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I was not able to try these next few shoes on but I did want to share some pics of them so you can see what the look like IRL.

These immediately caught my eye both online and in-store. The navy and burgundy stripes are so very menswear-style. 

I was surprised at how much I liked these IRL. I thought that the calf-hair looked a little cheap in the online pics but IRL they are really nice. You can see the pattern doesn’t match but I don’t mind that as much since spots are not tiny.

These were interesting. I’m not sure how much I like the colors of the stripe pattern. I guess if you needed to jazz up a neutral outfit these would be good. I’m on the fence with these 

I’ll have some dresses reviews, including the Floral Piqué Dress, later this afternoon.
Happy Shoes-day!

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Today, I’m starting with the Factory Metallic Elephant Sweatshirt. When I was shopping around the Factory store I tried to make a simple outfit with items so the reviews were a little more concise. Next time I’ll try to add shoes!

The sizes I am wearing now…
Shirts/Sweatshirts/Sweaters: 8/Medium
Pants/Jeans/Skirts/Shorts: 8/29, preferably short inseam

~ Metallic Elephant Sweatshirt, Medium ~

Despite wearing a Small, at times, in retail sweatshirts, I am consistently a Medium in Factory sweatshirts. This sweatshirt is no different, especially since I layered the Homespun Popover Shirt with it. I ordered this sweatshirt during the Early Access and now know I’ll be happy with it. I didn’t get the retail tee for myself but did for MamaBella. She loves hers. The metallic elephant seems about the same on both the tee and sweatshirt. The fit is true-to-size, especially if you layer. The material isn’t too thick or heavy either. Pretty standard for the Factory.

~ Homespun Popover Shirt, White Plaid, Medium ~

This color is not available online. The material is a light and airy but not gauzy. It’s looking a little big on me in the sleeve length and through the body but the arms and shoulders felt nice. I probably would try a Small if I was going to wear this by itself. But since I would probably layer it, the Medium is fine for me. 

~ Corey Wash Straight & Narrow Jean, 29S ~
These are the Factory Matchstick Jeans. The “short” inseam equals 31 inches so I’d need to have these hemmed. The fit is ok, but I’ve worn a 30 in the past in the Matchstick Jeans. There is a little stretch to them so they might fit a little more comfortable after a few hours. I’m all set on denim for a while. 
 

I haven’t been to the Factory in a long time. Promos were ranging from 30-40% off – (30% – Shirts, Knits) (40% – Skirts, Winnie Pant) ($10 off Quilted Vests). The sale section was pretty big and an additional 50% off, if I recall. Dresses may have also been 40% off. 
Were you able to see the new Factory items over the weekend? If not, I’ll have a few more reviews coming in the next few days!

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I shared my picks from J Crew Retail yesterday and today I have my Factory picks for the August arrivals.

I ordered the Quilted Wool Puffer Vest and the Metallic Elephant Sweatshirt during the Early Access period. I knew from previous years that 1) the best price for these vest are always during Early Access 2) they are 99% of the time excluded from all promos, including the 50% off ones and 3) this would probably sell out quickly, once people start to see it.

The print of the Pencil Skirt in Basketweave and Floral Piqué Dress is absolutely gorgeous IRL. And I can also tell you that I see no difference in the Printed Pleated Skirt or Pleated Skirt compared to the retail version.

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All these new arrivals are so exciting! And this list is only a part of it. I have so much more I want from the Factory store and you can find the rest of my picks on my Pinterest Board. It also has the rest of my J Crew Retail picks.

I will return this weekend with Fitting Room pics of some Factory items. Then you’ll see why I want so much from there!

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Wow! I’ve had these two reviews in the hopper for a while. I’ve worn both a few times already since receiving them.

~ Embroidered Racerback Tank Top, size 8 ~

The review I did on the retail version, the Embroidered Floral Racer Top, showed I tried on a size 6. But since I’ve been sizing to an 8 lately I ordered that size for the Factory version. From what I can recall of the retail top, this is an almost exact duplicate. It’s almost like they removed the tags from the ones that did not sell and added a Factory tag. 
The size 8 was the right call in terms of fit. I don’t think my chest would have fit in the size 6 this time. I’ve worn it a few times already, particularly with the Factory Pleated Short in Bright Scarlet.
You definitely need a racer-back bra for this top. 
~ Photographic Palm Tank in Airy Cotton, Medium ~

I could have sized to a Small in this tank but I wanted a little room in case I shrunk it somehow. The material is really comfortable and soft. The leaf print is only on the front. The back is all white. The tank has a slight racer-back cut so your bra strap might show a little. The Banana Tank from last Summer was the same style and material.
I have not been inside a Factory store in quite a while, choosing to make my purchases online. Since the flooding back on Memorial Day weekend, our office building has been closed to everyone except essential personnel and construction workers so there’s no reason for me to make an office visit. I do hope to get to the Outlet Mall soon over a weekend. I’m needing to visit Pottery Barn as well as Kate Spade, Tory Burch and Vince outlet shops!

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The Isabelle’s are my favorite Factory shoe. The 3-inch heel height is very manageable and the insole is surprisingly well cushioned. I was waiting and hoping to see if the Green Lattice print would be made in the Isabelle but so far it’s not. But the latest offering of the Isabelle are very gorgeous, especially IRL. I always take a size 7 in the Isabelle. Though you’ll see a little gaping at the heel, I’ve found that the size 6 1/2 is too snug at the front of the foot though it fits in the length. I ordered both the Raffia and the Navy/Ivory stripe soon after they showed up online. See the pics below.

The Raffia is a similar pattern as the Isabelle in Ikat. I have no idea what I will wear them with yet but I love these. They are completely different from anything I have both in pattern and material. 
~ Isabelle Printed Bow Pumps, Navy/Ivory , size 7 ~
I have these in the Red/Navy stripe from last Summer and though I’ve only worn them a handful of times, still love them. I was excited to see they came in a Navy/Ivory stripe though, oddly, my box says Black/Ivory. 
I absolutely love both pair. I am trying to make outfits with them now so they don’t just sit in my closet and look pretty. 

Have you seen or tried either of these Isabelle Pumps?

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