Gap: Knit and Cotton Tank Dress

I cannot find this dress on Gap's website, but I'm pretty sure it is style #655030. It is alpha-sized, and retailed for $39.50. It was available in a number of saturated colors, including bright pink and bright blue. This is a rich, purple color in size small.

This dress has a knit tank with a pocket for the top, and a cotton skirt bottom. The skirt itself is very light, and the top is like wearing a really comfortable knit top. There are tiny pleats all around the waist. The dress itself moves all right, but is not super flowy, owing to lightweight cotton and the straighter shape of the skirt. I think the dress looks better from the front though - looking at the picture below, it looks kind of weird from the side, as it's not distributed evenly from front to back.

The dress fits true-to-size, and fits based on your top and waist size. There is a lot of room to hide any problem areas in your lower half, without adding extra weight. To me, this dress is a really great alternative to J.Crew's Cottage dress from earlier this season (in fact, I prefer it to J.Crew's).

The dress is a really comfortable casual dress. I think you could dress it up a bit with the right accessories, but I'm not sure that you could dress it up too much. Overall a really nice, summer dress, but I think you should try it on if you can to see how you like the skirt.

I was tempted to pick this one up, on more than one occasion. The first time I tried it on, and another time I almost grabbed it in the pink color, but I resisted both times.

What do you think? Do you like this dress? Have you seen it or tried it on? Which color would you pick it up in?

Gap: Pintucked Drawstring Shorts Review

These are a pair of shorts from the Gap, the Pintucked Drawstring Shorts (style #620780). The shorts are alpha-sized, and originally retailed for $39.50, with colors on sale online for $19.99 through $34.99. [Again, if you happen to like these shorts, check a local store if you can, as they may be cheaper there.] This is the rolling bay blue color.

I tried these shorts on in a size small. They fit true-to-size, although to be fair, I don't wear a lot of alpha-sized bottoms that aren't skirts; however, I fit into Gap's numerical equivalents to a size small, so I think you'd be safe going with your regular size. If you are on the smaller end of your size range, you could potentially considering sizing down, as the shorts have an elastic waist with a drawstring.

The shorts are a cotton/viscose rayon blend, and they are pretty soft. They're fairly comfortable, with a more relaxed fit and cut. The shorts themselves are also very comfortable - the leg holes are cut very comfortably, and they are a nice lounge/very casual pair of shorts. The fabric is a tad bit on the wrinkly side, but not overly wrinkly.

As I said, these shorts are pretty casual. I don't think there's a really wide range of styling options for these shorts. If you get them in a more neutral color, I think you have some more room to play with color pairings and dressing them up or down a bit more, but in the end, the details and fabric are pretty casual, and don't lend themselves too easily to being dressed up.

The waist is elasticized with a drawstring. There is pleating on the front with slant pockets in the front, and button flap pockets in the back. I don't like the waist detail - there is too much going on for me.

So I left these shorts behind because all I can see when I look at them is gym shorts. They remind me of the pair of shorts I would bring to school once a year, put in my gym locker, and then wear with shame once a week while I attempted to be athletic. I don't mind gym shorts, but I mainly keep them to inside the house (and SCUBA diving - you can wear whatever you want when you go SCUBA diving :)), and I already have a lot of "around the house" shorts.

What do you think? Do you like these shorts? Have you seen them or do you own them? Would you consider picking them up now that they are on sale?

J.Crew: Navy Jakarta Shorts Review

These are J.Crew's Jakarta Shorts (item #15012), which retail for $58. This is the only color they come in (navy). J.Crew notes that they have an "abbreviated fit", are city rise, and have a 3" inseam. They are machine washable. I've included an online picture of the pattern above, as my pictures came out a little blurry.

I tried these on in a size 6. I really liked the fit - I thought it was very comfortable, and fit very true to size. I would not have sized down in them, especially because the size 6 lets me where them just a tiny bit lower on the waist, and get a few more inches of coverage in the leg area.

The fabric is a nice, thick cotton. It isn't quite as stiff as some of other J.Crew's heavily patterned shorts from this eason. I'd liken it to a canvas feelm but a bit softer. It's just a rather basic pair of slightly-sturdier cotton shorts, so not much else to say. There are on-seam pockets, which I like. They work well with the overall design (including pattern) of the shorts.

As for the pattern, I much prefer it on the shorts than on the cardigan or skirt. I think that because the fabric is heavier, the pattern appears a bit more saturated, and I think that really works, especially with the navy color. The color is a nice, rich, dark navy, so that allows you to play with a lot of different color combinations. I think the pattern is pretty versatile, too - you can really dress up these shorts, or keep them casual.

I left these shorts behind because I've already picked up a few pairs this season, and I have realized that I don't really have that many places to wear shorts. If these ever go on sale, I would definitely consider them though!

What do you think? Do you like these shorts? Have you seen them or tried them on? What do you think of the pattern? What do you prefer it in (shorts, sweater, skirt)?

J.Crew: Soft Tee Ruffle Top Review

This is J.Crew's Soft Tee Ruffle Top (itme #16068), which retails for $39.50. It is available in the following colors: black, navy, heather light grey, fresh melon, natural, heather graphite, weathered stone, and warm blush. This top is alpha-sized. J.Crew describes the top as such:

A sweet ruffled style that's as soft as your most comfy broken-in tee. Pima cotton/lightweight Modal® rayon. Scoopneck. Fitted at chest. Self ruffles across chest. Import. Machine wash.

I tried this top on in a size small in the fresh melon color. I would say that this top runs on the bigger size, but I also think it is made to be loose. I did not try on an extra small for comparison, but I would say that if you don't want it super loose, then try to size down if you can. The small itself fit comfortably and fit well, especially in the bust and shoulders, where it is most fitted.

The fabric on this top is really light - it was much lighter than I was expecting. I was actually thinking that this was going to be more like a somewhat-lightweight jersey fabric, but it is much lighter than that. It is also very soft. This color was not sheer, but you might want to watch out for that if you are trying it in the lighter colors. The fabric moves and drapes very nicely. It's a very loose and flowy top.

The cut of this top is very generous. The most fitted part of the top is around the bust and the shoulder straps, and even that is not very fitted. There is a lot of fabric here, and even though it is light, it still an extremely loose-fitting top. I would say that the cut is fairly forgiving on the middle, but I also think it looks best on straighter figures. As you can see in my pictures, the bottom of it bunches up at my hips, whereas on the model, it stays pretty straight. This is probably due to a combination of the length and my hips.

As for the top ruffle, I think it's okay. I think it actually minimizes the bust (again, might be a combination of the ruffle and the cut of the top), but not sure if this would hold true for all sizes. There is one very large ruffle on the front, and a couple rows of smaller ruffles. I think it's a cute enough detail, but I kind of don't get it.

That being said, I do think it's a pretty cute top, and I think it would work well with a lot of different outfits. I especially think that you could do a lot with the neutral colors, in terms of color pairings and outfit stylings. As for dressing it up and down, it looks like a fairly casual top to me. They've managed to style it on the model so that it looks dressy enough, but I think the pictures are a bit misleading, to be honest.

I left this top behind because I wasn't in love with it. I really liked the fabric, and I would love to pick up some tees in that fabric, but the top just didn't really do it for me.

What do you think? Do you like this top? Have you seen it or do you own it? Which color do you prefer? How would you style it?

J.Crew: Linen Getaway Dress Review

This is J.Crew's Linen Getaway Dress (item #15610), which originally retailed for $49.50, with current colors on sale for $39.50. This dress is available in caspian blue, bright citron, dark charcoal, warm desert, fresh melon, sweet papaya, and white. This dress is alpha-sized. J.Crew describes the dress as such:

Simply slip on and go straight from beach to bistro. Linen. Straight bodice. Straight skirt. Tied keyhole. Adjustable ties at neck and waist. Sleeveless. Falls to midthigh. Import. Machine wash.

I tried this dress on in a small, in the fresh melon color. I think the dress fits true-to-size. I didn't try this in the extra small, so I can't comment on whether or not it really runs large or is more true-to-size. I will say that the small was very loose and flowy, but I think that is the cut of the dress. I would recommend starting with your regular size and sizing down for a more fitted shape.

The fabric is a very light linen. It's very breathable and a nice weight for the summer. It moves and flows fairly well. I think that is a combination of the fabric and the cut of the dress. The linen is also a bit on the thin side. It's not sheer in this color, but I would be curious if it were more sheer in the lighter colors.

The cut of the dress is fairly shapeless. It's sort of an A-line shape I would say, with its being a little more fitted at the top, and flaring out towards the bottom. You could maybe size down if you wanted to get a more fitted shape out of this dress, but overall, it is very loose and flowy. I wouldn't look to this dress to get a lot of definition out of it.

The dress does have a tie around the middle that creates a sort of drop waist. It also has a neckline tie that creates a sort of halter/keyhole neckline. I think tying both of these makes the dress look a bit more pulled together (I guess literally and figuratively), and is a nice option to have, as the untied look is extremely casual. I don't think tying the waist really creates that much more definition, but it does help break up the line of the dress a bit.

Personally, I see this dress as a really casual dress, and maybe even as a beach cover-up. The length was fine on me, but it might be on the shorter side for some of the taller ladies out there. I don't know that I would ever really wear this as a dress - maybe as a tunic-like top, say over a pair of shorts, but that is just my personal style. I think it comes in a nice range of colors that are fairly neutral, and will allow you to play with color combinations a lot. Unfortunately, I don't think there is a lot you can do to dress up this dress, given the material, weight, cut, and style of it. I think you can certainly style it a lot of different ways, but I'm just not sure it's up to the task of being dressy.

Here is a close-up of the neckline tie. The tie itself goes around to the back, and creates the same silhouette in the back. The tie itself is very thin.

I left this one behind. I thought it was cute and all, but I know I wouldn't wear it. I would consider it if it went on sale for a beach cover-up though...if I ever went to the beach, that is. :)

What do you think? Do you like this dress? Do you own it or have you tried it on? Which color do you prefer? How would you style it?

J.Crew: Navy Ikat Print Mini Skirt Review

This is the navy print mini skirt from J.Crew that I'm calling the Navy Ikat Print Mini Skirt (item #16577). It retails for $65, and was only available in this color, navy, from what I recall. This skirt is numerically-sized.

I tried this skirt on in a size 8, because that was the smallest size they had in-store. So I cannot really comment on the sizing too much. I actually liked the fit on the 8. It sat lower on my waist (closer to my hips), and the length was a nice, knee-length for me.

The fabric is a lot lighter than most of J.Crew's pencil or mini skirts this season. It's a fairly lightweight and smooth fabric. I want to say it's a cotton, but I'm not positive. I would liken it to a very lightweight cotton sateen, but with a smoother, silkier finish, as opposed to the cotton sateen, which has a bit of a brushed texture. The fabric does not really move or flow that well, but that is mostly because of the cut of the skirt itself. It is a very nice fabric for a slightly dressier summer skirt.

I really liked the fit on this skirt. I can really only comment on it wearing a size that is technically 2 sizes larger than I would normally wear in a mini skirt, but as most of you know, I love my clothes on the looser side, so this one made me very happy, especially because it helped with the length. The skirt itself is a standard mini skirt fit - very straight cut down, pretty much no movement overall.

The skirt has an overall navy and white pattern, which I like. I have to say that I prefer this print on the skirt over the cardigan, but I'm not sure why, as they are the same. I think the pattern works well in this color combination, and allows you to pair the skirt with a wide range of colors. I would keep the top simple, and I think the right accessories would dress this skirt up or down.

I left this skirt behind because I don't have a lot of places to wear it. I liked the feel of it, and though the pattern was cute, but I know I wouldn't wear it much, especially for the price. (If I were to cave and get any of the items in this pattern, it would be the shorts!)

What do you think? Do you own t his skirt? Have you seen it or tried it on? Do you prefer this skirt or the cardigan? How often do you think you would wear this pattern?

J.Crew: Lightweight Peasant Top Review

This is a white top from J.Crew that I'm calling the Lightweight Peasant Top (item #17028), which retails for $69.50. It was available in this color, white, and I cannot recall if it was available in other colors (I want to say no, though). It is alpha-sized.

I tried this top on in a size small. I believe this top runs on the bigger size, and would have liked to have tried this on in an extra small. I believe that the fit is supposed to be pretty loose and flowy, but I still think it ran a bit big in my regular size. I would recommend starting with a size smaller, and sizing back up to your regular size if you need/want to.

The fabric on this top is incredibly light, and very, very comfortable. I believe it's cotton, and is very soft to the touch. However, it's also a bit sheer. I think it's a nice, very lightweight fabric for summer, but it feels a bit on the too light size. The fabric hangs very nicely, and moves and flows nicely as well.

The fit is also very comfortable. The sleeves and the body of the top are cut very generously, and the top is very roomy. This top goes on over the head, and goes on and off very easily. The top itself is fairly shapeless, given that it is so loose, and sizing down may help with that. I don't think the top adds too much volume to the midsection from the front, but I think it adds a bit from the side. I think this is partly because of the very loose cut of this top as well, and not necessarily that it is an unflattering fit.

The top has a couple little details near the neckline. There is a bit of smocking right at the neckline, with a tad bit of shirring underneath, which sort of draws the neckline to the center. In addition, there are two sort of shoulder "patches", which are made out of a cream-colored embroidered lace-like material. The "patches" are cream colored, and are see-through (there is no white fabric underneath them). I actually really liked these little details, but I can see how some people might think it makes the top look a little dated.

I personally don't think you can do a ton with this top, in terms of dressing it up or down. I think you can play around with accessories and colors a lot to create a lot of different looks for this top, but because it is so light and casual, I don't know that you could really dress it up very much.

In the end, I left this top behind because again, I wasn't shopping. :) I really like this top, but I think it's a bit overpriced for such a light, breezy top, even in light of the details. I would consider picking this one up on sale though.

What do you think? Do you like this top? Have you seen it or tried it on? How would you style it? Do you think it is worth the price? What other colors would you like to see it in?

J.Crew: Alhambra Petal Cami Review

This is J.Crew's Alhambra Petal Cami (item #16681), which retails for $78. (Thanks to AppGal over at Musings on the Mountain for the product name information!) This was the only color I recall seeing for this cami (color code CHO (maybe chocolate?), and it is numerically-sized.

I tried this cami on in a size 0, and I believe that it fits true-to-size. On the hanger, the neckline looks a bit more fitted around the neck, but it is actually wider set. Why am I telling you this? I grabbed a 0 in this top because of how the neckline appeared on the hanger, but I think in the end, I would have gone up to a size 2 because of two reasons (below). So my advice would be to start with your regular size to see how you like it, and size up if necessary.

While I think this tank fits fairly true-to-size, I found it to be a bit fitted in the armhole and bust area, so I would have sized up for that reason. Secondly, the neckhole was a little small, especially when trying to get this top off (it didn't help that my hair got stuck in the buttons, too. That was quite a sight - I'm telling you!). Other than that though, the tank was a very nice silhouette. It is a fairly straight cut, but still flattering.

The fabric itself is a nice, light cotton, which is soft to the touch. The cotton is nice and airy, and is a great fabric for a summer tank. The fabric moves fairly well, but because of the cut of the tank and the fact that it's lined, there is not an opportunity for a lot of movement or flow.

As for the pattern/decoration on the tank, I really like it. As someone who likes the napkins on the front of the Tuxedo-Front Cami, I really like these petals on the front of this cami. I think they're a very cute and feminine detail, and because they're the same pattern as the rest of the tank, they don't stand out from the rest of the tank too much to be distracting. The petals are made of the same light fabric, and are not super big - more of a medium-sized petal that add an an interesting detail to the front of the top.

I also like the overall pattern. I am not normally drawn to browns and blues, but I think this combination works very well, especially in this pattern, which is sort of a tile-like pattern. The tiles themselves are pretty small, and make a nice, allover pattern, but I don't think they look very busy, which is a plus. Because of the fairly neutral colors, you can easily pair this tank with a lot of other colors. I think you can also easily dress this tank up and down, which is always nice. I am curious if pairing this tank with a cardigan would detract too much from the petals. I would probably pair this with a V-neck cardigan if I were to layer it.

The neckline itself is also very pretty. It is a 4-string neckline that circles the neck, and hooks in the back with two hook-and-ball fabric closures. I think the neckline details work very well with the feel of the rest of this tank.

I really like this tank, but was trying to be good and not shop on this trip, so I left this one behind. I thought the price was fairly reasonable for the wear I would get out of it, but I will probably wait for this one to go on sale (especially because there are some other pieces I would shell out for over this one at the moment).

What do you think? Do you like this tank? Have you seen it or do you own it? What do you think of the pattern and details? Are there any other color combinations you think this might look nice in?

J.Crew: Blue Paisley Mini Skirt Review

This is a mini skirt from J.Crew that I'm calling the Blue Paisley Mini Skirt (item #14856), which retails for $65. I only saw it in this one color, which had the color code BPA, which is where I got the blue paisley color from. I suppose it could also stand for black paisley, as well. It is numerically sized.

I tried this skirt on in a size 4. I found that it fits true to size, and is a fairly comfortable fit. The size 4 is fairly fitted through the hips, so if you are looking for a more relaxed fit, I would go up a size.

The skirt is a fairly standard mini skirt silhouette, with a straight cut down, based on the fit at the hips. I think this skirt was a bit more fitted than some of the other mini skirts I've tried on this season, such as the Owl-Eye Mini Skirt. I think it's a fairly flattering silhouette. It doesn't cling to your lower half, and it doesn't add volume either.

The fabric felt like a nice, midweight cotton sateen. It was a fairly solid, somewhat heavier weight cotton, and definitely had that smooth, sort of velvety texture of cotton sateen. The fabric was a bit on the stiffer side, and didn't move or flow incredibly well, but that may also be due to the shape of the skirt itself.

I thought the length on the skirt was very nice, but taller ladies may find that it's a bit too short. This came to a little bit above my knees.

The pattern was a saturated, cobalt blue background with a black paisley-like allover print. The print itself is fairly large, and I think the black works nicely with the blue color. It provides a contrast, but it's not a jarring or overwhelming color difference. I think you could probably wear a lot of different colors with this skirt, and I think you could easily style it as a fairly casual or more dressy piece (depending on the situation, of course). However, it's a fairly eye-catching pattern with a very solid blue color, so I think it would be best paired with simpler tops and accessories.

I left this skirt behind. I know I wouldn't really wear this skirt that much, both because of the length, and because of the pattern. While I know that the skirt would work with a lot of different options, I'd be reluctant to wear this skirt often because the pattern is so noticeable, but this is just my personal style. I think the colors on this skirt are very pretty, and it is a gorgeous design overall. I would have been interested in seeing this skirt in some other, lighter color combinations as well (say a light pink or purple with cream).

What do you think? Do you like this skirt? What would you pair it with? Are there any other colors you would like to see it in? Are there any other garments you would like to see this pattern on?

J.Crew: Boatneck Microstripe Long-Sleeve Tee Review

This is a long-sleeve tee from J.Crew that I'm calling the Boatneck Microstripe Long-Sleeve Tee (item #16863), which retails for $29.50. It is available in this white and navy microstripe pattern, as well as a white and light grey microstripe. It is alpha-sized.

I tried this on in a size small, in the navy stripe pattern. I actually prefer the grey stripe pattern, but I tried it on in the navy stripe because I thought it might photograph better. I found that this tee fits true-to-size, with a very comfortable fit. However, I think it's a bit tighter around the middle, and is pretty fitted in that area, so if you're looking for a more relaxed or forgiving fit, I would go a size up. I think the sleeves are supposed to be 3/4, but on me, they are almost full-length.

The fabric is a nice, comfortable jersey knit, with a decent amount of stretch. I think this tee has a bit more stretch than some of J.Crew's other tees, and I found this tee to be a bit clingier than other tees I've tried on this season. This might have a bit to do with the fabric as well, as jersey/knits are naturally a bit stretchier. The fabric is very smooth and cool, and is a nice, somewhat lightweight fabric.

The fabric is not very forgiving, in my opinion. The shirt itself isn't that tight, but because of the fairly clingy fabric, it does not help you hide anything. I really like boatneck necklines, but this one was really hard to get it to sit properly. I think a combination of the neckline and the fabric made the tee a little difficult to easily arrange it on your body. I remember fiddling around with it for what felt like way too long to get the tee to lie smoothly and get the boatneck to sit properly.

The nice thing about this boatneck is that it is not super wide, so you can still get away with wearing a regular bra (as opposed to one with wider-set straps).

I like the pattern on this shirt, and I think the microstripe is very flattering. It doesn't make you look wider the way some wider stripes do. To me, this tee is more for a casual look. I know you could dress this tee up with the right accessories, but the combination of the fabric and pattern lend itself to a more casual look (in my opinion).

I like this tee, but I would have preferred it if it were a little less clingy. I thought the pattern was nice and classic, and was at a very reasonable price point. In the end however, I wasn't really on a trip for buying, so I left this one behind. If I ever did pick it up, I would size up (for my comfort level), and probably buy this in the grey stripe color.

What do you think? Do you like this tee? Which color do you prefer? Are there any other colors you would like to see? What would you pair this tee with?

J.Crew: Stone Bead Tee Review

This is a new tee from J.Crew, which I'm calling the Stone Bead Tee (item #16636). It is available in this color, which I believe is mineral grey, as well as an ivory colored tee with blue stones. It retails for $58, and is alpha-sized.

I tried this tee on in a size medium, because they did not have any size smalls in this pattern in the store, and I really wanted to try it in the grey color. I believe this tee fits true-to-size. The medium was a bit loose on me (and is honestly the way I prefer to wear tees), so I would say that you should probably try your regular size in this tee.

I believe that the fabric is a ringspun cotton, and it felt a bit softer and more refined than some of the other ringspun cotton tees I've tried on this season, which were a bit rougher. It definitely was not a slub or tissue cotton. The fabric was nice and soft, and has a bit of stretch in it.

I would imagine that the shape would be more fitted in the smaller size, and would accentuate your shape more. I like the more relaxed look of the medium, and I prefer shirts where I don't have to worry about overeating at lunch. :) Either way, I would imagine that this shirt fits similar to other ringspun and decorated tees from this season (meaning pretty true-to-fit, but with a more fitted silhouette), but I cannot say for certain.

The tee has a spray of stone beads on the upper left shoulder. Other than that, the tee is plain. I think this allows to the tee to be a pretty versatile piece. I think you could easily wear it casually or dress it up a bit. I think the beading is very pretty, and I think the colors work together very well.

However, I think the beads are pretty heavy. They don't weight down the tee or anything, but they are pretty substantial. They are not really like some of J.Crew's other embellished tees where the decoration was noticeable, but very light feeling. You can definitely feel these stones through the shoulder.

Here is a close-up of the beads. I think they are laid out in a very pretty pattern, and are a combination of light pink, white, and clear beads.

I ended up leaving this tee behind because of the weight of the tee and the price. I have already splurged on a few of J.Crew's embellished tees this season, and while I think the tee is very cute and versatile, I don't know how often I would wear it.

What do you think? Do you like this tee? Have you seen it or tried it on? Which color do you prefer? Are there other color combinations you would have liked to see this tee in?

J.Crew: Poplin Cargo Jacket Review

This is J.Crew's Poplin Cargo Jacket (item #14962), which retails for $98. It is alpha-sized, and is available in two colors, utility green and bronzed sand. J.Crew describes the jacket as such:

A stylish update on a utilitarian silhouette, in cotton paper poplin, with a chic cinch tie at the waist. Classic fit. Straight shape. Hooded, with zipper and snap closure. Long sleeves. Functional buttons at cuffs. Chest pocket, patch pockets. Stitching details on jacket. Unlined. Hits at low hip. Import. Machine wash.

I tried this jacket on in a size small, but I think it runs a little on the larger size. I looked at a size extra small on the hanger, and initially thought I should try that size, but I am not the best judge of sizes on hangers, and I'm lazy, so I just went with the small. The size small was a bit too big. I think your regular size might be okay if you were wearing a lot of clothes underneath or were going for a much looser, relaxed fit, but if you want a bit more fitted shape, then I would size down in this one.

The fabric is a light cotton, that I would say almost has a papery feel to it. It's a pretty smooth fabric on its own, but I think it has purposely sort of rumpled look to it. The fabric is very comfortable, and is extremely light, both in texture and in actual weight. It's a great fabric for a summer coat.

The fit of the coat is very generous, with a fairly shapeless silhouette. However, there is a drawstring around the waist that allows you to cinch the coat and create a nice, relaxed shape. At the same time, I wouldn't look to this coat to be super shape-defining, as it seems like it's more meant to be a casual jacket. I like the length of the coat, as it hits at the top of the thigh for me The coat zips up the front, and snaps closed. Even though the ran a bit big and was pretty loose, it doesn't add much bulk around the middle, which is a plus.

The coat itself includes a hood and a bunch of pockets on the front. I thought the pockets were okay, and actually didn't notice them that much. I don't know how functional they would be, as the fabric is very light, and if you put a lot of things in the pockets, they would look bulky and/or weighed down. I did not try this on with the hood on, but it's the same fabric as the rest of the coat.

The green color is pretty true to the picture in real life, and in the way its depicted online. It's a warm, green-grey color that works with a variety of other colors.

I'll be honest - I really expected to dislike this coat, but I actually think it is kind of cute. I think it works well as both types of jackets - a layering jacket (similar to a blazer), and an outdoor, worn-for-the-weather jacket. But I also think it's a bit pricey for such a lightweight jacket, and I know I probably wouldn't end up wearing it that much. To be honest, if I were to get a jacket like this, I would probably pick up the military jacket from earlier this season.

What do you think? Do you like this jacket? Do you own it or have you tried it on? Which color do you prefer?