Plum's Perfect 10: #3 The Plum Knit Skirt

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Plum’s Perfect 10 is a collection of 10 items that we love. Our third selection is the Plum Knit Skirt because it is the perfect backdrop to any outfit. This fitted knit pencil skirt stretches when your body moves, but you feel pulled together as if you were wearing office wear. No one will notice the difference!

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Build any look off this comfortable and stylish skirt. Try the preppy look above with this Kensie Polka Dot Sweater in Cream Combo (coming soon!), Plum’s Classic White Button-up, and a statement necklace worn just at the crewneck with the collar buttoned up. Or dress this skirt up for a night out with the Cap Sleeve Blouse with Flared Back (below), a layered jeweled chain necklace and a bold clutch.

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Wear the waistband high, and it gives you the sense that you are held in. Or fold the waistband over and wear at hip level. The double layer knit lining has a smoothing function, so no VPLs (Visible Panty Lines) to be spotted! Just pull the Plum knit skirt on and balance comfort and style. This season, the Plum Knit Skirt is priced at $49 dollars and is available in Empire Grey and Rolling Stone Brown.

We give this skirt a perfect 10. How are you wearing it?

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PS: Did you catch the last two blog posts in the Plum's Perfect 10 series? If not, check them out at the links below:

Plum's Perfect 10: #1 The Side Ribbed Blouse

Plum's Perfect 10: #2 The Crossover Cap Sleeve Top

 

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Ed des Roches on Plum's New Program

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This week I sat down with Ed des Roches (who owns Plum with his wife Kate O'Brien) to ask him a few questions about our new training program. Here's what he had to say:

Why did you see a need for this training program?

ED: The competition in fashion today seems to be led by getting more clothes for cheaper. I have read books and articles about how this ‘fast fashion’ trend is a race to the bottom. It is hard on our environment and unsustainable, so I thought if customers knew how to dress properly, with knowledge and with intent, they could buy fewer clothes but wear better quality garments. They could spend less money and be gentler on our environment if they knew how. That is when I thought Plum could play a role in teaching our customers how to dress with intent. It starts by training my staff in the fundamentals of dressing.

 

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How do you think this will impact the customer experience in Plum stores?

ED: Plum has always been a retailer focused on individual customers. We want all customers to leave the store feeling sensational about how they look. It is part of our DNA and our culture. The training that we are giving our employees will give them insights and skills to be able to help individual customers even more than they do. It is a natural investment for me--to invest in our corporate knowledge.

Why was Katherine Lazaruk of ICU Image Consulting the right fit Plum’s program?

ED: It is one thing to have a dream and quite another to make the dream a reality and I needed help. I do not know of any other fashion retailer that has taken an interest in training staff with a program of how to actually dress customers properly so I needed someone that could help me create a program. When I got in touch with Katherine, we talked for a long time about the plan and I was very pleased with her depth of knowledge and how enthusiastic she was about helping Plum. In the end, there was one dream that we both had--we wanted to change the way all women thought about fashion, how to dress and how to purchase their clothing! It is a big idea, no doubt, but one we both believe in.

If you haven't heard about Plum's new training program, read about it here. Have any thoughts? Let us know!

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Plum's Perfect 10: #2 The Crossover Cap Sleeve Top

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Plum’s Perfect 10 is a collection of 10 pieces that we love. Our second selection, the Plum Crossover Cap Sleeve Top is one of our favorite pieces to wear because it is flattering for women of all shapes. The crossover style creates a V neck that elongates the upper body and draw attentions to the face. Fitted but not clingy, the fabric subtly defines the waist when it ruches on the side.

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Dressier than a t-shirt, the top works to create a multitude of looks. As shown below in Orchid, the bright colour of the top pulls this work appropriate outfit together when tucked into the Grey Print Elastic Waist Pencil Skirt. We love to add a pop of colour with this top and this season, there is quite a variety of fall hues: Cranberry, Dijon, Moss, Navy, Sea Green and Orchid.  Also available in Black, Ivory and White, the crossover top is the perfect layering piece.

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For weekend excursions, layer the crossover top under a Kersh Tabbed Sleeve Cardigan with your favorite skinny bottoms like the Mavi Alexa pants in Caramel paisley print above. A large printed scarf ties the look together. The Plum Crossover Cap Sleeve Top is priced at $39.

We give this top a perfect 10. How are you wearing it?

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PS: Did you miss the first selection of Plum's Perfect 10? Read about our first selection: the Plum Side Ribbed Blouse here.

 

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Plum's Perfect 10: #1 The Side Ribbed Blouse

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Plum's Perfect 10 is a collection of 10 pieces that we love. Our first selection, the Plum Side Ribbed Blouse is one of our favorite pieces to wear because of its versatility. The tabbed sleeves and the side ribbed panels are a spin on the classic white button-up blouse but we also have great colours this season: Merlot, Rider Blue and Rolling Stone Brown.

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Our love of this blouse can be boiled down to the two ribbed panels that give a fitted look down the sides of the body and slim the waist. The rolled tabbed sleeves also hit the right spot on the arm for a flattering sleeve length.

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Even styled more casually, this blouse never looks frumpy. Leave the blouse undone over your denim skinny jeans; the length is not too short or too long. No need to iron it to a crisp, because the blouse looks good even slightly crumpled. If you want to look more put together, tuck the blouse in to a pencil skirt, like this Elastic Waist Polka Dot Pencil Skirt. The open neckline is ideal for showing off a statement necklace. The Side Ribbed Blouse is in stores now and priced at $69. 

We give this blouse a perfect 10.  How are you wearing it?

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A Program Tailored for Plum

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Remember when I said we took notes? Well, we did a little more than that. We developed a unique training program tailored to Plum with the help of Katherine Lazaruk of ICU Image Consulting. The program focuses on 3 aspects of styling: Colour, Body Analysis, and Personality, and we have already done the first two training modules.

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In today’s fast and cheap fashion world, there is a plethora of styles, patterns, cuts, fits and trends. Advanced knowledge about fashion is falling to the wayside, and as a fashion lover, I know I am sick of the confusion of too many options, unsatisfactory impulse purchases and a bulging closet of sub-standard clothing, and we hope to change that.

By implementing better training in styling, we strive to know the answers as to why something works or doesn’t work on your body, and be able to tell you so or point out what would make the difference. We at Plum are aiming to put the right clothes on the right people, and let’s have some fun while we are at it!

Stay tuned for more details on this exciting development!   

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