Sorry no links as I'm in transit but there are some links in earlier posts below with the photos from my 20% cardholder order. Will try to update later, but for now:
Vintage tweed jacket: wanted to love this but I don't think I would pick it up even if on super sale. Pros: love the mustard color, soft weave, fully lined, nice raw edge detail. Cons: boxy, to the point where I would keep my arms to my side and walk funny to avoid people seeing a side view, LoL. somehow I found the size 00 both restricting and too voluminous! I think it's the material - too thick to drape nicely, more of a coat material...and swing coat was sooooo NOT what I was looking for. Verdict: complete pass.
Technicolor tweed jacket: this on the other hand, as i reviewed on JCA, is amazing. Lovely colors, great lime green sleeve lining, fabulous details like fabric covering on the snap closures, but most of all: great classic fit that works dressed up or down (I prefer down at this point in my life, with distressed denim and messy hair, but I can see me wearing this in 30 years with pearls!). I got it my normal sz0 and the fit is great. The only minor drawback for me now is the shoulder pads are a little thick, but that can be taken out cor squished...
No. 2 pencil: finally snagged a camel colored pencil! I took a P2 for longevity plus that I will likely wear this to work more than to play and don't want it tight at all, but in the bright flame I think I would take a 00 or 0 to avoid the "orange mini" look. I am sticking to the camel only for now since that is a true basic and as much as I love the red orange going around, I've already bitten on the linen shirt, a top from H&M, and will probably pick up the Poppy King lippie. Don't want my whole closet to scream traffic cone orange of 2011.
Schoolboy blazers: got and love the striped version in a 00. Not a huge fan of the darker camel or navy - the fabric is thinner than past incarnations, so I only went for the stripes because I've been searching for a preppy gossip-girl esque striped blazer forever. I actively hate the light grey on my skin tone as well.
Hacking jackets- I love the flame color but the fabric was soooo much rougher than I anticipated. I compared it to the factory professor and the hacking is rougher and looks like it will have longevity issues. Wondeering if it's an in store thing. It was flying off the shelves, but I won't drink the crew lade on this one unless I feel some wool that is from a better batch...and it would have to be a much better batch. I don't like to bristle when I feel my clothing!
Icon trench in light khaki: now here is a great, classic item. I took a 0 and love the orange lining of the sleeves, the crisp, matte fabric, stand-up-ish collar pleating, belting details, and most of all: the cut is impeccable. Fits like a glove. The promo price is fabulous and I'm glad I snagged this one!
Mona pumps: agree with everyone is runs 1/2 size small and a little narrow maybe.
Vintage tweed no. 2: the weave on this is like the jacket, but unlike the jacket, you SIT on a skirt and I think the snagging would be problematic.
Plaid bucket hats: run a little small, but they are cute!
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4 comments:
Thanks for the detailed reviews. They are very helpful, especially since I'm about the same size.
Thanks for sharing! I've been so curious/ completely obsessing over the vintage tweed jacket
Tasia
Thanks! Very helpful!
Thank you for the reviews! I've been really thinking about the hacking jacket, but I've read so many reviews that say that it's itchy, so I think I'll have to skip it.
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