Sézane Seaport + Recent Try ons

One of our favorite brands Sézane is back in Boston with a new pop-up store in Seaport! I stopped by earlier this week and there was no shortage of eye candy. The weather has been dismally cold, so I was also happy to see Yume Ga Arukara around the corner for a hot bowl of udon afterwards!

Like with most other retailers, Sézane’s smallest sizes (ie xxs or 0, size 4/5 shoes) are unfortunately online-only and not carried in brick & mortar stores, so I mostly just looked at pieces for the overall fit and fabrics. If you’re ordering online, they offer free shipping to the US on orders over $200 and free returns on everything (very easy process, in my experience).

Noelie Cardigan

I wore this cardigan to the store and it’s one of the most petite-friendly pieces from Sézane I’ve ever found! As someone who almost always has to fold or cuff up my sleeves, I was thrilled that even the sleeve length worked well on me. The overall top is a more slim and shrunken fit cropped style, and is a 100% organic cotton lace crochet-like knit. I love how well it pairs with my high waisted jeans and pants. You can wear a skin toned bra or tank top like this under for more coverage.

Astride lace trim Jumper sweater

This cardigan has been on my wishlist but I didn’t know how itchy the knit would be. In person it’s a slightly fluffy knit, without too much of an itch factor like some of their Gaspard cardigans. I was also trying it on over a nude cami I happened to be wearing. The lace trim detail is gorgeous – this is one of those pieces that are “outfit makers” whenever you want to be comfy in a sweater and jeans, but still have a unique and interesting hero piece. I also love how it looks backwards on the model online!

Justine bag – 3 sizes, lots of colors

How stunning is this embroidered floral Justine tote? I’ve been using the original tan with brown handles for several years now and it’s held up great through travel and more. The clever swivel 2-handle option is key for versatility when you want to wear it on your shoulders vs the nook of your arm.

I use the inner drawstring bag to secure my valuables and smaller items, and then pack the rest of the bag (outside of the drawstring pouch) with the rest of my daily items and kids junk.

Amance Cardigan

Speaking of “outfit maker” cardigans, I have to mention the Amance cardigan again since they restocked this gorgeous color again! Over the years I’ve found this to be especially perfect for house gatherings or dinners with friends, when I want to incorporate a special piece without feeling overdressed. It’s a roomier fit on me with blousy sleeves that I wear cuffed once, and I’ve shown it several times on here either open or tucked in.

Marion Jacket

This is a popular short Sézane jacket that comes back each season in a variation of denim or twill. Size 4 was the smallest size they had, and after trying in on, I think a size 2 would work on someone my size if you don’t mind a roomier fit. This style has relaxed dropped shoulders and a slightly boxier cut, and a sturdy thicker weight structured material. They had the sleeves cuffed up on all the jackets in store which hit full length on me.

Clyde Trench Coat

Last Fall I shared this cotton Clyde coat try-on and that I was on the fence about it for petites. As expected it is generously cut and looks better on me worn open than buttoned up, but it definitely has that effortlessly chic Parisiana style, so it’ll just depend on how oversized you like your pieces. The material is listed as water-repellant and feels just like their Scott trench fabric, which I’ve been wearing out in damp weather without issues.

Since I already had the more petite-friendly Scott trench in the deeper tan color, I returned the above and the brand kindly gifted the lighter Clyde trench when it came back in stock. I’m still undecided on whether or not I should hemming the overall length about 2 inches – what do you guys think? One of my biggest wardrobe regrets over the years is hemming some of my jackets and trenches too short, so now I’m hesitant to make any irreversible changes!