Other blogs may be moving on to fall fashion. But I’m still very much thinking about the recent 90-degree weather that made misery here in New York. Anyways, this is all to say that I bought more summer clothes from Pact. I’ve been pleased with the items I bought and reviewed a few months back from this fair trade, organic cotton brand. So, I went back for more.

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The items I’m sharing today — a dress, shorts, and a top — are from Pact’s Coastal collection. Pact has just put these styles (and others) on sale today too as part of their end-of-season clearance. 

Made of double-gauze cotton fabric, the items have a breezy feel and look. To be honest, I probably wouldn’t have gone for this fabric a few years back, deeming it too casual and wrinkled-looking. But after trying out these pieces, the fabric has grown on me. It’s light and the texture is actually a plus because it doesn’t require any ironing. (My most hated household chore.)

The Coastal Cami Maxi Dress

The first item from this collection that got my attention is this tiered maxi dress.

I was in the mood for something long and flowy that wouldn’t cling to my body in the heat and humidity. This dress met those requirements — and it has pockets!

Here is a 5’10” model with a 33″ bust wearing a Size S in black.

And here’s 5’4″ me with a 33″ bust wearing an XS in maritime navy.

Sometimes I style it with a shirt for more sun protection.

Fit: Small is my usual size and while the S felt true to size, it was a bit too voluminous for petite me. I decided to go with XS for a more flattering shape and length. (With the tiered shape of this dress, it didn’t seem like a good candidate for hemming.)

Details: The only thing I don’t like about it was that it came with a metal tag on the back of the dress. I’m not a fan of branding so I removed it. It also seems incongruous to put a metal tag on such a soft piece of clothing. A waste of metal, in my opinion.

The Coastal Daily Short & Tank Top

Next, I decided to try the Coastal Daily Short because I could use more shorts. These have a cute paperbag waist look. Then I saw there was matching tank top — and I’m a sucker for matching sets. So that went into my cart too.

Here’s the 5’10” model again wearing a medium in the shorts. She has a 25 inch” waist.

And here’s 5’4″ me with a 28″ waist wearing a size S in both the shorts and top. I love wearing both pieces together for a faux romper look.

Fit: Both pieces fit true to size.

Details of the Shorts: These are high waisted with an 11″ rise, a 4″ inseam, and an elastic waist. The fit is generous in the legs. There are side pockets, but no rear pockets.

Details of the Tank Top: Untucked, the tank has a relaxed fit and billowy shape. I think it looks cuter tucked in. But I also like to wear it untucked because it’s just so darn comfy. A nice design detail with the top is that the straps are adjustable via a button.

Since my straps are on the shortest setting, sometime the excess material at the end of the strap sticks out. Gotta watch out for that. Maybe I’ll sew them down to prevent them from moving around. This top also came with a branded metal plate at on the back, which I also removed.

Good Summer Buys

The collection includes some other pieces I didn’t try including a jumpsuit. There was also a short-sleeve V-neck shirt that was sold out when I bought these other pieces. Too bad. That also would have made for a nice faux romper look with the shorts. (But it seems some sizes are back. Sometimes things pop up after what I assume must be returns.)

Overall, I like these pieces. They are lightweight without being too thin. They’re easy to wash and dry relatively quickly. (Wash on cold, line dry). The shapes are comfortable for the summer and don’t cling to the body. I can even get away with not wearing a bra in them. All in all, a successful buy for summer.

But by the looks of what Pact is planning, this material also works for fall and transitional weather. In the works are full-length pants, a popover shirt, and a long-sleeve shirtdress.

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If you’re interested in Pact, you can use my coupon code WELCOMEOBJ15 to get 15% off  your first order. Not sure if you can stack this on top of the sale, but if you try it, let me know!