How is everyone doing? Are you all finished up with your Christmas shopping? I'm pretty much done, I just have to buy a couple more gifts for my nephew and a gift card for my dad. On Friday I received my booster shot and was in bed most of the weekend. This booster shot felt worse than the first two. I was tired and sore and then my armpit glands swelled up on the third day. 😖 Hopefully I'll be all better by tomorrow. Anyone else feel this bad after their booster?
For today's review I have a couple of joggers I really like from Athleta. For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically size PXS/0 Petite in Athleta bottoms. I also wear size 4 in Lululemon bottoms.
Brooklyn Lined Jogger Decadent Chocolate Size 0 Petite
also wearing Naked Cashmere (old) similar here
I'm a big fan of Athleta's Brooklyn line and I did try the Camo version recently but returned them because of the weird fit in the crotch. I decided to give the solid color a try in the Decadent Chocolate and these fit perfectly. Super comfortable just like my other Brooklyn joggers. Length measures 26.5 inches. The waistband hits just below my belly button. I like the flat front and elastic back of the waistband. The fabric is featherlight and feels light as air. The lining will be perfect for the colder months. I don't think they're meant for freezing temperatures but should be fine for 40s and up.
There are two back pockets as well.
Decadent Chocolate does not have much brown in it at all. To be honest, the color is a deep burgundy. It's more red based than brown in my opinion. I love this jogger so much I am hoping I can snag this in black.
Next up we have the Venice Jogger in Abalone Gray. I am wearing size Petite XS and find it to be true to size. The waistband is on the high side. I typically do not like high waisted joggers, but after wearing this during my photo shoot, I actually really like the fit. The waistband is very stretchy and comfortable.
Venice Jogger Abalone Gray Size PXS
also wearing Lululemon Soft Ambitions Crop Crew | Similar Oversized Cropped Crew
Because of the high waist, it does look great paired with crop tops. The one thing I am not a huge fan of is the long cuffs at the ankles. I think next time I wear these, I may try cuffing the ankle up a little bit, I think it will look better with a shorter cuff. It will also look like a true jogger. The length of these measure 25.5 inches long.
The waistband is very high, it's about an inch over my belly button. There are two pockets and a hidden zippered pocket as well. The one thing I was a little on the fence about is how you can see the outline of the front pockets. I'm not sure it's a deal breaker for me. How do you guys feel about seeing the outline on pockets? Otherwise I think it's a really great fit.
Zippered back pockets
I've actually been wearing Aritzia's New Little Puff Vest in Total Eclipse quite a bit here in Atlanta. I like wearing it over my Aviator Nation hoodies especially. It works for southern winters nicely. I think next year I would like to add another vest but with a removable hood.
Wearing size 2XS | Review
That's it for me! I hope you enjoyed this review. I hope you all have a wonderful start to another week!
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Both joggers fit nicely especially the length, but I agree the cuffs of Venice Jogger are bit too long. The color is very nice though. By the way, I love how you put together the two outfits!
ReplyDeleteI’m on the fence about Althleta joggers cos I know the regular length will be too long but the petite length a tad too short on me. That’s the case with Studio Jogger, I ended up keeping the petite ones but wish they were 1” longer.
Hi Andrea! I would check the inseam length, the Studio Jogger has one of the shorter lengths at 24.5" inches most of the petite joggers are 25.5 or 26.5 inches in my experience. So you never know until you try!
DeleteThank you so much for noticing! I was trying to put together some cute outfits to show the joggers off. =D
I really love the color of the venice joggers. I think they pockets look ok and I don't mind them being visible. The brown is definitely just a maroon color!
ReplyDeleteSame! I've been looking for a pair of off white joggers for a little while. I can't do pure white, but a light beige I am willing to try. I'm going to try them on one more time to see if the pockets bug me or not. I'm leaning towards keeping anyway though.
Deletehi Leslie, Thanks for another Athleta review! The Venice jogger is a great fit on you. The cuffs are a tad too long. I agree that folding them up may do the trick~
ReplyDeleteMy Pranayama wrap has arrived! It fits just like your review. Covers my bum, but not overly long. I love the modal fabric--so soft and drapes beautifully! It's a keeper!
Hi Karen, I tried them on again and folded them underneath by half and it worked well. I think I will keep them and wear them that way. If they don't stay I will see if there's a way to hem them to that length.
DeleteYay glad you like your Pranayama Wrap! I still have two left in my closet and I purchased them back in 2018? They are super soft and lovely. Enjoy!
Glad to hear that folding the cuff works nicely.
DeleteI hope you're feeling better today! Take care~
Thanks Karen! I am feeling better today, I think I will attempt a workout later! Yay.
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