Natalie Borton

Madewell is doing a Secret Stock Sale right now—their first ever sample sale—and they’re offering up to 70% off the sale items. I’m sharing my top picks below to help you navigate the sale if you’re filling gaps in your wardrobe, or you can go straight to the main sale page here…

TOPS + JACKETS

• Oversized denim jacket (a classic—mine is a size down but my regular size would’ve worked, too)
• Shirred white popover (size up—runs small and is somewhat cropped)
• Open weave sweater (love the off-white color!)
• Sweater tank
• Oversized stripe button up shirt

DRESSES, SKIRTS + JUMPSUITS

• Black slip dress (go up if in between sizes)
• Denim tie-waist mini skirt (straight fit, size up if you’re curvy)
• Mid-rise white skinny jeans (my favorite white jeans for YEARS!)
• High rise button front white jeans (definitely have a gap in the waist for my curvy shape, but they’re comfy)
• Eyelet mini dress (probably only great for petites…it’s short for sure)
• Linen blend midi dress
• Cami button front midi dress
• Red linen-blend jumpsuit
• Floral mini dress
• Floral ruffled mini dress
• White mini dress
• Floral maxi dress
• Black and white jumpsuit

SHOES

• Leopard espadrille sandals (size down 1/2 size to a full size…they run big!)
• Spotted calf hair heeled sandal
• Snake print heeled mules
• Black and white heeled mules (I want these! Trying to decide if I can work them into my wardrobe)
• Tan block heeled sandals
• Leopard low heel sandals
• Tan flat strappy sandals
• Snake print mule loafers 
• Snake print skimmer flats
• Tan ankle strap sandals

And here are a few outfit ideas with some of the pieces from the sale (definitely should’ve steamed that dress, haha):

This dress is so pretty and feminine—I love it with sandals, and also think it would be great with sneakers to dress it down. One thing to note is that it is definitely short. I’m 5’4″ for reference. I paired it here with the oversized denim jacket and leopard espadrilles from the sale (which seem to run a little big).

When I first tried on this slip dress it felt average…then I added a black belt and I fell in love! I went with the lower end of my normal size range but there’s no stretch so it maybe would be more comfortable in the lower half of the dress if I’d gone with the bigger size. It’s perfect with the belt, but feels a little snug around my hips when it’s not belted. The shoes are super comfortable and true to size, and they add a nice pop of pattern.

I love this outfit so much…I just wish I had the top and skirt in a size bigger because they feel pretty tiny in my usual sizes! The skirt has a straight fit, which explains why it rides up a bit on my curvy shape when I walk. The top runs small as well, and is fairly cropped so that’s just something to note. It’s perfect for pairing with high waisted bottoms. 

Here’s a summer-to-fall transition outfit idea for you! The open weave sweater is nice and lightweight, so it’s comfortable for summer and easily works for fall with a jacket over it. I got my usual Madewell size in the jeans, and I definitely have a gap in the waist for my curvy shape. That being said, they’re really comfortable and the buttons add a nice detail. 

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