I popped into one of my local Chicos earlier this week to check out the new colors and patterns. You can always count on them to have plenty of fun prints, and this collection does not disappoint. The early summer 2024 collection at Chico’s is loaded with color and uplifting prints.
A dressing room diary is when I go into a local store for a try-on session so you can see what’s new and how it looks on a woman over 25. For reference, I’m 5’4″ and weigh around 144 lbs. I have broad shoulders with straight hips, a long torso, and long arms. I often buy one size larger on top. You’ll see me try on clothes in colors and shapes that may or may not flatter me because I want you to see what’s in the stores and get some styling ideas. I tell you what sizes I am wearing to help you understand how things run.
Chico’s sizes are 000(0/XS), (0/2– XS), 0 (4/6 S), 1 (8/10-M), 2 (12-14)-L, 3 (16/18-XL) 4 (20/22-XXL. Chico’s also carries many garments in petite and some in tall. I’ll tell you what I’m wearing in Chico’s sizes so you can understand how things run.
SLIDE SANDALS
Chico’s has several items in this tropical print, which just felt perfect on the 101-degree day that I visited the store. This cardigan does not close with buttons, making it perfect for arm coverage over sleeveless tops and dresses. They also have this tee and this poncho in the same print.
The print contains lots of blues, so I paired it with a navy tank and these cropped wide-leg jeans. The jeans have a relaxed fit, a high waist, and subtle contrasting stitching. These are white, plus they come in an off-white called natural seeded…where do they get these names? My sandals are from Talbots, and my armload of bracelets are from all over the place ☺️.
Here’s the same print in the always-flattering Brigitte shorts. The fabric looks and feels crisp, but it still has plenty of stretch for comfort. They come in lots of solids here. They’re a customer favorite with very good reason. I picked up the moss green in the print with this notch-neck tee. It’s a cotton/modal blend that comes in 5 colors and several prints here.
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NAVY TIE FRONT KIMONO RUNANA size 1
I’m always a fan of navy so was happy to find this navy eyelet shirt and eyelet, wider leg pants. The pants are a pull-on style with a smooth front waistband and a cropped length. They’re 100% cotton and the eyelets are ‘closed’ so you can’t see through them. This regular has an 24″ inseam and the petite is 22″.
The shirt is open eyelet that you can see through so I’m wearing it over a simple white tank top. On the right, I switched up the look with a flowy, front-tie, navy and white short kimono. To be honest, this just looks like a blouse, not a kimono or a runana…but it’s not my store so I don’t choose the names. The flowy top has a very different and dressier vibe than the cotton shirt.
I love the soft combo of white with cream. This no-iron linen tunic shirt has long sleeves with button tabs to keep them up when folded. They’ve brought this shirt back from last year because it’s a customer favorite. It’s great on it’s own or layered as I’ve done here.
The cotton-blend pants are a sateen fabric that feels a bit elevated. They come in black, white, or this english cream color that’s so pretty! The wide leg crop silhoutte is super popular this summer and I prefer it to the slim leg crops which begin to resemble capri pants.
Chico’s no-iron shirts are some of the very best I’ve tried. They come out of my dryer looking fresh and crisp, so they’re great to travel with. This fresh turqoise and white stripe is really flattering on the diagonal. I like this shirt worn open or buttoned closed. I would likely choose a slimmer leg if i was going to wear it closed.
These wide leg Brigitte pants are great! I prefer them over the slim leg ones…just not with this shirt closed. They are a more forgiving fit with a wider leg and will feel cooler in hot weather. They come in 7 colors including my fav, Ink or navy.
Have you shopped the latest Chico’s collection? It’s a favorite brand with many AWSL readers.
Thanks for reading and be sure to wear what makes you feel confident and happy.
