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Almost finished with my Factory shopping trip! Two more sets of reviews left and then I’m off to Banana Republic.

~ Embroidered-Front Top, Ivory, Medium ~

Gigi found these tops to run big so my store may have gotten a bad batch. I am pretty consistent with my Fit-Twin. If she’s a Small and says it’s TTS then I wear a Medium. I have on the Ivory in a Medium and this was pretty tight in the arms, as you can see. The body looks like it fits well and gives shape but I had to angle the shot and suck in to make it look good. Truth-telling here…
~ Navy, Large ~

The Large fit much better in the arms and through the body. Overall I like the embroidered front and prefer the Navy over the Ivory. I’d stick with your alpha size, like #GigiSays. I think I just found some mis-tagged shirts. They were only $5 off in-store when I was there while the solids were 20% off so there wasn’t an incentive to try any others on to compare. 
I was surprised by how much I liked this top. And that the stripes are Navy while the sleeves are black. This fit TTs and the faux leather sleeve was really nice and soft. I have a similar version in all black that I received for Christmas so I passed on this one. I do like the Navy with the black. You don’t see many people wearing that combo, including me. It’s probably one I should try in the Fall. 
~ Draped Henley Tunic, Ivory, Small ~
I had high hopes for the Factory version of this tunic. I’ve ruined two retail tunics and was, luckily, able to replace them. I didn’t like the feel of the tunic. It’s straight up Polyester with a slight silky feeling. The one I tried on was already snagged at the bottom. I know the retail versions snagged too but if you carefully snip the exposed material you won’t put a hole in the shirt. There was no way to salvage the snag on this specific blouse. 
Having said all that, The Small fit great and I wouldn’t size to a medium. I liked the color and saw some of the others were very similar to their retail counterpart. The Ivory did seem a little sheer but I’m pretty tan right now so that could change in the cooler months. I love these tops as they are so easy to wear. Just add a necklace and you’re ready to go. I have added this to my wishlist in the available colors, just in case I ruin the others I have. 

If I’m in the area in the next few weeks I’ll probably try the Draped Henley Tunic again, maybe in the black or navy just to be sure. Since they are 100% Poly I can throw them in the machine without any worry of them shrinking. 
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Here are several skirts including a few new favorites.

~ Pleated Mini in Flecked Wool, size 8  ~

The flecked wool pattern was the same one used in the retail Tie-Waist Tweed Mini Skirt. This elastic pleating mini skirt is now a Factory staple, showing up all seasons. The retail version is the City Mini Skirt. This ran a little big and the elastic waist doesn’t give much shape. 

The wool is lightweight, not too heavy and I like the subtle pinkish flecks throughout. Pockets are also an added bonus and lay flat instead of poking out. 

~ Shirt-tail Mini in Houndstooth, size 6 ~

I loved the pattern on this skirt! If there had been a size 8 I probably would have bought it. Instant gratification and all that. This is also lined. 

Tights, boots and an oversized or men’s gray sweater is how I would probably style this skirt. The only negative is the “shirt-tail”hem. I wish it was straight all the way around.

 

~ Flared Skirt, Black, size 8 ~
I have a few colors of the Fluted Skirt and just tried this on to compare. The material is just slightly thinner but not too much. The length is about the same as the retail version. If I didn’t have those I would get the Factory versions in Black, Navy and Ivory. 
~ Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Wool, Heather Pine, size 6 ~
I loved this color! The green is deep and very saturated. The skirt is lined but I could feel the wool poking through the lining, which made it a little uncomfortable. I wouldn’t size up in this skirt. I am usually a size 6 in pencil skirts both retail and factory. The Pinot Noir is a gorgeous color IRL as well.
  
The Factory items are getting better and better each season. These skirts are no exception.
Have you tried the Houndstooth Mini or the Pencil Skirt in Heather Pine?

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Back to some more Factory reviews today.

I loved the quality of the merino for this sweater. It seems just like the retail merino sweaters. I need a Medium as it’s quite snug in the shoulders and arms and I could use a touch more length. 
The geometric design was done very well and very similar to the retail version. 

I put this sweater on my wishlist when it originally showed up online. I’m glad I was able to see it in-store. I think the front is very snag-prone. I was also hoping this was a little longer. It would have been nice to have seen it as a tunic. Again, a Medium would be the better fit. 
~ Merino Pocket Tunic, Black, XS ~
I regret not getting the retail version of this sweater with the leather pockets so I am very happy this arrived at the Factory. There was only an Extra-Small (!!!!) and then the sweater jumped to a Large in-store in the black. This size fit very well. I took a Small in the retail versions. 
At the time, the sweater was 30% off in-store and was a better deal than online. Now, the price is comparable but I think I’ll stick with the XS. I’m wearing them with the Dotted Gigi Pant, size 6. 
I brought the Merino Pocket Tunic home with me, using the Gilt 30% off Coupon. 

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I love both of these shoes in today’s Shoes-day post. Let’s see if you do too!

There was no size 7 to try on in the Houndstooth Print. I have the Printed Bow Pump and am confident the sizing is the same. I tried on the 7 1/2 to be sure. 

There’s almost a half-inch gap at the heel but the toe box fit nicely. The material is a poly/wool blend and feels like wool Even the print on the heel is cute!

I wish my size had been in-store. I would have bought them. When I got home I debated about it and decided to wait until the next morning. Well, wouldn’t you know it? The price went from $82.50 promo to $128 promo (regular $138), so I missed a pretty good deal, especially if you include the Gilt 30% coupon. All shoes in-store were 30% off. I know I don’t “need” them but oh, do I want them!

~ Anya Suede Ballet Flat, Crimson Maple, size 7 ~
Now, the Anya in Crimson Maple was a definite buy. The only reason I waited was to see what the price was online compared to in-store. The in-store price was much much better at 30% off, not including the coupon. 

The color is very nice and these fit just like by beloved Cece’s. I’m happy I was able to add this color to my collection.

So have you tried the Isabelle Houndstooth Pumps? Or the Anya in the new colors? I would love to see this color in a leather.

Happy Shoes-day!

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