J. Crew Factory Fitting Room Outfits
I have been obsessed with finding something at J. Crew. I think because the last time I shopped at J. Crew I found a coral button down shirt that is now a basic necessity in my wardrobe. You can see how I styled it during Thanksgiving here.
After walking around for 20 minutes, I decided to try on a couple of items.
This coat is a size 2 Regular. It fits very nicely. Not too snug, not too loose. But looking at the color, it was very gloomy. I was wanting a more vibrant colored coat. Electric blue, royal purple or even a coral red. None were available. It was a very bare J. Crew Factory store. Most items were repeatedly displayed. There were many sale racks however, more mediums – xx large sizes. I find it odd how I fit a size 4-6 in majority of brands, but I’m a 2 in J. Crew. I don’t like how J. Crew plays with my mind like that.
Next, I took a page from Wendy’s Lookbook. Her Layering Video was amazing (View here), so I decided to layer beyond my comfort zone. I layered using a blue camp shirt, a black/white checkered shirt with a field jacket layered over. A very different look eh?
I was hoping for a more pulled together edgy look with all the layers, but that didn’t happen. I look more rough and bikerly. I put the field jacket back but decided to purchase the camp shirt and the checkered shirt. I think I can work with these two pieces in various ways.
Anyone pick up something interesting?
Posted on December 30, 2011, in Outfits, Shopping and tagged button down shirts, coat, j. crew factory, shopping. Bookmark the permalink. 2 Comments.
Funny – I was just at the outlets last weekend and got some great stuff at the J. Crew factory store! I know what you mean about wanting a vibrant coat (I’m on the hunt for bright red or poppy) but I actually think that gray suits your dark hair very nicely! J. Crew non-outlet usually has a great selection of bright outerwear…if you can deal with the hefty price tag! (I can’t. I’d rather get a $150 Michael Kors coat at Annie Sez). What is that super interesting furry jacket/vest in the background of the 2nd photo? It looks very fun!
On my trip to the J. Crew outlet, I got a hot pink mohair v-neck cardigan on super sale, as well as a pair of lilac skinny cords and a husband crew-neck long sleeve tee (I’m also on a layering kick!). I didn’t see too much awesome stuff, but the mohair cardi was a very cool find!
Agreed about the sizes – it’s always hard to find XS and petite stuff, especially this time of year. And as a rule of thumb, outlets typically vanity size by at least a full size, so if you’re normally a 4, you’ll usually be a 2 at that store’s outlet.
haha, hopefully I will be able to put together an outfit with the furry vest. I ended up getting the vest because 1. It’s furry and warm and 2. It has POCKETS!
I’m a sucker for anything with pockets.
After reading your comment, I went back to J. Crew and found some great stuff too! What was interesting was when I went to check out and received 40% off everything + an additional 20% off. My Sister In Law and my Husband’s mouths dropped open and said What?!? at the same time. Priceless.
It was the first time I felt like I scored.