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I had an office visit on Thursday and finally had time after to stop by the J Crew Factory to try on all the new Fall arrivals. There were all sorts of different promos and then the Gilt 30% off coupon applied on top of that. All promos listed in the next few Factory posts were as of Thursday. They seem to change almost overnight and/or for the weekend.

~ Slim Stretch Wool Pant, Olive Moss, size 8 ~
I originally thought these were the Skimmer Pant in Wool until I got home and saw they weren’t. The fit is a little snug in the 8 but nothing a little Spanx-ing couldn’t take care of. These are not lined and felt a little itchy. The Olive Moss is a beautiful color too. Loved!
 

~ Winnie Pant in Stretch Twill, Navy, size 8 ~
These were a very nice fit. Very similar to the Minnie in a size 6, including the length. They were 20% off in-store. There was one pant left in the Pinot Noir color. I passed on these since I have 2 pairs of Navy pants. 
 

~ Frankie Chino, Vintage Aubergine, size 8 ~
I loved this color! The fit was TTS compared to the Andie Chino, The length might be just a little longer than the Andie. No complaints from these pants. Would have loved to have gotten them but the Andie Chino in Deep Garnet also caught my eye. These were 20% off. Also, the Tuxedo Stripe were 50% off in store as of Thursday.
 

~ Toothpick/Skinny Ankle Jean, Classic Rinse, size 30 ~

I need another pair of jeans like I need another pair of shoes but at 50% off the deal was too good to pass up. All Toothpick/Skinny Ankle Jeans were 50% off and then the Gilt coupon applied on top of that. I bought these for $28. The Classic Rinse denim is a little stiffer so I went with the size 30. If the denim is softer then I can get a 29.

As soon as I can, I’ll have more reviews up. A few highlights were $5 off on the Excursion Vests but the Gilt coupon will not apply, Horsing Around Sweatshirts were 30% off (online doesn’t have them on promo), Wool Blazers were 50% off and the Isabelle in Houndstooth are GORGEOUS!

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My only Fall Factory purchase arrived last week while we were moving The Boy to college.

~ Addie Gallop Loafer, size 7 ~

This was the only “horse” item I purchased from the Factory. I have been looking for a pair of gray flats or loafers and these are cute for my relaxed style. The left foot was a little more snug than normal but I don’t think sizing to a 7 1/2 would give me all that much more width, just length. I will see if wearing socks with them won’t stretch them out just a little. 
The upper is Wool/Flannel with a patent trim. The horses are nicely embroidered on the material. The heel is very small and flat and the lining does feel like leather. The sole is man-made with some material at the bottom making it skid-proof.

I’m happy this is the “Horsing Around” item I picked. I passed on the sweatshirts from the Retail last year and have quite a few in my closet so I also passed on the Factory versions too.

Have you tried the Addie Gallop Loafer yet? I haven’t been to a store so I’m unsure if they are stocked.

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Just a quick little Factory review for you today.

~ Cable Knit Sweater, Medium, Red Currant ~

I was looking for a nice cozy sweater for Winter and I was very successful last year in finding a Cable Knit Sweater in the Men’s section in Navy. It showed up early in Fall and I wore it quite a bit in Winter. I found one this season in the Women’s section in this lovely Red Currant color (also in Ivory). This color will go well all I have planned for Fall, especially all the Navy I have. It’s super soft due to the viscose/nylon/merino wool blend material.

I should have bought the Large because as soon as I felt the material I KNEW I was going to shrink it. The tag says Hand Wash so we’ll see how I do before I get lazy and throw it in the machine on the Delicate/Hand Wash setting. For now, though, the Medium is a good fit and great for layering, shown here with the Classic Silk Blouse in Tick Tock. I could have sized to a Small for a more fitted look but I wanted cozy and a little over-sized. 
There was only one sweater in the Men’s section that looked interesting – Cotton Contrast-Trim Cardigan. It’s cotton and looks like a Women’s Cardigan from 2009/2010?? just a different material. Anyone recall the name?  
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After missing out on the Excursion Vest in Navy last season I wasn’t about to pass on it again. The Factory dupe is very similar to the version from 2012 without the exposed buttons on the pockets. With an extra 20% off I ordered both the Navy and Red Currant.

~ Quilted Puffer Vest, Medium, Navy & Red Currant ~

I sized down from my normal Medium to a Small. It’s still roomy but I can layer under it as needed. 

The Red Currant is a gorgeous color IRL. It looks darker online. 

I layered my 2012 vest in Black all Winter. I’m excited I have both of these colors for this coming Winter!

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The last set…Bottoms…

Printed Cotton Sateen Mini Skirt, size 8, Navy/Pineapple Print – The 8 was a good fit, my standard mini-skirt size and it’s lined in a thin cotton. I like the print and there are several items to choose from (shirt, dress, shorts, sweater, tee).

Yellow Cotton Lining

Scalloped Eyelet Short, size 8 – This is a 3-inch inseam but because the 8 is sitting on my hips it’s not too short. The white was just as nice.

5″ Printed Stretch Chino Short, size 6, Vanilla Multi; size 8, Navy/Pineapple Print – I really liked the Vanilla Multi print. The size 8 was too big and the 6 was the best fit. That’s a size down from my normal 8. I brought the Vanilla Multi home with me to see if I could style it with tops I already have.

The 8 was bunchy and too loose in the waist.

  
Printed Skinny Jean, size 29 – I wanted these to work and I love the Navy stripes at the bottom. But I’d feel more comfortable in a 30 which would make the length too long and alterations would probably remove the stripes altogether. 

Pull-On Pant, size 6 – These are really my style but I figured most people will like these. The length is too long for me but the size 6 was a good fit. I might have been able to get away with a 4 as it was loose through the hip and thigh. But TTS for the most part.

Cropped Zipper Jacket, size 8 – This was a good fit, TTS. The cotton is nice and sturdy. It’s also lined in Cotton. I would love to get this if I was in a cooler climate for Spring/Summer.

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