I think the pieces you chose will be perfect for those occasions. I'm 5'2" so relate to the challenge of finding stores with a variety of offerings in petite sizing.

Thanks for sharing a good find.

Love the skirts and top you purchased! I went to a Soft Surroundings for the first time this week after reading about it on GW. I also really liked the store and how helpful the salespeople were, and I found an outfit for Easter. I also purchased Wunderbrow brow gel there, and I am really happy with it. (They suggested applying it with a spoolie brush which works much better for me than the brush that comes with it).

I get the catalog, and will look at it more closely next time. It's great that you found everything in one shopping spree.

Love the skirts!

Those skirts are beautiful and will be so much fun to wear. I love the pattern and colours of the first one.

I have been shopping at soft surroundings for years now and I too love their stores! Love your purchases!

I love everything you bought. I've only ordered on line, I don't think we have any of their stores up here but I'm going to check on the sites. Now I want some skirts lol.

Those skirts are lovely with beautiful patterns and shapes. You will be the best looking and best dressed lady in the crowd!

How nice to hear of a happy and successful shopping expedition. I don't think shopping for clothes is fun - and shopping for a special occasion is even worse. I've ordered a few things from their catalog - one was a long skirt that I've recently worn and received several compliments.

They have a store at the King of Prussia Mall, north of Philly and my SIL and I have popped in when we're at the Mall.

Glad everyone liked the choices...the blue print shirt is more stunning on with the jeans than in the pic. Makes my eyes really blue ! Everything is very well made and lined etc. No loose threads etc. I was very impressed . Be aware that the clothes run large. I had to get petite xs on all but the jeans. I am not a 2-4 !! I am a 6 in almost everything. So keep that in mind if you order on line..I would have had to return everything. I am 5'2" also. Would love to see pics of what others of you have purchased. Also they have AMAZING jewelry. Beautiful . I don't have pierced ears but have found a source to convert earrings so may indulge something new. I have all my mom's and grandmother's vintage costume jewelry so don't really need anything new but sure was tempted. Again thanks for the affirmation. c

Your choices are gorgeous! Shopping can be such a chore but when you have a good experience it is wonderful.

I get the soft surroundings catalog and often see things I love but I wasn't sure quality wise. Now with your flowing endorsement I think I will take a chance but I'd rather find a store to go to. BTW, I adore the skirts you purchased and I think I'm going to order the at least one of them.

I'm 5'1", so it's often difficult to find nice clothing. Will you need to have either of the skirts hemmed?

One of my favorite places to shop (on line though) for years. :) Good to know their stores are great too. I have had my eye on that butterfly skirt. I always wear long skirts to work.

Trail runner, which jeans did you like? I'm your size and have a hard time finding jeans. I love everything you chose! I, too, receive Soft Surroundings catalogs but have never ordered. I'm so glad you posted your good experience. I have some work events coming up that I was dreading shopping for.

I just ordered a catalog! I hate clothes shopping, at least when I actually need something specific - I don't mind when I happen to be in a store and see something I like (especially if it's on sale!).

I'm trying to picture you in that (pretty!) blue top--you wear black as often as I do, if not more! LOL

Your choices look perfect for a weekend wedding!

Ya'll are so sweet ! I felt like such a noob when I went in the shop. I used to sell clothes at a very upscale boutique....in 1972 !!! So it has been awhile . I love to put together outfits and helped my Mom when she lived with us back in 2002-2005 before she passed away. I used to wear hats and really spent time on my clothes. As an RN from 1988- 2004 all I wore were uniforms. I have always had more running shoes than regular ones LOL. I got so in to outdoor stuff full time that I just stopped buying for the most part and certainly didn't spend any big money on clothes except my sporting stuff:) I am glad I had this little excursion but the chances of me doing it again anytime in the next decades are slim to none. So this was most likely it for me. I have no where to wear any of this. As someone who spends months on my bike with DH all my clothes have to fit into 2 one gallon bags I don't think I am going to use these very often. I need to go to NYC again !! cat_mom...you game ????

Holly no I don't need to hem anything. I don't wear high heels...I can only wear Naot and only a low wedge. Haha...cat...definitely outside my comfort zone but really I couldn't believe my eye color with that shirt on. cattyles Here are the jeans I got https://www.softsurroundings.com/P/Essential_Tencel_Jeans/ I got the 4 petite and they fit GREAT !! I was so amazed and I love the legs rolled....who knew LOL.....definitely not the "me" I have always been.

Thanks again everyone and I will post some pics of the outings when I have the clothes on :) Least I can do since ya'll have been so nice . c

Caroline, you always look elegant in every pic I've seen of you.

Trailrunner, thank you for posting about this place to shop. I did look on line because I wanted one of the skirts you ordered and they are out of it in my size. Darn. There is a store fairly close to me, think I will check and see if they have the skirt. I have also put a few things in the shopping bag on line to order. Thanks so much.

Your selections are beautiful.

• Caroline, thank you soooo much for sharing! I like their selection/styles a lot. Loved the things you chose! I see from their location listing we have a store here in Austin, and will making a trip probably within the next week for our girls' trip to Savannah(myself and 3 dd's)in April. Do you think the sizing runs fairly true? I would normally wear a 2/xs in a misses~i'm a little over 5' and 108 lbs. For some reason I can't wear a petite pant since I seem to be longer in the rise and have longer legs. I'm excited to see it IRL. ;)

Walnut do go to the store. The jumpsuit I wanted wasn't available in my size any longer in the store or online. They called and found it for me at another store and are shipping no charge to me !! Love this store.

Patty I posted that I think they run large. I am not a 2-4 xs but that is what I took in the skirts. I am a petite. The skirts sit below the waist ...meaning it isn't a regular waist band...I like that for me as I am very short waisted. The pants do run smaller so you may well be in luck. Do go and try on. It is such a nice place and they have SO many combo choices. Lots of mix and match which I am all for.

Thank you all again and Marlene you are really so kind. c

Caroline, you will look so great in those pieces. Thanks for posting about your success at Soft Surroundings. I too have mostly ignored their catalog because of no experience with their line. I am tall and slim so your assessment of fit helps. Love, love the Curaçao too and Spring Fever skirt.

Caroline, those are so pretty! I especially love the skirts. You will look spectacular!

one question-I notice the first one (which I love in the black) is polyester. Seems as though so many clothing items are polyester again, but my oh my, it is as expensive as every other fabric. How does it feel? Is it thicker than it was in the past?

Outside..the salesperson I started with is 5"11 !! She buys all her clothes there as well as the other sales women who were my height and then mid height so it is a clothing line it seems for all. They carry 1X 2X etc as well as Misses and Petites.

cyn ...I was surprised that the blue print shirt I got is Viscose. I was sure it was real silk. The skirts are heavy and lined. Very luxurious fabric and heft to the weave. I was a little concerned at the cost of the items....admittedly if it had been running gear I would have not batted an eye LOL...and I know they are not what some on the forum think of as expensive clothes at all ....but to me they are pricey, but boy the fabric feels so rich. The colors are also so intense. They also are easy care . I am going to baby them but the salespersons said you don't need to. Good Luck and enjoy ! c

I am glad to hear about your good experience! We do not have their stores near me, but I have ordered from the catalogue. Unfortunately everything was huge and had to be returned. I now just put the catalogues directly into the recycling can. Maybe I will have to look more closely.

grapefruit...definitely look again. Also if you do decide to stop looking just unsubscribe to the catalog...at least saves paper and mailing !! Good Luck. c

Sounds like you had a good time shopping for the Wedding weekend. It Is often a very stressful experience. enjoy the weekend in your beautiful clothes!

Good point, Trailrunner! I will take a look again.

so pretty! you will look both elegant and comfortable- which is a perfect combo for a wedding weekend!!! enjoy!!!

I really dislike clothes shopping in stores but, like you, have found many wonderful things at Soft Surroundings. I love your latest choices, especially the butterfly print long skirt.