Currently the J Crew Factory has 50% off in-store through Monday and 30% off online through Sunday.
I wear shorts all summer long and rarely put on jeans or pants. Sometimes I’ll grab a dress or skirt, for date nights or if I want to feel a little more put together. I decided to try a few of the Factory Shorts as they have upped their game a little in dressier Short offerings.
The Coral Tweed Short, size 8, has a 3-inch inseam and the tweed is pretty nice for Factory. I wouldn’t be able to size down to a 6 as this just fits across the hips. Absolutely love these as a dressier option for going out this Summer.
The Metallic Brocade Short, size 8, is another great pair of shorts. The material is on the thinner side but it is lined. This will snag easily as I found two small threads already trying to escape. Another great dressy Summer short. It’s a little bunchy in front but I wouldn’t size down…hips again. I’d probably rip them sitting down. And the size 8 give me a little more length on the 3-inch inseam.
The Hummingbird Short, size 8, is a favorite print. The shorts have a 5-inch inseam and I love that length. The print isn’t overdone in front. I think I could size down to a 6 in these but I’ll keep the 8 as my store did not get these in. I am unsure if I’ll keep the Pencil Skirt now that I have the shorts. Both great options and, again, one of my favorite J Crew prints.
The Stripe Bateau Tee, Medium, is like the retail version from a few seasons ago (2009/2010?). I grabbed the Neon Azalea and the Navy. I also ordered the Denim Roll-Up Short in White and Faded Indigo, both size 8.
These are both great shorts for around the house, no errands to run. I know I’ll wear both of these a lot as well. The 8 is a perfect fit.
I’m really drawn to Navy and White for Spring and Summer and couldn’t help but grab the Anchor Scarf. and the Critter Flip-Flops in Anchor Print. I always have a few pair of casual flip-flops for around the pool.
The Open-Weave Ribbon Fedora was pretty cute in the store and was definitely an impulse buy. It’s a one-size fits all and fits me just fine.
My store did not have the first three pairs of shorts when I was there last weekend. It’s not worth the 1 hour drive there to find out if they came in or not and do a PA or return/re-buy at 50% off.
Happy Shopping!
Love the tweed shorts! They look great on you!! The bateau tees are really great too, especially the pink. And I'm totally coveting the hat! I live in them all spring and summer so I need a new one or two! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Hi Shelley! Thanks for visiting. The Bateau Tees are not as thin as the retail ones from a few years ago. I'm hoping that will mean the neckline doesn't roll.
As I mentioned on Instagram, I love the hummingbird shorts. The tweed pair is really cute too, but I'm going to pass since I already have a pair of tweed shorts.
Thank you so much for trying on that pink striped shirt!! It's the only other thing I had my eye on in the last new arrival roll-out, but I feel like I can get it for a cheaper price. I have a gray/white striped Factory version from a few years ago, but it has a zipper in the back. I'm definitely going to add another to the collection.
Bree – I am a consistent size 8 in shorts at both the retail and factory stores. You can see that the tweed on me are a much better fit than the brocade which are a little loose in the front. I would stay with your normal retail size. I have never wavered when it came to shorts. Pants and skirts are a different story. HTH!
Thanks, it does! 🙂