Coming Soon: Edited Pieces

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It feels surreal to finally share with you guys a project that’s been years in the making and a small labor of love! I started this blog over a decade ago as a creative outlet, posting my trials and errors as I learned how to dress my body type. As a fresh college grad working in a male dominated field, building a closet of polished, well fitting pieces was always about so much more than just shopping. Dressing well sparks confidence, brings a little joy to my day, and helps me put my best foot forward for others to take me seriously.

While my style needs and tastes have evolved over these years, I’ve kept a running list of classic pieces I’d love to add to my wardrobe, but have been challenging to find in the right fit or quality. I’ve also kept close track of the types of pieces I get the most frequent reader requests for, but can rarely find.

And so with Edited Pieces, we’re starting small. Making small edits to timeless styles that we’ll want to wear for years to come. Each style is either handmade or produced in limited quantities at small factories, and undergoes countless rounds of sampling and testing. We’ve taken extensive measurements, pain points, and info from YOU guys, from a detailed survey that thousands of you helped fill out 2 years ago, to the wonderful readers around Boston who have been helping fit-testing and share feedback on each piece.

I wanted to keep the EP initials of Extra Petite in the brand name for a couple reasons. One, while everything we make will be petite-friendly, we didn’t want it to feel petite-only. Every body truly is different and comes in different proportions that we hope to be able to cater to as we grow. And secondly, as a nod to this blog, my first passion-project turned career, which has connected me to this incredible community. Thank you for being here along the way and for helping me realize this dream.

A few of our favorite Boston Weekend activities

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On sale: J.Crew shirt 00 (my review) c/o + sandals 5.5, Everlane shorts 00, Polene bag, Express headband
On Nori: T&T jumpsuit 3T (she also *adores* this butterfly dress w/ pockets), Rothy’s kids shoes, Zara headband

Hope you had a wonderful weekend, friends! We’re hanging on to the last of summer in New England, which means playground hopping and picnics around the city as long as the weather allows! If you’re visiting Boston, here’s a few of our favorite weekend itineraries with the little ones:

  • Charles River + Public Garden: Strolling along the Charles River esplanade, grabbing food from one of the many grab & go restaurants along Boylston or Newbury Street, and enjoying it at the Public Garden on a bench or lawn. Our kids love the three playgrounds along the esplanade ranging from toddler/baby age to a challenging big kid one closer to Beacon Hill. For food, we usually do Dig Inn just because it’s food allergy friendly with lots of things the kids happily eat (like sweet potatoes, half an avocado, meatballs, chicken). Little ones can also enjoy a very slow moving swanboat, or the merry go round or playground across the street at Boston Common.
  • Castle Island: This family favorite spot in South Boston has a decent amount of parking, tons of outdoor space for picnicking, a long walking path with views of the water, and Sullivans is right on site for good ole New England fare (lobster rolls, fried fish) and affordable basics like hot dog and hamburgers. It’s easy to order online ahead of time, they’ve been great with my food allergy concerns and questions (they’re happy to prepare the food separately away from the allergens, use a fresh pair of gloves each time, etc), and Nori is a happy camper just with their french fries and a plain burger. The kids enjoy throwing rocks into the ocean or the playground right at Castle Island, but there’s also several other better (IMO) playgrounds in South Boston a short drive away.
  • Coolidge Corner, Brookline: We’ve also found ourselves going back to Coolidge Corner, Brookline, where we loved living as young professionals out of college! There’s a book store we used to frequent, little shops, playgrounds, picnic tables along Harvard Street, and a surprisingly good assortment of Asian cuisine like Rod Dee Thai, Bab Bistro Korean, ramen, plus a popular bagel spot and a newer Tatte location. A welcome new addition since our days living there is Maruichi Japanese deli, where you can grab a bento lunch or reasonably priced sushi, and also some freshly made Brooklyn ramen noodles in their refrigerator section! (see pic below) These ramen noodles have the perfect chew factor and freeze well, too for quick weeknight meals!

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Grab & go lunch from Maruichi Japanese Deli – Nori happy enjoys a pack of maki rolls for a picnic lunch

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Random but ever since Nori was little I’ve loved Surprize by Stride Rite at Target for standing up / early walking baby shoes! Not the cutest styles but they open up wide with velcro straps so are super easy to get on and off, have flexible bottoms, and seem comfortable for little ones.

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It was such a beautiful weekend in the Bay! We got to see the Blue Angels fly (packed camp chairs and beverages), played at two playgrounds and ate a delicious dinner at Cotogna. Taking an extra day off today since Lucia doesn’t have school – we’ve planned a whole day together! Happy Monday!

PS: Just ordered this $168 dress – one of those easy, swingy dresses! Will be pairing it with thick oversized cardigans for Fall.

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Blazer (here and here)
Tank (here)
Jeans (here)
Purse (here)
Heels (found the same style in stock here! The color is a little lighter than mine; or similar here)
Lips (here in “Rosewood”)

Currently wishlisting:


Pleated

Good morning and happy Thursday! I tried a new recipe last night and worked for nearly 2 hours in the kitchen to “pretty good” aka mediocre results… This is why I’ve had a long and tumultuous relationship with cooking. I have a handful of safe go-to’s and rely heavily on meal kits. It is what it is!

PS: So looking forward to the weekend: dinner plans (ie not cooking ha), seeing friends and hopefully we’ll all get to sleep in a little bit more than last weekend!

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Cardigan (here)
Skirt (here | similar styles: here, here)
Heels (here)

 


On the go

When I want/need to be comfortable but still look put together: this is what I wear. Nothing beats an elastic waistband, comfortable and stretchy white tank and a cozy layer on top. Just add sneakers and the tote of the day.

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Jacket (this brand runs large, I sized down. here)
Pants (I’m wearing an XS here)
Tank (here)
Sneakers (here)
Tote bag (here)

More polished loungewear sets I love: