Fit Review Friday! Athleta Forever Fleece Full Zip Sweatshirt & Aviator Nation 5 Stripe Relaxed Zip Hoodie
Happy Friday! Spring is on the way and I wanted to refresh my hoodies. Aviator Nation's 5 Stripe hoodies are still my favorite after three years. They are insanely soft and comfortable. I wanted to see how Athleta's Forever Fleece Full Zip stacked up in comparison.
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall and typically wear size PXS in Athleta, XS in Aviator Nation, and Size 4 in Lululemon tops.
Athleta released a limited edition Forever Fleece collection in Bone. The cut of this hoodie is similar to Lululemon's Scuba Oversized Full Zip Hoodie, but petite friendly. I'm wearing size XS in Bone and it's actually a really nice fit. It's slightly relaxed, and the sleeves aren't humongous or too long.
The length is slightly cropped but still hits at the hip.
It's not as thick as the Scuba Hoodies, and it doesn't feel as substantial either. The price point is $99 retail and if you're able to use points or stack a coupon, I think it's worth it on sale. The hood is a great size and not heavy.
The inside is lined with fleece and light to medium weight. The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the plastic zipper. Don't get me wrong, the zipper was smooth and perfectly functional, but the large plastic teeth made it feel just a bit on the cheaper side. Otherwise, I am very happy with this hoodie. The color bone is a great neutral and not too light in my opinion. It will be a nice hoodie to wear in the spring weather.
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Next up, we have one of my favorites, Aviator Nation's 5 Stripe Relaxed Zip Hoodie in Vintage White. I'm wearing my usual size XS.
Size XS
This is my second hoodie in this style. It's slightly oversized but doesn't overwhelm my petite frame. I absolutely love how soft it feels. The only downside is the fabric will pill after a while. I still love them though!
I wear an Aviator Nation hoodie almost everyday. I will pretty much wear them anywhere except at my office. I'll wear them at home, and when I go out on the weekends. While I really like Athleta's Forever Fleece Full Zip, Aviator Nation still wins easily in my book.
That's it for me! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! For Monday's review I have either Vuori or Lululemon. Which do you want to see first?
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Athleta Forever Fleece Full Zip Sweatshirt
Aviator Nation 5 Stripe Relaxed Zip Hoodie
(BTW how is this LNY themed? I don't get it...)
Hi Leslie, I love both hoodies on you ! As an avid Aviator Nation fan I have to say I’m partial to the vintage white 5 stripe ! I saw that they are having a 30% off outerwear sale and I’m interested in the 5 stripe jacket . How has yours held up over the years ? Does it fit slim in the waist like the vest ?
ReplyDeleteHi there! Yes, the 5 Stripe jacket fits similar to the vest in the body. Same cut with a little room. I still have the jacket and wear it a few times each year. It's not my everyday jacket. It's still in excellent shape.
DeleteHi Leslie! The Athleta hoodie is petite friendly and both hoodies look great on you! I was checking out the Endless pant, and found that you've already done a review on them. Your fit review and pics are very helpful! Thank you so much! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen! Glad they helped you out! The Endless Pant are really nice, they were just too big on me.
DeleteThe hoodie fits great on you! It reminds me of the Aritzia Boyfriend Boxy. I think the LNY scuba is just the gold zipper? I want to get the dance studio pants in short but I'm still deciding.
ReplyDeleteHi Janessa! Ahhh if it's just the gold zipper that makes it LNY that is pretty lame!
DeleteI am definitely team Aviator Nation on this one, it has a drop shoulder and slight balloon sleeve, while the cut and profile of the Athleta one is just not as flattering or well designed. The stripes also adds huge points!
ReplyDeleteHi AC! Same, I love the rainbow stripes on the Aviator Nation hoodie. Hard to beat!
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