After today, I can say I've ran and pushed past other girls on a Sunday morning at 8:00 AM, just to get my hands on more clothing. The whole experience was actually pretty entertaining, especially because I found myself waiting in line outside my local Target, freezing but excited. The only downer was how closely my actions resembled Rebecca Bloomwood's from the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic. Regardless, I walked out of the store, purchases in tow, impressed with my findings. Just WHAT was all of the commotion around? Jason Wu's collaboration with Target, of course. By 8:03, the shelves were practically cleared. Was the commotion over the collection worth it? In some ways yes, and other ways no.
The collection had a few strong pieces, such as some of the structured blouses, and the accessories were right on the mark for spring. One of my findings was a polka dot blouse with a bow collar and little pin-tucked sleeves. It was definitely a steal for the price ($35). However, the collection seemed almost incomplete. Most of the dresses didn't have liners attached to the underside, and the sizing for most of the pieces was completely off. I found myself swimming in several pieces that were marked as X-Small.
I wouldn't say that the collection was a complete flop, since there were some standout pieces that showcased his craftsmanship. I would say, however, that Wu could have probably spent more time on the collection. With some fine tweaks, he could have hit it out of the park.
XOXO,
Em
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