Oh My Goodness. Ladies I am running on a few hours of sleep right now so I’m trying my best to be coherent.
I got up at 7 a.m. after working until 1 a.m. at a gala (I didn’t get to bed until 2 a.m.) and headed to Target for the highly anticipated Jason Wu collection.
I got there at abut 7:35 and there was a line but it wasn’t too horrible. The doors opened promptly at 8 a.m. and we ascended like (fashionable) vultures onto the four racks full of items from the collection.
I literally grabbed one of almost everything so I could try it all on to review on my blog. I bought five pieces that I am thrilled with. I’ll show you those first and then I’ll post what I didn’t buy. I also filmed a video for my YouTube channel, you can check it out here.
The first piece was this cotton dress— $34.99—I got a size small. I love it. I don’t usually go for red but this was just too pretty to pass up! I am also showing it in a size medium (third pic). I stuck with the small because it was more fitted and overall looked better on.
Next up was the dress everyone grabbed off the racks with reckless abandon. The navy dress with the stripes. I got a size 6. I also tried on a 4 which fit very nice through the top but it was too short—luckily I met a nice girl in line named Natalia and I happily gave her my 4. Dresses for all!
Then, I got this adorable pink, black and yellow dress. It looked so short on the model online, but I got a size large and it is a great length for work! I honestly don’t mind sizing up if the garment still looks great belted. I loved the pattern on this one too much not to go for it.
Veronika.
PS- check out what other bloggers are saying about the Jason Wu for Target collection:
Breeza says
I really wanted the navy dress and the white one, but my store didn't have them. I am bummed, but did order 2 online, so hopefully those are good fits. The cat shirt is so cute and went so fast, I didn't even get a chance to look at it!
Ashlet says
You're productive! All this and a video by 10:42am! I hope you're resting the rest of today! Love the haul.
Alethia says
Oooh I really like that nude/brown shirt you didn't get. But I really love the navy dress! 🙂
Anonymous says
could you please do a tutorial on your hair in these pics?? thanks!
Nicole says
I LOVE that pearl dress… I'm 9 months pregnant right now, so clearly I won't be able to try it on, but if my Target still has one I will definitely be purchasing (and hoping it will fit!)
Sandy a la Mode says
you are soo stinking cute! and so dedicated for taking pics and doing this blog post! i got the cat shirt and now wana go back and get that pink/yellow/black dress after seeing you style it haha!
turquoise22 says
Thank you for the super early IRLs! It all looks great on you but my favs are the first dress and the striped pink/gold/black one. Agree with your sizing up philosophy for length gain…so may are "stuck" on the size label. Good scores! Now, go to bed! 🙂
Anna Saccone says
Oh my God I LOVE your hair so so much!! You look like a 1960's model especially in the first dress! I love absolutely everything you bought, it's crazy how varied sizes can be, isn't it?! You look so chic! <3
[email protected] says
thanks everyone 🙂
anna—that is slept on hair from a gala I went to last night! I didn't even take the bobby pins out! LOL
Rachel says
I love that pink/black/yellow dress. I think I need one!:)
CMae says
I went to target YESTERDAY and didn't see any of these dresses you are showing!!! I LOVE the first one the best! Great color!
Anonymous says
Veronica, everything looks beautiful. Can't wait to see how you'll style them!! What did you wear at the gala event?
[email protected] says
@cMae—the collection only came out this morning 🙂
Gina says
Looks like the collection has a lot of cute dresses! The second one looks amazing on you! I should go to Target to check them out. Thanks for sharing 🙂
xo, gina
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Andrea Clare says
I love the dress with the little pearls!! You look like a 60's house wife that should be baking fresh cookies or something, haha, so cute!!
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Anonymous says
Thank you for sharing these pics, but what stood out was how great your hair looks so early in the morning.
Wendy says
I really like this collection. I wasn't on the ball about today and didn't know till you posted. hahah.
Anonymous says
Love love love the stuff you got, i so wish we had target in canada! i esp. like the pics that u still have ur pants on made me laugh because thats just what i loook like in change rooms 🙂
Melanie says
While the first two dresses were cute, I'm not sure I see the obsession with this line. Maybe I'm just not fashionable enough, but it looks like these things could have been bought at JCrew or something of the like. What am I missing?
[email protected] says
melanie—the clothes do have that J.Crew preppy feel—that's what's so great 🙂 they are affordable too!
Anonymous says
I loved the last few tops you did not get…my style:)
sara says
The stuff you didn't get actually looked very nice on! I'm in Toronto so can't access any of these :(!
[email protected] says
@sara—i thought most of the shirts were something I could get anywhere else so I just bought the dresses which I felt were harder to come by 🙂 I did like the sandy pink blouse but it was too short.
Michelle P says
Cute!
Anonymous says
are those your gap always skinnies? you look fantastic! i love when you wear your hair with a bump in it!
Anonymous says
Wow! You make everything look so great! My favourite is the pink, yellow and black plaid dress!
[email protected] says
@anon—yes they are the Gap always skinny—and that is not a bump it hehe 🙂 that is my real hair, tease and slept on!
Anonymous says
You look absolutely adorable in everything! We are patiently waiting for Target to come to Canada.
Gaby [The Vault Files] says
So jealous! In absolute love with the dresses, they are classic and beautiful!
morgan says
I picked up a few things today and blogged about them as well……Love the cat t-shirt had to get it. I also got the striped dress (first pic),,,,the shirt that is a close match to the dress and the grey thirt with the black lace down the front. everything looks great on you!
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PetiteAsianGirl says
Wow, the dresses look stunning on you, Veronika. This line was made for someone with your figure/height. I especially love the blue A-line one and the one with pearls around the neck. Maybe if you check back you might find a returned size 6 to exchange it for? The 8 does look decent but the 6 in the blue dress fits you so perfectly, I wonder how that size in the pearl dress would look on you. Great scores overall! No A-lined dresses were to be seen by the time I went in.
[email protected] says
Hi Jean 🙂 thanks for visiting my blog! I am contemplating returning or exchanging the 8 because upon trying it on again it really is much too large in the waist for me, but I may just sell it on my blog if someone would like it 🙂
I noticed they didn't have the white dress with the black lace trim which is the one I really wanted…they didn't have one in the store and I got there right when it opened. It was a mad dash!
I liked the pink/black/yellow dress on you actually–it's such a great print/color combo!
Anonymous says
Hi Veronika! Love your blog! Was actually wondering what flats you're wearing in these pics? Thx! 🙂
[email protected] says
they are from J.Crew the link can be found on my formspring page to similar ones. 🙂
Closet Cupcake says
Love your hair!
Becky says
Cute stuff! I can't say I even realized there was going to be a Jason Wu collection at Target…shows how much I've (not) been shopping lately. Although I do recognize that cat tee from a commercial.
I really like that pink short sleeved top with the black bow/tie thing. I may have to go check out this collection when they restock.
Meggy says
Love your picks! I got the cream cycle print dress and wanting that red/navy jersey dress….
Meggy from Chasing Davies
dixiejulep says
Aww, I love the pieces you ended up getting. I wanted that navy dress sooo badly, but it was long gone before I got to my neighborhood Target. (And they only had a couple small racks for the whole collection, so it was probably never there to begin with). All I ended up being able to find in my size was the pink tee with the black bow at the neck, but it's such a pretty and wearable collection I wish I could have found more. Thanks for the pics and reviews!
The Waspy Redhead says
Thanks for the review of the line. I skipped the madness when it debuted because luckily my Target doesnt usually sell out. They even had Missoni days after it launched. Will look for that cotton dress with the stripes.
CiCi says
I don't really get what the big deal is about this collection either. Some of the dresses are cute, but they're nothing that would have me at a store at 8am. I actually think some of the dresses and blouses are too "old lady-ish". But then again, I am not necessarily at the front lines of the fashion world ! 🙂
I'm glad you found some things that you liked, Veronika! The A line blue dress looks super cute on. 🙂
Anonymous says
Those are so cute! I totally would have been at the store at 8 too if I had known it was going to be such an awesome collection. When I went to Target this evening there were three of the lace grey shirts in XL and one not so great blue blouse. You wouldn't believe what some of those dresses are selling for on ebay right now :/
The Key To Chic says
I like everything on you! The peach striped dress looks awesome belted! I feel the same way about cats, but had to get the tote and tee. I also wrote a review on my blog along with shopping tips. I hope you enjoy your new pieces, they look amazing on you!
Tam says
I didn't stop by Target today to join in the fun (battle) for the Jason Wu items, but it definitely has been nice to be reading these reviews of them from the comfort of my home! Thanks for these photos, Veronika. The navy dress with the stripes on the bottom is my favorite–it looks stuning on you! (Then again, most of these pieces look stunning on you, dear.)
Amanda says
Where are your pants and shoes from that you were trying on with?
Ann says
Like the pearl dress- I skipped going yesterday bc of the madness I endured at the Missoni launch 🙂
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Simply Amy says
I am in love with the dress that had pearls on it, and the top with the black kitty!
Megan @ Tales of an HBS Wife says
I got those first two dresses yesterday and LOVE them! It was completely crazy at the Boston Target but actually fun!
Megan @ Tales of an HBS Wife says
I got those first two dresses and LOVE them! The Boston Target was completely crazy but actually fun too!
Anonymous says
I got the blue dress and sized up for length, too. I tried on the pink and black dress but put it back because I thought it felt a bit lingerie, but seeing it on you I kind of wish I would have grabbed it. It's too late now, my Target was picked clean by the time I left the store at 9:00/
Hilliary@ Happily Ever Healthy says
I am loving that red dress! Super cute!
RBert says
I forgot about the launch and happened upon the collection during my 10 am Sunday target run. The San Felipe store still had quite a bit, but the items look much better on you! I guess they're built for a taller frame because they looked boxey on my barely 5'4" frame. I loved the concept of the dress with pearls, but it totally washed me out.
Amanda says
I love the first dress and the shirt with the black tie! I hope there are some things left at my local Target!
Beautygirl24 says
Everything looks so cute! I love all of the dresses, and the blouse with the black bow. I'll head to Target today and see if anything is left! I honestly forgot about it!
Peiji says
everything looks great on you! 🙂
I love the first dress, great picks 🙂
MD Jones says
I went to two different Targets in my area and I did not find a single item in either store. So they either didnt get it or were complete sold out by 10:00 am. I did not even find any signs. Did anyone else have the same results?
Blake says
So cute! If you don't mind me asking, how tall are you? (for dress length reference)
[email protected] says
blake- 5'10
Blake says
Thanks, Veronika 🙂
Gigi says
I ordered the Navy and Red Jersey Dress and was unsure of the fit. Thanks for the pic! So helpful! P.S. thought it was so funny you tried the dress on the pants at ankles. Glad to know I'm not the only one who does this lol.
Thanks!
Anonymous says
FYI – The dress with the pearls is starting to pop back online at target.com in smaller sizes. Hope that helps!!
hecookssheshops says
Love the first red-striped dress and the pink and yellow dress! Looks super cute on you! I'm so happy I was able to find them online, your pics were super helpful.
I'm still bummed that I can't get the cat shirt.
Meg says
Veronica,
They have been replenishing the site all day here and there. The cycle dress with pearls was available for about 30 min today. Be on the lookout if you want to size down to a 6!
Chloe says
You and I got the same pink + yellow + black dress! I couldn't hit the stores Sunday morning since I had to work (I dealt with the dumb online ordering fiasco instead) but it looks fab on you! So excited to see it in person.
Bummed to see you didn't get the Blush dotted blouse–that one is high up on my list and I thought it looked great on you! Hope it's as pretty in person… *wiggles*
[email protected] says
that dress is going to be so fab on you—when I saw it I thought to myself "this is a Chloe color combo!" is that weird? Oh well. I am weird.
I think the blouse will also be beautiful on you 🙂
Anonymous says
Thank you for putting pics up of the clothes on a actual human! Lol I couldn't tell what the jersey dress looked like on online but it's very cute in person!! Unfortunately I think it'd be too long on me as I'm only 5 2" but VERY cute on you! The blush dress with black/yellow stripes is also much cuter in your photos. Congrats on your purchases! -Kelsey
[email protected] says
thanks so much Kelsey 🙂
Suziee says
LOL – I cannot stop laughing at your pictures where you have your pants pulled down to your feet. I think it's absolutely cute!
I loved what you picked up!
Lost in Chicago... says
So glad you did this! On the Target website not one thing appealed to me. Maybe it was the model? After seeing it on you it looks so much better. Hopefully,my Target replenishes soon!
♥Aubrey says
I love dressing room pics. I couldn't help but laugh about your pants around your ankles. Too funny! 🙂
Charlene says
I love that Navy dress with the stripes! I also really like that shirt with the cat on it…I think I might have found a store by me that still has it 🙂 I actually went to Target today after seeing this post just to see what they had left. The dress I got is Navy with flowers and cute yellow belt. I am already imagining what shoes and cardigan or jacket I can pair it with to wear to work!
danielle p. says
loving how your pants are still around your ankles in some of the pictures. that's how i try things on too, out of sheer laziness, haha. great finds! i got a lot of the same things. ended up with the navy dress in two sizes too large, but really loving how it looks!
Anonymous says
I am from Australia and wish that we got Jason Wu items in our Target. The clothes are so pretty. All of the clothes look really great 🙂 Love the navy dress with stripes! It looks adorable on you!
Anonymous says
Thanks so much for your review! I'm hoping to track down a few pieces and it's so helpful to see it on you. Love your choices.
(BTW, just wanted to let you know that your cute pic with your pants around your ankles in the jersey dress is in a current ebay auction, just in case you didn't know)
Anonymous says
what's your regular size? it seems like the sizing in this collection is really inconsistent.
Sherry Wu 6535 says
can i know how tall are you to wear size S ??
Sherry Wu 6535 says
i am from Taiwan , and i want to choose the size … can i konw how tall are you to suit the size S ?
[email protected] says
My regular size is small or medium or
Size 4
[email protected] says
I am 5'10