Happy Friday!! I'm so glad it's the weekend. I'm super excited because I'm going to New Orleans for a short trip with my husband. We're going to spend Halloween there! I was hoping to check out a ghost tour, but it doesn't look like that will happen. The one I really wanted to see is sold out. I'll try and keep the blog updated while I'm away, but no promises!
Today I have for you the Tech Lux Jacket in garnet. For reference I'm 4 feet 11 and typically a size 4 in Define Jackets.
Tech Lux Jacket in Garnet Size 4
Size 4
As I'm still looking for the perfect fall jacket in a burgundy shade I ordered this in garnet. The color is a gorgeous shade of wine-red. I originally purchased this in my usual size 4 and as you can see it's semi-fitted on me. The upper shoulders and arms are pretty loose. The back is very roomy and I could layer comfortably. This jacket is made of spacer fabric. It's kind of spongy and soft to touch.
Size 4
Size 4
I wasn't completely happy with how the arms looked though. I felt they could have been more fitted to avoid the sloppy feel. The sleeves are also ridiculously long. The size 4 didn't look bad, but I thought it could look possibly better, so I went and ordered the size 2 to try.
The size 2 fit much better in the arms and shoulders, but just a touch too fitted in the hips and lower body. The length of the sleeves were still too long, but it's an improvement from the size 4.
Size 2
The jacket looked very flattering from the back. I think it's almost a perfect fit. I have a very short torso which makes it difficult for me to find jackets that really look right and this one comes very close.
The front is almost too fitted in a size 2. What I didn't like is how straight the jacket made my body look from the front. (If anyone is wondering, I placed the tag inside the jacket which is why you see a rectangular shape near my chest.)
Size 2
Verdict? I was really torn. The size 2 is a better fit, but I wasn't completely happy with the sleeve length and how straight my body looked from the front. I ended up returning both sizes, so the search for the perfect burgundy jacket continues. I admit, I was really close to keeping one because of how comfortable I found it to be.
What do you think of the Tech Lux Jacket?
Love the color of that jacket! For the prices things are, unless I loveeee it, I think it's best to return and save for "must have love" things. :)
ReplyDeleteHave an awesomeeee time in New Orleans and Halloween!! Eat some good food and share pics please!
You're totally right. I have to remind myself of that a lot. Otherwise I just tend to keep everything! But I've been pretty good about it lately. This one almost had me though.
DeleteWill definitely post pics from my trip!
You look great in that jacket! Now I’d like to try it on myself!
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