You’re going to get me in tights-with-shorts for this review set. I couldn’t bear to take them off and then have to put them back on. All shorts, on Monday, were 30% off. The SA stated new arrivals were going to be out on the floor today, so I just missed seeing everything. Online has also updated with new arrivals. There were already a few items in-store but the store was mostly bare, just waiting to be filled with new pretties.
~ 5″ Printed Stretch Chino Short, Dusty Blue, size 6 ~
These were almost sold out so I grabbed the only size I thought I could wear. I would definitely need an 8 since I couldn’t get them on. They are very vibrant in person, which I love. I know there are times when the Factory colors for a duplicate of the retail version get a little muted. If I didn’t know any better I would have thought this was the retail short. It’s a perfect dupe.
~ Textured-Stripe Short, size 8 ~
I have the retail version of these shorts, the Zig-Zag Stripe Short. The Factory pair has more of the darker blue than my retail pair. They also have a textured feel to them but not as much as the retail. The inseam is 3 inches but it doesn’t seem that short. If I didn’t have it already I would get the Factory pair. I’m always a size 8 in shorts. I’ve never varied from that for years. (those hips)
~ Bastketweave Short in Scatter Dot, size 8 ~
I was indecisive about the retail dress and skirt that I missed out on both of them so I’m very excited to see shorts in this print. Not only is the print the same but so the baseketweave material feels the same as well. Usually, the Factory is a little thinner but this is just as thick and sturdy as the retail versions.
It looks a little high-waisted but that is probably due to the pleats below the waistband. The inseam is sitting at 4 inches.
I did get these and was able to pay $28 for them since the little Factory Frequent Shopper Card for 30% never did expire, according to the SA. Even though there is an expiration date on the back, they are still usable and they are still being given out.
Overall, these three pair of shorts are great duplicates of the retail versions. If you missed out, I definitely recommend these, especially the Scatter Dot shorts.
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The sales associates at my factory store wouldn't honor my 30% off card even just 3 days after the expiration. I think I threw them away by now, darn!
The printed paisley shorts, I am all over them!