You might have seen these pictures via Instagram if you follow me on @delectablychic, but these are some recent purchases/rentals from Canadian designers.  I’m trying to wear more Canadian to support our fashion community! Aime Chloe Coat Dress:

AIME is one of my favourite Canadian lines!  Designer Monica Mei’s seasonless collections of classics are a good part of my wardrobe and go with practically everything!  I bought this at a Black Friday sale (purchased online, picked up at her showroom) and have worn it three times already. This piece retails at $388, the same price as the dresses.  AIME’s skirts and pants are in the $200 range. Arthur Mendonça Top:

Got this at a sample sale/trunk show recently.  Arthur Mendonça is known for gorgeous, lady-like pieces, though most are not too petite-friendly – skirts are very long and most of the pieces won’t look that great after alterations as they loose their original shape/proportions (if you can afford to have it completely reconstructed, however, then that’s a different story).  His smallest size is a 4 and though it’s smaller than mass retail 4s, it’s still fairly generous. I’d say that the 4 fits like a 2 at Theory.  Stretchy pieces, like the one above, however, fit fine. Greta Constantine rental (for their Spring/Summer 2013 show):

 

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