Sweater: Lands End Canvas Heritage Cardi, sz. XS
Tank: J Crew Factory Dot Tank
Jeans: Loft Factory Modern Skinny Jeans, sz.2
Shoes: BE &D
Bag: J Crew Lexi Clutch
I can't believe this, but I'm wearing a pair of Loft jeans! I had almost completely written the Loft and Ann Taylor off as being too short for pants and jeans. But there is both a Loft and Ann Taylor factory store near my house and when out and about at the outlets, I always at least take a quick tour thru the stores. One can always hope, right? So the last time I was there they had a promo going that was buy one pair of jeans, get the second pair free. Um, yes. For that kind of promo, I can try one last time, yes?
And yes! It paid off. I found two great pairs of jeans. The ones in the photos are the Loft Modern Skinny jeans. Normally if a style is "skinny" I have to size up, but in this case my standard size 2 fit perfectly. As to the fit, I'd say they are a cross between J Crew's Matchstick and Toothpick-- in other words, perfection. Absolute perfection. I love the J Crew Matchstick, but that is more of a straight leg. And I like the idea of the Toothpicks, but the leg is almost impossibly narrow on my athletic legs. But the Loft Modern Skinny jean is the best of both worlds. The leg is more slim and fitted than the J Crew Matchstick, but not as skin tight as the Toothpick. Love.
I don't shop at the regular Loft enough to know how similar retail is compared to Factory, but the quality and construction seemed good to me. Actually, better than what I'd usually find at say, Banana Republic Factory or even J Crew Factory. So if you live near a Loft Factory, I highly recommend giving them a shot.
You look very fresh and sporty in this outfit. I thought I'd give the Lands End Canvas Heritage Cardigan a try...you always look great in them. Are you wearing the Ivory one that's currently on promotion, or, is that from another year? It looks very "white".
ReplyDeleteAnon- Yes, it's the Ivory one that's been on sale for $13.99. It is a "white-er" ivory than some other ivory items I own, but when held up to something pure white you can tell it is ivory. Either way though, at the current sale price, it's totally worth it! The heritage cardis are one of my very favorite things!
ReplyDeleteI agree, very sporty. I like the white/ivory cardi over.
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ReplyDeleteI can see another LEC cardi here :) you look great! Perfect for spring!
My friend is keen on the LEC cardi too. But all the nicer colors are gone :( only left with 5 basic colors. Do you happen to know if the new super prima cotton cardi are similar? :)
Btw I'm so jealous of your legs! ;)
gigi- Thanks! I got this LEC cardi during a recent sale, and have been trying to find ways to wear it without looking too prissy or preppy. Sometimes a white cardi can come of too "precious" kwim?
ReplyDeleteAhCapp- Thanks! I'm sad that all the good colors of the LEC cardis are gone too. For the super pima cotton sweaters, are you taling about the ones from regular Lands End (not LEC)? If so, they are very similar. The cotton is a bit heavier, which is nice, but the fit is a little bit bigger. I can't wear them becasue even in an XS it's a little too big. So unless you're a sz. XS, I'd say they're a good option. Just maybe size down one.