Fit Review Friday! Soft Jersey Relaxed Mid Rise Short 4 inch, Soft Jersey Relaxed Mid Rise Cropped Jogger, Soft Jersey Relaxed Mid Rise Jogger
Happy Friday! It's officially fall on Saturday! I can't believe we're more than halfway through September. I just found out that Christmas will be here in 95 days. The next couple of months will fly by and before you know it, I'll be wishing you all a Happy New Year! 😆 Anyone figure out how to slow down time?
Today's review is all about Lululemon's Soft Jersey items. For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically wear size 4 in Lululemon bottoms.
So how does the Soft Jersey fabric feel? Amazing! It's buttery soft. It reminds me of Vuori's Dreamknit stretch fabric. You want to sleep in them, they're so soft and comfortable. I'm wearing my usual size 4 in the Soft Jersey Relaxed Fit Mid-Rise Short 4" and I find it to be true to size. The one thing I will say, the fabric is thin and you can see panty lines, especially in the Heathered Bone color, which you'll see below. The Heathered Black looks like a charcoal gray and very easy to wear. One other thing I would point out, the drawstrings are very long. Price is $58, which is slightly cheaper than Vuori's Halo Performance Short. That said, I do think Vuori has a more flattering fit. If you're interested to see a fit review of the Halo Performance short, click here.
The Soft Jersey Relaxed Mid Rise Jogger is a 7/8 length, measuring 26 inches long, which is full length on my petite frame. It's fitted from the hip through the bum, but the fabric is thin and panty lines are visible in the light Heathered Bone color. I would say they're slightly see through, and if you do buy these, it's best to wear matching skin tone underwear.
The one thing I definitely did not like about these joggers is the excess fabric below the waist. It's very noticeable and not flattering. It reminds me of my curtains in my bedroom. It poofs out when I sit down. It's a very odd cut. If I size down, it would be too tight in the rear and probably too tight in the waist.
Mid-rise hits right at my belly button.
Not to confuse everyone, but next up we have the Soft Jersey Relaxed Mid Rise Cropped Jogger also in Heathered Bone (I probably should have ordered this in a different color.) 😑 These are cropped, and they hit a little bit above my ankle but they're intended to sit below the calf. These measure 23 inches long.
The cropped jogger has all the same issues as the 7/8 length jogger, with one additional flaw. For some reason the pockets on the cropped jogger flare out a lot. I'm really not sure why that is. The leg opening is also too wide.
I decided to roll up the cuffs a couple of times for a tighter fit and they did look much better except for the flared out pockets.
These would make really great pajama bottoms I guess? But at $98, that's a bit pricey for a pajama bottom. Oh and what's even more painful is the 7/8 joggers are the same price! Verdict? Get yourself a pair of Vuori's Performance Jogger. Yes, I said it. They have a better fit, more flattering and quality is amazing. And they're $4 cheaper! I think I will get a pair in Sawyer Heather. I'm loving all the purple shades lately. Lake Heather looks nice too.
That's it for me! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
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The shorts are cute enough to own a pair of! But I think they're not that special. I think the vuori shorts look cuter too!
ReplyDeleteHi Janessa! Exactly. Vuori shorts are cuter. The feel in fabric s almost the same too.
DeleteI guess because the cropped joggers are too long on us petites it's not hitting at mid calf where it's supposed to. The mid calf area is usually wider than the ankles so if the bottom of the joggers is hitting at the ankle, it's going to be too wide. I have the same problem with some of the cropped tights too. That's where Athleta's petite sizing is the winner. Cindy
ReplyDeletePS that's too bad because when i see the word "cropped" I get excited. But doesn't seem to work out for styles of pants.
DeleteHi Cindy! Agree, I can only pull off crops when it's in petite sizing. It's why I hardly buy bottoms from Lululemon anymore. Just have to look else where. Athleta is amazing for bottoms.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for another great review, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteThe Soft Jersey Relaxed Mid Rise Jogger might work for me but the price puts me off. I'm not goingto pay CAD 98 plus 13% tax for a pair of thin jersey jogger. :( I'd rather pay 30 bucks more for a pair of Luxtreme On the Fly Pant!
Fall is around the corner and I'm looking forward to seeing more purples and teals. Hoping that the Scuba Plush will be released in some pretty colors this year.
Andrea
Hi Andrea! Maybe the Soft Jersey Jogger might hit WMTM? They're not selling out and it's been a few weeks. Last I checked all sizes were still available.
DeleteOhhh yes, can't wait to see what colors the Scuba Plush comes in this year. Hopefully it will come back in stock.
I’m 5’7” and bought the cropped version of jersey jogger. They fit perfectly mid calf. I got Navy and bone. Perfect for fall in Nova Scotia
ReplyDeleteHi there, lucky you! Enjoy them! Bone is a lovely color. I do wish Vuori would release a color similar so I could buy them.
DeleteThanks for the reviews on the Jersey items. I can safely cross all of those styles off my list! I think the shorts are the most flattering of the three items, but certainly not a MUST have. I see the men's section has tops in that fabric. I would maybe consider a t-shirt if it was released.
ReplyDeleteHi Lola! Totally agree, would love to see some tops made of Soft Jersey. I would be willing to give those a try.
DeleteGreat reviews, Leslie! I'm not a fan of any of the Soft Jersey bottoms. They just seem a bit cheap and ill-fitting, at least for petites. The men's version of the jogger also has a really ugly, single pocket seam in the back. The only current item I would be interested in picking up (on sale) is the men's t-shirt. It would be great for lounging or sleep. I'll stick with my R2R & Align Joggers for now.
ReplyDeleteHi LZ! I would love to try a top in this fabric. Maybe I'll pick up a men's tee for my husband. See what he thinks of the fabric. It really is soft.
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