Let's start with two Fi.n.t pieces I bought while browsing Mercari.
First is this beautiful blue-purple skirt. I had been loooking for this skirt for a long time.
I briefly talked about it in this post when I mentioned the 31 Sons de mode striped top I had bought. This was almost six years ago! I can't believe it took me that long to find the skirt. I actually saw it a few times (I can count the number of times on my fingers), but it was either sold out, the condition was quite used/damaged, or the price was exorbitant.
As for the striped top I had bought in 2020 and was planning on pairing with the skirt, well, I don't have the top anymore... I wore it so many times and it looked used, so I donated it. I kinda regret parting with it now that I have the skirt, but it's okay. I have other tops I can pair it with.
When the skirt arrived, I noticed that right in the front was a faint big brown-ish stain with a smaller one. I washed the skirt once, but the stains where still visible under clear lighting. I then sprayed Shout on them and let it macerate some time, and after another wash, the stains were thankfully gone. Phew!
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Next also from Fi.n.t is this red check OP.
I had been looking for such a piece ever since I sold my Bobon21 red check OP, as it was too short for my liking. I liked the waist belt on this one, and of course, the preppy red check pattern.
I'll be honest, it's not as cute as Bobon21's OP, but I feel like adding something to the front (like a bow or a few buttons) would already make it much cuter!
The belt sits a little high on the waist and the length is shorter than I expected, but the OP still fits nicely overall. Before buying it, I wasn't sure how the fit would turn out. I had hoped to find more try-on pictures online, but it seems to be an older piece from the brand.
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A few weeks later, I found this gorgeous black skirt from Dressterior, a newly discovered brand.
I first saw the skirt in this picture from Pinterest. I initially saved it on my phone because of the socks that I really liked (I'm getting tired of my frilly bobby socks), but I began to like the skirt more and more as well.
When I found out the brand's name, I immediately checked the website to see if it was listed, but it wasn't in their products (anymore). I still got to see how their sizing works and saw that they offer different skirt sizes.
I was conflicted because there was only one of these skirts up for sale on Mercari, but it was a size 36, and the smallest the brand has is a 34. I was hesitating because usually I dress the smallest, though in Japan, I can be a medium (e.g., I've always worn a medium size in shoes as of now, and for the brand Ching's closet, I wear a size S and not XS).
I'm pretty happy I still went with it, because the waist fits perfectly. Actually, I wouldn't be comfortable wearing a thick sweater with it, so it's certainly not too small. I think I got a bit lucky though, and it was still a risky purchase.
The skirt had to be shortened because it was too long, but that wasn't a big deal.
The fit is so-so. I was a bit disappointed because it didn't look as good on me as it did on the girl from Pinterest. I'm not sure whether it's because the skirt was shortened, or maybe it's just the way it was ironed. The hem looks curved instead of straight. (╯°□°)╯( ┻━┻
