One of the latest additions to the Bête Noire shop is Bite by Jerassik, a gender neutral line. One of my favorite parts of Bête Noire as a brand is the inclusiveness and the acceptance that fashion is for everyone. From a large size range, to a non-gender specific format, it makes total sense to have this line be a part of the Bête Noire catalog! I’ve had the pleasure to try on and style this new line! Here are some of my thoughts:

I really love these pieces! They’re made to be more narrow, but have a good amount of stretch to them. I personally have a really long torso and shorter legs for my body proportions, so these hit me at a really good length. If you are someone who is similar in height (5’4”) that has longer legs and a shorter torso, this may hit a bit more down on the thighs. The cut itself isn’t super curvy, but that’s the great thing about the stretch: It's super form fitting and hits all my curves! I’m wearing a 5X in everything, so I would recommend sizing up when ordering. I am usually a 3X and while a few of these have a bit of a looser feel than others (due to the fabric), I personally love the fit of them all. I am always between two sizes when it comes to my bust / hips and my waist, so something with a more narrow cut, plus the high stretch, really fit me well. 

The fabric of the Emilio long tee had the least amount of stretch, and at first was a bit tight around my arms. But once I wore it for a while it loosened up a bit. So keep that in mind when ordering that specific fabric type because it could feel tighter than the rest. Other than that, I love this line! I love a long tee that I can style as a dress or a top! Plus, who doesn’t love something you can just throw a cute pair of shorts under (Or a bathing suit!)! I love this line and can’t wait to style everything as we transition into fall! 

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