u/nastywomenbinders

I love seeing how everyone uses their planners but I am always overwhelmed by how organised they seem. I always have at least one notebook / planner on me or at my desk or in my bag - but I just write in whichever one is closest to me. And I almost never actually go back to my notes or even to-do items I write down. For me, the process of writing is what matters and once that’s done, I almost never need to go back to it (the act of writing also somehow cements it in my memory). I enjoy making todo lists on paper because it helps me focus and think through what I need to do, even though I mainly use software for work and personal calendar/reminders. Anyone else also use paper notebooks more for the process rather than the output itself? Curious to know!

I bought 4 item from Cou cou intimates and wanted to share my experience. I got the rina 3/4 sleeve top in grey and black, the long cami and midi skirt set in pointelle in black. Basically, I saw Zoe Kravitz wearing it and couldn’t stop wanting it lol

My body: I am 5ft6, 135lbs. Fairly straight up and down body. Can often go braless.

Sizing: After scouring the internet and watching a million short videos, it was hard to find info on sizing. I ended up going for a Medium in everything. I had to return and size up in the skirt to get the “effortless” look Zoe had. The cami fit great as M. The rina top also fit but I could have sized down. When I exchanged the skirt, I also got the grey Rina in S.

Quality/construction/feel: The rina top felt nice. The cotton was very comfy. The construction was good quality. Seams were neat. The boat neck had a little crossover on the shoulders and that looked very neat and nice. The fabric is thick but soft. The pointelle cami - not great. The construction is super nice and neat, but the strap and seam they use is some sort of nylon / polyester and feels so goddamn scratchy! Unfortunately, I didn’t notice it until I had already washed it and taken the tags off (I always try it on, then I wash it before wearing) so I couldn’t return it. The bit where a bow is attached is super itchy and scratchy :( The skirt doesn’t have the same nylon edging so it’s fine and comfy. Every item has been washed in mesh bag in regular cold water cycle + line dried and has held up its shape and sizing without shrinkage or weird seam issues.

Fit / looks: This is more personal depending on your style preference so this is obv my opinion. I like the rina top - it made me feel very nostalgic for my clothes in the early 2000s in high school lol (but not for this price haha). I have a pretty straight up and down body so it did make me feel more feminine and shapely. However, these types of cotton shirts do cling - so i ended up wearing it braless because im not super skinny and didn’t like how it clung to my “fattier” areas when i wore a bralette. wearing a bra also didn’t look great because i felt it looked better with smaller chest and the bra sorta made my chest look bigger with this top. I think the S fits nicer than M but not much difference between the two tops. The cami and skirt set looks really nice together - i wear the skirt low ish on my hips and it ends across my knees. very 90s. The skirt though is see through in the sun because of the pointelle so i do want to get a slip for it (wore it with boyshorts but i don’t like having the silhouette of my legs like that).

Would I buy again: Undecided. The rina top feels more unique but now i see lots of brands coming out with that curved hem and bell sleeves. I normally don’t wear tshirts so I like this enough to wear. Although, requires styling to not look frumpy. The cami top - I wish I could return because that scratchiness is not acceptable. I’ll email them to ask and let you know how it goes. The set looks cute together and I’m not sure if i want to keep the skirt without the cami :/

I will say I saw some reviews saying their customer service was bad but I had a good experience when I exchanged the skirt for a bigger size. I used the 10% welcome coupon and when I exchanged, they offered me the same discount (because you have to return and re-purchase for exchanges). And there was a glitch where the coupon didn’t get applied when i hit pay but they sent me a refund afterwards when I emailed them. so all in all, pleasant.

Overall, I think they have nice construction, well made, expensive though and beware if any of the seams have edges in synthetic materials as that can be scratchy. Hope this helps anyone who was like me and obsessively trying to find information online lol