Fit Review Friday! Store Try Ons Always Effortless Jacket & Align Classic-Fit High Rise Short 3 inch
Happy Friday! Last weekend I went to Lululemon to make a return and got to try on a couple of items I've been wondering about. I stuck to my no-buy and didn't walk out with anything new!
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically wear size 4 in Lululemon tops and bottoms.
(I think I need to start carrying Windex with me!)
This is the updated Always Effortless Jacket in Dusty Rose. I'm wearing my usual size 4, but for this particular jacket I actually would size down. The store did not have a size 2 for me to try on. The size 4 is too big overall. The sleeves are long and baggy, the body is too wide. The length is okay, but I would have preferred it to be a little shorter.
The color Dusty Rose is a very pretty rose/lilac/pink and perfect for spring. Between the original design and the updated design, I have to say I prefer the original version. If you'd like to see my fit review of the original version, here's my review. I'm not a fan of the giant pocket flaps. I just think it looks odd. The original version was cuter and more streamlined.
Next up we have the Align Classic-Fit High-Rise Short and I'll be honest, I knew I would still fit into a size 4, but my confidence has gone way down because of my shoulder injury. I just haven't been able to workout hard in nearly a year. I also grabbed a size 6, "just in case" I didn't fit into the size 4. I breathed a sigh of relief when the size 4 still fit. 😅
Even though the size 4 fit perfectly fine (true to size), they just weren't flattering. It did absolutely nothing for my rear end. 😂 Which is mind boggling because the regular Align leggings look so good on me! The inseam is 3 inches and I did not feel they were too short on my petite frame. I think they are a good length.
(Just so flat... I think it's because the shorts just go straight down without any booty hugging.)
(That's the best I could look in these! 😆)
I'm glad I tried them on and now I know. Plus they're $74! My wallet thanks me! I will say the shorts get 5 stars for comfort, but two stars for looks. That's it for me! Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!
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We are in agreement about the shorts! I had high hopes for the style (not the price!) since I don't like biker shorts - but found them to be pretty unflattering on the bum.
ReplyDeleteHi LZ- Good thing you had warned me in advance. I would have been way more disappointed! LOL.
DeleteHi Leslie,
ReplyDeleteI also tried on the Always Effortless Jacket Dusty Rose in the store a few days ago. They didn't have it in size 2 so I tried on a size 4 and liked the oversized fit especially the length (not a big fan of cropped jackets). Dusty Rose is very pretty but agreed that the original version of the AEJ was much nicer.
Andrea
Hi Andrea! I don't know why they changed it. I feel like the updated version isn't as popular. Seems like everyone agrees the original one was better.
DeleteI was so curious about those Align Classic Fit shorts! For the price I'm definitely not running out to buy them and I appreciate your review. They seem comfortable and I like that there's pockets, that's about it. I prefer the old AE jacket too even though this color is very pretty.
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