J. Crew Factory ~ Model vs. Me!

Hey Ladies!! I decided to go a little crazy over here today...but it's all for your benefit! I'm putting myself head to head with J. Crew models!! Yes, those super tiny waify girls that always look like they are extremely irritated or extremely aloof!

I don't know about you, but as a mom of 3 little kids, I rely A LOT on online shopping. I usually end up returning about 50% of what I get online because it's just so difficult to imagine how something will fit on your particular body when all you have to go by is the staged model's pic.

I decided to venture into J. Crew Factory to check out some of their Fall items and then compare them to how they look on the model so you guys can get a good idea of how these items look on a "real" person! :)

Disclamer--OK, I apologize but the dressing rooms and lighting at my J.Crew Factory abide by prison-standards! I mean, they were AWFUL!!! But I think you'll be able to get a sense of how these items look. Here we go...

(Note ~ I am 5'4" and am typically an XS and a 26/2 at J.Crew Factory.)

Factory Garment Dyed Skinny Sateen Jeans with Zippers

Review: Olive jeans are a staple for Fall and I loved the zippers giving them a little "edgy/moto" feel. These pants were also SOOOOO soft and comfy!

Sizing: I am wearing a 27 in this pic and you can see they are a little long and bunch at the ankles. :( They didn't have a 26 in store, but I think those would have fit slighter better. I was bummed about the length because these pants are SO CUTE, but with the zippers, there would be no way to hem them easily.

Verdict: for gals taller than 5'4" I would definitely recommend these!!

Factory Cobble Stitch Sweater in Warm Ivory

Review: They didn't have this pretty lime green one at my store, but I have been looking for a casual cream sweater for the Fall, so I decided to give this one a shot. I think this one fit very similar to how it fit on the model. It's also super soft and not too tight, not too baggy. Love it!!!

Sizing: True to size. I am wearing an XS.

Verdict: Buy--it's a great staple if you are looking for new sweaters (comes in 6 colors)

Factory 4 Pocket Shirt-Jacket in Woodland

Review: Ok, so I should have looked at the name of it before I went to the store because I was looking for a JACKET. But this is really a shirt!! I guess the biggest difference between the model's pic and the real pic is the color. The color in my picture is true to the color it is in real life. The model's pic is WAY brighter. It's more of a dull military green.

Sizing: I found this to run big and boxy. I am wearing an XXS.

Verdict: It was kinda cute but it was too boxy for me. I think money would be better spent for a "real" military jacket or vest.

Factory Military Shirtdress

Review: I really like shirtdresses because they are casual and they can be worn across seasons. I thought this one would be adorable paired with boots and tights! But um....yeah, I think we can all agree that this dress does NOTHING for me. Zilch. Not to mention it is HEAVY and the fabric is SO rough! Ugh! Awful!!!

Sizing: Big and boxy, I am wearing an XS.

Verdict: Someone may look good in this, but given the nasty fabric, I would steer clear of this one!

Factory Classic Chambray Shirt

Review: So the shirt I tried on was darker than the one on the model, but work with me here! My chambray shirts are staples in my closet and I know many of you are looking for a "perfect" chambray shirt. Well, I don't think this one is it :(  The fit is OK, but the fabric is SO thick! It's uncomfortable to wear and makes it hard to tuck. The Target Merona chambray shirts are my favorites as well as the Loft softened shirts like this one. If you are in the market for a new chambray shirt, I would check out Target and Loft and skip this one!

Sizing: Boxy, I am wearing an XS.

Verdict: Keep looking :)

Overall, the green jeans and the cream sweater were keepers. Everything else I feel didn't live up to the cute expectations the models portrayed! One other item I tried on were their Clare cardigans because I am in the market to upgrade some of my cardis. I found the Clare cardigan to be pretty perfect! Super quality, nice and soft and "collar" of the cardi lays flat against your chest and doesn't fold out like cheaper cardigans.

These cardis run SMALL! I am wearing my normal XS, and I like my cardis fitted, but not this much. I would size up one or two, if you plan on buttoning it (the online reviews say the same thing). Click HERE for the Clare cardigan in 10 colors (wait until they go 50% off and stock up!).

Alrighty girls! That's a wrap for today! I hope you found some of these reviews helpful. Next time I am definitely complaining to the manager about the poor lighting- I can't work in these conditions! :)

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