Again, I opted for a size 2, and based on the fit I think I made the right choice. At $198 USD, this was the most expensive item I purchased, and Ill say that the high price tag did make my eyes water a little. Learn More. Measurement: chest 35, waist 27.5, hip 37, length 33.
I would have loved to have seen these come in a different leg length just to accommodate for my short inseam. It had a bit of a rough quality to it, and looked to be the sort of linen that would crease easily. What I thought | Of everything I selected, this dress was hands down my favourite.
For the dress, the viscose/rayon material is recommended to be dry-clean only.
Sizing however, is a bit of a tricky beast. Here you'll find outfit inspiration, how to get more mileage out of your closet, styling hacks, and musings on the state of my wardrobe. Id been on the hunt for a pair of basic, classic black skinnies, and these looked like they would fit the bill. I emailed the Reformation team, and they promptly sent me a returns slip for Fedex, who collected the parcel from my home. Well, that one is up for debate.
Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. All the very best, Jamie-Lee. Terrific that they care about the environment, and this was a huge factor in my intention to buy from them and to recommend them to others. As youll see from the other items I bought, the size chart is pretty spot on so Id refer to that in the first instance. I see this dress as more of a year-round piece than one I would just wear in spring or summer. I think if youre on the petite end of the spectrum (both height and frame-wise), you may struggle with sizing. What I thought | Again, these were sadly too big for me.
The fabric composition is a rayon/viscose mix, which has a tendency to shrink slightly when washed. This is a pretty classic silhouette; fitted at the bodice with a full a-line skirt, and spaghetti thin straps. With room for one more summer wardrobe addition, and a gap in my closet for basic black skinny jeans, I thought what better opportunity to place my first order from Reformation. Within each category, you can filter further depending on desired cut/colour, price point, and size.
This to me is the perfect style if you have an hourglass silhouette, as it nips in at the waist, and has a bit more room around the hip and bust area. I made my order with the intention of sending back at least two of the items. If youd like to get a good look at what I bought from Reformation, then Id tune into the video above for a visual representation. Whats the footprint for those items and sustainable about those air miles? I ended up buying the same Reformation Peach daisy dress after finding it on Posh. I wont be buying from them again. Thats so disappointing to hear that they were unwilling to do an exchange given the circumstances as it shows a clear lack of empathy, and Im sure they wouldnt have had any issues re-selling the dress on to another customer given their dresses often sell out quickly. This was pretty accurate, and underscored the fact that the brand does vanity size, so its worth keeping that in mind. This top has a rounded neckline, adjustable straps, zip-up closure at the back with smocking. Brand new with tags, size m, feels like a size 2-4. This tracks the brands environmental footprint by adding up the pounds of carbon dioxide emitted and gallons of water used, in addition to the pounds of waste generated. I was really pleased with how quickly my items arrived, and I loved that the brands sustainability ethos was woven into their packaging too. I have a slightly curved back so I do have a small amount of room there, but its nothing overly noticeable. I went with my usual size jean size 25 and these fit me pretty well. x, Your email address will not be published.
For reference, I opted to purchase these in a size 2, just to be on the safe side. I was wondering, what are your thoughts on the care instructions for reformations items or clothing in general.
This to me is a huge step forward in terms of progress and it shows that the company is inclusive and really values diversity.
The exchange rate is absolutely abysmal between the US and Australia, so its tremendously expensive and returning things ups the cost further, and I am not keen on the fact that so many styles are rayon. Thanks!
The linen top, while expensive, felt very high quality and worthy of its price tag. Its playful and tongue-in-cheek. I wanted to return the dress, especially as my hair color changed completely, but it was month past their returns date. Essentially, I felt I got what I paid for. The quality of these was nice, however I didnt think that the linen was anywhere near as worn in and soft as the Overland Top. Wearing Reformation peach dress, Everlane editor flats, Linjer cross body bag, Mejuri diamond necklace, editor hoops & pearl ring, Missoma interstellar necklace. The tag says Dry Clean and Im wondering if youve ever tried hand washing it? A lot of the brands values align with my own, something I like to take into consideration when buying anything new.
Ive been pretty vocal about my efforts to try and shop sustainable first when it comes to adding to my wardrobe, and aside from Sezane, the LA-based brand Reformation had ranked quite highly on my list of brands to try this year. But it would be nice if they also cared about their customers too. High waisted, jet-black, and with a good amount of stretch.
What I thought | Ive been bookmarking Reformations cute cami-style tops for months now, so I combined with my excitement and anticipation, I had pretty high hopes for this. Please disregard- thank you!
I am aware that buying from an international brand probably seems quite incongruous with sustainability. Their packaging is bio-degradable (including their plastic bags which are made from vegetables!
Im personally not overly inclined to place another order for a few reasons right now. The jeans again, seem fairly priced given that theyre sustainable.
So with all that out of the way, I have to say that my first experience with Reformation was pretty good. As with my Sezane review, I thought Id also talk a little bit about the online shopping experience. If you choose to click through and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission.
Your values will determine what is going to matter most to you whether thats using recycled materials, reducing environmental impact, using only natural fibres or so on so its worth keeping those in mind when shopping from sustainable brands. I like that they dont make sustainability boring, and while I do think that the brand caters towards a younger market, theres plenty that I saw which fit well within my own personal style. From order to delivery, all up it took one week, which I thought was fairly speedy given it was being sent to Australia from the US. No sales to be had. In part, I wanted to try some of the styles that they offered, and I also wanted to see what the returns experience was like, so Id be able to make a more informed decision the next time I place an order. You can also subscribe without commenting. I also think its fantastic to see that they have used plus-sized models for some products, however in future Id love to see this extended across all products offered in the store. Oops. Ive recommended Reformation to friends on Facebook in the recent past and bought a dress I loved online.
Ultimately, Id love for there to be zero carbon footprint for my purchase, but thats not always going to be the case. If youre hoping to get the biggest bang for your buck, then I would hold off until one of Reformations thrice-yearly sales.
I decided to go for the Peach Dress in the daisy chain floral, which immediately caught my eye. Ive spoken about this before and even referenced it in this post, but I do think that shopping to your values is important, and thats how I personally buy. Learn how your comment data is processed. Unlike my first shopping experience with Sezane, overall, I was pretty impressed with Reformation. These arent tapered at the hemline so wont hug your ankles, which to me isnt a deal breaker. Slightly concealed below the add to bag button, are the details, fabric and care, model and stats, and a sustainability tab which includes calculations from their RefScale. ), and they partner with environmental programs to offset their emissions. Dupe for reformation cammi dress.
I loved the style but I didnt feel like the print would be a natural fit in my wardrobe. Enough so, that Id be more than happy to order from the brand again in the future.
Below, I thought Id share the nitty gritty details what I bought and why, and what I decided to keep. I hand washed it, not agitating it in ice cold water very much as I wanted to retain its integrity and shape. I actually just noticed your reply to a different poster that answered my question. Overland Top in Tropez | My next pick from the site was one of their gorgeous camisoles. Its double lined so it isnt sheer, and the level of the workmanship is excellent.
Every three months, the brand sends their mailing list a quarterly sustainability report so that you can track their progress towards reducing their environmental footprint further. I ended up hand washing my rayon dress as I refused to dry clean it, and its shrunk down a full size, to the point that Im going to have to sell it on. It shrunk a FULL size. Would not recommend washing in cold or warm water it really is dry-clean only. You can read more about Reformations sustainability practices HERE, and see their latest Sustainability Report HERE. What I loved was the packaging.
I decided to send these ones back. Again, Im so sorry to hear that you had such a negative experience with the brand, and also I hope that you are recovering well from your treatment.
Hi Jamie! TLDR; these are nice enough, but they didnt quite meet my expectations. Lovely outfits but why on earth are you shipping from Australia to the US? I would say after making my first order, that its best to refer to their size chart. Hey Jessica, so glad you found this helpful. I like that you can get a good zoom going for every product item, which includes a close up of the fabric something thats particularly important when youre buying based on an image. Are the prices worth it? This shows a real attention to detail and again, a commitment to going green across the board.
The sand colour on the other hand, was right up my street, and looked to be a great sustainable alternative to the Topshop trousers Ive been wearing on repeat. I think its great to see a brand being held accountable for their goals which also communicating that to their customers. The ties at the shoulder are a nice touch I love anything adjustable and the style feels very comfortable and flattering on. The print felt a little too young, and while I loved the silhouette, I wasnt prepared to go through the hassle of re-purchasing it in a smaller size while also copping the cost of returning the one Id bought. Buying something sight unseen can be a bit of a gamble, especially when youre a first-time-buyer from a brand. Your email address will not be published. The dresses are generally really beautiful and feminine and I was looking forward to wearing one for my renewal of vows. It was a stark reminder of why I avoid rayon completely. Its a mix containing modal, cotton, and elastane a little unusual compared to other jeans I own and from what I can tell, the fabric content varies dependant on wash. While it isnt super fitted around my waist, it hugs my body nicely and I like that theres a bit of give in case of shrinkage. Shop All Electronics Cameras, Photo & Video, Shop All Electronics Cell Phones & Accessories, Shop All Electronics Computers, Laptops & Parts, Shop All Electronics Tablets & Accessories, Shop All Electronics Video Games & Consoles, Shop All Electronics VR, AR & Accessories.
Perhaps one of my favourite points, is that their management team is comprised of more than three-quarters women or individuals from under-represented populations. Both around the waist (by about 6cm), and through the leg.
Hi, I'm Jamie-Lee, and welcome to Mademoiselle! Im generally happy to spend a bit more to know that an item has been made by garment workers who were paid fairly, uses processes that are kinder on the environment, so this is moot point for me. Im doing my best to try and shop from more sustainable brands, but the reality is that Im only human so my own efforts arent going to be perfect whether that means Ive made the odd purchase from a fast fashion brand (that I hopefully wear til it is threadbare) or purchase from an international retailer.
I was impressed to see that sustainability seems to be at the core of Reformations mission statement.
I would have loved to have seen these come in a different leg length just to accommodate for my short inseam. It had a bit of a rough quality to it, and looked to be the sort of linen that would crease easily. What I thought | Of everything I selected, this dress was hands down my favourite.
For the dress, the viscose/rayon material is recommended to be dry-clean only.
Sizing however, is a bit of a tricky beast. Here you'll find outfit inspiration, how to get more mileage out of your closet, styling hacks, and musings on the state of my wardrobe. Id been on the hunt for a pair of basic, classic black skinnies, and these looked like they would fit the bill. I emailed the Reformation team, and they promptly sent me a returns slip for Fedex, who collected the parcel from my home. Well, that one is up for debate.
Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. All the very best, Jamie-Lee. Terrific that they care about the environment, and this was a huge factor in my intention to buy from them and to recommend them to others. As youll see from the other items I bought, the size chart is pretty spot on so Id refer to that in the first instance. I see this dress as more of a year-round piece than one I would just wear in spring or summer. I think if youre on the petite end of the spectrum (both height and frame-wise), you may struggle with sizing. What I thought | Again, these were sadly too big for me.
The fabric composition is a rayon/viscose mix, which has a tendency to shrink slightly when washed. This is a pretty classic silhouette; fitted at the bodice with a full a-line skirt, and spaghetti thin straps. With room for one more summer wardrobe addition, and a gap in my closet for basic black skinny jeans, I thought what better opportunity to place my first order from Reformation. Within each category, you can filter further depending on desired cut/colour, price point, and size.
This to me is the perfect style if you have an hourglass silhouette, as it nips in at the waist, and has a bit more room around the hip and bust area. I made my order with the intention of sending back at least two of the items. If youd like to get a good look at what I bought from Reformation, then Id tune into the video above for a visual representation. Whats the footprint for those items and sustainable about those air miles? I ended up buying the same Reformation Peach daisy dress after finding it on Posh. I wont be buying from them again. Thats so disappointing to hear that they were unwilling to do an exchange given the circumstances as it shows a clear lack of empathy, and Im sure they wouldnt have had any issues re-selling the dress on to another customer given their dresses often sell out quickly. This was pretty accurate, and underscored the fact that the brand does vanity size, so its worth keeping that in mind. This top has a rounded neckline, adjustable straps, zip-up closure at the back with smocking. Brand new with tags, size m, feels like a size 2-4. This tracks the brands environmental footprint by adding up the pounds of carbon dioxide emitted and gallons of water used, in addition to the pounds of waste generated. I was really pleased with how quickly my items arrived, and I loved that the brands sustainability ethos was woven into their packaging too. I have a slightly curved back so I do have a small amount of room there, but its nothing overly noticeable. I went with my usual size jean size 25 and these fit me pretty well. x, Your email address will not be published.
For reference, I opted to purchase these in a size 2, just to be on the safe side. I was wondering, what are your thoughts on the care instructions for reformations items or clothing in general.
This to me is a huge step forward in terms of progress and it shows that the company is inclusive and really values diversity.
The exchange rate is absolutely abysmal between the US and Australia, so its tremendously expensive and returning things ups the cost further, and I am not keen on the fact that so many styles are rayon. Thanks!
The linen top, while expensive, felt very high quality and worthy of its price tag. Its playful and tongue-in-cheek. I wanted to return the dress, especially as my hair color changed completely, but it was month past their returns date. Essentially, I felt I got what I paid for. The quality of these was nice, however I didnt think that the linen was anywhere near as worn in and soft as the Overland Top. Wearing Reformation peach dress, Everlane editor flats, Linjer cross body bag, Mejuri diamond necklace, editor hoops & pearl ring, Missoma interstellar necklace. The tag says Dry Clean and Im wondering if youve ever tried hand washing it? A lot of the brands values align with my own, something I like to take into consideration when buying anything new.
Ive been pretty vocal about my efforts to try and shop sustainable first when it comes to adding to my wardrobe, and aside from Sezane, the LA-based brand Reformation had ranked quite highly on my list of brands to try this year. But it would be nice if they also cared about their customers too. High waisted, jet-black, and with a good amount of stretch.
What I thought | Ive been bookmarking Reformations cute cami-style tops for months now, so I combined with my excitement and anticipation, I had pretty high hopes for this. Please disregard- thank you!
I am aware that buying from an international brand probably seems quite incongruous with sustainability. Their packaging is bio-degradable (including their plastic bags which are made from vegetables!
Im personally not overly inclined to place another order for a few reasons right now. The jeans again, seem fairly priced given that theyre sustainable.
So with all that out of the way, I have to say that my first experience with Reformation was pretty good. As with my Sezane review, I thought Id also talk a little bit about the online shopping experience. If you choose to click through and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission.
Your values will determine what is going to matter most to you whether thats using recycled materials, reducing environmental impact, using only natural fibres or so on so its worth keeping those in mind when shopping from sustainable brands. I like that they dont make sustainability boring, and while I do think that the brand caters towards a younger market, theres plenty that I saw which fit well within my own personal style. From order to delivery, all up it took one week, which I thought was fairly speedy given it was being sent to Australia from the US. No sales to be had. In part, I wanted to try some of the styles that they offered, and I also wanted to see what the returns experience was like, so Id be able to make a more informed decision the next time I place an order. You can also subscribe without commenting. I also think its fantastic to see that they have used plus-sized models for some products, however in future Id love to see this extended across all products offered in the store. Oops. Ive recommended Reformation to friends on Facebook in the recent past and bought a dress I loved online.
Ultimately, Id love for there to be zero carbon footprint for my purchase, but thats not always going to be the case. If youre hoping to get the biggest bang for your buck, then I would hold off until one of Reformations thrice-yearly sales.
I decided to go for the Peach Dress in the daisy chain floral, which immediately caught my eye. Ive spoken about this before and even referenced it in this post, but I do think that shopping to your values is important, and thats how I personally buy. Learn how your comment data is processed. Unlike my first shopping experience with Sezane, overall, I was pretty impressed with Reformation. These arent tapered at the hemline so wont hug your ankles, which to me isnt a deal breaker. Slightly concealed below the add to bag button, are the details, fabric and care, model and stats, and a sustainability tab which includes calculations from their RefScale. ), and they partner with environmental programs to offset their emissions. Dupe for reformation cammi dress.
I loved the style but I didnt feel like the print would be a natural fit in my wardrobe. Enough so, that Id be more than happy to order from the brand again in the future.
Below, I thought Id share the nitty gritty details what I bought and why, and what I decided to keep. I hand washed it, not agitating it in ice cold water very much as I wanted to retain its integrity and shape. I actually just noticed your reply to a different poster that answered my question. Overland Top in Tropez | My next pick from the site was one of their gorgeous camisoles. Its double lined so it isnt sheer, and the level of the workmanship is excellent.
Every three months, the brand sends their mailing list a quarterly sustainability report so that you can track their progress towards reducing their environmental footprint further. I ended up hand washing my rayon dress as I refused to dry clean it, and its shrunk down a full size, to the point that Im going to have to sell it on. It shrunk a FULL size. Would not recommend washing in cold or warm water it really is dry-clean only. You can read more about Reformations sustainability practices HERE, and see their latest Sustainability Report HERE. What I loved was the packaging.
I decided to send these ones back. Again, Im so sorry to hear that you had such a negative experience with the brand, and also I hope that you are recovering well from your treatment.
Hi Jamie! TLDR; these are nice enough, but they didnt quite meet my expectations. Lovely outfits but why on earth are you shipping from Australia to the US? I would say after making my first order, that its best to refer to their size chart. Hey Jessica, so glad you found this helpful. I like that you can get a good zoom going for every product item, which includes a close up of the fabric something thats particularly important when youre buying based on an image. Are the prices worth it? This shows a real attention to detail and again, a commitment to going green across the board.
The sand colour on the other hand, was right up my street, and looked to be a great sustainable alternative to the Topshop trousers Ive been wearing on repeat. I think its great to see a brand being held accountable for their goals which also communicating that to their customers. The ties at the shoulder are a nice touch I love anything adjustable and the style feels very comfortable and flattering on. The print felt a little too young, and while I loved the silhouette, I wasnt prepared to go through the hassle of re-purchasing it in a smaller size while also copping the cost of returning the one Id bought. Buying something sight unseen can be a bit of a gamble, especially when youre a first-time-buyer from a brand. Your email address will not be published. The dresses are generally really beautiful and feminine and I was looking forward to wearing one for my renewal of vows. It was a stark reminder of why I avoid rayon completely. Its a mix containing modal, cotton, and elastane a little unusual compared to other jeans I own and from what I can tell, the fabric content varies dependant on wash. While it isnt super fitted around my waist, it hugs my body nicely and I like that theres a bit of give in case of shrinkage. Shop All Electronics Cameras, Photo & Video, Shop All Electronics Cell Phones & Accessories, Shop All Electronics Computers, Laptops & Parts, Shop All Electronics Tablets & Accessories, Shop All Electronics Video Games & Consoles, Shop All Electronics VR, AR & Accessories.
Perhaps one of my favourite points, is that their management team is comprised of more than three-quarters women or individuals from under-represented populations. Both around the waist (by about 6cm), and through the leg.
Hi, I'm Jamie-Lee, and welcome to Mademoiselle! Im generally happy to spend a bit more to know that an item has been made by garment workers who were paid fairly, uses processes that are kinder on the environment, so this is moot point for me. Im doing my best to try and shop from more sustainable brands, but the reality is that Im only human so my own efforts arent going to be perfect whether that means Ive made the odd purchase from a fast fashion brand (that I hopefully wear til it is threadbare) or purchase from an international retailer.
I was impressed to see that sustainability seems to be at the core of Reformations mission statement.