Pros: I love the subdued leopard print and the design details like the blouson effect and ruffled shoulders.
Cons: The front button gapes! No one wants to flash their coworkers! Also, the cut of the shoulders requires a strapless bra.
Overall: I would suggest this for people interested in a good work top as it looks super cute under blazers. If you’re handy with a sewing kit, you might want to sew the front placket shut!
[ :: more photos :: ]
Ombre Studded Dolman Top: $17.49
Pros: Love the design, and the quality is nice! I love the studded neckline and earthy colors.
Cons: The fit is a bit off–the banded bottom is partially elasticized but it isn’t cut narrow enough to give a blouson effect. Also, the sleeves are on the tighter side! those who tend to carry weight up top (like myself) might find this top ill-fitting.
Overall: I looove the design of this top–it would look so cute on someone whose body shape properly fills it out! For it, it’s just too loose at the bottom hem. I would consider getting it tailored to fit better, but that would cost just as much as the top!
In general, the line is one that I think you need to see in person to appreciate. Like all clothing lines, there are basics that border on boring, but there are also great, fashion forward pieces that I love and think will work great in the stylish curvy girl’s wardrobe! Also, the quality for the price point is great. I definitely recommend putting aside any initial reactions and stopping by Kmart to check out the line. I, for one, am happy I did!
[ :: Just a few other pieces from LYS that I think are really cute! I’m 99% sure I’m going to get that blue ikat exposed zipper top! 😀 :: ]
Like any line, LYS has its flaws, but I’m happy to report that it really delivers on the design and quality-for-price front! So what do you think? Will you give Kmart’s LYS line a shot?
Thank you for such a thorough review. I'm loving that ikat print blouse and will definitely at least give the line a shot.
It kinda makes we wish that we had a KMart in Canada! SIGH!
love your review, the pieces you were sent look amazing on you! 🙂 i really like the second top, the color and design are very youthful. did you know hm had a curve/plus line too? it's called inclusive but its only available in europe -___________- i totally read through your blog and think you could start your own line! <3 keep up the amazing pictorial.
Based on your first review and a photo in a magazine I went to check it out. I left with three different tops – all tanks that I can wear with cardigans over them now. I found that they ran pretty large so the fit isn't a Juniors plus, it's a real plus size which is nice since it's trendy and stylish and better quality – not cheapy. Very cute stuff, I love that ikat top!
Love these looks! They look so much better on you thant they do online!
I'm having a giveaway on my blog for a pretty ring from bobbins & bits if you'd like to check it out. 🙂 x
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I loved this outfits!!!
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Celes
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i love your style and your confidence. its so inspiring!
as far as kmart, i'd give it a shot. i love what i see.
~nic
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