twitter @desmoinesdealin scg00387 at yahoo dot com
Gayla says
Definitely the chic shirt dress!
lissieanne says
Like on Facebook. (lissieinthesky(at)gmail(dot)com)
lissieanne says
Following on twitter! (lissieinthesky(at)gmail(dot)com)
karissa says
I love the Drapped and Drizzle top!! So cute! Thanks
karissa says
Fan of DE on Facebook now! Thanks.
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The Loops says
I love the Sculpture Tee!
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The Loops says
I follow DE on twitter!
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The Loops says
I’m a fan of DE on facebook!
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L says
Love the Chic Shirt Dress!
L says
Also a fan of DE on Facebook
Erin says
I love the new real ruffle tee
Alayna says
I like the sculpture tee in baja blue. Actually, I would take all of their new arrivals in all the colors available;)
Amber says
Ooh I think the Perfect pleats top would be great.
Kristin says
So many cute choices! I love the sculpture tee, the ruffle tee and the quaint cardi.
Kristin says
I am a FB fan of DownEast!
Anna Campbell says
I have to choose just one!?? I Love the maui maxi dress and also the drape and dazzle top. All of their stuff is cute!
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Anna Campbell says
And I’m a FB fan of DE too!
Estee says
I love the Perfect Pleats Top.
Lu says
I love the ballroom skirt and the reflections top – simple but fantastic!
Crystal says
I love the anniversary cardigan.
Kassi @ Truly Lovely says
I like the Best Blossoms top!
Amy says
I’d love to try out the real ruffle tee, it’s so cute! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Melissa says
Modest clothing! Wow I am impressed. I love the real ruffle tee and pearl girl top!
Tash says
I just got their catalog in the mail today, and there are so many things I would love to order…but overall I love the Chic Shirt Dress. Thanks for your review of their jeans Mandy. I have been hesitant to order jeans from them, because I have never ordered jeans online.
Meg says
Very cute, Mandy!
I looked at their new arrivals and love the “Pearl Girl” top!
Meg says
Following Down East on Facebook
Abigail says
Sculpture Tee is AWESOME!
Heidi says
I love the new chic shirt dress!! OH my, I hope I win!!!
Heidi
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Abigail says
I “liked” them on Facebook too!
Heidi says
I follow DE on twitter! I hope I win! 🙂
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Heidi says
I like DE on facebook!
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Jessica Blood says
I love the pearl girl top! And with a baby due in a few short weeks I could really get good use out of it.
Jessica Blood says
i follow down east on twitter.
Jessica Blood says
I follow down east on facebook.
And I wanted to tell you I love the new top,especially the color it looks great on you, jeans look better with flats and your flats are oh so cute. You are becoming more comfortable with your style choices, and your hair cut is so cute, does not look like old lady hair.
Shannon says
I am loving the Real Ruffles Tee and have since I got their new catalog, so cute and stylish!
Shannon says
I have “liked” them on FB.
Hannah says
I like the Chic Shirt Dress!
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Hannah says
I follow DE on twitter!
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Hannah says
I liked DE on FB
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Kate says
i realize i wear a lot of downeast clothes also…i love the chic shirt dress!
MelindaB says
I like the Blooming Beads top!
Kilee says
I love the Perfect Pleats top. I think it would look great under a cardigan or alone. What a fun giveaway!
Kilee says
I follow them on FB!
Kimbo West @ a girl and a glue gun says
blooming beads and perfect pleats are my fav…I love downeast! I don’t go into that store cause I leave WANTING EVERYTHING!!!!
Kimbo West @ a girl and a glue gun says
I’m already a fan on facebook!
Kathy says
https://www.buystylesnaps.com/?mid=1020592
I saw these on tv….the advertise being able to use and reuse them to hem your pants for flats and remove when you wear higher heels. just what you want for your jeans. I want to order some myself. btw love the jeans and the top off clearance. but you know you always look fab!
Marissa says
I love the “real ruffle tee”. I think it would be great with jeans or a skirt. I am going to have to try some of their stuff out!
heather lynn says
i love, love, love the ruffle shirt in choclate brown!
Natalie says
I love the Perfectly pleated top. It is just simple but very flattering. Thanks for the giveaway.
Cierra~Thursday's Kiss says
I love their jeans! So Cute!
Cierra~Thursday's Kiss says
I am following them on facebook!
Jamie~ says
What a fantastic giveaway! Thank you for sharing with us.
I love the Real Ruffle Tee. It’s so feminine and lovely.
Muireann says
I really like the Draped and Dazzle Top (https://www.downeastbasics.com/drapedanddazzletop.aspx). It’s a great site, thanks for letting us know about it!
The Thomas Family says
Love the statuesque shirt!!
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The Thomas Family says
I am a downeast basics facebook fan!
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emerzim says
the maui maxi dress is my fave!
Brianna says
I LOVEEE the blooming beads top! Super cute! (I NEEEEEED cute, I only own t-shirts. sad!)
Brianna says
I follow Down East on facebook 🙂
Brianna says
I follow Down East on twitter 🙂
Amy says
Follow your blog on GFC.
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Amy says
And… I’m going with chic dress. Super cute!!
TY!
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Ali Seaman says
Oooh…love the resort dress. so spring-y and bright!
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Renee says
Loved the Anniversary Cardigan. DE is a fun site. Love to browse their catalog in the mail.
Missy in Texas says
Love all of their jeans and the ruffle top!
Erin says
I am a fan on fb
Lizzy says
Chic Shirt Dress
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Macey at Olivia Renn says
I’d get the pearl girl top.
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Macey at Olivia Renn says
I liked DE on FB
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Kaylyn says
I love the Real Ruffle Shirt! So pretty! Thanks for the chance to win!!
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pinon family says
Love the Blooming Bead tee!
Simply Anna says
I absolutley love the classic wrap dress!! Downeast is one of the cutest and afordable stores in my little town!
Simply Anna says
I liked DE on facebook!!
Wanda says
love the white blossom t shirt!!!
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Wanda says
I LIKED DE on Facebook!!!
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Wanda
Ashley says
I love the Classic Wrap dress.
Ashley
Ashley says
I liked DownEast Basics on FB.
Ashley says
Followed DownEast on twitter as well.
Zosha says
Love the Full loom Top. The clothes are easy yet sophisticated!
wonderstruckgirl says
Love the splendor skirt!! 🙂
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wonderstruckgirl says
Following DE on Twitter too. Thanks!
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Lisa says
Pretty much everything in my closet is from DownEast. It’s by far my favorite store. I’m loving the new Resort Dress!
Lisa says
I’m following on Twitter.
Lisa says
And liked DownEast on Facebook.
Haskell Fam says
Love the cinch it skirt and going glam dress!
kiki comin says
i’m loving the quaint cardi! so fun.
Mary Lea says
How cute is that mini-bouquet cardi??!! Love the embroidered flowers and the mint green color!
Sarah Carlston says
I love the Chic Shirt Dress.
Leah F says
I love the bias stripe cardigan, and the lace lover tee! I just got my DE February catalog in the mail and I am excited to look through it. Thanks for a fun giveaway!
Leah F says
I just “liked” DownEast Basics on Facebook.
Leah F says
And I am following DownEast Basics on Twitter now!
Tricia says
I love love love it all! But at the moment, I’m liking the Draped and Dazzle Top.
Tricia says
I “like” DownEast Basics on FB.
Jen says
I LOVE the quaint cardi. It is too cute and would definitely look great on me.
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Jen says
Already a follower of Downeast Basics on Twitter.
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Jen says
Already a friend of Downeast Basics on Facebook.
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Kaysi says
I love the ribbon cardigan!
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