J. Crewlet Reviews - Part I

I rarely go to the outlets anymore except to shop for my daughter. I do like the Gap Kids Outlet for leggings, socks, and other basics. I haven't shopped at the Crewlet for a while because they never have any retail items, just the outlet stuff, and I'd really rather wait for the retail stuff to go on super sale. Anyway - tried on a few things and have to say that on the whole I was impressed. PLUS - they did have a few retail items - including a sweater that I almost bought last year. So here goes:

This is a retail sweater from last year. It was on clearance. (XS)

It is just a basic long cardigan but it is 100% merino wool and really lovely. The color is "natural" but it has a slight pink undertone to it. I almost bought this last winter and was rather happy to be reunited with it. Especially for 30% off + educator discount.

Factory Cotton Flannel Tux Dress (size 2)

I know better than to even attempt the drop-waist thing. It is not flattering on a curvy lady and it reminds me way too much of my 80's childhood. The fabric felt really cheap and stiff to me. I was inspired to try it on because I saw someone wearing a dress very similar to this the other day and it looked so cute and "fall chic". Of course she was also about 22.

Factory No. 2 Boucle Pencil Skirt (size 2)  can't find it online

 I wanted to show a close-up of the material because I thought the colors were gorgeous. The fit is nice too. Overall, I think it's a great skirt and they were having a promotion on pencil skirts that day. I do think that the material appears a bit cheap close-up but I'm not sure what the "original" of this skirt looked like.

No. 2 Pencil Skirt (size 2)

This is another No. 2 pencil skirt that I cannot find online. The shade is lovely - sort of a watermelon color. The fit was comfortable and the wool quite soft. Definitely a nice alternative.

What I really wanted to see/try on was:

Factory tartan marvelle skirt - I am OBSESSED with this plaid

Unlined is a dealbreaker for me but oh my! Love the plaid...

Am really loving the way a silk blouse dresses up anything...

Loved this plaid last year but couldn't make the skirt work on me. Maybe factory version will be better?

I have a few more reviews including striped legging and the factory version of the tartan shirt!