Anyway, Im happy to report if it shrank at all I didnt notice, or it wasnt significant. Prices go up on Monday, August 3rd. I think I had a wrinkle problem last time because I ironed it and threw it on my bed without letting it cool completely. are great. The pink colored shorts are from JCrew and the mint and khaki colored shorts are from Factory. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 2011-2020 PUTTING ME TOGETHER, LLC. JCrew shorts. What I love from Factory are the Boardwalk Shorts-- the elastic waist is so nice for summer, and the color range (and price point!) The regular J crew ones are sometimes heavier than what I want to wear for summer. Amazon Womens Fashion Care instructions - They both have easy care instructions and have survived my washing machine and dryer. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. That's not to say the Factory shorts are terrible, but I prefer the feel of the more luxe fabric and knowing that they will probably last longer. Even though the smudge came out easily, I dont want to worry about it. I think the Factory shorts are more prone to wrinkles since the fabric is lighter. J.Crew Factory Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful. That's an interesting point I hadn't considered! Join the Waitlist for Simply Put Together. UPDATE:Washed Chambray Shirt(size L) In my last review (HERE) I mentioned concern about wrinkling given that its rayon, not chambray. I have admired items online here for years but was usually hesitant to order because I was unfamiliar with sizing. Thank you for your support! The pic above was taken after several hours of wear around the house. Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. I was certain sizing up to L would look strange around my shoulders, but nope. Hopefully youre finding pieces you absolutely love as well! Again, there is room in the legs, though not as much as the J.Crew Factory Chino Shorts. At this point I wouldnt have paid full price for them, but if they hold up and impress me over time that tune will change. Disclosure:As a dear reader I want you to know that Putting Me Together uses affiliate links. More importantly, the 9 rise was slightly too high for me. Paige Skinny Jeans(size 29) THESE JEANS ARE THE BOMB. I still havent gotten the hang of taking accurate jean selfies (strange angles dont always capture how good/bad they look), but these are the jeans that make me feel like the best possible version of myself. I'm another vote for preferring the Factory shorts. J.Crew Factory Minor details - The JCrew shorts have a button on one of the back pockets, they have wider belt loops and a longer hem length. You know what I mean? LOFT If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. It would be better for summer or spring in most areas, but San Diego is seldom cold, so this will be great for fall/winter here too. I believe I got the JCrew shorts for about $20 dollars. 100% cotton. Nordstrom Updates + New Pieces Reviewed Might be a deal breaker for some of you! Please note, this is hand wash only. For the grey pair I had problems with excess material all over, particularly the leg and crotch. Im trying to order this in ivory also, which would mean I wouldnt need the white one above anyway. Since many of my rayon garments have shrunk in the past (annoying!) Important note, the sleeves have a wide knit, so its not that warm for a sweater cardigan. But in lighter colors I would opt for the regular ones even though I haven't had a problem with sheerness with the Factory ones. I machine washed it cold and air dried it, and Im happy to report it did not shrink. Comes in 4 great colors! Its the LAST FEW DAYS of the Nordstrom Sale! I used to live in NorCal where the summers could get beyond 100F and I can see where thinner shorts would come in handy. The fabric - This is the largest difference between the shorts and likely the reason for the price difference. These are the Spokane Wash. The pattern appears to be the same and the number of pockets is the same - I'd say that they both hit me at about the same place (I'm very petite so they might appear shorter on you). Wrinkles are from packaging; I didnt iron beforehand. Also, the J.Crew Factory and Old Navy ones items were all 50-60% off retail in store! In my opinion, the Factory shorts run a little larger (or possibly stretch out more?) Color offering - Most neutral colors are offered on both sites, but the color availability is not entirely the same. (I personally find shopping within a budgetfreeing, not confining! I acquired the pink shorts last year and the mint and khaki shorts just couple weeks ago. I have experienced much flimsier fabric and more wrinkles from the Factory shorts, as well. The thinner fabrics are great for DC's humid summers too. Its soft and comfy, and not super tight so you can layer long sleeves under it. I find that this length is great for work since it's long enough to be appropriate but short enough to still allow breathing room. And since cleaning out my closet withmy new rulesI am trying hard to keep pieces that I just want to wear all the stinking time. Both S and M looked awkward on me, fitting my shoulders but being a little short and not having quite enough fabric to drape well. It being ivory and polyester instead of white and rayon should be better at hiding stains. I was concerned that the material would absorb stains easily, as I saw a small smudge on it already. And this ones cheaper. Same material and origin - 100% cotton from Indonesia. With ample JCrew coupons floating around, I've rarely paid full price for an item there. H&M. If you dont shop within a budget, I highly recommend it!) Shorts tend not to agree with me (in particular, my legs), but these are 5 with a wonderfully comfortable loose fit. But heres one last hurrah before I package it up for goodI LOVE HOW IT LOOKS! That said, Ive decided to return both of them, even though I actually LOVE both. ONs comes in light wash and a medium wash. UPDATE:Mixed Media V-Neck Tunic(size Medium Petite) WHAT HAPPENED TO THE WRINKLES? This one is hard to let go of. I lucked out and got them on crazy sale online! ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I'm sure I'll never get around to fixing them if that were to happen :/. Theres a 4 Chino Short HERE in fun colors like coral and turquoise, though Im not sure if the fit is the same. Whew! Navy Gingham(size S) Lightweight and perfect fit! The only issue I've had with Factory is that the hems come out, consistently, after the first wash. This time I let it cool nice and flat, then wore it. Thanks for this! Its also a VERY great top and it did not shrink either. I wear a 00. This is my second wear of the Factory shorts but I'll definitely pay attention to that. Overall, its a great pair of jeans. The Dark Wash is also on its way to my house because comfortable denim shorts are hard to come by for me. Wellp, like I said in the last post, here are some Old Navy and J.Crew keepers from vacation, plus an update on my last Nordstrom order, and a few more things I picked up. Press J to jump to the feed. This means that when you shop through my links, I may earn a small commission, which helps make this blog possible. I live in Seattle now so this wasn't really a concern for me anymore. I was surprised but glad to hear how much some of you enjoy these review posts! Swing Dress(size L) I talked about this earlierHERE, but to reiterateheart eyes all around. I don't have a dress code for work. Nickel & Suede Earrings Thanks for the tip! That was a lot of stuff, but they are all pieces Im extremely happy with. I have a mix of 4" chino shorts from both JCrew and Factory and decided to write a review for them. The price - Currently, the JCrew shorts are listed for $29.99 - 35.00 (depending on the color) while JCrew Factory has them for $16.00. Comes in 8 colors. Maybe? I've attached some images here for reference: http://imgur.com/a/pmldk. Comes in light grey, olive, ivory, and black. The fabric for the JCrew shorts is heavier and sturdier, giving the shorts more structure. Old Navy So, even though I went shopping crazy the last month, I dont feel guilty about it. Sizing down to sz 4 improved the crotch area, but there was still excess material in the leg. For reference, Im 56, usually 6 or S/M on top with a short torso, and 6/8 on bottom. Sweetheart Denim Shorts5(size 6) I feel like I struck gold by finding another pair of comfortable shorts, especially denim. And thank you, Nordstrom Sale, for lowering the price to $119 for my foray into the world of designer jeans. Interesting! It is sooooo white and white + stain absorbent isnt great for baby rearing. Maroon Cardigan(size S) Another long sought after find from my ongoing wish list! This ones not heavy or sturdy like some gingham button ups. I have a pair in mint and am eyeing up grabbing a neutral pair. when compared to the same size of the JCrew shorts. Theyre also lightweight, which Ive appreciated every time Ive worn them this summer. You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings. Hefty material with lots of stretch, and not a bad price for good jeans while on sale. Also, the brick and mortar store is 20-25 minutes from my house, so returns wouldnt be easy. I actually like the Factory shorts better because they are thinner! If you wanted to place an order, youd better get on it! I would personally not recommend white, as they seemed see-through in store. I tested this by wetting it in the sink, keeping the tag dry. Its stretchy, a more medium weight jersey material, and drapes really well. Also remember, Nordstrom has FREE shipping BOTH WAYS with no minimum purchase. The white one was even harder to let go of, because I knew I could remix the crap out of it. Zappos I had quite a lot of room in my clothes budget that was unused from the year so far, and then recently selling some clothes boosted that up too. I cant tell you how long Ive been looking for a navy gingham top, and I have been eyeing ones at J.Crew Factory for many seasons. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Nordstrom BP. The denim feels sturdy, but very soft with a tiny bit of stretch. Old Navys Sweetheart cut tends to be for those of us with curvier hips. Nordstrom Caslon This is so super duper long that I never thought itd look good on me, but I tried it anyway. I think this is due to the fabric weight disparity that you mentioned! Remember, if you are looking for a slightly more structured chambray top try Old Navys version HERE. Nordstrom Lush Maroon is in and out of being sold out, so you might get lucky and catch it when people return it. (Maybe I should be embarrassed or ashamed that I do that, but I really feel like if a store is gonna sell a shrinking shirt, I should not be responsible for that!) Just not for me because. Chino Short 5in Navy(size 8) Im so happy about these! But again, perfect for San Diego. They look very comfy, I'll keep them in mind for next time. Apparently on this dress it doesnt matter. Even without coupons, the $15-20 dollar difference is well worth the investment. Roll Tab Sleeve Tunic(size M) LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE. We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website. It's an easy enough fix but a real pain in the ass. There is lots of room in the legs. Happy to report there was no excessive wrinkling! For whatever reason, I have doubts that Ill actually wear the purple one that often, though it is possibly one of my favorite colors to wear and a color I have searched years for in tops (which is why I seldom wear that color). Returns are realllyyyyyy easy because you dont have to go in-store!