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.
Yay! Lined!
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.
One styling option for all three shorts is the Embroidered Tank from last summer. It’s perfect for all three pairs.
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!
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